
Ever wonder if location-based social media platforms are a good fit for your small business? Continue reading ‘Location-Based Social Networks’
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Location-Based Social Networks
Published May 31, 2011 marketing for small businesses , technology and small business 2 CommentsTags: customer data, facebook, foursquare, google latitude, increase sales, insights, localmind, location-based social media, small business, social networking, yelp
Socialize With Us!
Published April 5, 2011 SBDITC announcements Leave a CommentTags: facebook, sbdc and citd, sbditc, small business, social networking, twitter

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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’
Starting a Project? Maybe Kickstarter Can Help
Published August 30, 2010 marketing for small businesses , small business financing 2 CommentsTags: assistance, budget, business loan, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, financial management, financial planning, financing, help, kickstarter, leads, loans, management, marketing, resources, sba, sbdc and citd, sbditc, small business, small business financing, social networking

You may have heard about KickStarter already. SBDC and CITD staff learned about them after hearing about a Facebook competitor who used KickStarter to fund their start-up. Kickstarter is a new way to fund creative ideas and ambitious endeavors. It is powered by a unique all-or-nothing funding method where projects must be fully-funded or no money changes hands. It helps entrepreneurs inspire potential funders (every day folks) to open their wallets by offering smart, fun, and tangible rewards such as products, benefits, and experiences. Continue reading ‘Starting a Project? Maybe Kickstarter Can Help’
Green Apps that Can Save Money for your Business
Published May 18, 2010 small business management , technology and small business Leave a CommentTags: assistance, budget, business plan, cooling, electricity, energy, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, financial management, green, heating, help, management, resources, sbditc, small business, social networking

Here’s a cool post we at the SBDITC found that discussed mobile phone apps that business owners can use to be green and save money. That’s a great combo. Keep reading…