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5 Effective Content Marketing Tips for Consultants

Consulting Matters

Content marketing is not some marketing fad. Content marketing is essential for consultants because we are in the knowledge business. Content marketing is essential for consultants because we are in the knowledge business. We don't sell a tangible product or service. It all starts here.

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How to Assess Entry-Level Product Manger Positions

Tom Spencer

Associate Product Manager (APM) positions are well known in Silicon Valley as rotational, mentorship-focused programs designed to accelerate the careers of young aspiring product managers. These alumni have gone on to become VCs, founders, and product leaders, in addition to starting APM programs at companies like Salesforce.

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Strategy of War – Business Lessons from the Battlefield

Tom Spencer

Military strategy has long been a source of wisdom for the field of business, inspiring countless comparisons. As they gradually improve the quality of their product offering, the new entrant has the potential to take over the entire market. This strategy was replicated by generals throughout the world for many generations.

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5 Ways Playing Small is Sabotaging Your Consulting Success

Consulting Matters

These feelings are particularly acute for both new and seasoned consulting and coaching business owners which in comparison to other business owners, growing to the next level is personal because your business is based on you. Using the "regular marketing doesn't work for my business" excuse as a way to avoid the vulnerability of marketing.

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Creating an Ideal Customer Profile

Tom Spencer

Companies sell products to a broad variety of industries and customer segments, and it’s often hard to know where to focus the sales, marketing and product development efforts. Within your target market, there will be customers that are “ideal” you. Product analytics: monthly usage, feature usage. Salesforce (i.e.

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Retail Brands Harness Success Through Consulting Services

Business Consulting Agency

Brands and online businesses are constantly seeking ways to improve sales and market share in a highly competitive landscape. This includes market positioning, target audience identification, and product/service optimization. In today’s digital age, e-commerce has become a cornerstone of retail success.

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What do IT buyers want from Marketers?

Women in Consulting

Spiceworks (www.spiceworks.com), a social network that connects marketers with IT buyers, recently held an “Unplugged” panel discussion in Mountain View, CA in which three IT professionals shared what they want from marketers. Translated: They do not want to be bothered by marketing or salespeople until they are ready to engage.