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If you’re going to sell me something, know who I am and what I do.

I own Hugamonkey.com; we make and sell baby slings. I get a lot of phone calls from marketers, vendors, and manufacturers. Many of these people are calling to sell me their services or products. Recently I set up a phone appointment with a marketer. They had an interesting offer and it seemed like it might [...] Continue reading

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The Tortoise, The Hare And Your Local Business

You’ve undoubtedly heard Aesop’s famous fable, The Tortoise And The Hare … If not, or if it’s been a while … here’s a 10-second recap: The tortoise, ridiculed by the hare for his slow plodding, challenges the hare to a race. At the onset, the hare bursts into the lead and, confident he’s got the [...] Continue reading

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