Yesterday we read an opinion piece in the San Diego Daily Transcript and it got us thinking. Continue reading ‘To Live and Do Business in San Diego’
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To Live and Do Business in San Diego
Published April 26, 2011 small business management 2 CommentsTags: assistance, counseling, entrepreneurship, help, san diego daily transcript, sbdc, sbdc and citd, sbditc, small business, training, vince vasquez
The Year in Ideas
Published January 19, 2011 Uncategorized Leave a CommentTags: entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, ny times, the year in ideas
SBDC Director Victor Castillo liked the NY Times Year in Ideas and thought it might be inspiring to entrepreneurs. Check out the list…
Effective Small Business Websites
Published December 14, 2010 marketing for small businesses , technology and small business Leave a CommentTags: assistance, customer loyalty, e-commerce, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, marketing, resources, sbditc, small business, website, website content
Ever wonder if the content on your company’s web site is effective? Whether you are presenting the site for customer loyalty or sales, content is king. And to help you evaluate your written content, the SBDC and CITD came across an excellent article for doing just that. Small Business Advisor Gabriel Reyes meets with entrepreneurs to review their web sites and work on search engine optimization. After you read this article, you may wish to schedule an appointment with him. Read more…
Is “Free” Good or Bad?
Published November 29, 2010 marketing for small businesses , small business management Leave a CommentTags: assistance, b2b, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, freebies, leads, management, marketing, offers, sales, sample, sbdc and citd, sbditc, small business, value
During the holidays, the pressure is on small business owners to make sales. Many entrepreneurs are tempted to offer deep discounts or free items. But SBDC and CITD Small Business Advisor recently came across an article that explains why doing so may harm your long-term sales potential. On Business Week, Steve McKee says, “There’s nothing wrong with offering the occasional sample freebie as long as you don’t undermine your brand’s value.” Read more…
Social Media Tips for Small Business Owners
Published November 15, 2010 marketing for small businesses , technology and small business 8 CommentsTags: business owner, customer service, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, foursquare, google alerts, marketing, sbdc and citd, sbditc, small business, social media, social networking, twitter, yelp
In the new issue of Costco Connections, SBDC and CITD staff came across a list of tips from the VP of American Express OPEN on using social media. These five quick tips are good to keep in mind as you enter the world of social media, or if you have been tweeting for years. Continue reading ‘Social Media Tips for Small Business Owners’
