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How One Entrepreneur Used the Law of Publicity to Get Investors
BY Carol Tice
Getting turned down by the 'Sharks' was the best thing to happen to one contestant.
Three Social-Media-Fueled Contests for Small Businesses
BY Carol Tice
Contests are emerging as a popular, low-cost way for big companies to connect with their small-business customers. Check out these three business contests.
How Broderick's Bueller Can Deliver Your Business Super Bowl Buzz
BY Tyson Goodridge
Curious how to take advantage of the pre-game buzz? Consider newsjacking or hosting a promotional tie-in.
Inside the Mind of Your Buyers
BY Jane Porter
A look at what motivates customers to buy -- and six ways to tailor your sales pitch.
Is Facebook Advertising for You?
BY Perry Marshall and Thomas Meloche
Most businesses can benefit from some sort of Facebook advertising, but not every business should make a significant investment in it. Should you?
Forget Networking. How to Be a Connector
BY Alina Tugend
It's critical to hone your "connector" skills -- that is, your ability to make new friends and acquaintances. Here's how.
When Networking, Vive la Difference?
BY Ivan Misner
Both men and women can benefit from better understanding gender-specific communication styles. Consider these tips to start you on your way to success in networking with the opposite sex for your business.
Understanding Google's New Page Layout Algorithm
BY Mikal E. Belicove
Where you place ads on your website now matters more than ever.
Does Your Business Know When to Stop Selling?
BY Carol Tice
This week's upcoming 'Shark Tank' episode spotlights the importance of learning one often-overlooked overlooked skill: When to stop selling and close the deal.
Why Chris Brogan Loves Google Plus
BY Chris Brogan
Google+ isn't just for networking anymore. Here are four ways to put it to work to amp up your revenues.
10 Lessons in Brilliant Marketing (Photos)
BY Jennifer Wang
From viral campaigns to virus campaigns, we pick the 10 marketing initiatives in 2011 that hit on that winning combination of great idea, perfect timing and flawless execution.
The 10 Ds of Creating a Social Media Use Policy
BY Mikal E. Belicove
Every business needs a social media use policy, and here's how to create one.
Which Way Is Best: Relationships First or Business First?
BY Frank J. De Raffele Jr.
Men often go for the transaction immediately, rather than nurturing networking relationships as women do. Solve this chicken-or-egg conundrum before you embark on your networking efforts.
Meeting in the Middle: Networking With the Opposite Sex
BY Hazel M. Walker
Men and women approach networking from two different directions, but if you want to build relationships and create opportunities, you need to find common ground.
Three Affordable Ways to Get Celebrities to Promote Your Brand
BY Carol Tice
Hiring a celebrity spokesperson doesn't have to break the bank. Here are three, low-cost ways to involve celebrities in your business.
Software for Social Media Junkies
BY Michelle V. Rafter
Because it's hard to stay off Facebook with willpower alone.
Emerging Social Media Sites to Attract Users
BY Mikal E. Belicove
As email and instant messaging loses prowess among users, smaller social-networking sites are stepping up.
Tips to Manage a Successful Sales Team
BY Katherine Graham-Leviss
The traits that make top sales pros great also can lead to difficulties for managers. Here's how to adapt your managerial style so sales can soar.
Highlights from the 2012 Entrepreneur Growth Conference (Photos)
BY Entrepreneur Staff
See photos from our annual conference in Long Beach, Calif.
New Tools Make it Easier to Build a Facebook Fan Page
BY Gwen Moran
ShortStack offers hungry businesses a lumberjack breakfast's range of Facebook page options.
12 Commandments for Closing a Sale
BY Grant Cardone
Sales pro Grant Cardone shares his rules for helping small business owners close more deals.
A New Way to Get Customized Service Quotes
BY Jason Ankeny
This online platform lets consumers more easily connect with nearby small businesses.
IFC's Five Rules for Romancing Geeks
BY Shira Lazar
When it comes to capturing the attention of digital-savvy customers, IFC nailed it with 'Portlandia'. Here are five ways the network reeled in this niche audience.
What's Hot and What's Not in Content Marketing for 2012
BY Susan Gunelius
Marketing through online storytelling and advice will only grow in importance to businesses. Here's how to make sense of the biggest trends in content marketing.
Play Video Four Steps to (Quickly) Share Your Business Story (Video)
BY Carmine Gallo
Communications coach Carmine Gallo shares tips on how to craft your business story --covering all the essential elements -- so you tell it in 60 seconds.
How Gary Vaynerchuck, Chris Brogan and Others Think Social Media Will Change in 2012
BY Shira Lazar
From the rise of Google+ to the oversaturation of social media, here's what five social media mavens have to say about what's on the horizon in 2012.Ads by Google
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