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Archive for December, 2008
Web 2.0 for Marketing and Market Research
Posted by Maria Keiser on December 18, 2008
The Secrets of Marketing in a Web 2.0 World
For marketers, Web 2.0 offers a remarkable new opportunity to engage consumers.
If only they knew how to do it.
That’s where this article aims to help. We interviewed more than 30 executives and managers in both large and small organizations that are at the forefront of experimenting with Web 2.0 tools. From those conversations and further research, we identified a set of emerging principles for marketing. Read More
By SALVATORE PARISE , PATRICIA J. GUINAN and BRUCE D. WEINBERG
Posted in Articles, Growing a Business, marketing | Tagged: marketing, The E Circle, The Entrepreneur Circle, Web 2.0 | 1 Comment »
Testimonial
Posted by Maria Keiser on December 12, 2008
I would like to acknowledge Brent Berti, of Travis Mortgage.
Brent turned a potential disaster proposed by a reverse mortgage competitor of Travis Mortgage, into a $25,000.00 “win to the good” for my 86 year old mother. This $25,000 was over and above what the competitor proposed. We were told (and I trusted) that getting a reverse mortgage should be an “apples to apples” transaction. Read More
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: Accord Career Services, Brent Berti, The Entrepreneur Circle, Tod Gerardo, Travis Mortgage | Leave a Comment »
Social Media for Small Business
Posted by Maria Keiser on December 8, 2008
Many of my you have asked how to use social media in your small businesses.
Here is a free guide written by John Jantsch of Duct Tape Marketing that got great reviews.
It is a great overview for both small business owners just starting out with social marketing and those who have begun their journey but are not quite sure how they measure up to the opportunities available.
Read the article and download the guide here:
Social Media for Small Business – Free Guide | Small Business Trends
Posted in Book Recommendation, marketing, networking | Tagged: Duct Tape Marketing, John Jantsch, The E Circle, The Entrepreneur Circle | 1 Comment »
Quantity vs. Quality
Posted by Maria Keiser on December 4, 2008
When attending a business event which is more important Quantity or Quality?
Occasionally, I will hear people tell me how great an event was, because there were so many people there.
What I want to know, is that the key component to a great event?
- Does it matter who attends?
I’m under the opinion that attending an event, talking fast, and gathering business cards does not lead to profitable business relationships. What does work is cultivating strong relationships with a few people that can have a significant impact on your business.
Posted in Growing a Business, decision making, sales | Tagged: Quality vs Quantity, The Entrepreneur Circle | 1 Comment »
