Online Marketing 101: Are You Prone to Shiny Object Syndrome? + MORE

The White House announced today that it will expand on its program to promote advanced manufacturing in the U.S., an effort to drive global competitiveness.

Now that Google’s retiring Reader, what tool/app would you recommend that other entrepreneurs use in its stead?
The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, the YEC recently launched #StartupLab, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of entrepreneurs start and grow businesses via live video chats, an expert content library and email lessons…

TinderBox provides a software solution that manages the sales flow for companies, from pitching and presenting all the way through closing deals.
 

In the world of business, things can — and do — go wrong.

A fire or natural disaster could destroy the office you work in.
A client could sue the business for damages.
An employee could get into an accident while driving a company car.

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It’s hard to resist the latest digital marketing craze — from Facebook to gamification to Vine. Before launching into a new online marketing tactic, figure out if it’s the right strategy for you. Here’s how.

Make customer experience your number one priority, says co-founder Alexis Maybank.Building a loyal fan base, even while scaling a business in hyper-growth mode, can only work with a constant focus on customer experience, said Alexis Maybank, co-founder of flash sale company Gilt Groupe, speaking at the Women Entrepreneurs Rock the World Conference in New York on Thursday…