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How Cloud Storage Can Boost Your Business
Leveraging cloud storage as a cost-effective way for small businesses to expand and grow without expensive infrastructure upgrades The cloud. You’ve probably heard of it...READ MORE→
You Just Had an A-Ha Moment: Marketing Your Money-Maker
Tips for entrepreneurs and start-ups on creating a marketing plan to launch and market a new product or business You’ve just had an incredible idea....READ MORE→
Tips to Perfect Your Small Business Elevator Pitch
How to make the most of business opportunities with an elevator pitch that delivers a concise and targeted message What can you say about your...READ MORE→
Top Picks for Small Business Marketing Tools
Editor’s roundup of marketing tool recommendations for small businesses based on cost, ease-of-use and best return on investment With so many marketing tools to choose from, sometimes...READ MORE→
Turn Negative Company PR Problem into a Positive Branding Opportunity
Good handling of a bad customer experience or product problem can transform a bad public relations situation into a chance to build your business credibility,...READ MORE→
13 Ingenious Advertising Ideas and Marketing Tips
Simple yet effective ways small businesses can advertise and market their business without spending a lot of money As a small business owner, you are...READ MORE→
LinkedIn or Leaked-in: How Much Should You Share with Business Connections?
LinkedIn group discussions and status updates can be a great place to network, but be careful about disclosing confidential business plans or information to competitors in...READ MORE→
Free and Affordable Apps That Will Get Your SB on the Right Track
Smartphone and technology apps that will help keep your small business productive and organized with integrated services to maximize your time Most sales and customer support teams will...READ MORE→
Book “PR Tools to Toot Own Horn” Wins in 2013 Small Business Book Awards for Marketing
SBMarketingTools.com Founder Diane Seltzer Wins Top Category Award in Marketing for Small Business Public Relations Book March 30, 2013 – “PR Tools to Toot Your...READ MORE→
Manage Your Projects Off-site and On: 4 Apps to Complete Projects Quickly
Project management apps to help your small business team manage stay on track Organizing teams, strategies, ideas, concepts, meetings and communication can be a lot...READ MORE→
How to Set-up a Simple WordPress Website or Blog with Custom Domain
Step-by-step directions for registering a custom domain name, signing up for web hosting, installing WordPress, choosing a theme and setting up widgets and plugins to...READ MORE→
Facebook Page Promoted Posts for Businesses – Good or Bad?
Why paying for Facebook Promoted Posts on brand pages is both a good and bad feature for small businesses… and how promoted posts can work...READ MORE→