crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 28, 2019

Wouldn’t it be great to cut to the chase and go straight to the best resources for great new small business marketing ideas? Here, in no particular order, are the top 16 small business marketing blogs you should read in 2019. Small Business Daily. Small Business Trends. Social Triggers.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

Yet I am amazed to see from recent data that nearly 28 percent of small businesses today still have no web presence at all. I still remember my disappointment the first time I published my website, did an immediate Google search on the name, and it said my company didn’t exist. Websites do take time to get done right.

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Web Viral Naming Internet 349

Duct Tape Marketing

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

How To Create A Brand Name For Your Company written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. He also has a new book: Brand Naming: The Complete Guide to Creating a Name for Your Company, Product, or Service. 5:20] Are there attributes from a general perspective that your brand name should have? [6:55]

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Up and Running

JANUARY 15, 2018

For web designers, transitioning from working full-time for someone else to freelancing has some perks, like being your own boss and having a more flexible work schedule. But you’ll also be in charge of every aspect of running your business and making hard decisions which can impact the success and growth of your company. The basics.

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Duct Tape Marketing

OCTOBER 28, 2021

How Small Business Owners And Entrepreneurs Can Succeed written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Barry was named President and CEO of Deluxe Corporation in November 2018 and is a member of its board of directors. He’s also the author of Small Business Revolution: How Owners and Entrepreneurs Can Succeed.

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Duct Tape Marketing

DECEMBER 29, 2021

5 Trends For Small Business Marketing In 2022 written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. I’m talking about small business marketing trends for 2022. In a lot of ways, I think the real service posts like this perform is to put a name on things that people are already starting to feel.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 26, 2011

A strong web design can help a restaurant to more effectively market itself, can help convert visitors who find the restaurant by searching, for example, on Yelp, shopping for a deal through Groupon, or searching on Google or Bing. Today, we’ll review 10 web design marketing best practices and tips for restaurant web design.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 20, 2019

While there are hundreds (and perhaps thousands) of CRM solutions, not all are alike and not all are created with small businesses and startups in mind. How can you choose the best CRM for your small business? Zoho CRM offers web-based and mobile app support. Need email ? Accounting software? Hubspot CRM.

Small Business 61

Small Business Social Media Software Review California 61

Duct Tape Marketing

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Google Ads Changes Affecting Small Businesses written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Google has recently made some drastic changes to their ads program—starting with a name change, from Google AdWords to Google Ads. The message here for small business marketers is that you can’t ignore Google Ads.

Small Business 75

Small Business Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Advertising 75

crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 6, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Listen Close: 5 Tips for Small Business and Startups – crowdspring.co/1oNwUSD. Need a great name & URL for your new business? 1pNo5FX.

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Social Media Small Business Design Software Review 94

Up and Running

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

While the details of the regulations might feel a bit overwhelming to manage, we’ve assembled a list of 5 legal requirements that help to protect your customers and web visitors. Essentially, you’re establishing or furthering the trust your customers have in your business by adhering to these requirements.

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Intellectual Property Small Business eCommerce Security 83

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 3, 2015

The Internet has also transformed banking for small business owners, particularly when it comes time to apply for business loans and other financing products. Small Business Loan Overview. Small businesses are the backbone of our nation’s economy; they produce $6 trillion in gross domestic product each year.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 22, 2016

In the local space, about 50% 1 of searches are done on directories and map apps – further fragmenting an already dizzying number of ways customers find out and select small businesses. Almost half of local business listings have basic errors in Name, Address and Phone number – what’s called NAP in the search engine world.

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 10, 2018

The idea of exactly what your business is going to usually come first. What exactly is going to be the name of your business? Even still there are some people who study foreign words for the perfect meaning behind their chosen business. After a quick google it became clear that this was the name for our new agency.

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2013

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Four Key Lessons For Entrepreneurs And Small Businesses From The World’s Best Brands – crowdspring.co/19UwkHz. Are you willing to compromise your BRAND?

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Many business owners believe that a company’s brand identity is nothing more than that company’s name and logo. A brand is much more than the name and logo of a business. You might be expanding the scope of your business and the name of your business is too limiting.

Small Business 86

Small Business Reputation Non-Compete Technical Review 86

Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 12, 2018

The idea of exactly what your business is going to usually come first. What exactly is going to be the name of your business? Even still there are some people who study foreign words for the perfect meaning behind their chosen business. and how can we create a brand and product awareness by choosing the right name?

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Naming Texas Entrepreneur Search 87

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 7, 2017

This should come as no surprise: If you’re a small business, make sure your listings are claimed. There are over 300 directory sites that should have your business name, phone number, street address, web address, and even hours of operation. Online listings are the foundation of an established brand.

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Small Business Software Review Social Media Balance Sheet 167

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Most business websites these days have a “Meet Our Staff” page with individual photos of team members or even small bios and contact information. Putting faces to names can make customers feel more at ease about choosing your business for their needs, as well. Photos Are Versatile in Use.

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Hearpreneur

NOVEMBER 11, 2017

The idea of exactly what your business is going to be usually comes first. What exactly is going to be the name of your business? Even still there are some people who study foreign words for the perfect meaning behind their chosen business. 1- Brainstorming, domain name and being formal. Photo Credit: Ian Naylor.

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Naming Baltimore PR Entrepreneur 56

Up and Running

MARCH 27, 2015

If you’re a small business owner or service professional who wants to develop a new website, you might find yourself thinking, “It’s a jungle out there!” Let’s work through a case study with Carl, a financial planner, who’s a composite of several professional service businesses. Image via WordPress.com.

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Small Business Software Review Web Development SEO 60

crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 7, 2018

Is your small business website helping or hindering your business? If you’re like most small businesses, your website is outdated, and not helping you to increase revenues and sales. Even worse, your website might be completely disconnected from the brand you’ve been building. Content is king.

Small Business 59

Small Business Mobile Design Search 59

crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Small Business Legal Issues: Trade Names, Logos and Trademark Law – [link]. 40 Examples of Trendy Web Illustrations in Logos – [link].

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Social Media Small Business Design Media 90

crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 4, 2013

When I offer advice in the crowdSPRING Blog, for example, such as in my recent article on How Your Small Business or Startup Can Hire A Good Lawyer , I always try to include actionable steps and examples. Related posts: Small Business and Startup Tips: 5 Marketing Mistakes to Avoid. Small Businesses and Startups: Worst.

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Small Business CTO Hire Startup Cofounder 125

mashable.com

MAY 28, 2010

Anyone who has sat stymied with their cursor blinking in a “username” field knows that coming up with a name is harder than you’d think. We talked to bloggers, social media gurus, linguists and naming experts (yes, they exist!) to get the scoop on finding a name that will work on the web. How Do I Start? Ask yourself: 2.

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Naming Technical Review Social Media Startup 94

crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 18, 2013

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Small business Congress-watch: Two Reasons to Call Your Representative! - [link]. Why Startups Die | The Next Web - [link].

Social Media 94

Social Media Small Business Design Media 94

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 12, 2018

When forming a new business, one of the most important things you need to figure out is what to name it. If you are unsure about what to name your new business venture, check out this list of excellent tips below. Get to Know Your State Guidelines Regarding Naming a Business. .

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

We like to talk about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and various random stuff! Small Business and Startups: Customer Service Marketing Manifesto – crowdspring.co/1wYokDi. and the Internet of Things | UX Booth – crowdspring.co/1wjvAJt.

Social Media 99

Social Media Small Business Design Media 99

YoungUpstarts

JULY 20, 2018

A great business name identifies your business, tells your customers and prospects something meaningful about your brand , and helps to differentiate your business from your competition. But what should you do if the name you’ve been using for your business isn’t effective at accomplishing those goals?

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Naming Warrant Differentiation Small Business 113

crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2010

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Make Crowdsourcing Work for Your Business – [link]. 75 Essential Small Business Resources From 2010 – [link]. Focus on Enterprise or SMB Accounts?

Social Media 93

Social Media Small Business Design Media 93

Up and Running

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Bplans and Palo Alto Software are strong supporters of entrepreneurs and small business owners. We work with like-minded partners who also want to help your businesses succeed by providing the best tools and content for the job. Our #1 email marketing provider pick for a startup or small business.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Bplans and Palo Alto Software are strong supporters of entrepreneurs and small business owners. We work with like-minded partners who also want to help your businesses succeed by providing the best tools and content for the job. Your logo is the key to your small business brand. How to write up your design brief.

Small Business 60

Small Business Design Software Review Web 60

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Besides being able to stay connected to friends and family, social media offers great benefits; especially in terms of small business growth. Small businesses typically have to pay special attention to advertising strategies in order to get their name and service out in a timely and efficient manner to potential clients.

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Small business and startup tips: 5 ways to tune out distractions! What Good Does Design Do For Business? Watch a VC use my name to sell a con – [link].

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Social Media Small Business Design Media 93

crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 5, 2011

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Five Designs Small Businesses and Startups Should Crowdsource – [link]. The 2011 Trends Driving Rural Small Business, my annual look ahead: [link].

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Social Media Small Business Design Media 93

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Here’s what you need to know to use hashtag marketing better as part of your overall small business marketing strategy. And different types of hashtags reach different audiences – accomplishing different goals for your business. The simplest version of a branded hashtag is your business name (#starbucks, #ikea).

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Small Business Marketing Social Media Social Network 191

Hearpreneur

JANUARY 23, 2016

The idea of exactly what your business is going to be usually comes first. What exactly is going to be the name of your business? Even still there are some people who study foreign words for the perfect meaning behind their chosen business. Since my first name is unusual, I had started introducing myself as “Mrs.

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