The Case for Google Places

by Brian Oster - Business Development       Comments (1)

There are many “business listing” websites available to list your company, claim your page and draw people to your business. However, there are so many of these sites available it may be overwhelming for business owners to know where to start. Don’t let that deter you from doing anything at all.

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Tags: B2B, B2C, business, trends

 

 

Not Just Handshakes Anymore: Building Thriving Business Relationships Online

by Ann McGlynn - Public Relations Manager       Comments (0)

Is Facebook taking over face-to-face meetings? If you want to create a link with your client, must you be on LinkedIn? Must you be all atweet on Twitter? The vast quantity of social media options can leave a business owner’s head spinning. But, think of it this way: Social media is just like the good old-fashioned handshake. Social media builds relationships.

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Tags: business, social media

 

 

Google’s Gmail Priority Inbox: Business Application

by Brian Oster - Business Development       Comments (0)

Businesses that market directly to consumers will want to know the business application for Google's Gmail Priority Inbox. Don't let your emails get demoted. Ensure your emails stand out. More specifically, for the millions of Gmail users, businesses need to give recipients very compelling reasons to open and reply to their emails.

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Tags: business, B2C, email marketing

 

 

Social Media Stampede

by Brian Oster - Business Development       Comments (0)

Where did this social media stampede come from? Twitter’s 105 million registered users, Facebook’s 400 million active users, and more than 140 million unique visitors each month from the U.S. alone. Is your business there yet?

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Tags: social media, youtube, business, facebook, twitter

 

 

Five Steps to Greater Business Growth

by Nancy Nehlsen - Owner       Comments (0)

Successful companies never get complacent when it comes to increasing business. In good times and in bad, business development must be an ongoing priority. Here is a five-point plan to help your business to grow without a huge investment of time or money.

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Tags: marketing, business

 

 

Does Your Organization Need a Brand?

by Brian Oster - Business Development       Comments (2)

Volvo’s brand is its promise of safety and security. Disney stands for family fun. Wheaties is the breakfast of champions. Many companies today have a brand, but you may not see the need to brand your organization.

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Tags: brand identity, business, marketing

 

 

Broken Links mean Business

by Mary Kellenberger - Account Executive       Comments (2)

If you don’t venture out much beyond Facebook and YouTube, you may not encounter the problem of broken links. However, broken and misdirected links are still an issue for many organizations and their web sites, even in this tech-savvy world today.

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Tags: web development, business

 

 

Social Media 101 for Small Businesses - Part Six

by Lee Brinckley - Web Marketing Director       Comments (0)

Part six of the six-part presentation given by Lee Brinckley at the Bettendorf Chamber of Commerce "Knowledge at Noon" on November 3, 2009

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Tags: social media, business, marketing

 

 

Social Media 101 for Small Businesses - Part Five

by Lee Brinckley - Web Marketing Director       Comments (0)

Part Five of the presentation given by Lee Brinckley at the Bettendorf Chamber of Commerce "Knowledge at Noon" on November 3, 2009

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Tags: social media, business, marketing

 

 

Social Media 101 for Small Businesses - Part Four

by Lee Brinckley - Web Marketing Director       Comments (0)

Part Four of the presentation given by Lee Brinckley at the Bettendorf Chamber of Commerce "Knowledge at Noon" on November 3, 2009

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Tags: social media, business, marketing

 

 

Social Media 101 for Small Businesses - Part Three

by Lee Brinckley - Web Marketing Director       Comments (0)

Part Three of the presentation given by Lee Brinckley at the Bettendorf Chamber of Commerce "Knowledge at Noon" on November 3, 2009

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Tags: social media, business, marketing

 

 

Social Media 101 for Small Businesses - Part Two

by Lee Brinckley - Web Marketing Director       Comments (0)

Part Two of the presentation given by Lee Brinckley at the Bettendorf Chamber of Commerce "Knowledge at Noon" on November 3, 2009

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Tags: social media, business, marketing

 

 

Social Media 101 for Small Businesses – Part One

by Lee Brinckley - Web Marketing Director       Comments (2)

Recently, I spoke at the Bettendorf Chamber of Commerce “Knowledge at Noon” on the subject of using social media for business (Social Media 101). It was the highest attendance for the chamber event with over 50 attendees. I made several new connections and met some wonderful people.

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Tags: social media, youtube, business, facebook, twitter

 

 

Where are we going? How do we get there?

by Nancy Nehlsen, Owner       Comments (0)

Where are we going? How do we get there? That was the theme we gave this year’s MCA Business Conference in Cancun. Through the knowledge of expert speakers, and limitless networking opportunities, those questions for the mechanical construction industry were answered in a beautiful, tropical setting.

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Tags: business, marketing

 

 

Photos: "Social Media 101 for Businesses" Presentation

by Lee Brinckley, Web Marketing Director       Comments (0)

Each month the Bettendorf Chamber of Commerce puts on the "Knowledge at Noon". On November 3, 2009, Nehlsen Communications gave a presentation to over 50 business professionals. We saw representatives from financial institutions, casinos, schools and colleges, engineering companies and contractors.

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Tags: social media, marketing, business, photography

 

 

How SMART are you?

by Jayna Gallagher - Special Assistant to the President       Comments (0)

At Nehlsen Communications we try to make goal setting for ourselves, and our clients, the first step when implementing any new campaign, strategy or plan. As part of the HR team, I’ve learned simple strategies that make goal setting easier for our clients, and for our staff. We use the SMART goal system: specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely. Following are some helpful tips...

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Tags: strategy, business, marketing

 

 

Fearless Business Growth

by (courtesy of) Ruhl Business       Comments (0)

ARE YOU BECOMING a "shrinking violet" in this economic downturn? Do you find yourself controlled by a "wait-and-see" attitude, hoping the future will magically get better? Do you realize that, if you don't put the brakes on this no-win thinking soon, the rest of 2009 will be more of the same or worse?

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