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10 Changes to the Facebook Page Layout: What Marketers Need to Know

July,21,2014
by: Mike Gingerich
Have you noticed some big changes in your Facebook Page layout? Do you know where to find everything?Earlier this year, Facebook announced anew design for Facebook Pages. It took a while to roll out, but most Page admins had it by June. In this article you’ll discover 10 changes to your Facebook Page layout. Read More

USA  Today

Tips for engaging small business customers

July,20,2014
by: Steve Strauss
Q: One trick I have learned that really helped our business is to create and use a valuable e-mail list. We do it with our e-newsletter. This allows us to know who wants to hear from us. We don't abuse the list, but we sure do use it. --Maggie
A: You are preaching to the choir, sister! Capturing your website visitors' e-mail addresses is one of the smartest things you can do to create new customers. Why? Because if they give it to you (also known as opting-in), then you begin to create an e-mail list of people giving you permission to contact them again. Down the road, you can use this list to offer them discounts, sales, special promotions and much more. Read More

Miami Herald: Business Monday 

Practical tips for growing small businesses into middle-market businesses
July,20,2014
by: JAMES S. CASSEL

It’s a common question for small-business owners: “How can I take my company to the next level and become a middle-market business?” Although at Cassel Salpeter we focus on working with middle-market businesses, I often run into small-business owners in the community who ask for some practical tips.

I define the middle market as any business with $10 million to $250 million in enterprise value. Although there are more than 27 million businesses in the United States according to the last census, only about 300,000 have more than $5 million in revenues. So, becoming a middle-market business clearly is not easy. However, in many cases it may be attained with hard work and the right strategy (and a little luck does not hurt).  Read More

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Google’s Shopping Push & Its Impact on Ecommerce Sites

July,21,2014
by: Adrienne Erin 

Google won’t be satisfied until it worms its way into every facet of your life. Not content with being the world’s most-used search engine or owning the No. 1 source for online video, it’s now pushing into an arena that’s long been dominated by another web giant, Amazon. That’s right: Google’s going all-in with e-commerce. The company confirmed in early July that it will begin focusing its considerable muscle on promoting and growing Shopping Express, which debuted in 2013. The service allows people to browse goods from nearby stores and then order them online, with a one or two-day turnaround for delivery. Why is Google pushing into retail? What will this mean for other e-commerce and retail sites, most notably Amazon? Read on to find out.

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