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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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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5 in-Store event ideas to boost your small business

In our last blog, we talked about planning in-store events, and how to use them as part of your small business marketing strategy.  This time, we thought we would give you 5 in-store event ideas to get your creative juices flowing.  These types of in-store events can boost your small business by generating additional sales,
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