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March 31st, 2008

Monday Media Marketing Minute: Get publicity while helping a nonprofit

In today’s Monday Media Marketing Minute, learn some tips and tactics to create publicity while helping a nonprofit.
And if you’re looking for press releases to help you promote your collaboration with a worthy charity, visit www.PennyPinchingPublicity.com
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March 24th, 2008

Monday Media Marketing Minute: Teaming up with a nonprofit

In less time than it takes get your latte at the local coffee shop, you can get a real buzz for your business.
In the ongoing series on establishing yourself as an expert, I talk about how to get publicity by joining forces with a nonprofit.
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December 17th, 2007

New bill helps small business with energy costs -and going green

We know the rising cost of energy is effecting small businesses and startups - just like everyone else. But for many small business owners, the price is just too high too pay - and they end up closing shop.
The US Senate recognized this and  has passed an energy bill, H.R. 6, that includes a handful […]

By ShannonCherry -- 0 comments

October 5th, 2007

Using Facebook to Network

I don’t know if you noticed, but the face of Facebook is changing.
No longer just for the college-student set, Facebook is transforming into a B2B (business to business) networking and marketing platform that attracts corporate executives and decision makers.
It’s been more than a year since Facebook allowed anyone to sign up, but it’s only been […]

By ShannonCherry -- 2 comments

April 30th, 2007

…And we’re back - with our new host, Steve Fisher

After a brief hiatus, Startup Spark is ignited and ready to go with a new host.
Let me introduce myself. My name is Steve Fisher. As you can see from my head shot I am attempting to look contemplative. I write this blog as part education to my readers and part therapy for myself. I have […]

By steve -- 13 comments

March 13th, 2007

Join the Live Talkathon for Kiva on March 18th

I’m a big supporter of the concept of microcredits or microloans — which are tiny amounts of money you loan to entrepreneurs in 3rd world countries to help them get their businesses off the ground.
One organization that helps promote the idea is Kiva - and back in January, I used Kiva to loan some money […]

By Ben Yoskovitz -- 4 comments

January 9th, 2007

A Quick Microloan Kiva Update and Special Book Offer from Greg Balanko-Dickson

Last week I loaned a small amount of money through Kiva.org to Kossi Joseph KOTSI so he could purchase more equipment and supplies for his workshop, and help his wife start up a hairdressing salon. Kossi lives in Toga, Africa. This type of loan is called a microloan or microcredit.
Yesterday I received an email from […]

By Ben Yoskovitz -- 1 comment

January 4th, 2007

Helping Other Entrepreneurs Earn A Better Life

Put your money where your mouth is.
OK.
After a great discussion about the power of microcredits and microloans I decided to find some worthwhile causes at Kiva.org.
Kiva.org allows you to donate small amounts of money to entrepreneurs and business owners in need around the world. At this moment, most of the opportunities are in Bulgaria, Azerbaijan […]

By Ben Yoskovitz -- 6 comments

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