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Preparing your store for the top shopping days
Cyber Monday (the Monday after Thanksgiving) and Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving) are historically the two busiest online shopping days of…

Smartest or the highest EQ? A Business Rockstars Minute
In this Business Rokstars Minute, Ken Rutkowski poses you a question. Who should you hire? The smartest person or the person with…

OCD: The Unexpected Trait That Employees Want (And Organizations Need ) Most In A Leader
While obsessive-compulsive disorder may come in handy in some business settings, the ‘OCD’ that employees want most from their leaders is something…

Email Marketing Newsletters: Your List Management Checklist
So, you want to send out a marketing email newsletter, right? You think you have it all ready to go, but do…

What’s the best social network? A Business Rockstars Minute
In this Business Rockstars Minute, Ken Rutkowski takes a look at social networks and the wide range that that now exist. He…

How Mobile Makes Businesses More Agile, Open, and Nimble
Think you’re too connected to your mobile device? While some small business owners pulled the plug on their tech to enjoy better…

Marketing Data to Track and Leverage for Future Campaigns
Data is everywhere. It is an inbound marketer’s best friend and can be used to create more personalized marketing that people love.…

3 Tips on How to Trade Stocks Without Spending a Penny
I hear this all the time: “Tim, I want to learn stock trading, but I don’t have any money. What can I…

Why review sites matter: A Business Rockstars Minute
Much as business owners hate reviews and review sites (we are talking everything from Yelp through to reviews on products on Amazon…

Encourage Employees to Develop and Grow
When CEOs ponder the state of their staffs, the words “professional growth” should be a priority. Employees that develop and enhance their…











