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How To Begin Using Social Media In Your Business

Startup Professionals Musings

It seems to me that there is abundant proof in the marketplace of the financial returns to both large and small businesses, the low cost of entry, and the ubiquity of social networks. Dell announced years ago that it had earned $3 million in revenue from using Twitter, and other businesses report daily on increases in web traffic up to 800%.

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Too Many Small Businesses Still Ignore Social Media

Startup Professionals Musings

It seems to me that there is abundant proof in the marketplace of the financial returns to both large and small businesses, the low cost of entry, and the ubiquity of social networks. Dell announced years ago that it had earned $3 million in revenue from using Twitter, and other businesses report daily on increases in web traffic up to 800%.

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How To Size Your Marketing Budget For Funding

Startup Professionals Musings

Create meaningful content and engage others online (free downloads, white papers, webinars, regular blogging). Pitch your story to newspaper journalists, radio, and television news reporters who cover your local area or industry. Use social media and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) to start. Do something unique to get customer attention.

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Too Busy for Social Media Marketing Could Be Fatal

Startup Professionals Musings

I suggested that he add some social network marketing initiatives, and his answer was he is “too busy.” It seems to me that there is abundant proof in the marketplace of the financial returns to both large and small businesses, the low cost of entry, and the ubiquity of social networks. Start social networking with peers.

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5 Startup Marketing Actions to Impress Investors

Startup Professionals Musings

Create meaningful content and engage others online (free downloads, white papers, webinars, regular blogging). Pitch your story to newspaper journalists, radio, and television news reporters who cover your local area or industry. Use social media and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) to start. Do something unique to get customer attention.

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Don’t Be Too Busy for Social Media Marketing

Startup Professionals Musings

I suggested that he add some social network marketing initiatives, and his answer was he is “too busy.” It seems to me that there is abundant proof in the marketplace of the financial returns to both large and small businesses, the low cost of entry, and the ubiquity of social networks. Start social networking with peers.

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Five Elements of a Credible Startup Marketing Plan

Startup Professionals Musings

Create meaningful content and engage others online (free downloads, white papers, webinars, regular blogging). Pitch your story to newspaper journalists, radio, and television news reporters who cover your local area or industry. Use social media and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) to start. Do something unique to get customer attention.