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SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! The 3 Myths Most Entrepreneurs Tell Themselves About Marketing | by Dharmesh Shah – crowdspring.co/1uyrQ4U. Here are some of the links that I’ve liked and shared this past week!

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OCTOBER 3, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! 5 basic legal considerations for startups | Chicago Tribune – crowdspring.co/1na3gI5. Lookalike audiences: the next big thing in marketing? InstantShift – crowdspring.co/1DBogMA.

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APRIL 25, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Chicago is the funniest city in the U.S. (we Related posts: Twitter Link Roundup #206 – Small Business, Startups, Innovation, Social Media, Design, Marketing and More.

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OCTOBER 4, 2013

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Good insight from Len Kendall on the challenges of marketing for startups and SMBs – crowdspring.co/17tjW2E. Something new for the Chicago tech community – crowdspring.co/1bXLS29.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2010

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! 17 Lessons Seth Godin Can Teach You About The NEW Marketing – [link]. Chicago Sun Times writes about crowdSPING’s 2010 Chicago Innovation Award – [link].

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APRIL 5, 2013

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Small Business Marketing Tip: Send Email Campaigns At Night To Increase Revenue | crowdSPRING Blog – [link]. Chicago-based BrightTag ranked #4! ” – [link].

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OCTOBER 18, 2013

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Empower Your Small Business: 4 keys to success, 2014 trends, content marketing – crowdspring.co/19PV71E. Chicago’s startup engine roars | Chicago Tribune - crowdspring.co/16aYZLL.

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JUNE 1, 2011

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! More creative and fun ads in the Social Media and Marketing section below. Study shows Chicago lacks strong tech investor base – [link]. Do ad agencies struggle with social?

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OCTOBER 26, 2012

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! The Most Important Onine Marketing Tactics | Duct Tape Marketing – [link]. What A Hacker Learns After A Year In Marketing | Brooklyn Hacker – [link].

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JANUARY 5, 2012

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Radio Still Good Advertising Option for Small Business – [link]. Some Thoughts On The IPO Market For Web Companies (by @fredwilson) – [link]. – [link].

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FEBRUARY 10, 2012

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! The Power of the Rule of Three in Marketing Your Small Business – [link]. The Chicago FireStarter Venture Capital Fund – [link]. When did advertising get so small?

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JANUARY 18, 2013

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! The Number One Mistake People Make When It Comes To Referral Marketing - [link]. The 6 Marketing Metrics Your CEO Actually Cares About [Cheat Sheet] | Hubspot Blog - [link].

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DECEMBER 7, 2012

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! If your small business or startup sends email newsletters or other email marketing campaigns, what is the best time of day to send those emails? Here’s a summary – [link].

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! NEW crowdSPRING SmallBiz newsletter: cause marketing, branding, innovation, competition & more – [link]. Poll: Most marketers interested in crowdsourcing – [link].

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View from Seed

JULY 24, 2015

We have companies in Chicago, San Francisco (and elsewhere in Silicon Valley), Omaha, and New York. Some say it’s a marketing and story-telling problem. More functionally, Boston needs to improve its design, branding, and PR skills. This is a recap of the more insightful tweets and comments from the event.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2011

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! More fun ads in the Social Media & Marketing section below. Kevin Willer Shares His Experience Building Google’s Culture In Chicago – [link]. – [link].

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FEBRUARY 23, 2011

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Chicago Entrepreneurism: Four Ingredients To Help Your Business – And This City – Dominate – [link]. Good read about why Facebook marketing rarely works – [link].

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JANUARY 12, 2011

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! The image above is from an outstanding collection of black and white photographs taken by Vivian Maier, a street photographer whose work was discovered at an auction in Chicago.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Incubator 1871 Nurtures Chicago’s Growing Startup Scene – [link]. Mobile Advertising: Twitter Sales Are Double That Of Facebook In A Google-Ruled, $2.6B

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DECEMBER 8, 2011

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Nice feature story via Chicago Tribune on @Ramon_DeLeon – [link]. Using Retro Style Images And Banners For Advertising – [link]. “Thanks for calling.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Why Chicago is the Best Place to Start a Digital Startup - [link]. Can’t Get You Out of My Head-The history of advertising jingles, a truly American art form - [link].

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 5, 2012

It’s clear that Link put a lot of thought into the design of their space, providing co-workers with excellent lighting, some of the best chairs on the market, and even views of inspirational green space. startups, social media firms, advertising and PR companies, and more. Ignition Alley.

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MARCH 2, 2011

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Good thoughts about startup marketing from @FredWilson – [link]. Good to see increasing local VC investment activity in Chicago startups – [link]. – [link].

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 25, 2016

Lately I’ve been having to say things I thought I’d never have to remind people, like, “getting to positive gross margin in several territories is a very low bar to claim success” or “profitable excluding marketing costs” is not actually a real thing. Market Size. MakeSpace provides physical storage.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2013

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! 7 Incredible Web Design, Branding, Digital Marketing Experiences – [link]. My Battle With Content Marketing and Selling Out | Brass Tack Thinking – [link].

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DECEMBER 29, 2010

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Lean Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses and Startups – [link]. Pennies from Heaven: Chicago Startups’ Experiences with Angel Investors – [link]. – [link].

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 21, 2017

My last job prior to starting my own business was in medical device sales within the aesthetic space.This led me to start a digital marketing firm specializing in the aesthetic industry. 2 – Advertising Agency & Boutique PR and Advertising Agencies. Thanks to Natalie Harper, Harper PR. #3

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2011

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! An AMAZING amount of funding activity in Chicago – [link]. Related posts: Twitter Link Roundup #89 – Small Business, Social Media, Design, Copywriting, Marketing And More.

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JUNE 26, 2015

We just love sharing articles about fonts, logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, economics and other interesting stuff! The 7 scars of an entrepreneur | Chicago Tribune – buff.ly/1RwMT17. Which Form of Digital Advertising Is The Most Effective?

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 16, 2014

To grow a business, most entrepreneurs know that they should be implementing PR strategies. For this webinar, we were joined by Jennefer Witter, CEO and founder of the Boreland Group, and author of the new book, “The Little Book of Big PR: 100+ Quick Tips to Get Your Small Business Noticed.” They mix it up with advertising.

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JULY 28, 2011

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! NEW @crowdSPRING Small Biz Newsletter: social media disaster, employee training, market size - [link]. Built in Chicago – a Movement, a Mission, a Community - [link].

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JANUARY 5, 2011

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! An open letter to the Chicago entrepreneurial community – [link]. Do Investors Invest in Ideas, People or Markets? (by Top Startup Trends of 2010 – [link].

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Growthink Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

An effective marketing plan is necessary to grow your business. Among other things, the right marketing plan details your target customers, your unique selling proposition (USP), and your pricing strategy. And importantly, your marketing plan covers the "channels" you will use to get new customers (known as your "promotions strategy").

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Growthink Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

An effective marketing plan is necessary to grow your business. Among other things, the right marketing plan details your target customers, your unique selling proposition (USP), and your pricing strategy. And importantly, your marketing plan covers the "channels" you will use to get new customers (known as your "promotions strategy").

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Be willing to help partners accelerate testing new markets. You can also try to build an initial following by leveraging public relations (PR). A company has to be really good at PR to get a lot of buzz. The founders warned of expecting a PR firm to be a magic bullet. .” Enthusiasm is contagious.

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Duct Tape Marketing

DECEMBER 16, 2014

written by John Jantsch read more at Small Business Marketing Blog from Duct Tape Marketing. Waiting for a flight home from Bangkok the other week, I found myself leaving the lounge at the same time as a lovely elderly woman from Chicago. Want customers who will do your PR for you? United did that. Does your company?

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Well, if you happen to be a company in Chicago, search no more! There are a good number of IT companies in Chicago that service small to medium sized businesses who range widely in quality of service. Simply Smart Technology is owned and staffed by IT professionals who excel at technology support, but offer little in marketing talent.

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