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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.

Customize Your Referral Strategies
To optimize sales, learn to tailor your networking approach to different personality types and occasions.


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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.


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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.

8 Ways to Revamp Your Business Card
From leather to vertical layouts, business cards are getting a new look. Industry insiders weigh in on what's hip--and what's passé.

Product Placement Takes the Stage
You can't escape products on screen, but now they're making their way to your local theater.

Tackling the Football Crowd
With football season in full force, don't miss your chance to score with this huge market.





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