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May
06, 2010
1. Top Five Ways Social Media Evolved in 2009
2. Branding: 7 Important Questions and the Straight Answers
3. Help Small
Businesses, Individuals Solve Tax Problems
4. NBA Benefit Provider - Remember
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1.
Top Five Ways Social Media Evolved in 2009
by Sue Brown
and David Muhammad at Super Green Pages
© 2010
http://www.nba.sgpbiz.com
Social
media is morphing into a holistic experience that speaks to people's
social
needs in new ways. We're moving away from "users," "customers,"
and "shoppers": social media is bringing back the human element
to all
digital interaction. People now deliberately seek meaningful connection,
self-expression, and a relevant and receptive community.
Are
you creating tangible and relevant value to your social experience?:
http://www.nationalbusiness.org/NBAWEB/Newsletter2010/2814.htm
2. Branding: 7 Important Questions and the Straight Answers
by
George Torok
© 2010
http://www.Torok.com
Consider
these important questions about branding and the brutally honest
answers that
could help you sell more and save you lots of money that is
typically wasted
on branding. If you sell yourself as a branding expert -
you might not like
these answers.
These are frank answers that demystify
branding for your business today:
http://www.nationalbusiness.org/NBAWEB/Newsletter2010/2815.htm
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3. Help Small Businesses,
Individuals Solve Tax Problems
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on Saturday May 15 to help small businesses and individuals
solve tax problems.
Approximately 200 IRS offices, at least one in every state,
will be open May
15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time. IRS staff will be available
on site or
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out with
solutions.
Resolve your tough tax
issue, we encourage you to come in and work with us:
http://www.nationalbusiness.org/NBAWEB/Newsletter2010/2816.htm
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