YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 10, 2012

Be it from being more engaged and active in the social media landscape, especially on Google+ to focusing a larger effort on mobile and local marketing, there are many ways small businesses can increase their overall digital marketing and SEO strategies with little or no additional cost.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 30, 2014

7 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Use Video To Grow Their New Business written by Guest Post read more at Small Business Marketing Blog from Duct Tape Marketing. Your business plans are in place, perhaps you have sought out and won investors, and gotten a foothold in the market with your product. Congratulations!

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 4, 2017

When we established Ready4S back in 2012, the tech startup scene looked completely different than it does today. The 2008 financial crisis was still fresh on our minds and people were more careful when taking each business step. A viable business idea needs to be innovative and unique—but don’t expect to come up with it early on.

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Up and Running

JULY 19, 2017

The figures are more inspiring today: The 2016 State of Women-Owned Businesses Report says “there are now 11.3 million women-owned businesses in the United States, employing nearly 9 million people and generating over $1.6 This is significant—in 2012, there were only 8.3 million women-owned businesses.

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Hearpreneur

JULY 13, 2022

Companies like Online Optimism, which started in 2012 when Snapchat & Youtube were in their prime, allow non-digital & digital companies alike to enter into the online marketing realm. Digital data is everywhere, and digital marketing is therefore the most reliable way of reaching an audience, and I believe this is only going to grow.

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Duct Tape Marketing

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

And so I think a lot of people did give up on it because they really weren't building any audience or didn't see any point in it, uh, no, necessarily, but then obviously once it became much more mainstream, probably around 2012, 13 is when it really probably took off again. So, so what's been your history. Dan Franks (04:28): Yeah.

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Hearpreneur

MARCH 15, 2019

In 2011, I began learning about hair restoration and started North Atlanta Hair Restoration in 2012. 8- Appreciate small businesses. I started Rising Star Reviews because I’ve always had a passion for helping small businesses. Now it’s the most satisfying business I’ve ever been associated with.

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crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

If you’re not ready to pull the trigger and hire a business coach today, we’ve got you covered. We’ve curated a list of 7 exceptional small business coaches sharing some of their best advice. Brad Sugars is one of the top names in business coaching today. Image courtesy of Local Small Business Coach.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 7, 2019

In 2012 the Stanford Social Innovation Review reported that: Branding in the nonprofit sector appears to be at an inflection point in its development. Nonprofits deal with a variety of audiences. And, non-profits have to compete on the same field as every other business for a share of the same consumers’ limited attention.

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crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

If you’re not ready to pull the trigger and hire a business coach today, we’ve got you covered. We’ve curated a list of 7 exceptional small business coaches sharing some of their best advice. Brad Sugars is one of the top names in business coaching today. Image courtesy of Local Small Business Coach.

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Duct Tape Marketing

DECEMBER 28, 2022

And so I think a lot of people did give up on it because they really weren't building any audience or didn't see any point in it, uh, necessarily. But then obviously once it became much more mainstream, probably around 2012, 13 is when it really probably took off again. So, so what's been your history? 04:24): Yeah. 04:24): Yeah.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Additionally, women actually lost ground over the past year in terms of actual dollar amount awarded by VCs to women-founded startup; in 2016, women were the recipients of “a smaller piece of the pie than in every year this past decade, with the exception of 2008 and 2012,” according to Fortune. Research your vendors.

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Up and Running

APRIL 27, 2015

It’s true that no one is perfect, and this shows itself in the business world as much as it does anywhere else. However, we small business owners can take some comfort in the fact that we’re not at the helm of a massive corporation where a mistake can cost millions. Tim Cook: Only launch a product once it’s truly ready.

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Duct Tape Marketing

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

For a variety of reasons, some of which I’ll detail at the end of this post, I see SEO as an increasingly difficult proposition for both small business owners and agencies serving them. As simple as that sounds, sending a newsletter is intimidating for a lot of businesses! Email is also relatively cheap in terms of time cost.

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Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

JANUARY 24, 2013

Billion was spent online in 2012. In my case, 2012 was the first year I finally took the leap and made a purchase I had been hesitant to do before… I bought shoes online. However that doesn’t mean you can’t offer these sorts of features as a small business. According to Comscore, over $43.2

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crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 31, 2012

By combining traditional and digital PR, businesses can shape perceptions and influence. behaviors among key audiences – including customers, prospects, referral sources, industry. Wanna your business on this blog!? Related posts: Small Business Spotlight of the Week: Twittapolls. analysts, investors, and so on.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

As consumers continue to shift their holiday shopping from the Friday to the Monday after Thanksgiving, it is obviously extremely important for small businesses to strategize how they are going to capitalize on this potential influx of buy-happy consumers. Now is the time for small online businesses to prepare.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 23, 2013

Per-post fan reach helps you measure the quality of your audience and the appeal of your content to them. Publishing interesting and valuable content to a genuine audience is the best way to ensure your message is worth the effort. Facebook has given more weight to the negative feedback metric since September, 2012.

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ConversionXL

OCTOBER 21, 2012

In fact, according to a Forrester report put out on September 24, 2012 email continues to be the top factor in influencing repeat purchases: Forrester Research report showing email’s positive influence on repeat customers. Segmentation by Business Size. Segmentation by Audience. Segmentation by Place in Buying Cycle.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

The industry is expected to grow 16 percent between 2012 and 2022. Social media can eat up your time, so if you only have time to post and update one site it’s okay—just pick the platform that your target audience uses. See Also: Social Media Response Flow Chart for Small Businesses. Take advantage of word of mouth.

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uxdesign.smashingmagazine.com

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

UX Study The State Of E-Commerce Checkout Design 2012. September 4th, 2012. A Small Study of Big Blogs. September 4th, 2012 7:05 am. September 4th, 2012 7:21 am. September 4th, 2012 7:33 am. September 4th, 2012 11:46 pm. User Experience. UI Design. E-Commerce. WP Word Press. Essentials. Techniques.

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Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

It is an online business that helps homeowners. I blog about home and gardening topics and make money from product recommendations to my audience, mostly through Amazon associates program. I launched my first online bootcamp in 2012 and then launched my DIY SEO blog called Get Found With Fuse. Photo Credit: Nate Masterson.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 14, 2015

Small business owners often struggle to create an effective brand image that differentiates their company from its competition. How can small business owners, who are typically short on time, resources, and cash, develop a brand identity that’s compelling and engaging? Speaks to the Right Audience.

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Brandanew

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Standing out and reaching your target audience may become a herculean task in itself – apart from engagement. Think about what can add value and resolve an issue from the day-to-day life of your audience. Do not overwhelm your audience. Cadbury UK (@CadburyUK) August 12, 2012. Talk to your audience.

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Hearpreneur

APRIL 9, 2017

Going back to my training days, I knew that impact would only happen if I were able to work 1 on 1 with people, so with years of experience in social media, coaching, and an MBA in hand, I started a business doing just that. I love what I do because I help others elevate their success and build not only a great business but a legacy.

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Up and Running

JUNE 23, 2015

Allyson met her co-founder Meg Wirth in 2012 when Wirth was working as a consultant for groups like the Rockefeller Foundation and the United Nations. As an employee of Palo Alto Software, I remember reading about Maternova because in 2012, they won the “Business Boost” competition we were sponsoring, and a grand prize of $10,000.

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Hearpreneur

JULY 30, 2016

Share A census in 2012 found that 36% of all businesses were owned by women – a number which has steadily increased. Female entrepreneurs and business owners are no longer taken with a grain of salt. In 2015, businesses owned by women brought in more than $1.5 None of them were entrepreneurs or owned a small business.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 25, 2022

He is the author of The Marketing Performance Blueprint (Wiley, 2014) and The Marketing Agency Blueprint (Wiley, 2012); and the creator of the Marketing AI Conference (MAICON). As a speaker, Roetzer is focused on making AI approachable and actionable for marketers and business leaders. Now you can be a small business.

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The Next Web

MAY 1, 2013

The company is best known for its flagship product, ShortStack , software that’s designed to help small business owners and designers create custom apps that harness the power of social media. and named one of the city’s 100 most influential business leaders. The company anticipates serving more than 300,000 users in 2013.

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Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 23, 2013

Without the same budget, resources and in-house expertise of larger companies, small businesses are at a disadvantage when it comes to marketing. By default, responsibility for marketing often falls to the business owner, who usually isn’t a marketing expert and is already strapped for time.

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Brandanew

NOVEMBER 27, 2015

Your audience will soon learn to avoid you and disengage. It is important not to ignore any genuine concerns your audience may be sharing. The best example of this occurred in November 2012, when Oprah Winfrey was paid by Microsoft to promote their Surface mobile device. Sure, you may get more prominence if you post more often.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

There were 89 million shoppers on Black Friday in 2012, and 86 million in 2011. According to the NRF, Black Friday weekend sales topped $61 billion in 2013, up from $59 billion in 2012, and $52 billion in 2011. If you own a small business, avoid competing with the large chain store’s prices on Black Friday.

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ConversionXL

JUNE 25, 2021

Understanding how your product launch fits into the bigger picture will help you discern: How to build awareness in the introduction stage (this strategy will vary based on product type, industry, target audience, etc.) Based on the audience response, tweak your messaging accordingly. Conducting user research to understand their needs.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 26, 2019

Between 2012 and 2017, the number of craft breweries in the US jumped from 2,420 to 6,266 – that’s an increase of 159%! Before you can start to seriously plan your own craft beer business, you need to understand the end goal that you’re aiming for. Choosing your business model is the first step in that direction.

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Duct Tape Marketing

AUGUST 15, 2014

The Future of Mobile Search Marketing written by Guest Post read more at Small Business Marketing Blog from Duct Tape Marketing. The adoption quickly exploded and in 2012, global smartphone adoption reached 1 billion users. Emarketer predicts that in 2014, that number will balloon to 4.55 The Future of Mobile Search.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

In The One Week Marketing Plan I laid out a step-by-step, “set it and forget it” system entrepreneurs and small business owners can put in place in just five business days. Finding his niche gave Sonnhalter access to a wellspring of business. It’s exhausting — and, frankly, not very effective. Go get started!

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Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Perception of influence varies: 40% of SMBs prefer a smaller but highly engaged audience; 27% would prefer a huge following with little engagement. The survey was conducted by an independent research firm from July 18-28, 2012. The survey looked at organizations with annual revenue between $5 and $50 million.

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