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10 Reasons To Give Sprout Social A (Free) Try

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Many companies, brands, celebrities, and individuals have found the value of using social media management platforms. Sprout Social offers a centralized platform to manage multiple social media accounts, making it easier for businesses to stay organized and efficient.

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Is Corporate Social Media Sales Media?

Small Business Labs

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Great Quote on Consumer Versus Business Social Media | Main | The Small Business Side of Maker Faire » May 20, 2010 Is Corporate Social Media Sales Media?   People use social media for social reasons; companies use social media for sales. 

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7 Customer Service Books to Help You Level Up Your Business

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The authors also pay special attention to online reviews and social media along with more traditional sales and support techniques. In fact, proper use of CRM tools can actually create a more personalized experience for your customers. But no customer service list is complete without Vaynerchuk’s 2011 The Thank You Economy.

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How To Hire And Manage Freelancers, According To Experts

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Many freelancers and small business owners optimize their personal social media pages to better advertise their services. And they need help to get onboarded to your tools and introduced to your team. Search Google, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, or countless freelancer marketplaces — it’s hard not to find freelancers. Her secret?

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Local Online Advertising to Increase 18% in 2011

Small Business Labs

| Main | Despite Recession, Private Tutoring Booms » August 25, 2010 Local Online Advertising to Increase 18% in 2011 Borrell Associates is forecasting a solid increase of 14% in online advertising in 2011.    This is much faster than their 2011 overall advertising growth forecast of 5%. 

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Re-Visited: The Intro Packet

Tips From T. Marie

The elevator speech that I mention in that original post, while still used, has really taken a back seat to social media posts. Do the rapid changes that online technology and social media bring to the business world mean that an intro packet is no longer needed? Add it to your email signature or post it to social media.

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Small Business Blogging Declines

Small Business Labs

U Mass Dartmouth marketing professor Nora Barnes has caused quite a stir in social media circles with her latest  study on the usage of social media by Inc. 500 companies blogging declined in 2011.  But in 2011 only 37% did.   While blogging is down, social media usage is up.