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13 Of The Biggest Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make (That May Not Seem Like Mistakes At All)

YoungUpstarts

Especially in a global economy that is becoming flatter and more competitive by the day, skimping on marketing is not the way to save money, because you’ll quickly find yourself out-publicized and out-advertised by the competition. At RME, we actually used marketing risk as a competitive edge.

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Always Right: Five Risks You Must Take With Your Customers

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Before technology made it possible for people to connect with each other anytime and anywhere, customer-business interaction was limited to phone calls and in-person visits. Today, though, technology has changed that model. To remain relevant, entrepreneurs must use technology to stay close — but not too close.

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From Loyalty Programs To Fan Clubs, A Paradigm Shift

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CRM became more sophisticated, resulting in detailed monthly statements and targeted direct marketing. We experimented with tap and go technology, both on cards as well as embedded in mobile phones. Real-time points and mileage redemption appeared at the POS, first introduced over a decade ago and now going mainstream.

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From Airbnb to TaskRabbit to Zimride, sharing is becoming big business

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Technology Live. Dubbed "collaborative consumption" — or "the sharing economy" — this movement represents the newly cemented intersection of online social networking, mobile technology, the minimalist movement and heightened penny-pinching brought on by lingering economic uncertainties. Skip to Main Content. Tech: Blogs. Game Hunters.

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How to Start a Successful Consulting Business: The Complete 10 Step Guide (2019)

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Advertising consulting. To help businesses with their online and offline advertising campaigns. Helping teams to better communicate with each other and helping companies to better communicate with the market. Computer/technology consulting. Canadian Marketing Association. Direct Marketing Association.

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What you have to know about conversion optimization

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A confused mind always says ‘no’, goes the old direct marketing adage. Stanford Persuasive Technology Lab’s web credibility guidelines is a must-read for all. CityCliq: 88.9% improvement. The winning headline is the one on the right. The offer is the deal you’re presenting to your visitor.

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Agam Berry’s Six Startup Tips For Aspiring Indian Entrepreneurs

YoungUpstarts

Your business will be perfectly positioned to adapt to emerging technologies if you continue to learn. Direct marketing. Maximize your efforts on social media by taking advantage of advertising across multiple social media channels with a focus on mobile. Don’t forget about the offline world.