Friday 5 for the Week of September 8th, 2014
Miss something this week? That’s OK- we’ve got your back like SPF 95. Here are the best posts from the week on GoSmallBiz.com.
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Fran Tarkenton Nominated for 2014 Small Business Influencer Awards
Fran Tarkenton has been nominated for the 2014 Small Business Influencer Awards in the Leaders category. With more than 50 years of business experience, Tarkenton, an NFL Hall of Fame quarterback, is an advocate for entrepreneurship, providing affordable resources for small business owners… Vote for Fran
Twitter Testing ‘Buy Now’ Button
In a continuing effort to show real marketing value, Twitter announced Monday that they are testing a “Buy Now” button with a few select retailers in the United States. This new option will allow Twitter users to purchase a product without ever leaving Twitter. Here’s what you need to know… Read more
Business Mentoring Series: Getting Started with Social Media
When you’re an entrepreneur, you have a business to run—so how do you do that and get started with social media at the same time? Jennifer Osbon says the key is to be intentional in your approach. In this week’s episode, she walks you through getting started with social media and helps you understand how to use these marketing platforms int he most efficient way possible… Watch episode
What Bouncing Back from 3 Lost Super Bowls Taught Me About Celebrating Failure
It’s easy for entrepreneurs to get discouraged when something goes wrong because, along with the repercussions of their mistake, they also carry the misconception that they themselves must be failures.They forget that success isn’t guaranteed. Even the best ideas can flop… Read more
The Common Trait Among Top Producers
Growing up in a row home in southwest Philadelphia, my Grandfather taught me a lot of valuable lessons. One especially important lesson was this: Caring cannot be faked. As a kid, I never really grasped the importance of this concept, but ever since I began my career, it slaps me in the face every day… Read more