Last Minute Holiday Marketing Tips for Your Small Business

The National Retail Federation predicts a 4.1 percent increase in holiday sales over 2011, and overall small businesses anticipate a strong holiday season this year.  Hopefully you are seeing these sales translate to your small business!  Though it’s mid-December, there are still plenty of shopping days left this holiday season, so we are here to
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5 Tips to Ensure Success on Small Business Saturday

Saturday, November 24th has been designated as the 2nd annual Small Business Saturday. Small Business Saturday is an American shopping holiday that was created last year by American Express, with a goal to raise awareness about the importance of shopping at small businesses and encouraging Americans to make some of their holiday purchases at a
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Your Brand Isn’t Just External

When it comes to leading brands, small and medium size businesses often look to replicate the success of companies like Apple, Google, or Zappos. They might wonder how to achieve that same level of brand fanaticism. Yes, these companies spend millions of dollars to build their brands. However, the truth is companies like Apple could
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On Raising Prices: Lessons from Successful Small Business Owners

For many small business owners, the thought of raising prices also raises their blood pressure and stress levels! After all, the decision to raise prices is a tough one, and can have many ramifications for your small business.  The main fear of most small business owners who need to raise their prices is that their
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