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7 Strategies For Brand Leadership Through Influencers

Startup Professionals Musings

Mark Zuckerberg became a major influencer of social networking by first allowing only students from Harvard on his platform, and highlighting the uniqueness of Facebook. People want to connect with and learn from people like them – not from edicts, anonymous brand marketing material, and white papers that allow no interaction.

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10 Steps to a Memorable Website for Your Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

In the past, if your startup had a website presence, the company was credible by definition. Until the company name is a famous brand, you are the brand. Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology. People buy from people.

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How To Size Your Marketing Budget For Funding

Startup Professionals Musings

In fact, the average spent by Inc 500 companies for sales and marketing expense continues to hover around 10% of overall revenues. Use social media and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) to start. Create meaningful content and engage others online (free downloads, white papers, webinars, regular blogging).

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10 Keys to Making an Entrepreneur Website Credible

Startup Professionals Musings

In the past, if your startup had a website presence, the company was credible by definition. Until the company name is a famous brand, you are the brand. Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology. People buy from people.

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5 Startup Marketing Actions to Impress Investors

Startup Professionals Musings

In fact, the average spent by Inc 500 companies for sales and marketing expense continues to hover around 10% of overall revenues. Use social media and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) to start. Create meaningful content and engage others online (free downloads, white papers, webinars, regular blogging).

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Ten Tips to Make Your Startup Website Memorable

Startup Professionals Musings

In the past, if your startup had a website presence, the company was credible by definition. Until the company name is a famous brand, you are the brand. Publish a daily blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology. They will exit quickly.

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Five Elements of a Credible Startup Marketing Plan

Startup Professionals Musings

In fact, the average spent by Inc 500 companies for sales and marketing expense continues to hover around 10% of overall revenues. Use social media and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) to start. Create meaningful content and engage others online (free downloads, white papers, webinars, regular blogging).