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As a business owner you know that marketing is one of the most integral parts of driving your bottom line. Sales keep you in business, but marketing keeps you in sales. However, marketing does not have to be expensive. In fact some of the best ways to build a small business are through inexpensive marketing strategies. Listed below are some great ways to build your business without burning a hole in your pocket.


Chamber of Commerce Councils.
The general chamber can be too big and not worth th… Continue

The Davis Entrepreneurs, formally known at the Jacksonville Entrepreneurship Club, have reorganized to launch themselves as the premier business organization at the Davis College of Business at Jacksonville University. The organization plans to help students compete against some of the top schools and entrepreneurship programs in the world. "Business competitions, conference opportunities, and renown speakers are all part of our newly rolled out plan," said president Chris Salley.

The organizat… Continue

Web Developer (U.S.)

Reply to: job-951454422@craigslist.org [?]
Date: 2008-12-09, 3:05PM EST


The person for this job should be familiar in coding standards compliant xml, css, javascript, and php. This person should also have a portfolio or samples of previous work. Graphic Design knowledge preferred.

Please send sample work or resume with inquiry.


Location: U.S.
Compensation: Negotiable Based on Quality of work
Telecommuting is ok.
This is an internship job
Principals only. Recruiters, pl… Continue

I recently had the opportunity to interview the chairman of a mid-level private equity firm. Here's what he had to say about private equity, business degrees, and people skills.


Q: How did you find your way into this business?


A: I started my career as an attorney working on numerous types of mergers and acquisitions. I brought one of my clients into a deal based on my judgment and in turn made them about $350 million dollars. Soon after they asked me if I would be interested in starting a p… Continue

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

According to a recent American Marketing Association (AMA) www.marketingpower.com survey, 60 percent of AMA member marketers believe that halting or reducing spending on key marketing programs is the biggest mistake marketers can make in an economic downturn. Marketers also report that focusing on short-term tactics and sticking to the status quo are some additional missteps marketers make.

“Our survey reinforces that these are challenging times to be a marketer,” sa… Continue