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A Specific Case of A Great Small Business Social Media Promotion

by Tim Berry on November 21, 2012

OK, I don’t like to get caught promoting a company or product besides my own — and I hope I do that rarely — but still, I can’t resist Intuit’s Small Business Big Wishes promotion going on right now. It ties into social media engagement, small business, and even the holiday season. Write about your business wish, [...]

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Prediction: Startups Getting Easier, Cheaper

by Tim Berry on October 12, 2010

Startups getting easier? Yes, and I believe it, too. But there’s a follow-up question required. First, there’s this from the trends summary of The Intuit 2020 Report — 20 Trends for the Next Decade: Starting a small business will be easier — and more affordable than ever. The cost of starting and running a small [...]

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Need Credit? Plan Ahead

by Tim Berry on June 25, 2009

Sad but true: Compare these two scenarios, holding everything else–the company, its history, its credit rating, its founders’ credit rating and its balance sheet–constant: Scenario 1: Company goes to the bank in April with business plan output showing they’re going to need a bridge loan to finance an expansion over the summer. Scenario 2: Company [...]

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Tell Your Business Story, $25K Prize

by Tim Berry on April 6, 2009

Intuit is offering a $25,000 first prize to the best business story. The company says: It’s easy–just write up a short story about a real situation and a short tip that other businesses could use, and enter it into our contest. When you create a story, you’ll also help promote your business to the entire [...]

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