Business Blogs: Trends, tips, and real-life anecdotes from industry experts.

Similar to our efforts on Twitter to claim the www.twitter.com/startupnation account name, we have now achieved something similar for www.facebook.com/startupnation.
As I wrote a while ago here in my blog about the Twitter squatter who was trying to extort StartupNation, there are definitely systems in place at the social media companies that support ethical companies and [...]

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

Want to start your specialty product business this year? Then you MUST attend the (SPREE) Specialty Retail Entrepreneur Expo & Conference. Be part of the world’s largest event for the $12 billion specialty retail industry!
No matter if you are a retailer, or prospective entrepreneur looking for the newest concepts, or interested in starting  or [...]

Guy Kawasaki, former chief evangelist of Apple, gives his view on business, marketing and getting people to fall in love with you.

What is the biggest marketing challenge that you have in your business? According to a survey by Marketing Sherpa, 78% of businesses say that their biggest marketing challenge is generating high quality leads. What marketing strategy is the best at accomplishing that goal? The answer is not what you think.

Social media has changed the face of marketing forever. What was once a one-way message pushed from the company to the consumer has become a two-way conversation, requiring both parties to participate. Now your customers have a voice in the marketplace and their voices are loud and clear.

Foursquare is a hugely untapped and powerful little tool for business marketing, especially if you own a business that requires customers to physically visit your location to make a purchase. Unfortunately most businesses don’t understand just exactly how they can use Foursquare and are missing out on a fantastic and inexpensive marketing opportunity!!

How did he do it? First and foremost, he focused his energy on two or three types of ideal customers instead of trying to be all things to all people.

Among the many “experts” out there touting “the way” to success, there are a lot of fly-by-nights, lightweights and hucksters.
But I must say, John Jantsch is among those who offer true substance and real value and merit our follows. And here’s the reason why:
He’s practical.
In his new book, The Referral Engine, John provides specific rationale, tactics and actions [...]

Have you ever had this happen to you? Several years ago, I attended a business networking function and I just happened to strike up a conversation with a person who sold cars for a local Chevrolet dealership.