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Newsletter | March 29, 2016

10 Ways to Update Your Online Marketing Efforts Marketing methods for small businesses are constantly changing. You need to be able to keep up with customers who are using technology that’s always evolving. To update your online marketing efforts, take a look at these tips from members of our online small business community.

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2016 Affiliate Management Days Conference Apr 03 - San Francisco, CA Affiliate Management Days San Francisco 2016 is the "must attend" event for marketing managers and everyone responsible for their company’s affiliate marketing strategy, management and operations. Whether you have an existing affiliate program or you are creating a new initiative, AM Days offers you the most valuable insight into how other online retailers are successfully implementing and managing their affiliate programs. Use this 15% off discount code "SBTAMD15" to receive a discount on your registration! Read More Discover more events on the Small Business Trends event calendar or Submit your small business event for Free!

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Spotlight: Market Campus Provides Fun Training, Mentorship Training employees can be one of the more drab tasks at any small business. Market Campus wants to change that. Learn how it's working to do that in this week's Small Biz Spotlight. Get Inspired by other Spotlights!

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Career Courage: Do You Have What it Takes To Follow Your True Calling? Following your passion and even getting out of your comfort zone to achieve what you're meant to do is the focus of "Career Courage." Read More Check out more books!

Small Business Trends Magazine

Winter 2015 - Business Planning This Winter 2015 edition of the digital Small Business Trends Magazine focuses on Business Planning. Click the image to the left to read online. Or, SUBSCRIBE HERE to download, save or print the magazine.

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21 Clever Spring Marketing Campaign Ideas

Newsletter | March 22, 2016

21 Clever Spring Marketing Campaigns and Tips Spring is in the air. And with it comes a whole host of exciting Spring marketing ideas that your business can capitalize on. To get some fun ideas for Spring marketing campaigns, take a look at these tips from marketing experts.

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2016 Affiliate Management Days Conference Apr 03 - San Francisco, CA Affiliate Management Days San Francisco 2016 is the "must attend" event for marketing managers and everyone responsible for their company’s affiliate marketing strategy, management and operations. Whether you have an existing affiliate program or you are creating a new initiative, AM Days offers you the most valuable insight into how other online retailers are successfully implementing and managing their affiliate programs. Use this 15% off discount code "SBTAMD15" to receive a discount on your registration! Read More Discover more events on the Small Business Trends event calendar or Submit your small business event for Free!

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Spotlight: Yoga Sak Provides a Convenient Carrier for Yogis Yoga Sak is a classic example of a successful small business that's filling a specific need of a popular trend. The company responded to the need for something to carry yoga equipment conveniently. Read about the company's plan for the future in this week's Small Biz Spotlight. Get Inspired by other Spotlights!

Book Review: What to read next

Book Review: "Stretch" Shows How to Future-Proof Your Career If you're looking to add members to your small business team, give this title a read. It gives insights into what the makeup is of today's and tomorrow's work forces. Read More Check out more books!

Small Business Trends Magazine

Winter 2015 - Business Planning This Winter 2015 edition of the digital Small Business Trends Magazine focuses on Business Planning. Click the image to the left to read online. Or, SUBSCRIBE HERE to download, save or print the magazine.

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This Benefit Can Help Protect Your Employees

Newsletter | March 8, 2016

The Benefit That Can Help Protect Your Employees Voluntary (also known as supplemental) insurance has long served as a way to help protect employees when they're sick or injured - regardless of their major medical insurance coverage. But now more than ever, voluntary insurance benefits help provide your employees with a financial safety net for unexpected medical expenses. As health care costs continue to rise, these plans play an important role in an employer's comprehensive benefits package and strategy to attract and retain employees.

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Webinar: Women's Small Business Outlook 2016 Mar 08 - Online In connection with International Women's Day, Biz2Credit, along with Moderator Anita Campbell, CEO of Small Business Trends, will host its Women's Small Business Outlook 2016 webinar on Tuesday, March 8, from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. (EST). A panel of experts will cover topics of importance to women entrepreneurs. Discussion topics include: The growth of women-owned businesses in 2015 and beyond, the gender gap in small business financing and funding programs designed for female entrepreneurs, how to select the business format (corporation vs. LLC) that best fits your company and more. Read More Discover more events on the Small Business Trends event calendar or Submit your small business event for Free!

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Spotlight: StoneCoat Transforms Building Surfaces into Limestone StoneCoat transforms homes into stone using an innovative blown limestone technique. Read about how the company got started, its big break and its plans for the future in this week's Small Biz Spotlight. Get Inspired by other Spotlights!

Book Review: What to read next

"21 Days" Gives Insight into LinkedIn Success Authors Ron Sukenick and Ken Williams show how any small business owner can take advantage of the free tools available on LinkedIn to boost their network within just three weeks. Read More Check out more books!

Small Business Trends Magazine

Winter 2015 - Business Planning This Winter 2015 edition of the digital Small Business Trends Magazine focuses on Business Planning. Click the image to the left to read online. Or, SUBSCRIBE HERE to download, save or print the magazine.

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10 Benefits of NFIB Membership

Newsletter | March 1, 2016

Insurance Discounts, Credit Card Savings and More: 10 Benefits of NFIB Membership As a small business owner, you strive to give your business its best chance of success. And many times, savings on things like regular expenses or access to free information can make a big difference. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is an organization that offers exactly those benefits to small business owners. Here are several of the key NFIB membership benefits that you may not even know about.

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ICON16 Mar 02 - Phoenix, Arizona ICON16, held by Infusionsoft, is where the most successful entrepreneurs in the small business community come together to roll up their sleeves and shape the future of their businesses. Work with experts to develop your strategy, set goals, and implement the campaigns that will blow them away. Get into the biggest annual event in small business, and invest in your most transformative year yet. Read More Webinar: Women's Small Business Outlook 2016 Mar 08 - Online In connection with International Women's Day, Biz2Credit, along with Moderator Anita Campbell, CEO of Small Business Trends, will host its Women's Small Business Outlook 2016 webinar on Tuesday, March 8, from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. (EST). A panel of experts will cover topics of importance to women entrepreneurs. Discussion topics include: The growth of women-owned businesses in 2015 and beyond, the gender gap in small business financing and funding programs designed for female entrepreneurs, how to select the business format (corporation vs. LLC) that best fits your company and more. Read More Discover more events on the Small Business Trends event calendar or Submit your small business event for Free!

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Spotlight: ezCater Connects Businesses With Caterers, Restaurants ezCater is focusing on selling catering services to small businesses that need to put out a spread for an upcoming special event or meeting. Read more about the company in this week's Small Biz Spotlight. Get Inspired by other Spotlights!

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"How to Write Effective Business English" in Today’s Changing World Small businesses are encouraged to respond quickly to customers and clients but sometimes, hurrying can result in communications errors or confusion. This book discusses how to use effective language in all phases of your business. Read More Check out more books!

Small Business Trends Magazine

Winter 2015 - Business Planning This Winter 2015 edition of the digital Small Business Trends Magazine focuses on Business Planning. Click the image to the left to read online. Or, SUBSCRIBE HERE to download, save or print the magazine.

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