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5 Reasons Why Business Cards Are Still Important In 2018

YoungUpstarts

With the rapid growth of technology and Internet today, it is really surprising why the business card is still one of the best choices for many business people. It may just be a small piece of paper, but that small piece of paper is a powerful tool and a crucial part of marketing yourself. It just keeps everything simple.

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Getting to Know Maker Studios

Both Sides of the Table

A year ago I invested, along with Dana Settle at Greycroft Partners , in a startup company called Maker Studios. And anybody who follows this blog knows that I believe television disruption has already begun and it is more likely to resemble Internet content than streaming long-form content to our living rooms.

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Why Small Businesses Should Adopt A Geofencing Marketing Strategy

YoungUpstarts

If you own a small business, you should know that internet marketing is essential to your company’s success. There are so many great marketing strategies out there, like SEO, Local SEO, PPC ads, and more. In 1999 with a graphic design partner he opened E-Webstyle (now eWebResults ) a website design and development company.

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How to Take Your Business to the Next Level

Women Entrepreneurs Can

For example, if you usually market with just Google ads and SEO, you could send your products to online influencers and ask them to review them, or you could go old school and join a direct marketing campaign. Look at your current marketing and work out new ways to tell more people about what you do. .

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A Tradeshow Checklist, born of experience

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

Potential partners. Sure you want to pitch your stuff, but this is a fantastic opportunity for direct market research on your potential customers! Don't depend on the Internet. Tradeshow Internet is spotty at best. Bloggers you like, especially if you wish they'd write about you. Existing Customers. Your vendors.

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From Airbnb to TaskRabbit to Zimride, sharing is becoming big business

www.usatoday.com

Find road-trip partners on Zimride. The advent of GPS, the always-on Internet and social networks enable finding things in real time from people you somewhat trust. Visit our Partners: USA WEEKEND. You can rent a room to strangers at Airbnb and CouchSurfing. Turn your driveway into a cash cow at Park Circa or ParkatmyHouse.

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How to Start a Successful Consulting Business: The Complete 10 Step Guide (2019)

crowdSPRING Blog

Find partners or investors. You know a lot about marketing or finance or… whatever. basic infrastructural costs like phone and internet service, scheduling and invoicing software, etc… marketing and advertising costs. See section 9 below to learn how to find a partner or investors.). Choose your niche.