Weird that I’d write a blog post about paying for content in a free content world, isn’t it?! Weirder yet that StartupNation has for years on end been a STRICTLY free content site and hosts many tens of thousands of pages of free content and features.
So why have we recently launched a paid content offering [...]
Is that bull’s-eye logo going bye-bye to survive the Wal-Mart effect? What does Wal-Mart know that may save business everywhere?
Is it true- is Target steering away from their famous Bullseye logo? Since March of 2009, they have been pulling it to implement an ARROW; that is being targeted right to “Real MOMs” and how they are [...]
This video does all the talking…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIFYPQjYhv8
To make sure you’re leveraging this trend to its fullest, be sure you check out StartupNation’s new e-Report:
Blast Through the Recession with Social Media, Mobile Marketing & More
There are certain level points and junctions in business and the social media revolution we are in the midst of is one of those. [...]
Recently, I received some interesting information from a small business owner who is pursuing his passion, and thought I would share his tips with you. Meet Shy Figaro, a successful, high-end fashion designer and entrepreneur.
Tell us about your business and why you started it.
I’m fascinated about beauty and elegance, and believe that fashion is a [...]
StartupNation’s 3rd Annual Home-Based 100 competition
This is the quintessential ranking of home businesses and the superstar people behind them. StartupNation selects 10 Top Ten Winners across ten categories including Recession Busters, Greenest, Wackiest, Savviest in Social Media, and more. Winners receive invaluable publicity. Many winners have been featured in national TV, newspaper and magazine articles [...]
On Tuesday, we heard from David Durick of gotoBilling, www.gotobilling.com. This business experienced a 307% volume increase during the recession so I sat down with David to get his insights for other small business owners.
Here is the rest of that interview and more of David’s tips:
What kind of marketing and publicity activities have helped GTB grow [...]
Some companies are doing well during these tough economic times. That’s why I sat down with David Durick of gotoBilling, www.gotobilling.com, to find out the secret to their success (and how marketing has played a role in their significant growth over the past year).
Here’s what David had to say…
What do you do at gotoBilling.com and [...]
While start-up businesses may feel overshadowed by larger companies, submitting your product or service for review or in a competition is a great way to get new coverage and highlight your success. Find out if local media, analysts, industry magazines or bloggers have any scheduled product reviews or competitions in the coming months to get more coverage.
In addition to email marketing, sending postcards to your clients is a proven tactic to deliver results including building your prospect list and strengthening client relationships. With a compelling offer and target audience, you can grow your email list, increase traffic and find new customers.
To follow up on a previous post requesting feedback on topics and offering to highlight members of the community, I learned of Heinz Marketing. Matt has held positions at companies such as Microsoft, Weber Shandwick, Boeing, The Seattle Mariners, Market Leader and Verdiem. In 2007, he started Heinz Marketing to help clients focus their business [...]
