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Beat Tech Overload in 2012! #12SMBTips

December 13th, 2011 ::
This entry is part 1 of 12 in the series 12 Ways to Makeover Your Business in 2012

Ramon Ray, Editor & Technology Evangelist for SmallBizTechnology.com (@RamonRay)


Technology overload? With thousands of different types of technologies available today, it’s easy to fall into this trap. In order to create a successful road map for your company, you need to be realistic about your tech investments.

How can you effectively use technology to grow your business? Ramon breaks it down and gives his two cents on what technologies EVERY small business needs to have in 2012.

About Ramon: Ramon is author of “Technology Solutions for Growing Businesses” (Amacom). He produces the Annual Small Business Summit, Taste of Technology Series, 12 Hours Of Tech and other events. Ramon has written over 8,000 articles and posts – all focused on technology for growing businesses.

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How Can You Boost Sales in 2012? Hint: It’s About Relationships #12SMBTips

December 12th, 2011 ::
This entry is part 2 of 12 in the series 12 Ways to Makeover Your Business in 2012

Barry Moltz of Get Your Business Unstuck (@barrymoltz)

Didn’t hit your marks in 2011? Customer base is still not as big as you’d like it to be? Can’t quite figure out why? Forget about sales and remember the “R” word.

Barry explains his theory as to why relationships trump sales every time, and how they can lead to an endless stream of business.

About Barry: With decades of entrepreneurial experience in his own businesses ventures as well as consulting countless other entrepreneurs, Barry has discovered the formula to get stuck business owners out of their funk and marching forward. He writes for top publications including OPEN Forum, AllBusiness.com and the Huffington Post. Connect with Barry and find his podcasts and other useful tips at Get Your Business Unstuck.

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The “3 Rs” to Raise Your Small Business Metabolism #12SMBTips

December 15th, 2011 ::
This entry is part 3 of 12 in the series 12 Ways to Makeover Your Business in 2012

Deborah Shane, Branding Strategist (@deborahshane)

The 3 Rs for 2012 will help you raise your business metabolism. Deborah Shane helps you find out how to reinvent, reimagine and reinvigorate yourself in 2012. With her fresh ideas, you will hit the ground running in 2012 feeling renewed.

About Deborah: Deborah delivers smart, no-nonsense ideas and solutions, which make her a popular go-to resource for clients, national media and influential blogs. Connect with her on Twitter (@deborahshane), Facebook and LinkedIn and visit her on the web at DeborahShane.com.

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So You Built a Community on Facebook. How Do You Keep Them Interested? #12SMBTips

December 14th, 2011 ::
This entry is part 4 of 12 in the series 12 Ways to Makeover Your Business in 2012

 Beth Schillaci, CEO of VillageWorks and Author of Your Social Media Roadmap (@bethschillaci)

 

Friending remorse. Everybody jumped onto Facebook and friended people from high school, college, childhood, anywhere. They also did it with brands. Now their news streams are cluttered and they are starting to unfriend brands they just don’t find interesting.

How can you prevent your company from becoming the victim of friend remorse? Beth shares her tips on how to ensure your company doesn’t get cut from your customers’ Facebook accounts.

About Beth: Beth owns VillageWorks Communications where she helps companies listen, understand and engage in online conversations through social media and emerging technology. She is also author of Your Social Media Roadmap, written to help small businesses learn how to navigate their way through social media. For an insider’s view on marketing and social media, read more from Beth on her blog, Marketing Roadhouse.

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The Secret to Keeping Your Customers Coming Back for More in 2012 #12SMBTips

December 19th, 2011 ::
This entry is part 5 of 12 in the series 12 Ways to Makeover Your Business in 2012

Terry Starbucker St. Marie, Small Business Strategist, Co-Founder of SobCon (@starbucker)


So you brought in a lot of new customers in 2011, but how do you keep them coming back in 2012? Terry offers some simple, effective advice on improving your business processes by listening to what your customers have to say and keeping in touch.

About Terry: Terry has been in the business world for more than 28 years in various leadership positions. Through his experience and learnings, he has developed his philosophy, “Half-Fullism.” He is also very active in the social media arena, as co-founder of SOBCon (Successful Online Business Conference) with Liz Strauss.

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Are Your Customers Finding You Online? Quick Tips From the SEO Goddess #12SMBTips

December 16th, 2011 ::
This entry is part 6 of 12 in the series 12 Ways to Makeover Your Business in 2012

Jenn Mathews, SEO Goddess, President of Wappow, Inc. & Founder of Search and Social Marketing (@SEOGoddess)

 

So you have this great website and you’re active across social media, but you’ve just heard of this strange thing called SEO. Search Engine Optimization – it’s really important—but how can your improve search results to make sure your business remains at the forefront?

The SEO Goddess gives a few of her simple tips on how to optimize search by integrating all of your social web components.

About Jenn: Jenn is known as the SEO Goddess. She is President of Wappow!, a company focused on staying ahead of cutting edge technologies and the digital world we live in. Her passion is not only staying involved and up-to-date with the latest in search and social media marketing but to educate and help others as they enter into this ever-changing industry.

 

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Sharpen and Polish Your Brand in 2012 #12SMBTips

December 21st, 2011 ::
This entry is part 7 of 12 in the series 12 Ways to Makeover Your Business in 2012

 

Jay Ehret, Dean of Marketing Know-How, The Marketing Spot (@jayehret)

 

What should your top marketing priority be in 2012? Distinguishing your brand. In a sea of businesses with the same offerings and services, a powerful brand will help cut through the clutter. Jay Ehret, the Dean of Marketing Know-How at The Marketing Spot, gives his tips for sharpening and polishing your brand in 2012.

 About Jay Ehret: Jay serves as Dean of Marketing Know-How at The Marketing Spot, a marketing education and resource center for entrepreneurs and small business owners. He celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit at The Marketing Spot and it is his mission to give power to local small business owners through knowledge of the great business equalizer: Marketing. For more from The Marketing Spot, check out the blog and learning resources.

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Tricks to Hiring and Managing Gen Y to Help You Grow #12SMBTips

December 20th, 2011 ::
This entry is part 8 of 12 in the series 12 Ways to Makeover Your Business in 2012

Rieva Lesonsky of SmallBizDaily (@rieva)

 

Are you looking to hire in 2012? Rieva presents everything you need to know about hiring Millennials/Gen Y. She debunks the myths about this generation that employers often peg as entitled and hard to satisfy. Rieva gives tips about your hiring process and management style that will enable you to find hardworking and driven young professionals for your business.

About Rieva: Rieva Lesonsky is founder and CEO of SmallBizDaily and GrowBiz Media. Former Editorial Director of Entrepreneur Magazine, Rieva has been meeting with, consulting to and speaking to America’s SMBs—and the big corporations that want to reach them—for over 25 years.

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The Pumpkin Plan for Explosive Business Growth #12SMBTips

December 23rd, 2011 ::
This entry is part 9 of 12 in the series 12 Ways to Makeover Your Business in 2012

Mike Michalowicz, The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur (@MikeMichalowicz)


It’s all about the big Q: How do you grow your business in 2012? It’s simple – get rid of your worst clients! Mike Michalowicz explains how pumpkin growers are just like small business owners and why it is important to get rid of your rotten clients and nurture healthy ones for explosive business growth.

About Mike Michalowicz: Mike is the president of a behavioral web optimization firm, Obsidian Launch, the small business columnist for The Wall Street Journal, a frequent television guest, keynote speaker on entrepreneurship, and the author of cult classic book, The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur. He is currently writing his second book, to be released next year. His experience building three multi-million dollar companies fostered a philosophy rarely taught to entrepreneurs: the lack of money, experience and resources is, in fact, your greatest asset.

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Resuscitate Your Website in 2012 with the Tech Therapist! #12SMBTips

December 22nd, 2011 ::
This entry is part 10 of 12 in the series 12 Ways to Makeover Your Business in 2012

 

Jennifer Shaheen, The Technology Therapists (@techTherapist)

 

Your website is your one-stop shop for your customers. It’s vitally important that it is up-to-date and optimized. Jennifer’s “tech therapy” session offers up some ideas and reminders on how to make your website simple, easy and quick for 2012.

About Jennifer Shaheen: Known as The Technology Therapist®, Jennifer is an expert at helping business owners harness today’s technology to effectively grow their businesses in the digital marketplace. As a monthly columnist for Entrepreneur.com, and with more than 14 years of top-level experience, she has empowered businesses of all shapes and sizes to integrate effective digital strategies that boost sales, enhance staff productivity, expand customer base and increase market share. Her most recent accomplishment is the launch of her new line of books called Technology Therapy TO GO. In 2011, Jennifer was voted one of the Top 100 Small Business Influencers.

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