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Pinterest just happens to be the newest “big thing” in the social media world. So is Pinterest right for marketing your business? Here are 5 tips to find out.

We asked 29 business owners the following question: “If you would have known then what you know now, what would you have done differently and why?” Their answers are not only insightful, but inspiring. Find out what they have to say…

Starting a business can be very easy, but staying in business can be very difficult given that our customers have too many choices on where to spend their hard-earned cash. Here are 30 ways to make your business stand out so that potential customers choose to spend their money with you!

It is common practice to set New Year’s resolutions in our personal lives, but how often do we do it for our business? Here are 28 Small Business Marketing Resolutions for the New Year that will inspire you to write your own.

For over three decades I have been working with small businesses and startups in the creation of logos for new ventures, or the updating of existing company identities. With that expertise under my belt comes one major piece of advice to be shared with all business owners:
Don’t wait until the last [...]

The holidays can be one of the busiest and most profitable selling seasons of the year for small business owners. Here are 9 of the “best darn” holiday marketing ideas from small business owners across the US.

There is a lot of buzz about how QR codes are the latest and greatest marketing thing for small business. So the question is; why should we adopt QR codes in our marketing? Here are 6 ways other businesses are using QR codes for marketing. Maybe one of these will work for your business.

According to the National Retail Foundation, Halloween 2011 is poised to be one of the biggest Halloweens for business in nine years with approximately 70% of consumers indicating they plan on celebrating it this year. Don’t miss out on this huge opportunity to market your business this Halloween. Here are 9 Halloween marketing ideas from other small business owners across the US. Use one of these to jump-start your own ideas for Halloween marketing.

Recently I asked small business owners to share the “one marketing thing” that has made the most difference for their business. I received some fantastic responses that range from practical to creative. Here are 31 of the best marketing “things” that have generated the most customers and leads for these businesses.

Launching a seasonal campaign can add value by giving a brand a fresh look and feel, while expanding its personality. Here are a few seasonal branding ideas from some leading companies.