Adam Hansen

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Adam is a part time journalist, entrepreneur, investor and father.

5 Simple Steps for Moving Your Phone System to the Cloud

Excuse me while I geek out for a minute in this post… For years, as a solopreneur I searched online for a phone system that was inexpensive, easy to use, and scalable that would allow me to work virtually from anywhere and anytime. Additionally, I wanted a phone system that I could with my smartphone to place […]

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5 Types of Compelling Content to Write for Your Small Business Blog

One Blog Post = Lifetime of Value for Your Customers – Hubspot I’ve been blogging for over 2 years now (man does time fly) and believe me when I tell you that it has been a journey.  I’ve had my ups and a lot of downs, but one thing’s for sure is that blogging…mixed with […]

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The Definitive Guide to Starting a Small Business Email Newsletter and Collecting Emails

“72% of consumers prefer to receive permission-based marketing communication through email” – Exxact Target Communicating with your readers and potential customers on a regular basis is essential. Yet, for many small businesses, adding email communications to the marketing mix is an afterthought. Just last week, I ran across an article published on Small Business Trends […]

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Email Marketing Services For Small Businesses: 5 Fantastic Solutions

Contrary to popular belief, email marketing is not dead. In fact, according to a post published by Outboundengine.com, “marketers consistently ranked email as the single most effective tactic for awareness, acquisition, conversion, and retention”. Over the years, I’ll admit… that I didn’t fully understand the importance of email marketing.  But now, I totally get it. […]

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5 Fantastic Web Based Apps that Make Social Media Marketing Easier!

Social media marketing got you in a tizzy? Don’t fret …because you are not alone. Thanks to changes in the technology landscape, the introduction of various web based applications has most definitely made things a tad bit easier for us all. I’ve previously written a few posts closely related to this topic:  one that covers […]

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Quick Start Guide to Hiring Freelancers for Your Small Business

Despite what folks say, outsourcing is not a dirty word.  In fact, more and more businesses are jumping on the outsourcing train by hiring freelancers to assist them with various projects and tasks in their businesses.   In all honesty, this is a practice that I have been using for the last past 3 years […]

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21 Compelling Social Media Marketing Stats You Can’t Afford to Ignore in (2015)

 Social media is here to stay! I know I know…many of you are probably ready for me to stop chumping at the bit about social media, but quite honestly, it’s just one of my favorite topics these days. It has been through social media that I have received: A ton of exposure and recognition for […]

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How to Get Rid of Expensive Credit Card Processing Fees

  Disclaimer:  This post was sponsored by Leap Payments.  All of the content and opinions expressed in this post are 100% my own.   Are you sick and tired of dealing with unexpected charges in your credit card processing fees from your current merchant?  One month there this fee then the next month there’s another […]

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Monthly Small Business News and Tips Roundup (June 2015)

Hey peeps!  Here are some of the latest and greatest in small business and entrepreneurship from around the web. Enjoy!   Entrepreneurship Looking for new business ideas?  Here is a list of tips on How to Find Your Next Big Business Idea Here are 3 Ways to Stay Productive Through Hump Day and Beyond Learn […]

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15 Excellent Beginners Guide’s to Social Media Marketing for Small Businesses

If you are not currently using social media to market your business, there has never been a better time to get started than now. As of today, there are over 1 billion active users on social media…which equates to endless opportunities for you to extend your business reach online and get your brand in front […]

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