Category Archives: Ideas

Podcasting 101: What Every Business Owner Should Know

Podcasting is a popular way to reach a niche audience and to establish yourself as a thought leader. But what, exactly, is podcasting? How do you do it? What topics should you cover? What are the pros and cons? Read … Continue reading

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Crowdfunding 101: What It is, Why it Matters, and How to Choose the Right Platform

Crowdfunding is a phrase we’re hearing more and more, so we thought it would make sense to do a post on the who, what, where, when, and why around this popular topic. Let’s get to it. What, exactly, is crowdfunding? … Continue reading

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5 Biggest Marketing Takeaways from Techie Press Conferences

Whether it’s Apple unveiling its latest tablet at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) or Facebook wowing the crowds at its annual F8 conference, there’s a lot small business owners can learn from these tech celebrations. Here are five takeaways. … Continue reading

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5 Cool, Real-Life Examples of B2C Companies Rocking Repeat Business

As the marketing adage goes, it’s always easier to sell to past/current customers than it is to brand new shiny ones. The question is, how can you encourage repeat business, especially for B2C companies that depend on getting people into … Continue reading

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19 Quick-Hitting Ideas to Boost Employee Morale

How to boost employee morale is a common question among business owners, and it’s a theme we’ve discussed quite a bit on this blog, including this post on team-building ideas and this post on creating community outreach programs. Sometimes, however, … Continue reading

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Tips from the Frontlines for Encouraging Employee Health & Wellness in 2013

Carrots, Broccoli & Apples — Oh My! Actual Examples of Successful Employee Wellness Programs It’s a new year, which means people have made resolutions. One of the most popular ones? Getting fit by losing weight and exercising more. But how … Continue reading

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Employee Motivation: 8 Proven Ways Toward a Happy, Productive Team

Real-world techniques to motivate staff and encourage productivity at work. As somebody in charge of employee motivation, you have a lot of responsibility. We know that motivated employees are more productive and lead to a lower turnover, but motivation doesn’t come from … Continue reading

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