5 Business Moments to Never Say No To — Tim Berry provides business, and life, advice about times when “yes” is a better answer than “no”.

Focus on Simplicity — Sabrina Parsons writes about starting small by focusing on your customers real pain points and needs.

The “KNOW” factor — People have to know you’re out there before they can decide whether they like or trust you. Marketing pro Cidnee Stephen discusses the importance of getting known.

Do you Really Want That MBA Degree? — Trying to figure out if going back to school for your MBA is a good fit for you? Tim Berry offers some things to consider in making your decision.

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Posted on November 19th, 2009 | No Comments »

Can B-Schools Teach Entrepreneurship? — Tim Berry discusses what can be taught in businesses schools, and how the value of studying entrepreneurship can really depend on who’s doing the studying.

The Best Startup Funding is Initial Sales — Nothing funds a new business like actually having sales.

Want ECP News? Check Your Dashboard – A cool widget on your Email Center Pro dashboard connects you to news from the ECP Blog.

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Posted on November 12th, 2009 | No Comments »

Why I’ll Never Retire — Tim Berry talks about how liking what you do can make it more attractive to keep working, rather than retire.

How I Tweet — Guy Kawasaki shares his work flow for using Twitter as a marketing tool

5 Ways to Improve Your Email Replies — Auto replies can really turn off your customers. These tips can help you make your messages more useful and less annoying.

How to Get Lucky With Content Marketing – Everyone who writes a blog wants people to read it. What can you do to get more eyeballs?

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Posted on November 5th, 2009 | No Comments »

5 Kinds of Trolls Hiding Under Business Bridges — Trolls aren’t just creepy creatures from fairy tales. As Tim Berry explains, they really do exist in the business world.

Three Magic Questions That Drive Sales — Asking the right questions can not only close a deal, but help you get what your service is worth.

See an example — When you’re working on a business plan, sometimes examples are just what you need to get started.

Homepreneurs and Pots of Gold — A new report shows that home offices are employing a lot of people, doing a lot of business, and making serious money.

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Posted on October 29th, 2009 | No Comments »

Getting UNSTUCK — Marketing Coach Tim Nagle talks about getting yourself back in gear

Zebras Don’t Need Bailouts Either — Tim Berry, on what we can learn from zebras, rats, and monkeys.

Marketing Plan Pro Tip: Customize Your Plan — A helpful hint for users of Marketing Plan Pro.

Please, No Delivery — Another example of auto replies working against your business

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Posted on March 11th, 2009 | No Comments »