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Growth Nation - 23 posts found << < 1 2 > >>
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More of the 51 Free Marketing Tips: #11 through 20 |
| 11/8/2009 6:53:05 AM |
Thank you for your interest in the 51 free marketing tips. These were inspired by Francine Hardaway and Ed Nusbaum of Stealthmore Partners and Fast Trac. Here are the second 10 (of 51) free marketing tips for small business. These next 10 are sprinkled with foundational items that every business should do but most don't.
11. Practice the 6 P's. Be prep... Read More |
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51 Free Marketing Tips for Small Business |
| 11/1/2009 4:56:37 PM |
Francine Hardaway and Ed Nusbaum of Stealthmore Partners recently asked if I wouldn't mind stopping by a Fast Trac group to discuss bootstrapped marketing. I figured that this might mean 'free', and so I put together a list of 51 free marketing tips for small business that everyone seemed to have fun with, especially since the list was free, too.
I... Read More |
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Get Your Small Business Noticed in the Press |
| 9/27/2009 7:24:26 AM |
We serve our clients with a comprehensive package of marketing services including publicity. Here are some general tips for start-ups and small businesses on gaining publicity.
1) Know and be your brand – Develop and be able to articulate your target market(s), your offering, how you’re different and your key message.
2) Keep it personal – Frame your... Read More |
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Growth Nation in September |
| 8/31/2009 2:56:27 AM |
We welcome you to the following events in September that will feature our team at Growth Nation.
Tuesday, September 1st 9am - 11am
"International Trade Assistance"
US Small Business Administration
2828 N Central Avenue - Suite 800
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Join the US Small Business Administration and the US Commercial Service to discover how to... Read More |
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Growing in the Recession |
| 7/15/2009 5:50:48 AM |
Next Thursday July 23rd Growth Nation is supporting a presentation for businesses to market and grow.
Join us for an evening of education, commoraderie and fun. Three great organizations -- North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce, Scottsdale Rotary Club and Greater Phoenix SCORE -- are pairing up to bring you an evening of cutting edge information that... Read More |
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Growth Nation on the John Adam Show |
| 7/15/2009 5:35:52 AM |
Continue to follow Growth Nation on the John Adam Show every Friday at 9am, KFNN 1510 in Phoenix. Broadcasts are also available at www.thejohnadamshow.com.
We are also pleased to support the growth of John's show as he moves to 5 days per week. Watch for news about the expansion later this month or August. Hot summer, hot show!
Growth Nation will... Read More |
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Launching New Products and Services |
| 7/15/2009 5:21:27 AM |
We just presented "Bringing New Products or Services to Market" to a group of entrepreneurs at Arizona Angels here in Scottsdale. We discussed the top 17 launch mistakes, gave a summary of how to brand, plan and implement products/services, and provided the top 10 to-do's.
- Define your #1 target, and embrace them.
- Have few or no delusions -... Read More
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Market to People Who Can Say Yes |
| 4/19/2009 3:46:25 PM |
If you're not already hooked in to Seth Godin's blog, what are you waiting for? He's a genius through his consistently insightful discussions on the basics of marketing. He is extraordinary. www.sethgodin.com
One of Seth's recent blogs had to do with classification of the B2B world into three main groups.
- People who can say YES.
- People who are only... Read More
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Is Your Business Ready for Social Media? |
| 4/19/2009 3:33:35 PM |
This week in preparing for The John Adam Show www.thejohnadamshow.com I was taken aback by a social media expert who actually recommended AGAINST using a social media campaign at one of our clients. WOW - that was refreshing! Usually if you've got a hammer, every problem looks like a nail!
At Growth Nation we don't have all our marketing resources... Read More |
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Top 3 Tips on PR for Emerging Businesses |
| 4/19/2009 3:16:24 PM |
On the Growth Nation segment for The John Adam Show www.thejohnadamshow.com we provided the three key things that all business owners should know about public relations for their business. Thanks to those who wrote in afterwards with additional questions. We're all about marketing in Phoenix, marketing in Scottsdale and growing in Arizona.
- Know your... Read More
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Top 10 Social Media Sites for Small Business |
| 2/15/2009 8:34:20 AM |
Last Friday on the Growth Nation segment of the John Adam Show, we recommended our 'top 10' free online sites for small businesses to post information about their business.
John's show is broadcast in Phoenix at 9am on KFNN 1510, and is available by podcast at www.thejohnadamshow.com.
There are over 100 social media sites that allow you to post... Read More |
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Grow Globally from Arizona |
| 1/18/2009 7:37:47 AM |
| Business owners now have more choices with less risk to grow their business internationally. Their success ultimately will result in a more balanced and sustainable economy for Arizona. Besides AZIGG, the US Commercial Service Export Council and foreign consulates like that for Canada are available as resources to Arizona-based business owners.... Read More |
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Entrepreneur Panel Featuring Lon Safko 2/3 |
| 1/17/2009 4:48:08 PM |
Our firm's founder Doug Bruhnke is moderating a panel of entrepreneurial business founders and owners including the extraordinary Lon Safko on February 3rd. The panel will discuss what it's like to start and work in a small business. The event is February 3rd at Scottsdale Job Network in North Phoenix www.scottsdalejobnet.com
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Lon Safko – Lon is... Read More |
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Global Business is Alive in Phoenix |
| 1/17/2009 4:37:47 PM |
Growth Nation was proud to participate in the AZIGG Global Business Fair www.azigg.com at Squire, Sanders & Dempsey www.ssd.com on January 12th. A very large crowd of global business executives reemphasized for us all that there is a vibrant international business community in the Valley of the Sun.
Congratulations, Phoenix! All the best, Doug
Doug... Read More |
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Grow Globally with AZIGG and Growth Nation Jan 12th |
| 12/25/2008 9:10:25 AM |
Growth Nation is joining the key global growth resources in Phoenix to create a unique international business walking tour on January 12th.
It’s the AZIGG Global Business Fair being held on the 27th floor of Squire, Sanders & Dempsey www.ssd.com on the evening of January 12th starting at 5:30pm. Business owners considering global expansion in 2009... Read More |
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Special Event with SCORE to Keep Your Business Growing 12/16 |
| 11/22/2008 10:45:49 AM |
We get introduced to more and more companies every day in a world of hurt. Last Friday and next we’re talking about what to do with your marketing to keep growing on the John Adam Show (Friday’s 9am on KFNN 1510, or by podcast at www.thejohnadamshow.com).
It prompted us to consider doing a marketing seminar to help folks out, and so we are! We'll be... Read More |
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Stand Out from the Crowd |
| 11/8/2008 9:47:10 PM |
Last week on the John Adam Show (Friday’s 9am on KFNN 1510 in Phoenix, or by podcast at www.thejohnadamshow.com), we received a question from Andrew Simms of Sonoma, California. Andrew wondered how to stand out from the crowded green building crowd.
In most market segments, competitors tend toward messages that emphasize ‘we’re the best’, or ‘we’re... Read More |
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2008 Global Power Players: Thank You |
| 10/19/2008 9:01:54 AM |
| Thank you to publisher Don Henninger, editor Ilana Lowery and the staff of the Phoenix Business Journal www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/ for naming and honoring the 2008 Power Players this past week at the Phoenix Art Museum. It was fun, and I was humbled for Growth Nation and AZIGG to be mentioned in the same breath as so many great global... Read More |
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| marketing in phoenix, marketing in scottsdale, growth nation, azigg, power players, global leaders in phoenix, power book, global champions, doug bruhnke, marketing in mesa, marketing in chandler, grow my business in arizona |
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In Marketing, Surprise is a Good Thing |
| 9/11/2008 8:15:03 PM |
Surprise isn’t always good. Surprise, you have a flat tire! Surprise, a tree fell on your house! Hey, you know what I mean.
Surprise can be a good thing. Surprise, you won the lottery! Surprise, you just picked up an unexpected customer! Good stuff.
In marketing, surprise is almost always a good thing. Surprise, there’s a new fun video game (Wii)... Read More |
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Marketing Take-aways from Obama-McCain |
| 8/31/2008 10:58:48 AM |
The John Adam Show (www.thejohnadamshow.com) resides on financial news radio 1510 (KFNN) in Phoenix every Friday at 9am. The Growth Nation (www.growthnation.com) segment runs at 9:24am. Check us out every week for our humble ideas on marketing for business, sponsored by Affordable Image (www.affordableimage.com).
These two weeks give us a front-row... Read More |
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