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The Re-Launch of KevinEikenberry.com

Kevin Eikenberry

In May of 2004, we launched KevinEikenberry.com as a part of the rebranding of my business from The Discian Group to The Kevin Eikenberry Group. Over the years, this site has served us well; many of you first found me from that site, and it served as an integral part of the marketing of the [.].

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Brilliant Boutique: 10 Keys To Lasting Small Business Success

Terry Starbucker

Pick the right target demo in a crowded market. On June 2 nd , 2004, we opened. Now, when we go to markets, there are specific names that come to mind as we look at clothes. A ton of marketing spend isn’t the key (and social media works). We’ve done minimal marketing – just $2,500 in 10 years.

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How We Saved Millions (and got an 800% ROI) By Asking Customers 5 Simple Questions

Terry Starbucker

Since I was converted to the indispensable benefits of constantly talking to customers back in 2004, I’ve discovered that this feedback is like gold. . The loop leads to big savings in operating and marketing costs, especially relative to the cost of the loop – that’s the gold. 3) Ask the right questions.

ROI 294
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Byron Wien’s 20 Lessons Learned

Michael Lee Stallard

While working at Morgan Stanley in New York City, I met and discovered the writings of several thoughtful market analysts. 1 strategist by SmartMoney.com based on his market calls during that year. Among my favorites was Byron Wien, who is now a vice chairman at Blackstone. Byron Wien’s 20 Lessons Learned.

Committee 341
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Learn to Teach. Teach to Learn

In the CEO Afterlife

But look at the opportunities – online marketing, social media, niche products and services, specialization, the list goes on. In the renewable energy market, global investment has increased from $33 billion in 2004 to $211 billion, 7 years later. Mine was marketing. Greed is good” is becoming “greed for good ”.

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5 Proven Strategies to Accelerate Business Growth

Women on Business

This gives you an instant marketing presence in front of potential clients. Decide how marketing activities will be initiated between partners such as handing out marketing material at various networking functions, exchanging banners and links on websites or share a big marketing project.

Strategy 226
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Regulators Are Always A Step Behind The Tech Giants

The Horizons Tracker

“Central to the emergence of these business model innovations is a willingness on the part of the innovator to challenge the existing norms and regulations of the market they are entering,” the authors explain.

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