tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376641589147042198Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:05:55 +0000employee benefitsbusiness fundingcoupon marketing campaigncreate a web sitesmall businesspay-per click advertisingmake your web site socialconcession standstime managementGoogle Placesusing social media for resultskeyword optimizationmanaging home officeonline marketingemail mnrketingpollsLinkedInmarketing messagework at home tipsMarketingthe franchise kingCAN SPAM Actpitching to the mediaYelpsearch engine optimizationtax deductionshow to build a business web sitesummer marketingmarket researchlocal eventsstarting a businesshow to networkhow to promote your businessmarketing on a dimeelevator pitchbrand buildingworking as a teamnon-profit fundraisingemployee recognitionnetworkingbuld a web sitemonitoring ROIwhy email marketing mattersmarketing to seniorsPRnon-profit marketingsocial media marketingCMScontent management systememail marketingvalue propositionweb reviewsbloggingcakelovebusiness websitegooglemotivating employeesTwitterhow to write a press releasecustomer appreciationsenior marketingfederal contractingengaging with customersdesign a web siteevent marketinghome-based businessfacebook fan pageschmoozingmarketing with couponsbusiness marketingcustomer retentionsocial networkingShark Tankselling to the governmenthow businesses are using social mediaGordon Ramseyholiday marketing tipstips for team buildingbrandingFacebookPPCWeb marketingteam buildingonline reviewscustomer acquistionfederal fiscal year endlead generationcouponssocial media marketingigovernment marketingnon-profits and social mediareality TV makeoversocial media planningpost-event follow-upwebsite refreshget to the top of online search rankingscreating a marketing budgetonline businessSEOtrade showsgoogle adwordscustomer feedbackcommunity outreachgovernment contractingpublic relationsgrouponsocial mediaonline surveyspermission-based marketinge-commerceInsights, tips and tools for busy business marketers.http://april-marketing.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Caron Beesley, Owner, April Marketing)Blogger41125AprilMarketingMusingshttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376641589147042198.post-829953482899503608Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:16:00 +00002012-01-19T14:16:18.068-05:00Yelponline surveyscustomer feedbackpollsGoogle PlacesIf you are running an online business and visitors are flocking to our site – congratulations, you’ve passed a significant hurdle. But who are your customers and most importantly, what do they think of your business? Getting feedback from your customers is an essential part of running a business. It will also give you insights on where you should be focusing your energies – whether it’s http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AprilMarketingMusings/~3/vHMLTYmP2W4/5-tips-for-getting-customer-feedback.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Caron Beesley, Owner, April Marketing)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=vHMLTYmP2W4:Pqtwk_7qFwk:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=vHMLTYmP2W4:Pqtwk_7qFwk:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=vHMLTYmP2W4:Pqtwk_7qFwk:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?i=vHMLTYmP2W4:Pqtwk_7qFwk:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=vHMLTYmP2W4:Pqtwk_7qFwk:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?i=vHMLTYmP2W4:Pqtwk_7qFwk:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=vHMLTYmP2W4:Pqtwk_7qFwk:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AprilMarketingMusings/~4/vHMLTYmP2W4" height="1" width="1"/>http://april-marketing.blogspot.com/2012/01/5-tips-for-getting-customer-feedback.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376641589147042198.post-3322658093232630189Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:50:00 +00002011-12-13T16:50:32.036-05:00value propositionbusiness marketingbrandingDespite the fact that we live in a budget-conscious, coupon-clipping, recession-bruised culture, customer experience still counts for a lot. A good customer experience resonates with our challenges and needs, it makes us feel warm and fuzzy, and ultimately, it generates repeat customers. For example, I’m a dog owner and I want the best for my dogs. The best food, treats, toys, and so on. I’m alsohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AprilMarketingMusings/~3/R28IppAGFc0/how-to-use-your-small-business-value-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Caron Beesley, Owner, April Marketing)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=R28IppAGFc0:T1n8BNz0r0k:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=R28IppAGFc0:T1n8BNz0r0k:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=R28IppAGFc0:T1n8BNz0r0k:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?i=R28IppAGFc0:T1n8BNz0r0k:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=R28IppAGFc0:T1n8BNz0r0k:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?i=R28IppAGFc0:T1n8BNz0r0k:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=R28IppAGFc0:T1n8BNz0r0k:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AprilMarketingMusings/~4/R28IppAGFc0" height="1" width="1"/>http://april-marketing.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-use-your-small-business-value-to.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376641589147042198.post-1589185693284814479Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:55:00 +00002011-12-01T19:55:51.840-05:00email mnrketingMany consider email marketing as the de facto way to generate leads—just think of the countless offers and specials you get in your personal Inbox daily. But email marketing is more than that, it’s a general outreach tactic that every business can benefit from to help improve brand awareness, promote events and compliment your social media efforts. Is Email Marketing Still a Valid Tactic? There’shttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AprilMarketingMusings/~3/z_v1YLt3PWE/get-more-from-your-email-marketing-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Caron Beesley, Owner, April Marketing)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=z_v1YLt3PWE:qs9UJzCYxXQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=z_v1YLt3PWE:qs9UJzCYxXQ:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=z_v1YLt3PWE:qs9UJzCYxXQ:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?i=z_v1YLt3PWE:qs9UJzCYxXQ:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=z_v1YLt3PWE:qs9UJzCYxXQ:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?i=z_v1YLt3PWE:qs9UJzCYxXQ:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=z_v1YLt3PWE:qs9UJzCYxXQ:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AprilMarketingMusings/~4/z_v1YLt3PWE" height="1" width="1"/>http://april-marketing.blogspot.com/2011/12/get-more-from-your-email-marketing-with.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376641589147042198.post-456036179024652622Wed, 08 Jun 2011 21:55:00 +00002011-06-08T19:31:07.593-04:00marketing to seniorssenior marketingSo sorry for the eons between blog posts! Travel, family commitments and everything else life throws at you got me sidetracked. That being said, I wanted to share a little blog of mine that I wrote for Business.gov sometime ago. The folks at SeniorNews.net recently reprinted the piece which I've attached below. Marketing to seniors is often overlooked or laden with stereotypes, but the truth ishttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AprilMarketingMusings/~3/DzCXuBaii1Y/why-not-just-how-to-reach-mature-market.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Caron Beesley, Owner, April Marketing)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=DzCXuBaii1Y:aCrtdeePvAc:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=DzCXuBaii1Y:aCrtdeePvAc:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=DzCXuBaii1Y:aCrtdeePvAc:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?i=DzCXuBaii1Y:aCrtdeePvAc:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=DzCXuBaii1Y:aCrtdeePvAc:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?i=DzCXuBaii1Y:aCrtdeePvAc:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=DzCXuBaii1Y:aCrtdeePvAc:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AprilMarketingMusings/~4/DzCXuBaii1Y" height="1" width="1"/>http://april-marketing.blogspot.com/2011/06/why-not-just-how-to-reach-mature-market.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376641589147042198.post-1656885423498437095Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:46:00 +00002011-04-27T10:46:56.836-04:00post-event follow-upsmall businessevent marketingAttending a trade show, local fair, or hosting your own event? Make sure you use as many marketing channels you can to reach potential attendees before, during and after the event. You don't have to break the bank either, raising awareness of your event or an event you are attending as a business, simple marketing tactics, when used together can help you get the most out of your event investment.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AprilMarketingMusings/~3/iKMTTx2sdPo/effective-pre-and-post-event-marketing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Caron Beesley, Owner, April Marketing)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=iKMTTx2sdPo:P3ogBuH9Sxo:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=iKMTTx2sdPo:P3ogBuH9Sxo:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=iKMTTx2sdPo:P3ogBuH9Sxo:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?i=iKMTTx2sdPo:P3ogBuH9Sxo:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=iKMTTx2sdPo:P3ogBuH9Sxo:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?i=iKMTTx2sdPo:P3ogBuH9Sxo:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=iKMTTx2sdPo:P3ogBuH9Sxo:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AprilMarketingMusings/~4/iKMTTx2sdPo" height="1" width="1"/>http://april-marketing.blogspot.com/2011/04/effective-pre-and-post-event-marketing.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376641589147042198.post-9048124671778257664Mon, 21 Feb 2011 14:24:00 +00002011-02-21T13:38:47.078-05:00how businesses are using social mediaonline marketingwebsite refreshbloggingTo the outside world your website is the equivalent of your storefront, and your customers expect it to be eye-catching, well-maintained, and always offering something new. However, when you’re on the inside and are caught up in the day-to-day operations of your business, finding the time to focus on your website is easier said than done.  And, like a neglected storefront, it can quickly become http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AprilMarketingMusings/~3/2-xNnMUK9Ys/does-your-website-spring-clean-6-tips.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Caron Beesley, Owner, April Marketing)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=2-xNnMUK9Ys:CA1yf4rsPc8:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=2-xNnMUK9Ys:CA1yf4rsPc8:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=2-xNnMUK9Ys:CA1yf4rsPc8:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?i=2-xNnMUK9Ys:CA1yf4rsPc8:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=2-xNnMUK9Ys:CA1yf4rsPc8:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?i=2-xNnMUK9Ys:CA1yf4rsPc8:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=2-xNnMUK9Ys:CA1yf4rsPc8:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AprilMarketingMusings/~4/2-xNnMUK9Ys" height="1" width="1"/>http://april-marketing.blogspot.com/2011/02/does-your-website-spring-clean-6-tips.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376641589147042198.post-5549856042265598071Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:26:00 +00002011-01-28T11:26:20.741-05:00grouponcoupon marketing campaignmarketing with couponscouponsThere’s no doubt about it we are a nation of coupon-clipping consumers and let’s face it, who doesn’t like a bargain? From print coupons to online coupon codes, and now with the staggering growth of social coupons – consumers are literally bombarded with special offers. But how do you make coupons work for your business without underselling your value and compromising your bottom line? Here are http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AprilMarketingMusings/~3/_Vvgr36vZPs/are-coupons-right-way-to-market-your.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Caron Beesley, Owner, April Marketing)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=_Vvgr36vZPs:0GuR8QB8p9g:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=_Vvgr36vZPs:0GuR8QB8p9g:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=_Vvgr36vZPs:0GuR8QB8p9g:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?i=_Vvgr36vZPs:0GuR8QB8p9g:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=_Vvgr36vZPs:0GuR8QB8p9g:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?i=_Vvgr36vZPs:0GuR8QB8p9g:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=_Vvgr36vZPs:0GuR8QB8p9g:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AprilMarketingMusings/~4/_Vvgr36vZPs" height="1" width="1"/>http://april-marketing.blogspot.com/2011/01/are-coupons-right-way-to-market-your.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376641589147042198.post-8936454575087220918Fri, 10 Dec 2010 16:49:00 +00002010-12-10T11:49:56.784-05:00content management systembusiness websiteCMSIt used to be that putting your business online was a relatively straightforward affair – you built a Web site, added information about your products and services, told your customers where to find you, and maybe incorporated an e-commerce tool to let customers do business with you online. Unfortunately those days are over. Today, being online is one thing, but generating traffic to your site is http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AprilMarketingMusings/~3/tfvSb82xvM0/which-content-management-system-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Caron Beesley, Owner, April Marketing)3<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=tfvSb82xvM0:Si4HiwUFqJI:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=tfvSb82xvM0:Si4HiwUFqJI:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=tfvSb82xvM0:Si4HiwUFqJI:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?i=tfvSb82xvM0:Si4HiwUFqJI:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=tfvSb82xvM0:Si4HiwUFqJI:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?i=tfvSb82xvM0:Si4HiwUFqJI:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=tfvSb82xvM0:Si4HiwUFqJI:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AprilMarketingMusings/~4/tfvSb82xvM0" height="1" width="1"/>http://april-marketing.blogspot.com/2010/12/which-content-management-system-is.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376641589147042198.post-5410632165724770494Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:01:00 +00002010-11-22T10:01:18.222-05:00Yelpweb reviewsonline reviewsGoogle PlacesUsing online listings, such as Yelp.com, Google Places and Yahoo Local, is a great way to promote and manage your business profile online.  Not only does it make you “searchable” and rise to the top of search engine listings, it also allows you to communicate information about your business directly with your target audience based on location-based data and keywords.  But by far one of the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AprilMarketingMusings/~3/Ah1nbVRr7OA/managing-your-business-reputation-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Caron Beesley, Owner, April Marketing)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=Ah1nbVRr7OA:YphQyp2YUN4:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=Ah1nbVRr7OA:YphQyp2YUN4:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=Ah1nbVRr7OA:YphQyp2YUN4:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?i=Ah1nbVRr7OA:YphQyp2YUN4:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=Ah1nbVRr7OA:YphQyp2YUN4:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?i=Ah1nbVRr7OA:YphQyp2YUN4:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=Ah1nbVRr7OA:YphQyp2YUN4:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AprilMarketingMusings/~4/Ah1nbVRr7OA" height="1" width="1"/>http://april-marketing.blogspot.com/2010/11/managing-your-business-reputation-on.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376641589147042198.post-1052448344140718468Tue, 02 Nov 2010 13:42:00 +00002010-11-02T09:45:50.937-04:00There’s no doubt about it, social media is now an essential part of how we engage with others, source information, and stay connected with family, friends and our favorite brands. But social media marketing, and by this I mean using social media as another vehicle to connect with your customers and raise the profile of your business with them and others like them, is still a relatively new http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AprilMarketingMusings/~3/UewH6Xgc0JY/ultimate-guide-to-social-media_02.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Caron Beesley, Owner, April Marketing)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=UewH6Xgc0JY:LNSVeWMYUkI:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=UewH6Xgc0JY:LNSVeWMYUkI:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=UewH6Xgc0JY:LNSVeWMYUkI:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?i=UewH6Xgc0JY:LNSVeWMYUkI:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=UewH6Xgc0JY:LNSVeWMYUkI:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?i=UewH6Xgc0JY:LNSVeWMYUkI:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=UewH6Xgc0JY:LNSVeWMYUkI:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AprilMarketingMusings/~4/UewH6Xgc0JY" height="1" width="1"/>http://april-marketing.blogspot.com/2010/11/ultimate-guide-to-social-media_02.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376641589147042198.post-7887760311294182189Mon, 18 Oct 2010 17:50:00 +00002010-10-18T13:50:26.756-04:00business marketinghow to promote your businesshow to write a press releasepublic relationspitching to the mediaPRIs public relations an essential part of your small business marketing toolkit? It should be. Because, done well, public relations can help promote your business for the long term in a way that a paid advertisement never will. A public relations strategy also has the potential to extend your marketing reach beyond where your direct mail and email marketing can ever go. It reaches both influencershttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AprilMarketingMusings/~3/nnmJD-RR1po/getting-word-out-7-tips-for-promoting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Caron Beesley, Owner, April Marketing)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=nnmJD-RR1po:PpNbh2aTozI:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=nnmJD-RR1po:PpNbh2aTozI:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=nnmJD-RR1po:PpNbh2aTozI:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?i=nnmJD-RR1po:PpNbh2aTozI:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=nnmJD-RR1po:PpNbh2aTozI:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?i=nnmJD-RR1po:PpNbh2aTozI:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=nnmJD-RR1po:PpNbh2aTozI:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AprilMarketingMusings/~4/nnmJD-RR1po" height="1" width="1"/>http://april-marketing.blogspot.com/2010/10/getting-word-out-7-tips-for-promoting.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376641589147042198.post-4388203138442028549Tue, 28 Sep 2010 19:59:00 +00002010-10-18T13:51:10.687-04:00social media marketingiFacebookLinkedInTwitterThinking of investing in social media but struggling to know where to start? According to a December 2009 survey by Ad-ology, 46% of small business owners said they wish they knew more about social media. And, while coming up with a social media strategy is one thing (the resources at the end of this article provide pointers on this), it also helps to have a basic understanding of what each of http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AprilMarketingMusings/~3/3wsjf4vztZc/twitter-facebook-or-linkedin-whats.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Caron Beesley, Owner, April Marketing)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=3wsjf4vztZc:n-8wS1v-iPI:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=3wsjf4vztZc:n-8wS1v-iPI:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=3wsjf4vztZc:n-8wS1v-iPI:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?i=3wsjf4vztZc:n-8wS1v-iPI:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=3wsjf4vztZc:n-8wS1v-iPI:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?i=3wsjf4vztZc:n-8wS1v-iPI:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=3wsjf4vztZc:n-8wS1v-iPI:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AprilMarketingMusings/~4/3wsjf4vztZc" height="1" width="1"/>http://april-marketing.blogspot.com/2010/09/twitter-facebook-or-linkedin-whats.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376641589147042198.post-5600827998180292815Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:23:00 +00002010-10-18T13:51:20.947-04:00search engine optimizationget to the top of online search rankingsonline marketingThe last few years has largely seen the demise of the published edition of the Yellow Pages (mine goes straight into the recycling bin) -- and the growth of Internet-based search tools.This is good news for small business owners -- if you can make your business listing stand out from the crowd.But, before you rush out to hire a search engine optimization consultant, consider these tips for makinghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AprilMarketingMusings/~3/MVC86g4LdrU/how-to-make-your-business-web-site-more.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Caron Beesley, Owner, April Marketing)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=MVC86g4LdrU:abhk1JP_fZA:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=MVC86g4LdrU:abhk1JP_fZA:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=MVC86g4LdrU:abhk1JP_fZA:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?i=MVC86g4LdrU:abhk1JP_fZA:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=MVC86g4LdrU:abhk1JP_fZA:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?i=MVC86g4LdrU:abhk1JP_fZA:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=MVC86g4LdrU:abhk1JP_fZA:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AprilMarketingMusings/~4/MVC86g4LdrU" height="1" width="1"/>http://april-marketing.blogspot.com/2010/09/how-to-make-your-business-web-site-more.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376641589147042198.post-4383535439377112184Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:47:00 +00002010-08-16T14:47:52.326-04:00social media planningengaging with customerssocial media marketingusing social media for resultsWe’ve all heard about the benefits of social media marketing as a tool for engaging with customers, building your brand, and increasing your business reach.  But just how is it done? So many brands (big and small alike) make the mistake of using social media tools such as Twitter and Facebook for simply pushing messages out but not listening to or joining in the conversations that are going on. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AprilMarketingMusings/~3/8-CjhiV1KME/how-to-use-social-media-to-engage-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Caron Beesley, Owner, April Marketing)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=8-CjhiV1KME:VpOvWYw8uAg:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=8-CjhiV1KME:VpOvWYw8uAg:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=8-CjhiV1KME:VpOvWYw8uAg:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?i=8-CjhiV1KME:VpOvWYw8uAg:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=8-CjhiV1KME:VpOvWYw8uAg:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?i=8-CjhiV1KME:VpOvWYw8uAg:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=8-CjhiV1KME:VpOvWYw8uAg:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AprilMarketingMusings/~4/8-CjhiV1KME" height="1" width="1"/>http://april-marketing.blogspot.com/2010/08/how-to-use-social-media-to-engage-with.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376641589147042198.post-4511702203843964658Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:12:00 +00002010-08-06T08:12:05.656-04:00value propositionmarketing messagebusiness marketingWhat’s your business marketing message? What do you tell your customers about your company, what it does, and why they should do business with you? The fact is that many small businesses are confused about what their marketing message is and how they should communicate it to the outside world. You only need to look at the home page headlines or “About Us” sections of many business web sites and http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AprilMarketingMusings/~3/sJauWmq6Prw/get-attention-of-your-customers-7-tips.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Caron Beesley, Owner, April Marketing)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=sJauWmq6Prw:GuqqTTRnEuU:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=sJauWmq6Prw:GuqqTTRnEuU:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=sJauWmq6Prw:GuqqTTRnEuU:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?i=sJauWmq6Prw:GuqqTTRnEuU:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=sJauWmq6Prw:GuqqTTRnEuU:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?i=sJauWmq6Prw:GuqqTTRnEuU:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=sJauWmq6Prw:GuqqTTRnEuU:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AprilMarketingMusings/~4/sJauWmq6Prw" height="1" width="1"/>http://april-marketing.blogspot.com/2010/08/get-attention-of-your-customers-7-tips.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376641589147042198.post-2254121330077758544Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:04:00 +00002010-07-26T12:07:35.710-04:00government marketingfederal fiscal year endfederal contractingSeptember 30th is the end of the federal government’s fiscal calendar and if you sell anything to Uncle Sam, you’ll know that the busy year-end buying season is almost upon us. Having worked for several years for a government IT solutions provider, I can attest to the fact that there is nothing quite like the company-wide buzz that federal year-end generates as sales teams knuckle down for long http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AprilMarketingMusings/~3/388e0SCOVzA/7-marketing-tips-for-getting-your-share.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Caron Beesley, Owner, April Marketing)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=388e0SCOVzA:w1_mJG-sJMs:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=388e0SCOVzA:w1_mJG-sJMs:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=388e0SCOVzA:w1_mJG-sJMs:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?i=388e0SCOVzA:w1_mJG-sJMs:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=388e0SCOVzA:w1_mJG-sJMs:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?i=388e0SCOVzA:w1_mJG-sJMs:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=388e0SCOVzA:w1_mJG-sJMs:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AprilMarketingMusings/~4/388e0SCOVzA" height="1" width="1"/>http://april-marketing.blogspot.com/2010/07/7-marketing-tips-for-getting-your-share.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376641589147042198.post-4315602612537732014Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:14:00 +00002010-07-14T14:14:45.967-04:00e-commercemake your web site socialcreate a web sitebuld a web sitehow to build a business web sitedesign a web siteNot long ago we used to ask the question “why put your business online”? Today, the question is nothing short of a no-brainer – the web expands your business reach.  It makes doing business with you easy and, thanks to blogging and online communities; the web quite literally puts a social and engaging face to your business. That said, getting started is easier said than done. Choosing a web host,http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AprilMarketingMusings/~3/t8FlW6Pf9Mc/5-steps-to-building-business-web-site.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Caron Beesley, Owner, April Marketing)3<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=t8FlW6Pf9Mc:nkQB0ifxwjA:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=t8FlW6Pf9Mc:nkQB0ifxwjA:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=t8FlW6Pf9Mc:nkQB0ifxwjA:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?i=t8FlW6Pf9Mc:nkQB0ifxwjA:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=t8FlW6Pf9Mc:nkQB0ifxwjA:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?i=t8FlW6Pf9Mc:nkQB0ifxwjA:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=t8FlW6Pf9Mc:nkQB0ifxwjA:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AprilMarketingMusings/~4/t8FlW6Pf9Mc" height="1" width="1"/>http://april-marketing.blogspot.com/2010/07/5-steps-to-building-business-web-site.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376641589147042198.post-6948097053926850661Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:28:00 +00002010-06-30T13:33:25.279-04:00“I’m starting an online business – where do I start?”. It’s broad question, but is one that comes up repeatedly on small business forums and discussion boards. Of course, an online business is merely a vehicle for the product or service you are selling. So starting a Web-based business – and making it a success – will take more than just “getting online”.  There are two fundamental steps you http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AprilMarketingMusings/~3/tDwns-ftp7s/essential-checklist-for-starting-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Caron Beesley, Owner, April Marketing)1<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=tDwns-ftp7s:99fqUOvI3Lw:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=tDwns-ftp7s:99fqUOvI3Lw:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=tDwns-ftp7s:99fqUOvI3Lw:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?i=tDwns-ftp7s:99fqUOvI3Lw:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=tDwns-ftp7s:99fqUOvI3Lw:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?i=tDwns-ftp7s:99fqUOvI3Lw:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=tDwns-ftp7s:99fqUOvI3Lw:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AprilMarketingMusings/~4/tDwns-ftp7s" height="1" width="1"/>http://april-marketing.blogspot.com/2010/06/essential-checklist-for-starting-and.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376641589147042198.post-487667454046819034Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:20:00 +00002010-06-21T10:00:48.134-04:00concession standstax deductionscustomer appreciationlocal eventssummer marketingIt may only seem five minutes ago that most of the country was deep in snow, but wouldn’t you know it, summer is here.And whether your small business serves the millions of vacationers that hit the nation’s parks, beaches and other vacation spots during the summer months, or you find that most of your customers head out of town for the duration - here are some tips (some of them tax deductible) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AprilMarketingMusings/~3/knXVTvNa0hY/5-hot-small-business-summer-marketing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Caron Beesley, Owner, April Marketing)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=knXVTvNa0hY:XUS_e23Y5iU:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=knXVTvNa0hY:XUS_e23Y5iU:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=knXVTvNa0hY:XUS_e23Y5iU:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?i=knXVTvNa0hY:XUS_e23Y5iU:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=knXVTvNa0hY:XUS_e23Y5iU:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?i=knXVTvNa0hY:XUS_e23Y5iU:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?a=knXVTvNa0hY:XUS_e23Y5iU:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/AprilMarketingMusings?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AprilMarketingMusings/~4/knXVTvNa0hY" height="1" width="1"/>http://april-marketing.blogspot.com/2010/06/5-hot-small-business-summer-marketing.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376641589147042198.post-118691291188016250Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:54:00 +00002010-06-21T12:42:58.339-04:00how businesses are using social mediasocial mediafacebook fan pageTwittersocial media marketingsmall business <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Wingdings; 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In the past, the term conjured up images of schmoozing and self-serving businessmen at a private club. Today, however, most business owners will all agree that networking is an essential part of business strategy. 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