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Introducing The Commitment Engine

Duct Tape Marketing

Introducing The Commitment Engine. As you can see from the image here, my third book – The Commitment Engine – Making Work Worth It is just about ready to go. The Commitment Engine hits the shelves Oct 11. And, I would like to give you a free copy! A bit more on that in a minute, but first, what’s the book about?

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Build, Buy Or Build To Buy

YoungUpstarts

For example, creating an experience management platform requires subject matter expertise, programmers, quality assurance, implementation specialists, professional services engineers, and a roadmap of future functionality requests.

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What Makes a Successful Startup Community? Is it Possible to Build One Where You Live?

Both Sides of the Table

How about in the last 12 months deals announced with Dwolla (Iowa) and Pollenware (Kansas City). I’ve had this conversation with several communities such as in San Diego where I believe there are way more qualified and talented engineers than available local capital to support them. Think again. Angry Birds? Would more come?

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Your city doesn’t have a startup community? Start one!

The Next Web

After all, a great startup community can grow anywhere — from the buzzing streets of New York City to sleepy rural Iowa. Entrepreneurs, Start Your Startup Community Engines! Sometimes this looks like advice, a hug when you’re in need, or just random acts of encouragement,” Nate says. “A Take the first step.

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Online Business Directories: How to Use Citations to Build a Successful Local SEO Strategy

Duct Tape Marketing

The main Search Engine Optimization (SEO) benefits of getting listed on online directories is that quality online directory listings often show up in search engine result pages (SERPs) when a local business is searched for. and other search engines. In the example below I searched for ‘clarks shoe stores austin tx.’ Their goal?

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Does Your Business Have a TV Show?

Duct Tape Marketing

Related posts: Podcasting: The Referral Engine Multiplier Thursday is guest post day here at Duct Tape Marketing. These shows have turned the owners and employees of obscure small businesses into international celebrities, and generated tens of thousands of dollars of revenue for the businesses (if not more).

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How to Kick Start Your Community’s Startup Scene

Both Sides of the Table

Or the growth of Dwolla in Iowa or C2FO being built in Kansas City? Many things go into a successful startup community: talent & engineers, co-working facilities, angel money, venture capital, attracting outsiders, great educational institutions, support of local corporates & the community. Welcome to the future.