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The More the Merrier: Using Crowdsourcing for Your Content Marketing Efforts
By Mark Gadala-Maria | June 23, 2015

There has never been as inexpensive and powerful a tool for developing content for users as that found in crowdsourcing.

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Boss Steel Limited
Boss Steel Limited is a steel supplier based in Toronto. Steel products include ballet barres, corner guards, steel plates, mesh squares, and more.
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Are Hashtags Intellectual Property?
By Daliah Saper | June 19, 2015

Hashtags began on Twitter and have now spread to other major social media websites like Facebook, Google+ and Instagram—and to communication in general.

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Mister Plumber
Toronto licensed plumbing contractor. Company provides full range of drain, plumbing and waterline services. Free estimates.
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Lakeside Exteriors
Windows and siding contractor serving the St Louis MO area. We specialize in Beechworth fiberglass windows and James Hardie fiber-cement siding.
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From Mall Madness to Sadness: Why Shopping Centers Will Soon Be Obsolete
By Sudeep Banerjee | June 03, 2015

Retail shops need to act fast. Ecommerce is on the rise, while brick and mortar shops around the country are closing their doors.

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How to Make Your Direct Sales Business Explode in No Time
By Lucinda Watrous | June 02, 2015

Are you a direct sales consultant struggling to get your business off the ground? These tips can help.

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Strike a Chord: Is Banjo Your Next Secret Weapon for Social Media?
By business.com editorial staff | June 01, 2015

The Banjo app reports on what is happening right now, anywhere. It mines social media content based on geographic location. An opportunity?

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B2B Marketing: Focus on the Big Picture
By Tony Uphoff | May 27, 2015

Don’t get caught up in in data and analysis. Focus instead on the big picture, and then match your B2B marketing tactics to your strategy.

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Not Just a Game: Legal Considerations for Social Media Contests and Sweepstakes
By Daliah Saper | May 21, 2015

Businesses have relied on sweepstakes or contests to attract customers, build traffic, and increase brand awareness for decades.

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Shopper's Delight: The Fundamental Guidelines for E-Commerce Design
By Jerry Low | May 18, 2015

How to keep your website visitors happy and coming back for more