Archive for November, 2010

Why I Should “Like” Your Facebook Page

November 30, 2010

Businesses create Facebook pages to attract more fans who will hopefully turn into customers and to also strengthen social media interactions. What should be included in your business’s Facebook page so that people like it and you achieve your goals? Continue reading

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Posted in Business Relationships, Customer Service, Social Media, Social Networking by 10 Comments »

Leveraging Social Media for Your Offline Business

November 25, 2010

Social media is important for all businesses, whether they are bricks and mortar businesses or online Internet-based businesses. There are many offline businesses that can effectively leverage social media to strengthen and grow their businesses in creative and effective ways. Continue reading

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Posted in Business Relationships, Customer Service, Online Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Marketing by 4 Comments »

Say No Like a Pro — When You Must Turn Down New Business

November 23, 2010

Saying no to a prospective client is not the Kiss of Death. Rather, what will certainly lead to some issues in business is saying yes when you can’t deliver — or your gut has told you that the prospective client and/or their project is not the right fit. Continue reading

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Posted in Business Practices, Business Relationships, Customer Service, Reputation Management, Starting a Business by 33 Comments »

The Science Behind Enticing Blogs

November 20, 2010

It is well known that fresh and exciting content is critical to your web presence and online reputation. There are a lot of things to consider when writing a blog article. The science behind the success is just as important. Continue reading

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Posted in Article Marketing, Blogs, Writing by No Comments »

Making Holiday Buzz Through Social Media

November 18, 2010

The year is flying. The holidays are almost here. Now is the perfect time to start planning your social media marketing strategy. Millions of marketers are taking advantage of the opportunity to create buzz. How are they doing it? Continue reading

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Posted in eCommerce, Internet Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Viral Marketing by No Comments »

Mind the Gap! Follow Up!

November 16, 2010

Your traditional and online marketing efforts seem to be generating strong interest, but do you feel you’re missing the mark on the sales end? If converting marketing efforts into sales is a challenge, it’s time to look at how you follow up with potential clients. Continue reading

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Posted in Business Practices, Business Relationships, Lead Generation, Social Networking, Starting a Business by 1 Comment »

Should You Check in Using Geolocation Applications?

November 13, 2010

Geolocation applications are a growing trend and have become very attractive to advertisers and business owners as a tool to draw new customers. How important and useful for your business is it to check in using geolocation applications? Let’s see. Continue reading

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Posted in Geolocation, Internet Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking by 11 Comments »

Tips for B2B Blogging

November 11, 2010

There are many businesses that understand the importance of blogging for their business but have a much more difficult time when it comes to actually sitting down and writing the article. In spite of that, most businesses have a blog. Continue reading

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Does Facebook Privacy Actually Exist?

November 9, 2010

The question of whether privacy really exists on Facebook is an important one that is on everyone’s mind. Privacy on the Internet is a hot button in general but when it comes to Facebook, it is especially sensitive. Continue reading

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Posted in Privacy, Social Media, Social Networking by 42 Comments »

How to Blog for Business While You Are Away?

November 6, 2010

You have a rigorous and consistent blog schedule for your business. What happens to your blog when you are on vacation, attending a business-related conference, or visiting clients? There are ways to still make it work. Continue reading

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