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A Six-Letter Word to Use Often

With the way things are right now in the business world, there are many four-letter words that I’m sure you have no problem saying! But, at the same time, have you thanked your customers, partners,...
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Got Word-of-Mouth PR?

Do you think of social media first when it comes to word-of-mouth marketing and PR? Well, before you start Tweeting, posting photos on Facebook and adding videos to YouTube, tell your story to the media....
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Take PR Action to Boost Sales Fast!

If your business is not getting the sales you want, it's time to take action with public-relations activities. Do you want some free publicity within the next two weeks? Here’s what you can do right...
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Get the Word Out Now!

I don’t know about you, but I’ve seen an increase in small-business marketing budgets in the last few weeks.   More small businesses are realizing that they need to market and promote their services more...
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How to Increase Sales in 3 Steps

If you want to get some new business, here are three quick tips that may help you boost your customer-list fast… 1. Make A List. Check It Twice. Look through all of your contacts and review the...
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Get the Word Out!

Once you do your research and contact media members with targeted pitches, there are several other things you can do to build buzz about your business. As Step 7 in our “7 Steps to Successful...
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Ready to Make Media Contact?

After conducting extensive research and preparing your story ideas (discussed in previous blog entries pertinent to our “7 Steps to Successful Public Relations”), the next step is to contact the media. Introduce Yourself. You can...
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Who Are You Pitching?

  Last week, we looked at the first step to getting some free publicity to help your business boost sales. Now, here’s the second step in our “7 Steps to Successful Public Relations.” “Who Ya...
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How to Start Getting Publicity Now

Since we have a fresh new year, I think it’s time to renew some basics about publicity from our “7 Steps to Successful Public Relations.” For example, just because you’re a small business owner, it...
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StartupNation Reports in on 2009

We at StartupNation want to take this moment at the end of 2009 to share our gratitude with you, our members and general site users. Part of our goal in writing this post is to offer you...
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Tips for a GREAT Holiday Break

Congratulations! You’ve made it through the unique challenges 2009 had to offer small business owners, and now it’s time to celebrate. With this in mind, here are a few tips to have a G-R-E-A-T holiday:...
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Who’s On Your Team?

If you are trying to save money and start the New Year off right, there may be a secret problem lurking in your business. With the stress of trying to balance a budget, pay bills,...