In this post, we’ll introduce Vimeo videos for business. Having said that, we want to be clear; there is a distinct difference between most video sharing websites, of which Youtube is king, and Vimeo. Not long ago, a friend shared something, with me, and it was one of those moments when even pro marketers learn something new; “Vimeo isn’t a website many use to browse and watch tons of content like Youtube”. This statement is not only true but led this company, SBDC TV, to re-examine what...

SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) business assistance grants can come in many forms and used for a variety of purposes but mostly technology related development. In this post we’ll explore, briefly, options for those seeking to either build or expand business using not only SBIR but grants in general. In another article written some time ago, we faced down and destroyed the argument which teaches government grants aren’t available to ‘for-profit’ businesses and new startups. ...

Before providing a list of at home businesses (which are numerous), let’s begin with the basics. The desire to work at home and enjoy the comforts of financial freedom from the ‘rat race’ has never been more pressing. Prior to 2008, which brought about one of the most severe economic downturns in two generations and has persisted until now, some five years on, home based businesses were viewed as an employment ‘option’ as opposed to necessity. With an unemployment...

Learning how to write Q A articles is critical with establishing credibility of products and services, regardless of industry, with future customers and website-page visitors. Although many reasons can be put forth justifying the need to make this a key feature onsite, sales literature, email communications or other marketing vehicle, the following are most important;

1. Provides clarity of extent of services
2. Anticipates customer questions and answers before barriers to...

Getting started with Kickstarter.com, a crowd funding website; requires understanding some basic principles. As we begin this series of blog posts on crowd sourcing funds for your business, product or service, it is necessary to give an overview of this popular source of investment capital. There are few who could, with integrity anyway, deny crowdfunding represents one of the most titanic shifts in business funding since Angel investment became main stream. Until recently, a few wealthy individuals...