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NOVEMBER 29, 2014

billion in 2013. 1,450 neighborhoods supported the 2013 shopping day. 352 million tweets sent on 11/30/2013 in support of small business Saturday. Share on Facebook. Small businesses reaped $5.7 28 million small businesses exist in the US. of all small businesses are sole proprietors (one person, SOHO) US 2010 Census.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2013

In a recent mining of Objective Management Group''s data from June of 2013, there was a huge increase in the number of salespeople using social sites like LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Spoke, Plaxo and Reachable for selling. c) Copyright 2013 Dave Kurlan'

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JANUARY 10, 2014

The impact of small business mobility can be seen by the recent shipping delay disaster by UPS and others during the 2013 holiday season. IBM Digital Analytics Benchmark revealed in the fourth quarter of 2013 that mobile traffic was up 40% over the previous year and accounted for almost one third of all online traffic.

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JUNE 14, 2013

Along the way, I reviewed books over at Amazon; opened a Twitter account; Facebook and several others. This week I achieved another measurable milestone by being included in this list of the Top 25 Sales Influencers in 2013. I am truly honored that Open View Sales Lab included my name in their 2013 list. Share on Facebook.

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JULY 8, 2013

His early and often Facebook wins for Bounty were quickly squashed. The prospect posted negatively on Bounty’s Facebook site. My colleague took his own informal poll on the floor of SHRM 2013. At his previous company, Rick garnered some success via social selling. He assumed the same would work at Bounty.

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JULY 26, 2013

So this is what I discovered this morning regarding this most recent LinkedIn contact: Last Tweet was in April of 2013, today is July 25, 2013. Has a Facebook presence for himself or herself with more recent activity and 300 friends. No Facebook page for the business. Over 4,100 friends on Facebook.

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JULY 18, 2013

August 1, 2013 – 10-11am CDT. August 6, 2013 – 7-8pm CDT. August 7, 2013 – 4-5pm CDT. Share on Facebook. Sales competitive advantage ideal customers LinkedIn Contacts LinkedIn headline LinkedIn summary sales leads'

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JULY 15, 2013

Believe it or not, advertising spending in newspapers is down 4% in the first Quarter of 2013 compared to the first quarter of 2012. Source Kantar Media June 2013) Yet in that same time frame Outdoor advertising is up 4.3%. Share on Facebook. Using social media such as LinkedIn is a way to be with if not ahead of the flow.

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OCTOBER 7, 2013

With three quarters of 2013 officially over, what must you increase in your small business? Share on Facebook. Small business growth requires increasing a variety of results. Repeat customers? Customer loyalty? Sales leads? Employee retention? Talent management? Effective execution? Sales skills ? Social media influence or reach?

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NOVEMBER 3, 2012

Now is the time to start knowing the course for 2013 and especially for the first quarter. Planning marketing campaigns based upon the last several years of marketing actions, sales leads, sales conversions, revenues and profits should be happening right now, not late December of 2012 or early January of 2013. Share on Facebook.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

The first three sales quarters for the 2013 Increase Sales and Business Growth Game are gone as of today only one sales quarter remains. If you want to increase sales, if you want improved business growth, now is the time not only to plan for the last sales quarter of 2013, but for the next 4 sales quarters of 2014. Share on Facebook.

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JULY 22, 2013

” Thursday, August 1, 2013, 10-11am. Tuesday, August 6, 2013, 7-8pm. Wednesday, August 7, 2013, 4-5pm. If you read this after August 7, 2013, then future webinars are to be found here. Share on Facebook.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2013

P.S. If you wish to avoid this iceberg, then consider this free webinar Values are Your Small Business Differentiators on Feburary 7, 2013 from 12-12:30pm CST. Share on Facebook. Tomorrow read more about icebergs and your SMB.

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MARCH 20, 2014

Founded in 2013, the Senator Club is designed to educate members on modern day sales strategies and technologies. Get to know Ian via Twitter and Facebook.' Ian is the founder of the Senator Club , a social club for entrepreneurs and sales professionals to get good at sales.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2013

This past month (November 2013) my weekly on line business columns for the Sun Times/Post Tribune examined business ethics and the impact of ethics on sustainable business growth and general behavior. Share on Facebook. Is what you say truthful? Is what you say kind? Is what you say necessary?

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JULY 30, 2013

August 1, 2013 10-11 am CDT – [link]. August 7, 2013 4-5 pm CDT – [link]. Share on Facebook. Your investment is the price of lunch with a tip – $9.97 registration fee. Seats are still available. August 6, 2103 7-8 pm CDT – [link].

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OCTOBER 14, 2011

Mobile will eclipse standard browsers by 2013. In a BtoB test, Facebook beat LinkedIn and Twitter when measuring response to targeted ads (IT hardware product). Here are just a few notes I jotted down during the event: By the end of 2012, at least 25% of the content on websites will be video.

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JANUARY 3, 2013

Anthony Iannarino in a recent wrote about his 3 words for 2013 and shared this word of meme from a blog he had ready by Chris Brogan. So what is your meme or memes for 2013. Share on Facebook. Being connected with others provides incredible opportunity to learn new ideas and concepts along with a few new words.

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JANUARY 13, 2013

So I decided to make a change in 2013 by dedicating at least 2 hours on Sunday to reading and unplugging myself from all the technology. Share on Facebook. Being busy from early Monday morning to early Saturday morning does not leave a lot of time for mental self improvement.

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JULY 27, 2013

August 1, 2013, 10-11 am CDT – [link]. August 6, 2013, 7-8 pm CDT – [link]. Share on Facebook. Discover how to leverage this updated feature along with some other tips so your profile can stand out like a Red Jacket and not be another gray suit. Your investment is the price of lunch with a tip – $9.97

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

There is a 50% savings until September 30, 2013. Share on Facebook. By understanding this simple concept is the first step forward to having a thriving small business. Triage Business Planning was constructed on having several action plans to increase sales and overall business growth.

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OCTOBER 20, 2021

This debate picked up steam in 2013 when recruiting expert John Sullivan declared candidate sourcing a dying practice. 93% of companies use LinkedIn for recruiting , while 66% use Facebook and 54% use Twitter. On other platforms like Facebook and Twitter, recruiters must think outside the box. His reasoning?

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JANUARY 15, 2013

P.S. If you wish to differentiate yourself from your competitors in 2013, consider this free webinar – Be the Red Jacket in a Sea of Gray Suits , on Thursday, January 24, 2013 from 12-1pm cst. Share on Facebook.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

The 2013 third quarter is quickly coming to an end and many salespeople are scrambling to meet their own sales goals or the goals set by their sales managers. Share on Facebook. This scrambling is a two-fold challenge: No written action plan for increasing sales. No goal achievement process and tool (think goal setting worksheet).

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NOVEMBER 24, 2012

If you truly want 2013 to be better than 2012, then invest some time and some dollars to know yourself allowing you to face the truth. This investment can potentially yield an incredible return to you so that in 2013 you work even harder because you are now far more smarter. Share on Facebook. Know how we make decisions.

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APRIL 21, 2019

This debate picked up steam in 2013 when recruiting expert John Sullivan declared sourcing a dying practice. 93% of companies use LinkedIn for recruiting, while 66% use Facebook and 54% use Twitter. On other platforms like Facebook and Twitter, recruiters must think outside the box. His reasoning?

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NOVEMBER 28, 2012

P.S. You may find this FREE Webinar on Thursday, January 3, 2013, Be True to You , a much needed start to make 2013 even better than 2012. Share on Facebook. Then let me know if in six months, if you have a little more energy, a little more happiness or satisfaction and possibly even much better results.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2013

For additional reading about business ethics, my weekly business columns for the Sun Times/Post Tribune during the month of November, 2013 have focused on this essential business leadership trait. Share on Facebook.

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OCTOBER 25, 2013

She is recognized as one of the Top 25 Sales Influencers in 2013 by Open View Sales Labs and can be reached at 219.759.5601 CST. Share on Facebook. Business Coaching coaching tip self fulfilling prophecy small business SMB SMB coaching'

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DECEMBER 17, 2012

P.S. On Thursday, January 3, 2013 experience the first FREE webinar in the series of 60 Minutes of Good Content into 30 Minutes of Great Content. The topic is Be True to You and explores where to start to make 2013 better than 2012. Share on Facebook.

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JUNE 29, 2013

Leanne Hoagland-Smith is recognized as one of the Top 25 Sales Influencers in 2013 by Open View Sales Labs and can be reached at 219.759.5601 CST. Share on Facebook. Marketing elevator pitch Leanne Hoagland-Smith marketing mesages sales influencers small business owners small businesses'

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MARCH 18, 2013

Join others for this FREE webinar, Only April Fools Sell on Value on April 4, 2013. Share on Facebook. Just do not forget your own power of observation, and look to hone that sales skill as well.

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JANUARY 10, 2013

P.S. For those who truly wish to make 2013 better than 2012, this FREE webinar on Thursday, February 7, 2013 from 12-12:30 pm cst, Your Values Are Your Small Business Differentiators , make be worth attending especially for small business owners and sales managers. Share on Facebook.

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DECEMBER 27, 2012

The greatest obstacle to change resides in this statement “My belief is I believe in…” If you want to make tomorrow better than today to make 2013 better than 2012, look to your beliefs for they do drive your actions generating your results. The words of Henry Ford are so true. ” P.S. .

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JUNE 15, 2013

Leanne Hoagland-Smith is recognized as one of the Top 25 Sales Influencers in 2013 by Open View Sales Labs. Share on Facebook. With 95.4% of all US businesses according to the US Census Bureau having 49 employees or less, these three business growth stages reflect that majority.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

Their hard work and sweat brought us to where we are in 2013. Share on Facebook. For many this is a day of celebrating or a long weekend allowing visits to friends and families. Yet, Labor Day is also a time to reflect. We can look back to the labor efforts of those who have gone before.

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AUGUST 26, 2013

She is recognized as one of the Top 25 Sales Influencers in 2013 by Open View Sales Labs and can be reached at 219.759.5601 CST. Share on Facebook. Sales B2B networking Be the Red Jacket Marketing sales process sales processes selling trust'

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