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"Want to take your small business to the next level?  Or maybe start your own business? We've researched dozens of ways for you to do just that by leveraging social media and technology. And here you'll find a comprehensive list of those resources, whether you're looking to incorporate new technologies like mobile credit card scanners or you want to update your business's website. \nYou'll find all of the small business resources we've produced in the past year broken down into categories like social media, productivity, marketing, tech and tools, geo-location and deals, HR and hiring, success stories and getting started.  \nSocial Media\nTake your social media presence beyond a simple Facebook Page or company blog. Here are some ideas to inspire your business's use of social media in 2011. \n\nHOW TO: Use Social Media to Connect with Other Entrepreneurs\n HOW TO: Take Advantage of Social Media in Your E-mail Marketing \n 5 Ways Small Businesses Can Avoid Social Media Panic \n 4 Myths About Social Media and Business \nGoogle Buzz: 5 Opportunities for Small Businesses\n13 Essential Social Media Lessons for B2B Marketers from the Masters\nHOW TO: Use Social Media for Lead Generation\nHOW TO: Add Multimedia to Your Blog\nHOW TO: Respond when Social Media Attacks Your Brand\nIs Social Media Failing to Produce Business Leads?\n5 Social Media Trends to Watch Right Now\n10 Tips for Corporate Blogging\nWhy Small Businesses Shouldn't Take Social Media for Granted\n5 Big Social Media Questions from Small Business Owners\n4 Things Small Businesses Should Know About Facebook's New Groups\n 7 Tips for Succeeding as a Social Media Strategist\n\nProductivity\nThese posts will help you find new ways to stay on track, and be as efficient and effective as possible while working with contractors like designers. \n\n 18 Online Productivity Tools for Your Business \n6 Ways to Manage International Relationships Online\nHOW TO: Communicate Needs &amp; Expectations to Web Designers\nHOW TO: Avoid Being a Disaster Client\nHOW TO: Connect with Other Entrepreneurs Online\n\nMarketing\nSee what trends were popular in the past year and get a little inspiration for new marketing strategies your company might pursue in the new year. \n\nTop 10 YouTube Tips for Small Businesses\n4 Tips for Writing SEO-Friendly Blog Posts\nHOW TO: Optimize Your Site for Search Engine Marketing\nHOW TO: Run Your Business Online with $10 and a Google Account\nHOW TO: Manage Your Presence on Google Maps\nHOW TO: Run Location-Based Google Ads\nThe State of Small Business Online Marketing Budgets [REPORT]\n4 Misconceptions about Marketing in Social Games\n5 Ways to Sell Your Expertise Online\n\nTech and Tools\nThe web is full of tools that will help you get the job done \u2014 and many of those tools are free. Here's a look at what mobile, web-based and other technologies are available for your small business. \n\n Does Your Small Business Need an iPad? \n 4 Terrific Tools for Creating Business Web Forms \n14 Essential iPhone Apps for Small Business Users\n6 Best iPad Apps for Business Users\n5 Useful iPhone Apps for Business Networking\n5 Online Tools for Answering Your Small Business Questions\n5 Energy Efficient Office Gadgets\nFacebook Questions: A New Opportunity for Small Business?\n4 Reasons the Updated iPhone Is Good for Business\n10 Free WordPress Themes for Small Businesses\nWhy Small Businesses Should Care About Mobile Payments\n5 Beautiful Tumblr Themes for Small Businesses\n5 Ways to Use Google Voice for Your Business\n5 Tips for Utilizing Skype for Small Business\nHOW TO: Accept Credit Card Payments on Mobile Devices\n7 Handy iPhone Apps for Managing Employee Time\n10 Free Drupal Themes for Small Business\n16 Handy iPhone Apps for Better Blogging\n5 New Online Services Perfect for Small Businesses\n8 Tools For Easily Creating a Mobile Version of Your Website\n23 Free, Web-Based Tools SMBs Are Asking for Now\n\nGeo-location and Deals\nGeo-location services and deals were a big hit in 2010. Maybe you've been thinking about incorporating them in your business? Here's a guide to what works, what doesn't, and tips to employing these new services. \n\n HOW TO: Make Your Small Business Geolocation-Ready \nBeyond Foursquare: 5 Location-Based Apps for Your Small Business\nGroup Buying: Should Small Businesses Jump In?\n5 New Ways Small Business Can Offer Location-Based Deals\nHow SMBs Can Start Using Facebook Places Now\nHow Online Private Sales Work and How Businesses Can Get Involved\nAre Groupon Stores and Do-It-Yourself Deals Worth the Risk?\n\nHuman Resources and Hiring\nStaffing decisions can make or break a business. Here is a list of resources to help you make the right decisions, tools that can help you find ideal candidates, and ways of dealing with employee issues. \n\n7 Essential Online HR Resources for Your Small Business\n5 Tips for Using LinkedIn to Find Star Employees\n5 Ways Small Businesses Can Leverage LinkedIn's New Features\nHOW TO: Handle an Employee's Controversial Online Behavior\nShould You Search Social Media Sites for Job Candidate Information?\nHOW TO: Hire a Designer or Developer\nWhy Your Business Should Consider Reverse Mentorship\n\nAdvice From Experts\nPerhaps no one knows better how to successfully run a business than those who have done it before. Here's a list of resources with tips from the experts, as well as examples of successful uses of new technology.\n\nGrowing Your Business: 5 Tips From the Founder of Foursquare\nGrowing Your Business: 5 Tips From the Founder of Blip.tv\nHow 12 CEOs &amp; Founders are Leveraging Web Video\n15 Excellent Corporate Blogs to Learn From\n13 Branded Mobile Apps That Got It Right\n3 Ways Small Businesses are Investing in Social Good\n\nGetting Started\nWondering where to begin? Or where to get funding for your big idea? Here are some resources to set you on the right path. \n\n5 Lessons to Learn from Web Startups\n4 Things to Consider When Creating a Business Logo\nShould Your Startup Apply for the sFund?\nWhy Your Next Business Card May Be Virtual\n"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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