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Community building

No Money? No Problem. 30 Low Budget Marketing Ideas for Your Business
Marketing

No Money? No Problem. 30 Low Budget Marketing Ideas for Your Business

Effective marketing begins with a good elevator pitch delivered to anybody interested in listening.
John Rampton | 14 min read
How to End a Conversation -- Without Offending Anyone Around You

How to End a Conversation -- Without Offending Anyone Around You

Whether you're ready to wrap it up immediately or have time for courtesies, here are a handful of efficient exit lines.
Ivan Misner | 3 min read
The Woman Behind One of the Country's Largest Animal-Welfare Organizations Shares Her Leadership Advice When Dealing With a Divisive Community

The Woman Behind One of the Country's Largest Animal-Welfare Organizations Shares Her Leadership Advice When Dealing With a Divisive Community

Despite its laudable mission, Best Friends Animal Society has its critics. Its new CEO, Julie Castle, shares how to work with those who may not see eye to eye with you.
This Dog's Life | 12 min read
Why So Many Entrepreneurs Move to San Francisco -- And How You Can Get the Same Benefits, Wherever You Are

Why So Many Entrepreneurs Move to San Francisco -- And How You Can Get the Same Benefits, Wherever You Are

Being where the action is has its benefits.
Allen Gannett | 5 min read
All I Know About Marketing I Learned From Margaritas

All I Know About Marketing I Learned From Margaritas

Singer Jimmy Buffett can teach us all how to build a brand and engage our customers.
Cameron Gonzalez | 7 min read

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