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You Never Know Whom They Know
Don't think a gardener can be a referral source to the rich? Think again. Discounting even one potential networking opportunity can be disastrous.

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Do the Two-Step
Forget cold calling--now, getting leads is as simple as counting to two.

Stretch Your Dollar With Horizontal Marketing
Partnering with a company that shares your target market saves you time and money.

Appeal to Consumers' Five Senses
Your copy should stimulate a sensory reaction that compels readers to buy.

Big Break
With millions of viewers tuning in, home shopping networks are the perfect place to launch and grow your business.

Quick and Easy Ad Ideas
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Leverage Your Inner Lemon
Use 'Brand Judo' to flip negative perceptions into memorable campaigns.

Make the Most of Your Advertising Dollars
4 tips to make the most of your money in a buyer's market

2 Businesses, 1 Marketing Plan
Combining your marketing with another businesses can produce results greater than the sum of the parts.

Adding Value: The Future of Marketing
Cut through the advertising noise by marketing with meaning.

Growing Green Revenues
How alligning value with values can win sales in the office supply industry

Harness the Power of 'Freemium'
Learn when--and how--to start charging for your web service without starting a riot.

The Human Approach
Focus less on making your pitch and more on listening to what your customers need.

Get Back to Basics--and Bricks
Stand out in a crowded online marketplace by opening a traditional storefront.

Frustration Fuels a New Business Idea
This entrepreneur hit it big by sharing her problem--and the solution--with the world.

A Journalist’s Melting Pot
Helium helps online writers' voices be heard above the noise.

4 Ways to Boost Business With a Blog
Share information, interact with customers and boost your brand--blogs are the perfect way to keep you on top of your industry.

Young and in Charge
Young entrepreneurs can earn client trust and establish credibility.



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