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Management and Operations
Ten Worst Communication Blunders of 2009
From a steady review of major news events, here are the ten worst communication blunders of 2009.
BusinessKnowHow.com
Management and Operations
Productivity Coach's Corner: Clear the Clutter, Create OpportunityThe
following is a specific key to success in lightening the load on your
body and mind. This is a practical activity, one you can do to reduce
the unnecessary physical and psychological stress you may be carrying
around right now. Wouldn't it be worth it to invest less than one half
of an hour to regain some confidence and control?
ManageSmarter.com
Management and Operations
Keeping Laid-Off Workers CloseI've
spoken to so many business owners and consultants this year about how
to survive the downturn--how to save money, operate more cheaply, find
free resources, start up on a shoestring. Everyone's looking for
anything that can help them hold on until the economy turns.
Entrepreneur.com
Management and Operations
For More Workers, Home Is Where the Office IsSo maybe 2010 will be the year that you finally break out on your own. Voluntarily or not.
WSJ.com
Financial Issues
How to Get Unstuck From DebtShort of not getting into it to begin with, here's a way to manage your business debt.
WomenEntrepreneur.comTechnology Issues
Five Can’t-Miss Mobile Marketing Trends For 2010Marketing
to consumers’ cellphones has long been viewed as something of a holy
grail by businesses – prized but always beyond reach. Recently however,
new mobile technologies have gone mainstream, making the elusive goal
of an always-on connection with customers firmly within reach of even
the smallest business. SmallBizTrends.com
Technology Issues
SEO Trends to Watch for in 2010A
new year means another chance to capture rankings, to try out new
marketing strategies and to take advantage of the areas where the
search engines are looking to expand and place new importance. Because,
despite what some may think, SEO for small business is not becoming
less important. It’s more important than ever.
SmallBizTrends.com
Branding, Sales, and Marketing
Three Best Ways to Sell Excess Holiday MerchandiseWhat
happens when your sweaters or electronics aren't sold before the
Christmas holiday? Instead of drastically marking down merchandise for
post-holiday sales, there are a few ways to unload excess inventory
without severely hurting your bottom line. Here's how.
WSJ.com
Branding, Sales, and Marketing
Customer Loyalty: Knowing When to Move OnEveryone
knows that this economy has taken a huge toll on just about every
industry, every size company, and every type of workforce. Businesses
may need to be ready to let some customers go as their natural
migration to a cheaper/lesser service or product in this economy and
stick to our guns.
BusinessKnowHow.com
Branding, Sales, and Marketing
Networking and Selling Using Body Language SecretsNetworking
events. Association meetings. Conferences. Regional meetings. Trade
shows. Each of these events represents an opportunity for you and your
company, whether you want to make the sale, make the right connection,
or exchange business cards with the right person.
ManageSmarter.com
Branding, Sales, and MarketingThe 10 Customer Service Trends for 2010In
2010, customer service makes a big comeback. It becomes the new
marketing. Forget about paying lip service to offering “great customer
service”. Let go all of those “the customer is always right” myths.
It’s time to offer outstanding customer service only because it makes
economic sense for your small business. It is the only truly
sustainable competitive advantage.
SmallBizTrends.comBranding, Sales, and Marketing
7 Ways to Get More From Social Media in 2010The
numbers show that companies will invest more resources into social
media in 2010 as a way to market themselves and find new customers. And
that trend won’t exclude small business owners. Small business owners
who have previously ignored the medium completely will find themselves
entering the fold. And those with history in social media will be
looking for new ways to increase value.
SmallBizTrends.com
Branding, Sales, and Marketing
Why E-mail Marketing Is in Need of a MakeoverAs
technology and consumer use of technology both evolve, access to
information changes. We as marketers -- as we leverage each channel,
including e-mail -- must also evolve.
ClickZ.com
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