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Facebook is the second most popular website in the world for every day people like you and me, and that makes it one of the most popular websites in the world for hackers. Chances are, you’ve been hacked yourself. Here are 7 tips to make your Facebook experience be a more secure one.

Many business owners say that their sales slow down in the summer for various reasons. But just because it’s summer doesn’t mean it has to be slow for your business. Here are 9 summer marketing ideas that will help keep your business sizzling all summer long.

Testimonials can be very good for business. Studies have shown that businesses with testimonials close 20% more sales than those who don’t. Here are 10 tips to tap into the power of testimonials to attract new customers to your business.

Congratulations! You turned your idea into a business, and it’s time for the big launch. Now, you have public relations activities, SEO copywriting, marketing, social media, and other, activities to handle.
It can be overwhelming… especially, if you are working with a small team.
Well, don’t worry. All you need is some organization and to…
Create an Action [...]

Chocolate. Jewelry. Cards. Ethical Roses.
Ahhhh. All nice things for Mother’s Day…
Wait, ethical roses? What the heck is an “ethical rose”?
Well, that’s exactly what I thought when I was driving home from a meeting and listening to a very interesting radio spot.
According to the announcer, we need to buy “ethical roses.” No, a dozen roses from [...]

Approximately 30% of American mobile phone users have a smart phone and adoption rates are increasing. According to comScore, a digital market intelligence company, it’s estimated that by the end of 2011, that number will have increased to 50%. This represents a huge opportunity to small business owners who have retail locations. Here are 9 of the top mobile coupon applications to market your small business.

Your phone stops ringing.
You don’t get a response for your proposals.
The competition steals your business.
Yep. We’ve all been there. It’s not fun, but frustration is a part of business.
Instead of taking it personally, you need to move on to the next opportunity. And this can be easier said than done so here are three, quick [...]

You have your cup of coffee, your laptop and a quiet space to work. You are ready to write the copy for your Website. But then, the white screen stares at you.
You have a thought…. No, that’s not good enough… more staring at the screen…
Ugh… writer’s block!
Well, most of us have been there at one [...]

Speaking is one of the most successful marketing tools you can use. Here are some tips on leveraging this powerful marketing strategy.

Should you exhibit your product at the upcoming National Hardware Show (May 10-12th)?
If you want exposure to thousands of industry professional looking for new products and the opportunity to learn from industry experts, YES…you should consider exhibiting at this show.
The trend in National Tradeshows is to include a “micro tradeshow” for inventors within the overall [...]