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Greetings!
Could an economic
slowdown actually benefit your business? It can if you're willing
to be bold and take a few risks, and are able
to capitalize on competitors that are cutting back. Find out more
in Some Businesses Think Big During the Downturn. And what do you do when you've run out of creative
ideas? Go to your customers for the answers, like the owners of
Threadless did in Design on a Dime.... |
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Have you hit a
creative wall with your business? One way to break out is to consider
'crowdsourcing' - getting your customers to do your creative work for
you. Take a look at how one Chicago company used its customers'
creativity as an innovative way to ensure sales.
Want to read more on this topic? Check out the story below... |
| Crowdsourcing: Using consumers as creators |
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Every business has customers who are sure they could design the products better themselves. So why not let them?
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| Some businesses think big during the downturn |
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The recession offers bold firms an opportunity to increase market
share, but the risk can be huge. While many companies are firing staff,
shelving renovation plans, and pinching pennies, others are expanding.
Read full article from the LA Times |
How to elevate your brand
Brands can achieve a
significant elevation by staying true to themselves. It's no easy task
but the end result will be a virtually unassailable brand position. |
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| Retailers overhaul business as consumers pull back |
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For years, retailers could afford to be sloppy about running their businesses because customers kept buying. Not anymore.
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Does your business depend on selling to other businesses?
Are you trying to watch
what you spend but still need to find cost effective ways to generate
new leads? What if you could reach hundreds
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What's your take? What impact do you expect the economy is going to have on your business in 2009? Send your comments to bstorm@bstormweb.com. | |
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