How to Build an Advisory Board + MORE

Local entrepreneurs cheered as NY state judge blocks Mayor Bloomberg’s ban on sugary drinks larger than 20 fluid ounces, which would have gone into effect Tuesday.
 

The 3-D printing visionary kicks off the 2013 South by Southwest Interactive Festival. His advice to entrepreneurs with a dream: “Believe that it’s possible.”

Why you should consider building an advisory team alongside your business plan — and how to get started.

In one of my recent articles, I wrote about why up-selling and cross-selling to your existing customer base — rather than focusing most (or all) of your attention on new business development — is the easiest and most efficient way to drive business growth.
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In order to grow, sometimes you need to partner with your competition.When I started high school after moving to San Francisco, the first thing I did as a new student was become friends with the toughest guys on campus. I thought that if I was friends with these bullies, I was less likely to be beaten up…

When you have accurate, balanced and worthwhile information from your customers, you put yourself ahead of your competition in the marketing stakes. Here are 6 ways to get this information.