5 on Friday: Expanding and Branding Your Business

Looking for ways to strengthen your brand? Expanding your business with a second location? Trying to get some positive press? In this week?s 5 on Friday, our featured experts share tips and tactics to help you do just that.

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1. How to Prepare Your Business for Expansion
Ready to add a location, expand into a new market, or sell internationally? Karen Axelton highlights key points to consider, such as your company?s name, trademarks, and financing.

2. Branding Checklist: 7 Elements That Make a Strong Brand
How strong is your brand? Take a look at Monika Jansen?s checklist, which includes your logo, value proposition, and target market.

3. Holiday Shoppers Plan to Go Mobile
Want to reach mobile shoppers this holiday season? Rieva Lesonsky reviews a recent survey, which says they?re eager for deals and coupons.

4. Expanding Your Business? How to Assess a Location
Need a second location for your business? Karen Axelton points you in the right direction.

5. Digital PR Insights That Can Help You Grow Your Business
Looking for coverage from journalists and bloggers? Get the insider scoop from Sally Falkow.

Have other business tips to share with our readers? We?d love to hear from you in the comments below!

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Source: http://www.networksolutions.com/blog/2012/09/5-on-friday-expanding-and-branding-your-business/

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