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Create Better Images for Better Marketing

Since images are a universal language, making better images will improve your marketing campaigns. Whether you are sending an email to your mailing list, posting to your Facebook page, or issuing a press release, an image is still worth a thousand words. Including quality images in marketing your business can make all the difference in […]

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Update Your Website for Tablets

Tablets such as the iPad and Kindle Fire are becoming increasingly popular, so your website needs to cater to tablets. Many people exclusively think “smartphone” when considering mobile internet access, however, it is time to include the tablet in the conversation. According to a new survey by the Pew Research Center’s Internet and American Life […]

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Improve Your Website to Increase Sales

No matter what type of business you run, your website can always be improved to increase sales. Whether you have a service-based business, ecommerce site, or retail outlet, taking the time to improve your website can pay off. Websites are like your storefront: they make the first impression. Check out these tips for stopping some […]

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Survey Reveals Small Business Trends

With all the advances in Internet, social media and mobile technology, how have small businesses changed over the last five years? Constant Contact recently surveyed business owners to reveal differences in running their business today as compared to five years ago. The results illuminate just how much the business landscape has shifted — and reveals […]

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Quora Can Help Your Marketing and Lead Generation

Quora is a question-and-answer website that can help you generate leads for your business. Quora allows users to ask questions on any topic and get feedback from knowledgeable users, or give feedback themselves. As a sales tool, Quora can be used to find leads, and understand what kinds of questions your market is asking. By […]

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Business Etiquette Tips for Smartphones, Social Media and Email

What is good business etiquette when using smartphones, Facebook and emails? Business etiquette is more important now than ever. In an increasingly competitive market, your relationships with colleagues, customers and other companies can easily make or break the business. And with the constant onslaught of new technology comes new rules for proper behavior on your […]

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Use Surveys to Make Your Business Better

Surveys are one of the best tools for business, when used correctly. Getting in touch with the opinions of your customer base is a sure way to improve products, services and communication. Imagine the frustration of trying to communicate with someone who doesn’t speak your language fluently. This type of broken communication can spell disaster […]

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Get Referrals from Your Email Marketing

Getting more customer referrals through your email marketing is a great way to increase business. But how do you ask for referrals without feeling uncomfortable or pushy? Try these easy ways to get more referrals from your opt-in email list without wrecking your relationship with your subscribers. When was the last time you saw a […]

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Better Design for Your Business

If you want more customers, take an objective look at your company’s “design”: logo, colors, fonts, signage, website, the interior and exterior of any brick-and-mortar locations, etc. One thing is certain: your prospects and customers are looking! If your design doesn’t appeal to them, then people will walk away, often without your knowledge. Design is […]

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How Long Should Your Email Newsletter Be?

When you prepare to send an email out to your list, how long should it be? How many different articles should it have? How long should each article be? The cold truth is that shorter email marketing messages are generally the most effective. People receive an average of 147 emails per day.* Big emails are […]

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