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Five reasons you need a virtual data room
As everything goes digital, it becomes more and more important to establish new methods for quickly disseminating information. It isn’t enough to simply store files on a hard drive; they need to be accessible and well-organized. A well-managed file system can help ensure that nothing falls through the cracks, and giving the right people constant... Read more »
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Create Great Blog Posts with Solid Structure
Creating a great blog post isn’t difficult. Following a basic structure formula that gives your posts great “bone structure” will give you the ability to drape them with creative style, solid information and compelling resources. Craft a great headline Include an active verb and try to squeeze some of your key topic words in as... Read more »
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Media Relations Basics: Six Tips for Getting Media Coverage for Your Business
Despite the proliferation of social media channels through which your company can tell its own story and connect directly with your customers, media coverage is still an important part of a public relations strategy. Whether you’re working with a public relations professional or you’re going it alone, we hope you’ll find these tips helpful: Know... Read more »
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So You Want to Start a Blog: Tactical Tips for Making it Work
The blogosphere is enormous. To really be able to reach your target audiences takes thoughtful planning and execution. When you connect through blogging and other social media tools, it’s possible to build meaningful dialogue and deeper relationships with your target audiences. The single most important thing about blogging, I’d suggest, is to post regularly. If... Read more »
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Can you Do Well by Doing Good? The Data Say Yes
No man (or company) is an island, as the poem says. As an entrepreneur, you depend on the support of your community to realize your vision, but what are you giving back? Good corporate citizenship is a must for business in 2012. Through time, resources, product and expertise, you can do well by doing good.... Read more »
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Letters to the Editor: Tips for Getting Published
Letters to the editor can be an important advocacy tool for business owners. Often, the letters to the editor are among the most often read sections of your local paper. A letter has the potential to reach a large audience and they’re often monitored by elected officials looking to get a bead on public opinion.... Read more »
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Go For the Gold: Olympic Lessons for Entrepreneurs
With the opening ceremonies of the 2012 Summer Olympics, fans all over the globe will be glued to the TV watching sports we rarely see televised (fencing, anyone?) and cheering on athletes we’ve barely heard of (except for the men’s basketball team, maybe). In the broadest sense, Olympic athletes are small business owners. An athlete... Read more »