Relationship-Based Marketing for Small Businesses Small businesses often have the challenge of growing customers without advertising dollars. Relationship-Based Marketing can be a cost-effective way to grow business. The old saying, “’Word of mouth is the best form of advertising,” is true now more than ever. Below is a four-step process: 1. Define what you do and what differentiates you fro...

Imagine getting in your car and expecting to get to your destination without gas. Silly, right? Now, imagine trying to create a successful business without marketing? Hmm…see where I’m going with this? Marketing IS the gas that fuels your business. There simply is no other way to bring revenue in the door without some form of marketing. It’s just flat out impossible. Now, before you say “I...

We’re going to try a new format this week for #smbiz chat. Instead of having experts answer questions and discuss small business issues, this week we are going to be doing some real social networking. This week you can join our small business chat on Twitter and promote your small business, product or services. Each person will get 3 to 5 minutes to tell us a little bit about their business ...

On Tuesday nights at 8-9pm EDT we host a chat session on Twitter where small business owners can ask questions, share stories and make new contacts. To follow the next chat go to Tweetgrid.com and follow along on Tuesdays. If you want to add to the conversation, you must have a Twitter user account. For more details on the chat check out Where To Turn For Small Business Answers. This week’s top...

On Tuesday nights at 8-9pm EDT we host a chat session on Twitter where small business owners can ask questions, share stories and make new contacts. Follow hashtag #smbiz. To follow the next chat go to Tweetgrid.com and follow along on Tuesdays. If you want to add to the conversation, you must have a Twitter user account. This week’s topic is Offline Networking. Expert Panel of Blog Special...