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September 2009
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Sunday, September 27, 2009

Exclusive Tips in SBTV.com Interview with Twitter Co-Founder Jack Dorsey
SBTV Image Small business owners and entrepreneurs are reaching millions of people with their business brand in 140 characters or less: Twitter! According to new research from eMarketer, there will soon be about 18 million U.S. adults who access Twitter monthly. Usage is expected to reach 26 million U.S. adults in 2010. Twitter’s co-founder Jack Dorsey says the micro-blogging site is focused on building out features. Dorsey offers small business building tips for using Twitter in this exclusive SBTV.com video segment.

Social Media Entrepreneurs Share Strategies & Techniques on SBTV.com
More than 56% of marketers plan to incorporate social media into their businesses next year, according to the Center for Media Research. Many savvy SBTV.com community members are already seeing amazing results and we’ve got their stories! We are constantly developing social media resources to help you stay ahead of the competition including this video case study of successful small social media entrepreneurs!

New Technology, Tools, & Techniques Focused on Green Business Savings
Every day, entrepreneurs are making choices to help make the world we live in a brighter, greener place. In fact, more than half of Americans believe it is important to preserve the environment. SBTV.com is dedicated to helping you go green to save cash and the environment with free online videos, articles and podcasts on going green in business.

Small business owners are driving innovation today! Small business owners and self-employed professionals are taking part in a two year test of hydrogen fuel-cell powered vehicles. Click here to hear from one of the test-drivers and see what the hydrogen fuel test cars look like.

Small business owners are also starting at the ground level in going green in business. Government incentives and energy savings are two reasons small business owners are choosing to build green. Click here to learn more about green building initiatives and incentives on the small business level.

There are great tips, techniques and initiatives in a new whitepaper for small business owners, titled, "How to Be Green and Stay Lean: How Being Sustainable Can Save Your Business Money." The new report is the first in a multi-topic whitepaper series produced especially for entrepreneurs and small business owners by Sam’s Club. You can access the green whitepaper by clicking here.

Put SBTV.com Power Tools to Work for Your Business
SBTV.com offers many ways for business owners to share vital business-building information. With thousands of online videos, tools and resources, every entrepreneur can find new ways to grow business. Some of the new additions to SBTV.com include ways to connect and share vital business-building information including:

  • Share It – easily share online videos & articles through social networks, blogs, and email
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  • Comment – business owners instantly share thoughts on top small business news stories
  • Submit events - you can help others thrive by sharing upcoming business events
  • A "Power Search" tool allows searches across thousands of events by topic.

 

A Discount for a Powerful Business Benefit
SBTV.com is pleased to extend a special offer from one of our partner organizations, the Women’s Leadership Exchange®. A social entrepreneurship organization founded by and for successful business women, Women's Leadership Exchange® (WLE) offers the tools and the connections women need to be successful in their own businesses, the corporate world and the not-for-profit environment. WLE has taken their most popular and acclaimed pre-recorded teleseminars and transformed them into a powerful audio series to help you when you need it the most – NOW! Click here to get details of the series and your discount.

"I Never Forget a Face!" Key to Success for Beachfront Restaurant Owner

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico is frequently cited as one of the top ten travel destinations in the world. Expensive resorts line pristine beaches and cater to the rich and famous. Yet one of the most popular beachfront restaurants in the area isn’t associated with any of the typical tourist . . . Read More

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A Million Dollar Business with a Purpose New Video from SBTV.com
Heritage Link Wines is experiencing huge success thanks to their business built on a belief. The founders set out to help black vintners in South Africa and in the process have built a million dollar business by selling the story behind the bottle for a price point that consumers are drinking up!
Hiring Family in Small Businesses New Video from SBTV.com
One of the advantages of operating your own business is hiring family members. However, employment tax requirements for family employees may vary from those that apply to other employees.
A Small Business Winning Big Contracts
Todd McCartney is what we call an ‘accidental entrepreneur’. His story proves you have to be open to new opportunities, and you don’t have to have all the answers, you just can’t be afraid to ask the right questions.
Marketing in a Weak Economy with Julie Brander
SCORE Success podcast series presents marketing expert Julie Brander in “Marketing in a Weak Economy.” In this weak economy marketers need to make smarter decisions about marketing investments than ever before. Marketers need to think about a strategy that keeps their company brand strong and top of mind to their customers. The focus is always the customer and what you can do to add value and create trust and a partnership type relationship that will be profitable for you and your customers.
Work Less & Make More: Work the System
Work smart tips from Sam Carpenter may help you earn more money in a shorter time.

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