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A Referral Doesn't Mean Closed Sales
You shouldn't skip steps in the sales process, even with a recommendation. Here's how you can make the most of your leads.

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10 Killer Texting Tricks
Text messaging isn't just kid's stuff anymore. Use these amazing online tools to turn any SMS-capable phone into a productivity powerhouse.

The New Frontier
These days, everyone's blogging. Is it time for your business to join the club?

Word on the Street
Make outdoor events your ticket to getting noticed this spring.

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Generating Interest on Social Shopping Sites
Looking for ways to get people talking about your products? The new social shopping trend can help you build buzz.

Low-Cost Marketing Trends for 2007
Are you ready for a year of guerrilla marketing? Try these tactics to get some attention.

15 Sites for Promoting Your Local Business
Want to get your name out to locals and visitors alike? Take advantage of these online marketing sites and watch your business grow.

Get Your Network to Sell for You
Educate your network on your product and your customers so they can help expand your client base.

Nostalgia Sells
The oldies but goodies of baby boomers are all the rage.

A Referral Doesn't Mean Closed Sales
You shouldn't skip steps in the sales process, even with a recommendation. Here's how you can make the most of your leads.

5 Ways to "Spring Clean" Your Brand
If it's time to update your look, do so by keeping your company's original appeal.

Marketing in the Recommendation Age
As customer review venues and their influence increase, business owners should capitalize on this trend.

Make Your Ads Workhorses
Tough economic times demand productive ads. Learn the 4 most critical elements for ads that get results.

Tips for Marketing Your Service Business
Maintaining strong customer relationships is the key to creating a strong campaign.

Taking a Green Initiative
These 3 entrepreneurs are taking advantage of green marketing tactics the right way.

Learn to Market More Creatively
Knowledge of your industry can bring originality to your business.

In the Market
For food businesses, farmers markets could be the perfect place to find a following for your products.

An A-Mazing Moneymaker
Family-friendly ag-tourism attractions like corn mazes are helping keep small farms alive.

8 Ways to 'Bring It'
Drive your competitors crazy while driving your company to success.

Business 911
Our team of experts gives 3 companies advice on overcoming their growing pains.

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