crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Free resources for small businesses from Google – [link]. Small Business Web Design: The Power of Crowdsourcing – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2010

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! 40 Small Businesses and the Online Tools They Can’t Live Without - [link]. 40 Small Businesses and the Online Tools They Can’t Live Without - [link].

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 24, 2013

An all-too-common question I get from startups and small businesses is “Which is the right social media platform for my business?” The “Tyranny of the OR” is a concept from the business best-seller “ Built to Last ,” by James C. United Airlines is still recovering from that debacle. You need to be there.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 2, 2013

When my friend’s small business was struggling a while back, I suggested he add some social media marketing initiatives, and his answer was that he was “too busy.” His business has since closed, but his mindset is still out there. Currently, social media is the least used of all customer interaction methods.

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crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2010

Small businesses and startups face many challenges when marketing their products and services. Small businesses and startups have minimal brand recognition, are often located in geographic or demographic areas that limit their marketing options, and most have small (or non-existent) marketing budgets.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

An all-too-common question I get from startups and small businesses is “Which is the right social media platform for my business?” The “Tyranny of the OR” is a concept from the classic business best-seller “ Built to Last ,” by James C. United Airlines spend a long time recovering from that debacle.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 11, 2013

As I visit the websites of many startups, as well as more mature businesses, I still too often see a “contact” page offering nothing but a sterile form for customers to submit, never to be heard from again. Social media connections, if they exist, are buried elsewhere or reserved for monitoring purposes only.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Exactly where they need to be, on their smart screens scrolling some viral internet discussion. Social Media Listening, as the name says, is a technique through which you can listen (analyse) the social media platforms to gauze what people are talking about your brand, your products and most importantly, your competitors.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 8, 2017

If you are an entrepreneur today, and not using social media to promote your business, you are missing out on a huge opportunity. Most social media outlets don’t require a subscription charge, but they certainly require an investment to be hard hitting – in people, in technology, your reputation, and your time.

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mashable.com

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Contact Us Submit News Contact Us Write for Us Spark of Genius Series Mashable | The Social Media Guide Business Mashable on Facebook Join Us! This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum , where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2012

As I visit the websites of many startups, as well as more mature businesses, I still too often see a “contact” page offering nothing but a sterile form for customers to submit, never to be heard from again. Social media connections, if they exist, are buried elsewhere or reserved for monitoring purposes only.

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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. Viral Video Marketing.

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mashable.com

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Contact Us Submit News Contact Us Write for Us Spark of Genius Series Mashable | The Social Media Guide Business Mashable on Facebook Join Us! This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum , where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 18, 2012

An all-too-common question I get from startups and small businesses is “Which is the right social media platform for my business?” The “Tyranny of the OR” is a concept from the business best-seller “ Built to Last ,” by James C. United Airlines is still recovering from that debacle. You need to be there.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2011

He is not alone, according to a recent study , which concludes that only 47% of companies use social media today for marketing, despite the fact that 78% of executives polled feel it’s critical for success. I suspect that a good part of the problem is that startup and small business owners still don’t know where or how to start.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 21, 2013

Building a business from the ground up can be a difficult process, and every entrepreneur knows the importance of marketing. There are many different types of marketing, and it isn’t uncommon for one or more of them to be overlooked by busy business owners. Professionalisms marketing startup startups'

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Duct Tape Marketing

MARCH 26, 2021

Even though 2020 immediately conjures words like “challenge,” “hardship” and “crisis,” there are many lessons learned that will impact and shape the future of business and small business marketing moving forward. Staples has developed a reputation in the marketing industry for being a creator of viral content.

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crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 20, 2017

Thinking of ways to market your small business can be overwhelming, especially when you consider the cost and return on investment. Big companies spend millions of dollars every year marketing and building their businesses. Small businesses have a similar need to get the word out but have much more modest budgets.

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crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 20, 2017

Thinking of ways to market your small business can be overwhelming, especially when you consider the cost and return on investment. Big companies spend millions of dollars every year marketing and building their businesses. Small businesses have a similar need to get the word out but have much more modest budgets.

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Small Business Marketing Technical Review Audience 48

Duct Tape Marketing

DECEMBER 15, 2022

And B2B companies that were naturally slower to come to say social media. And I think in a lot of ways, I'm not saying this is an outreach of social media, but I think people started realizing what was possible, you know, in community because of the public facing social media. Wouldn't you say?

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 14, 2013

But like most small business owners, I have very little time available for reading and what time there is tends to be pretty well consumed by the other parts of my life; you know – family, the couple of friends I still have, household chores and (this week at least) the annual ritual of the (automatic-extension-granted) tax returns.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 7, 2020

For your small business, here are ideas that show why being an ethical organization is a moral and practical matter. Businesses are supposed to make money” is a given. Hiring social media influencers and endorsers must also meet the standards of the FTC. Make Good on Your Promise. Observe Proper Waste Management.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Should you be buying key words from search engines, building fabulous web content, blasting out e-mail campaigns, or putting all your efforts into viral videos or social media? As an advisor to many entrepreneurs and small businesses, I often get asked where to start, and how to proceed.

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crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2010

But instead of focusing on just one category of thing, I am going to mix it up and make it about various resources any entrepreneur might benefit from. A great blog for entrepreneurs should be like a wonderful novel. Feel free to add your own favorite entrepreneur stuff to the list, starting with number 11… Happy New Year!

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Rembrandt Communications

APRIL 2, 2019

What Image Do You Convey Via Social Media? Research indicates that you can decrease loneliness and depression by limiting the amount of time you are on social media. Instead of focusing on the bitter, angry feelings we can get from social media, it’s time to look at the positive aspects this medium can produce.

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Over the past few years, I’ve shared lessons that entrepreneurs and small businesses can learn from the world’s best brands. ” The Global Brands Report has always contained incredibly useful insights for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Apple has unseated Coca-Cola as the top global brand.

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mashable.com

OCTOBER 16, 2010

Contact Us Submit News Contact Us Write for Us Spark of Genius Series Mashable | The Social Media Guide Business Mashable on Facebook Join Us! Not only that, but the growing battle between venture capital firms and “super angels&# presents an amazing opportunity for entrepreneurs trying to build the next big thing.

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mashable.com

OCTOBER 16, 2010

Contact Us Submit News Contact Us Write for Us Spark of Genius Series Mashable | The Social Media Guide Business Mashable on Facebook Join Us! Not only that, but the growing battle between venture capital firms and “super angels&# presents an amazing opportunity for entrepreneurs trying to build the next big thing.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

When used correctly, Facebook has the potential to be a huge marketing asset for small businesses. It can feel overwhelming, but after reading you should have a clear sense of the steps you need to take to create a Facebook marketing campaign for your small business. Create your business Facebook Page.

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2017

Whether the campaigns are small and involve dressing up a company’s logo , or big, expensive campaigns that manage to go viral, many businesses are keenly aware of the opportunity to take advantage of the spending season and seek out ways to market their brand to enthusiastic customers.

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Small Business Marketing Viral Social Media 82

mashable.com

AUGUST 31, 2010

Contact Us Submit News Contact Us Write for Us Spark of Genius Series Mashable | The Social Media Guide Business Mashable on Facebook Join Us! Now that we’re nearing the home stretch of 2010, it’s a good time to take stock of various odds and ends for your business. Follow her on Twitter @corpnet and Facebook.

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mashable.com

AUGUST 31, 2010

Contact Us Submit News Contact Us Write for Us Spark of Genius Series Mashable | The Social Media Guide Business Mashable on Facebook Join Us! Now that we’re nearing the home stretch of 2010, it’s a good time to take stock of various odds and ends for your business. Follow her on Twitter @corpnet and Facebook.

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Rembrandt Communications

APRIL 2, 2019

What Image Do You Convey Via Social Media? Research indicates that you can decrease loneliness and depression by limiting the amount of time you are on social media. Instead of focusing on the bitter, angry feelings we can get from social media, it’s time to look at the positive aspects this medium can produce.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 19, 2013

This has long been the underlying challenge for businesses large and small: how do you acquire new customers, convince them to buy more of whatever it is you are selling, get them to tell other’s about your offering, and achieve positive ROI the whole while. Which social media platforms do they leverage?

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crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 13, 2016

Fortunately, there are some terrific mobile and web tools that entrepreneurs and business owners can use to run their businesses more efficiently. Managing Social Media Posts – BUFFER. One of the most time consuming tasks for an entrepreneur or small business owner is managing social media accounts.

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 1, 2016

As a small business owner of a London based sustainable fashion brand, and more recently an online business teaching sewing and patternmaking skills, I had multiple reasons for starting my own businesses. Then I realized what that qualifies me to be: an entrepreneur. Thanks to Xin Xie, Lifestone. #2

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mashable.com

JUNE 8, 2010

Contact Us Submit News Contact Us Write for Us Spark of Genius Series Mashable | The Social Media Guide Business Mashable on Facebook Join Us! Cofoundr This simple forum is intended to help entrepreneurs build teams and solicit advice from a pool of like-minded people. Entrepreneurs can browse coders by skill or location.

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