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| | WEBINARS Marketing Starts with Clear Messaging: Learn How to Uncover Who You Are and Stand Out From the Crowd Know your Big Idea to distinguish yourself from the competition and correctly target marketing. This FREE webinar will be presented by Bill Anderson and Jocelyn Lucas Rosenberg, principals atChelsea Media Group. Wednesday, March 28, 2012 1-2pm ET. Register here. The Power of Women Entrepreneurs Women's gender-based skills can help them succeed in business, if they use them right. Find out how. The FREE webinar will be instructed by Jean Brittingham, founder of SmartGirls Way. Monday, April 2, 2012 2-3pm ET. Register here. Things I Wished I'd Known When I Started My Business From egg decorating to the Today Show? Is there no end to the possibilities for talented people? This FREE webinar, taught by Jane Pollak, focuses on becoming crystal clear about one's vision of what a successful business and a balanced life are. Monday, April 16, 2012 2-3pm ET. Register here.
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RECENT BLOG POSTS 5 Ways to Win Over a Social Angel Only 15% of those who apply for angel investment actually get it. How do you increase your odds? 
6 Lessons the Girl Scouts Can Teach Entrepreneurs The basics of business success can be found in those cookies. What are they? How Changing Corporate Culture Is Good for Business and Employees Flexible workplaces aren't employee benefits or perks for families. They're a strategic growth option for businesses. Could flexibility help your business grow?  Want to Grow Your Business? Team
Collaborating with other firms helps small businesses land lucrative federal contracts. Find out how. Why Girl Scouts Become Entrepreneurs Girl Scouts have a leg up on leadership. What lessons can you learn from the 100-year-old group about getting ahead?
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PROMOTIONAL PARTNERS Free Mentoring for Small Businesses Bidding on Government Contracts
Nearly half of small businesses that contract with government agencies exceed $1 million in revenue versus only 5% of their non-contracting peers. For novices or those looking to diversify their government contracting options, American Express OPEN is offering free mentoring as part of its Victory in Procurement (VIP) program
VIP participants will receive 12 hours of one-on-one virtual communications with a government contracting experts. They'll learn about GSA schedule, business certifications, teaming arrangements, and the importance of networking. To apply, fill out the VIP Mentorship Application, and email it to VIPMentorship@mbooth.com. Applications are due by May 1, 2012. |
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SOCIAL MEDIA RESOURCES 
Social Media for Values Driven Companies a one-stop, continually updated central resource about social media as they are used by nonprofits, which is sometimes different than the way for-profits use them. Ramp up their social media effortsVentureneer's new, free ebook, Social Media for Your Nonprofit: Take Charge!. Also don't forget to check out our survey report,Nonprofits and Social Media: It Ain't Optional.  Putting the Power of LinkedIn to Use for Your Nonprofits
Nonprofits learn how to use LinkedIn's powerful search capability to find donors, board members, staff and more.
 25 Best Social Media for Social Good Blogs
This is a list of blogs we think you should turn to first for answers about how to use social media for social good. |
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