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Naming Your Business: Process and Pitfalls

The Startup Magazine

Company names like Apple, Amazon and eBay evoke an image of success and cutting-edge technology. It’s hard to overstate the importance of a business name. Getting your business’ name right could mean the difference between “Blue Ribbon Sports” and “Nike.” Here are some tips for how to come up with a business name.

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The Top Nine Challenges Of Growing an Entrepreneurial Business And How To Tackle Them

YoungUpstarts

Some of them, such as Eyebobs in Minneapolis, Trilogy Health Services in Kentucky, Defender Direct in Indianapolis, SecureWorks in Atlanta, and Mellace Family Brands in California, were well-known companies. His book “ Smart Growth: Building an Enduring Business &# was named a 2010 Top 25 Business Book for Business Owners by Inc.

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18 Entrepreneurs Explain How Technology is Impacting Their Business Today

Hearpreneur

With more and more people utilizing social media and relying on Google for information, it’s crucial for businesses to have all hands on deck to boost brand awareness. Technology has increased the need for a good looking website and a presence on social media. Now we have leads coming in from social media and our website online.

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How to Start a Real Estate Business

Up and Running

Morgan Franklin , a licensed real estate agent based out of Lexington, Kentucky, says, “I was confident [my idea] was going to work because I had already developed enough business to pay all of my startup expenses before I took my real estate exam.”. For Tim, choosing a company name was a strategic action. “My How to Name Your Company.

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Top Social Media Measurement and Tracking Tools

www.foliomag.com

); E-Mail Alert Sign-Up. --> Subscribe Now. --> Media Kit. --> About FOLIO. B2B: Business Media. Consumer Media. E-Media Summit -->. Top Social Media Measurement and Tracking Tools. Erin Hoskins, Senior Marketing Director, New Media, Meredit h. Erin Hoskins, Senior Marketing Director, New Media, Meredit h.

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Publicity Stunts: When Good Ideas Go Bad

crowdSPRING Blog

They figured that consumers and media would flock to cover the story when they unveiled the giant treat in New York’s Union Square. The crowds did indeed gather and the media as well as the folks from the Guinness Book of World Records were all set to document the entire event.

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From Mentee to Mentor: Crafting a Path to Professional Growth

Duct Tape Marketing

She was named a top one of the top 20 mentors worldwide. You're not just going to put two people together because they're both from Kentucky, that not everyone from Kentucky is the same, but that's what people are doing. (07:00): So I am Ruth, Ian, wherever you are on social media, I am there. John (18:27): Awesome.