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Now Offering Marketing Training!

Could you or your employees benefit from marketing training? After more than 10 years in the marketing industry and hundreds of hours of experience training groups and consulting with small business owners, The Social Campfire is now offering 1-on-1 and group marketing training for: If you run a business or a marketing department and need…
How to Gear Up for Holiday Sales (5 Marketing Tips!)

Discover how to make the most of November shopping holidays with simple yet impactful marketing campaigns.
Why Your Business Should be Using Instagram Stories

Should your business be using Instagram’s new Stories feature? In August, Instagram rolled out a dynamic new feature called Instagram Stories. Insta-stories are ultimately a copy of Snapchat’s “here today, gone tomorrow” interface, but without quite as many bells and filters as its ghostly friend. This new feature may be a game-changer for small businesses.…
Top new iPhone 7 features + some not-so-good features [Video]

Yesterday was the official release day for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, and some of us were fortunate enough to be able to pick up our units early on Friday morning. For those of you who plan on getting an iPhone 7, or for those of you who still might be on the…
Vimeo Business launches for $599/year, offering hosting, marketing, analytics, and more

Video streaming stalwart Vimeo has officially unveiled a new business-focused subscription plan, giving companies a full suite of complementary products. The aptly titled Vimeo Business plan soft-launched earlier this summer but now, it seems, it’s ready for prime time. Costing $599 per year, the subscription serves up a range of “perks” in a package, including… via…
LinkedIn courts users in emerging markets with LinkedIn Lite, online job placement tests — TechCrunch

As LinkedIn continues to wait for the close of its $26.2 billion acquisition by Microsoft, it continues to build out its business, with the latest developments on the international front. Last week, LinkedIn announced that it had hit 100 million users in Asia Pacific, and today at an event in Delhi, India, it unveiled three new……
Be Relevant With Blogging Services

Professional blogging and article publishing are two extremely effective content marketing tools that boost your website’s Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Branding, and Client Retention – if you do it right (…and enough). Does your business have expertise to offer? How about your CEO – does he or she have something to say? Share your thought leadership…
9to5Toys Lunch Break: iTunes 10 Action Film Bundle $25, Brother AirPrint Laser $110, iOS 10 Developer Course $29 — 9to5Mac

Enjoy your lunch. 🙂 -TSC Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS: iTunes has a bunch of terrific movie deals right now: 10…
Building Your Online Community: 6 Reads to Help You Grow

Trust us: building an online community is not as scary as it seems. A community is nothing more than a group of people with shared interests. In the virtual world, people come together to discuss the topics and products they are passionate about. An online community is comprised of people who care about your business…
Homebase raises $6 million to make hourly work easier to manage for local businesses — TechCrunch

From rising rents to online competitors, local stores and restaurants face enough challenges outside of their own doors that basic stuff like scheduling employees’ shifts and breaks should feel easy. But that process is still, too often, a mess of paperwork and data entry for them. A startup called Homebase has raised $6 million to… via…
This week’s top stories: iPhone 7 leaks, Apple’s Q3 earnings, Pangu iOS 9 jailbreak, & more — 9to5Mac

In this week’s top stories: The latest iPhone 7 leaks, Apple’s Q3 earnings report, how to install the new Pangu jailbreak for iOS 9.2 – 9.3.3, and much more. more…Filed under: Apple via This week’s top stories: iPhone 7 leaks, Apple’s Q3 earnings, Pangu iOS 9 jailbreak, & more — 9to5Mac
5 Must-Read Marketing Articles for Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs know that there is no quitting: learning and growth are a daily rite to remain competitive and lead in the marketplace. With that said, here are 5 must-read marketing articles for today’s driven entrepreneur, CEO, CMO, or VP of Marketing. No matter who you are – marketing matters to you – and getting a…