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Top 10 Tips For First-Time Entrepreneurs Willing To Be Successful

Starting your dream business is a dream come true for many who have always wanted to own one. It can be both thrilling and rewarding, but there are pitfalls and challenges in the process. So, if you have made a decision to start your business or rather you are tired of working under somebody, welcome […]

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Turn Your Website or Blog into a Lead Generation Machine with SumoMe

Building a small business blog is an exciting, yet time consuming process, but with the right tools you can optimize your blog and turn it into a lead generation machine in minutes using the SumoMe lead generation software and plugin. If you’re a busy entrepreneur blogger who runs a one-person or small operation, finding professional […]

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The Kick A$$ Beginners Guide to List Building Using Facebook

Are you looking for ways to add new leads to your email list using social media?   Great!  This post has got you covered…   There are quite a few small businesses jumping aboard the social media train, starting pages and building profiles—but are not truly taking advantage of all that social media has to […]

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Monthly Small Business Tips & News Roundup (August 2015)

Hey peeps!  Here are some of the latest and greatest in small business and entrepreneurship from around the web. Enjoy!   Entrepreneurship   1.  Planning to launch a business for the first time?  If so, here is a list of 25 cities worth moving to 2.  You’ve landed an appointment with a new client. Now […]

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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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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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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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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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