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9 Steps to Handle Business Loan Rejection

Up and Running

Ask what would have made a difference and which credit reporting agencies your bank used to get information about your business. As you do this, frame the conversation right. Banks compete for small business customers and sometimes a borderline case can get approval from a different bank. Small business loan FAQ.

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The Strategy Behind Building A Thriving Online Community For Your Brand

Duct Tape Marketing

Right, right, right. Is that when you are putting things out on your Facebook page, it is a one to many conversation that's happening, right. To first say something to kick off a conversation, right. In these closed communities, one can be starting off a conversation at any time.

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Local Marketing Strategies For Your Small Business

Duct Tape Marketing

Local Marketing Strategies For Your Small Business written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Laura has marketed, sold to, and collaborated with local businesses for over 10 years of her career as a marketer and business manager. A homeowner is not going to find you and, and pick your business.

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How Podcasting Can Transform Your Business: Lessons in Networking and Lead Generation

Duct Tape Marketing

During our, dare I say Meta conversation, we uncovered the transformative power of podcasting for businesses, focusing on how it can be a game-changer for networking and lead generation. And so thank you for fostering this conversation here. So I just want to say again, thank you so much for having me. This is great.

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Flexible VC, a New Model for Companies Targeting Profitability

David Teten

Yes, via conversion rights at a valuation cap. Yes, via conversion rights at a valuation cap. Eligible for favorable treatment under Qualified Small Business Stock exemption, if structured as equity. Capacity Capital, Greater Colorado Venture Fund, Indie.VC, Reformation Partners, UP Fund, Versatile VC.

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Transcript of Why Reviews Matter to Your Business

Duct Tape Marketing

Aaron Weiche: We definitely see a very strong signal from the biggest window into the web through Google, that reputation really matters, and they are bringing it to the conversation right in that search result, very high, and very visible for a user to interact with. But, 147 reviews, all five star. Do we believe that?

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How To Improve Your Local Marketing Strategy

Duct Tape Marketing

Key Takeaway: Marketing has changed for all types of businesses in the last few years thanks to new platforms, channels, and technology. But for small businesses — the changes have been revolutionary, often leveling the playing field and providing a way to reach their customers and new audiences in a low-cost, targeted, and personalized way.