Can You Network Like a Pro?

Newsletter | October 31, 2017

Small Businesses: How to Network Like a Pro Networking skills: sometimes it feels like you either have them or you don't. Putting yourself out there at social gatherings comes so naturally to a lot of folks, while others struggle when forced to strike up conversations with strangers. Networking can be especially overwhelming for small business teams, who usually don't have a safety net of colleagues at networking events - or a big company name in their back pockets. Yet networking has clear benefits that can help your company and career. Not only does it expand your network of contacts, it introduces you to new opportunities, advice and opinions. Here are seven tips for small business leaders to use networking to your advantage.

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The 12th Annual Smart Hustle Small Business Conference Nov 01 - New York, New York The 12th Annual Smart Hustle Conference, produced by entrepreneur and best-selling author Ramon Ray, is the ULTIMATE event for successful small business owners to learn from each other and from event speakers. Register today! 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: Urban Bricks Pizza Stands Out in a Crowded Market The head of Urban Bricks PIzza says 4 things are key when entering a crowded market. Find out what they are in this week's Small Biz Spotlight. Get Inspired by other Spotlights!

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From Breakdown to Breakthrough: How to Weather an Organizational Crisis In From Breakdown to Breakthrough, author Michael Papanek takes an unique look at conflict resolution in the workplace and your role in the process. Read More Check out more books!

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2017 - Finance Edition If banks keep turning down your loan applications, don't lose hope! There are several other avenues to explore out there for acquiring funds to grow and improve your company. Discover the other creative options for accessing capital in the latest edition of Small Business Trends magazine.

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Why a CRM Is a Must-Have for SMB Sales and Marketing

Newsletter | October 24, 2017

3 Reasons a CRM Just Became a Must-have for SMB Sales and Marketing The relationship between sales and marketing has always gotten a bad rap. After all, both teams share the same ultimate goal, which is driving revenue. The problem is they use different yardsticks to measure their success along the way. Sales has specific quotas for deals closed and dollars earned. Marketers, on the other hand, use measurements like impressions, clicks and leads. As a result, it's always been difficult to coordinate efforts between sales and marketing. And it can be even harder to connect the dots between marketing efforts and sales results. In the last few years, though, customer relationship management (CRM) solutions have changed everything by combining sales and marketing tools in a single platform. For small and midsize businesses, CRM has been an especially huge boon because it gives them the same technology as larger enterprises. And now, B2Bs are in the midst of three dramatic changes that have made CRM more indispensable than ever for closing the gap between sales and marketing.

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Rule Breaker Awards Ceremony Oct 24 - Scottsdale, AZ On October 24, 2017 at the Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona, the Rule Breaker Awards will honor and celebrate those entrepreneurs who have succeeded by doing it their way in a ceremony featuring the Rule Breaker of the Year and Rule Breaker Award winners. Read More NextCon Oct 23 - Scottsdale, AZ At NextCon, you’ll gain: - Proven techniques to garner higher customer satisfaction. - Insider strategies from leading experts to help you provide amazing customer service. - Methods of engaging your employees to better deliver on your customer experience. - Hands-on training with Nextiva's technology and products so you can take advantage of tools you already have, or learn about new ones. 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: EcoEnclose Offers Earth Friendly Shipping Supplies EcoEnclose is helping small businesses solve one of their biggest bugaboos and protecting the environment with its earth friendly shipping supplies. Get Inspired by other Spotlights!

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Hack the Entrepreneur Inspires the Hard Work Business Owners Need In Hack the Entrepreneur, business-building expert Jon Nastor shares advice on crafting a business that fits around the lifestyle you desire. Read More Check out more books!

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2017 - Finance Edition Seeking a loan backed by the Small Business Administration? You MUST have 10 things in order to have a chance of getting approved for one. Download our latest edition of Small Business Trends magazine to find out what they are!

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Trailblazers Are Coming To Dreamforce 17

Newsletter | October 17, 2017

Dreamforce 17 Will Feature Keynotes on Growth, Small Business Breakouts, Big Names We're less than a month out from Dreamforce 2017 and if you're attending the marquee Salesforce event, prepare for an event featuring big names, keynotes on business growth and break out events focused specifically on small business. Headlining the keynote roster are former First Lady Michelle Obama, actor and noted investor Ashton Kutcher, the CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA Sylvia Acevedo and former First Daughters Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Bush. Dreamforce 2017 will be held in San Francisco from November 6 to 9. This year, more than 175,000 people are expected to attend the event. And if you think that's a lot, wait until you see what's in store.

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FACEBOOK LIVE Event: "One BIG Secret to Local Marketing - with Rev Ciancio of Yext" Oct 18 - Online, Facebook.com/smallbusinesstrends/ Join us on October 18th from 1 - 1:30 PM EST as we put Rev Ciancio of Yext on the “hot seat” for insights in local listings and marketing for local businesses. Rev is plain spoken and a former business owner himself, and is full of practical pointers and advice. Get to know Rev by joining us for this fast-paced, relaxed and informative live session - bring your questions! Read More Rule Breaker Awards Ceremony Oct 24 - Scottsdale, AZ On October 24, 2017 at the Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona, the Rule Breaker Awards will honor and celebrate those entrepreneurs who have succeeded by doing it their way in a ceremony featuring the Rule Breaker of the Year and Rule Breaker Award winners. 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: The Lost Cajun Brings Unique Food, Atmosphere to a New Location Discover how becoming a franchise helped The Lost Cajun restaurant expand into new markets and grow their business successfully. Get Inspired by other Spotlights!

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10 Inspirational Business Biographies to Spark Your Inner Entrepreneur If you are ever in need of some entrepreneurial inspiration, take a peek at one (or more) of the inspirational business biographies on this list. Read More Check out more books!

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2017 - Finance Edition 72% of all small business loan applications are denied. The good news is that there plenty of things you can do to improve your chances that your bank approves your request. We cover those things and more in our new Finance edition of Small Business Trends magazine. Get your free copy!

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Never Lose Data Again - How to Compare Backup Options

Newsletter | October 10, 2017

Small Business Technology Guide: An Essential Overview Do you how to compare backup options so that your small business never loses data? How do you know you're secure when using WiFi networks? These important questions and more are answered in our free 49 page ebook. Get your copy now!

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FACEBOOK LIVE Event: "One BIG Secret to Local Marketing - with Rev Ciancio of Yext" Oct 18 - Online, Facebook.com/smallbusinesstrends/ Join us on October 18th from 1 - 1:30 PM EST as we put Rev Ciancio of Yext on the “hot seat” for insights in local listings and marketing for local businesses. Rev is plain spoken and a former business owner himself, and is full of practical pointers and advice. Get to know Rev by joining us for this fast-paced, relaxed and informative live session - bring your questions! 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: Shippo Solves Shipping Issues for Businesses Shippo started as an ecommerce business but then become a shipping solution for ecommerce businesses. Find out why they change in this week's Spotlight. Get Inspired by other Spotlights!

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Go Beyond Pitch Marketing with Out of the Box Owl Out of the Box Owl covers the latest forms of real estate marketing, including techniques that have proven to help sell more homes. Read More Check out more books!

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2017 - Finance Edition One of the worst times to apply for a loan is during an emergency. So, if the unfortunate were to occur, are you prepared? In this edition of Small Business Trends magazine, we reveal the top 20 tips for saving money in an emergency fund so you don't have to turn to a bank in a time of desperate need.

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Pros and Cons of DIY Website Builders vs. Custom Websites

Newsletter | October 3, 2017

Pros and Cons of DIY Website Builders Versus Custom Websites There's no right or wrong answer when it comes to choosing between DIY website builders and custom websites. Every small business and every situation may be different. It depends on what you're looking for, how much time you can devote to using a DIY tool, how big your budget is, and how customized you want your web presence to be. That's why we've partnered with Microsoft on this free 49-page e-book guide on how to navigate the options. Get your free copy!

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Webinar: Understanding Alternative Financing Options for Business Owners Oct 05 - Online Take the confusion out of choosing the best financing for your business. Join us for this webinar to gain a better understanding of the alternative lending landscape. Register today! Read More WEBINAR: Dimes to Dollars: Use Apps, Conserve Energy and Recycle to Control Your Budget Oct 05 - Online Learn the techniques small businesses are using to gain control of their budgets. Hear from experts, including small business experts Anita Campbell, Ivana Taylor and Michael Cammon, Director, Digital Marketing & Development at Constellation, an energy supplier, for practical ideas to implement in minutes, including how to save money through light bulbs, how to win the thermostat wars in your office, how to switch energy providers to lower energy rates, recycling to save money (as well as helping the environment), how to get an energy audit done - and how it can help, smart building” apps for you and your team to manage costs, how landscaping, caulk and window coverings can save big and energy tax breaks available. REGISTER TODAY! Read More ONTRApalooza Oct 04 - Santa Barbara, California ONTRApalooza is a three-day conference for entrepreneurs, marketers and business leaders packed to the brim with hands-on workshops, in-depth software sessions, and inspiring keynotes from leading experts. Join in on Oct. 4 - 6, 2017 to learn the strategies that are getting results now. Leave prepared to make a bigger impact. 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: Bavarian Clockworks Markets Cuckoo Clocks with a Personal Touch Find out what the head of this cuckoo clock business says is the biggest risk he took in starting his company in this week's Small Biz Spotlight. Get Inspired by other Spotlights!

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Becoming Facebook: The World Disrupting Vision of a Billion Dollar Empire Becoming Facebook tells the story of the social giant's rise from an insider's perspective, and offers a peek into the mindset and mission behind it all. Read More Check out more books!

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