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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. So now, if you’re like many business owners, you’ve vowed never to try again. pat yourself on the back.

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Always Right: Five Risks You Must Take With Your Customers

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Many entrepreneurs use the phrase “It’s not personal; it’s business” to justify keeping their customers at arm’s length. But the truth is, especially if you’re at the head of a small business, every customer interaction is personal. Today, many small businesses that wouldn’t be able to exist without technology are thriving.

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Nine Risks You Must Take (And Keep On Taking) To Build A Sustainable Business

YoungUpstarts

Sub in new technology, a bigger store, a larger advertising budget, and on and on, for those two pennies and you get excuses made by struggling entrepreneurs everywhere. Sure, as a small business, money is tight, but the simplest solutions are just as effective as grand gestures. Send birthday cards or holiday cards.

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22 Entrepreneurs Explain Their Major Accomplishments in 2020

Hearpreneur

8- Getting into the Mediavine advertising program. My success with Mediavine has turned my blog from a hobby into a business and this can only be a stronger motivation for me to invest even more in it. 9- Sticking up for other small businesses. We are so proud of them all. Photo Credit: Ivana Kurili?. Artful Haven ! #9-

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3 Ways To Brand Your Startup Using Social Media

YoungUpstarts

Just as no one will watch a television network that only screens advertisements, no one will connect to a brand that’s solely self-promoting. Acknowledging the good work of other businesses, sharing and commenting on industry news, and asking your fans questions all create a sense of community.

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The Very Best Digital Metrics For 15 Different Companies!

Occam's Razor

Small Business Ecommerce: Lefty’s Sports Cards & Collectibles. What if you are a tiny local business in a narrow niche, should you use the same approach as Betabrand? For a small business Visits are an important metric, even 500 more Visits a week can be huge. Newspapers: Tampa Bay Times. There you are.

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5 ‘P’s” For Your Social Media Marketing Success

YoungUpstarts

Small businesses and nonprofits face a different set of circumstances when it comes to social media marketing than their larger for-profit counterparts, namely, smaller budgets, fewer employees and a greater priority on traditional forms of marketing. It can also be a very affordable alternative to other digital advertising options.