Tips for Small Businesses
Deciding How To Tweet
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 9:09:01 MST
By now, just about everyone has heard of the social networking site Twitter, and chances are you know people using it, even if you’re not yet using it yourself. If you’re not yet participating, and need some guidance on how to best use Twitter to help promote your small business, check out these resources for some help.
Which Type of Twitter Account Should You Create
This extremely informative Blog post--from Lisa Barone on the Small Business Trends site--provides an overview of the types of Twitter accounts you can create, and the pros and cons of each. Examples of each account type are provided, so you can check them out and then decide how you want to represent yourself and your business.
20 Must Read Beginner Twitter Tips for Small Business Owners
This post on the TwiTip blog, provides help and tip for using Twitter, aimed at the small business owner who “just doesn’t get it” yet.
Using Twitter to Market Your Small Business
If you’d rather watch and listen than read, try this clip from Fox News Small Business Channel. This short video provides comments from several small business marketing experts for how to leverage Twitter to promote your business.
Once you have an account, check out the Top Twitter Tools & Resources page on the Web Digest for Marketers website, for brief reviews and links to 17 twitter tools recommended by the editors.
Recent Tips
Intuit Free Events for Small Business
Mon, 01 Mar 2010 9:09:04 MST
Check out these webinars, designed to address all aspects of starting, running and growing a small business can be viewed live or accessed at your convenience from the archive.
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Do Not Do This: Common Small Business Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Mon, 22 Feb 2010 7:07:55 MST
Everyone makes mistakes, and they are often a valuable learning tool. However, it's even better to learn from someone else's mistakes instead of your own. The following resources provide valuable insights from those who have been there.
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How Not To Get Sued
Mon, 15 Feb 2010 8:08:43 MST
Five free online courses that go over legal principles, and help you learn how to operate your business in a way that limits the potential for litigation.
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Add Your Business to Online Maps
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 9:09:07 MST
Use the following links to include information about your business--such as your hours, your website, and a brief description of the products and services you offer--in the most popular online maps:
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Small Business Events, Conferences and Webinars this Quarter
Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:10:35 MST
View a list of conferences, events and webinars taking place this year. Whether you're thinking about starting a small business, or need help with marketing, managing or growing your established small business, you're sure to find something in this list that's worth your time to attend.
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