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Why Some Startups Win

Steve Blank

We’d managed to secure another infusion of cash, but it wasn’t going to last long. When I asked our trade show manager, she looked surprised and said, “Steve, don’t you know that my job is to take our booth to trade shows and set it up?” What I was hearing was a failure of management. The same was true for PR.

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50 Best Twitter Chats For Business Students

YoungUpstarts

This chat touches on a wide range of topics, including social media, marketing, advertising, technology, and PR. Need a little guidance when it comes to managing your finances? Held on Wednesdays, this chat will help you learn the ins and outs of everything from marketing to money management. Marketing and PR. Technology.

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WHY ARE BUSINESS GRADUATES IN HIGH DEMAND

The Startup Magazine

FLEXIBLE MANAGEMENT SKILLS. Organizations need staff members who are competent to manage different departments and conveniently coordinate from one place to another. Many businesses fail to commence or close down after a year because entrepreneurs do not possess adequate management expertise. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION COMPETENCE.

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Are You Putting Your Rock Star Customers To Work?

YoungUpstarts

Getting known through established locals is faster — as well as more affordable — than trying to get locals to know you through advertising, PR, big splash events, and other traditional marketing approaches. It’s better to be a thought leader than to depend on the kindness of strangers. Rock Star advocates can help.).

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Public Relations Tips for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs [Webinar Recap]

Up and Running

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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Cannabis Marketing Without Paid Ads: How to Do it Right

Up and Running

In-store educational seminars. Demonstrations and seminars allow you to share new cannabis innovations and scientific discoveries directly to your existing network. PR and media outreach. Establish a SMART project management schedule. Options for cannabis business banking and cash management .

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Starting A Career In The Renewable Energy Sector

YoungUpstarts

With openings for planners, consultants, managers and engineers, offshore work in the renewable energy sector is challenging and exciting and offers a range of roles including: Quantity surveyor. Project manager. In any industry, management skills unlock new levels of professional development. Technician. Create job alerts.

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