DELUXE HELPING TO BOOST SALES FOR U.S. SMALL BUSINESSES THROUGH PROJECT REVSM 2012 Program shows it’s possible for small businesses to double their sales in 12 months with expert guidance and financing from Deluxe and SCORE KANSAS CITY, MO – Nov. 30, 2011 –...
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We are pleased to announce a new council of small business experts called the “Project REV Pros” including industry luminaries -- Chris Brogan, Gene Marks and Melinda Emerson -- who will provide advice, expertise and feedback to small business owners and entrepreneurs participating in Deluxe’s Project REV 2012 program, as...
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Recently a consultant approached me at a business event and complained that he was having a hard time finding new clients. This is one of the most common complaints I hear from business owners in just about every industry. While you can put the marketing wheels in motion, they don’t...
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Having sold a business in the past (a bookstore), I've been through the process and it’s not easy. There are contracts and details and a heck of a lot of paperwork. The reality is that when I started the business I had no intentions of ever selling it; I assumed...
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Working with my Project REV marketing advisor has helped me figure out the best marketing strategies for my business and how to track the results. In fact, with focusing on the right customer at the right time, I have almost quadrupled sales this year!...
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It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since Project Rev first launched. In June 2010, nine small business owners were selected to participate in a year-long marketing lab where they also received $5000 in products and services from Deluxe Corporation. I was invited on board as a spokesperson and...
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I now understand where we are, who our constituents are, and the importance of getting the brand out there....
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Project REV provided me with media training. Now local television stations use me as their go-to expert for seafood-related news!...
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In part one of this blog series we discussed how to get started with speaking as a marketing tactic for your business. In order to be an effective speaker, you need to develop a great presentation. Following are some simple guidelines to make the process easier....
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Thanks to Project REV I feel like I have had an amazing growth spurt. My new business has led me to a new life. I am blogging, tweeting and networking....
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