Social networking and social media are great for marketing purposes. But there’s one major problem: they can be a time-suck.  So what’s a savvy marketer to do? Find out by listening to this week’s Monday Media Marketing Minute, where you’ll learn a couple of the best shortcuts around.

I was reading an article on startup needs over at the Portland Business Journal. Wil Schroter offers some great necessities for anyone starting a business.
But it got me thinking…
Since a marketing strategy is essential – and money is always tight, what can a startup do to market itself on a small budget.
Here are my top low-cost ideas:

Create a blog and post at least three times a week. Talk about trends, ideas and helpful tips to help your target prospect. And don’t forget to comment on other people’s blogs that reach your target audience.
Let your story be heard by getting some …read more