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Google Local Maps Ranking Factors for Small Businesses

Monday, June 7th, 2010

googl local results 300x254 Google Local Maps Ranking Factors for Small BusinessesPeople are increasingly using Google to search locally. In fact of the millions of daily searches over one-third are now for local businesses. Do you know where you rank for your local search term? It matters when being just a few spots lower on their front page can mean thousands and thousands of lost dollars in business. Depending on where you live, Google local maps will display either 7, 5 or 3 businesses in this search result.

Here are the top 10 factors that lead to a Google local pack listing:

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6 Ways To Recession Proof Your Small Business

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

recession proof 6 Ways To Recession Proof Your Small Business

Last week at the North American Pizza & Ice Cream Show, I took an hour to step away from our exhibit booth and listen to the keynote speaker Jeff Joiner, from Midwest Venture Partners. Jeff is a professional trainer in the food service industry. Jeff’s seminar touched on a subject that all of us need to pay attention to: 6 Ways To Recession Proof Your Organization.

No matter if you own a small pizza place, ice cream shop, clothing store or other business, the steps he spoke about the recession proof your organization will benefit all. Here are my notes from his keynote speech:

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