SEC Rules Social Media A-Ok

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There’s a new way to legally release announcements – social media. The Securities and Exchange Commission ruled on Tuesday, April 2nd, that so long as investors are made aware of where and how such data will be released, social media platforms are acceptable. Why this became an issue originated last year when Netflix’s CEO Reed […]

Insight One20 Takeaways: Transformation Complete

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Insight One20 was just as advertised: INSIGHTFUL!  The day began with a serious bang when Seth Godin took the mainstage and endless tweets echoed his enthusiastic tone. Stationed front and center at our Dun & Bradstreet Credibility booth, Catherine Mangan and I were lucky enough to engage with just about every attendee circling with a smile on their face, […]

Forming Lasting Relationships with Customers

Many businesses are utilizing traditional customer relationship management (CRM) processes to manage business contacts and clients in an organized way. According to a 2011 Computer Economics study of North American companies (produced in June of 2012), 51% have invested in CRM tools.  It’s great that companies are interested and investing in these systems, but not many are […]

How to Take On the Holidays Fully Prepared

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‘Tis the season to start preparing your business for all of your holiday customers and the hustle and bustle that comes with this joyful time of year. As optimism in sales is rising this holiday season, small businesses anticipate business to be at its busiest, whether customers are buying online or in stores. According to […]

Chris Sacca – Top 10 Takeaways

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Recently, we attended a PandoMonthly Fireside Chat where PandoDaily Founder and Editor-in-chief, Sarah Lacy caught up with Lowercase Capital’s Chris Sacca. We, among many other LA entrepreneurs and startup gazers, were literally on the edge of our seats. Lacy was able to run Sacca all the way through the gamut, not entirely unexpected from one of […]

Instagram for the Web: 5 Ways it Could Benefit Your Business

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There are rumors afloat that Instagram, the popular photo-sharing phone app, may have a web presence in the works. What it might look like is complete conjecture at this point, as are the implications it may have for small business owners. Using vague rumors and personal projections (outside-the-box is king), I delved into how an […]

That About Summits it Up: 5 Great Takeaways from Scott Case

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This month, we got to spend a little time in the Big Apple: The only city where everyone can be packed into one place like sardines and still mind their own business. In a town where people are known for being blunt, unequivocal and packing energy like that of a fiercely shaken Red-Bull can, we […]

Small Business Owners: Top 50 Twitter Influencers Worth Following

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Last June, we published a list of  The Most Influential Small Business People on Twitter that went crazy viral (more, more, more, more…) and with 195 subscribers to the twitter list, it’s clear that business owners are interested in filtering through the noise in order to connect with the right people and get the most out […]

From Pictures to Promotions: 5 Ways Instagram can help your Business

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Instagram is a free photo sharing application that can not only display the most beautiful photos, but it can also spread the word about your thriving business. With over 30 million users and over 100 million photographs, this application allows users to share their pictures via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram itself to reach an unparalleled […]

Strategies for Increasing Revenue When You Can No Longer Slash Your Budget

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It’s been a long few years for small business owners, many of whom have struggled to survive the recent financial crisis, market upheavals and the current sluggish economy. During these difficult times, small business owners succeeded by cutting costs, reducing their labor force and streamlining their processes and overall business. But what are small business strategies […]

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