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Announcing the merger of CBS Web Designs and Strategic Marketing and Charleston PR

Charleston PR and Design, LLC Opens for Business June 1 New firm created from merger of two Charleston companies   Charleston, SC, May 23, 2011—Cheryl van Landingham Smithem announces the merger of her previous companies. The new firm begins operation … Continue reading

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5 Tips to Gain Earned Media for Your Company

What small business owner doesn’t want publicity for their company? In the public relations world, we call it earned media and it’s not always as hard as you may think to gain. Here are 5 tips that can help put … Continue reading

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Social Media Creating Jobs

Social Media Creating Jobs: As Cyber-Networking Becomes More Critical for Companies, Employment Index Shows Three Times as Many Jobs with “Social Media” In the Title During November 2010 as Same Month in 2009. Explosive growth continues in the need for … Continue reading

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Market research leads to success for solopreneurs

As a solopreneur or startup in 2010 you must know this: Insightful, well planned and conducted market research is as important as the product you wish to sell. Your tight budget has little room to waste money developing a product that your assumed target won’t purchase. Continue reading

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The Web & Small Business: 2010 Trends

Charleston PR recommends that all our clients have an easy to update website including a blog whose subject is your business expertise. While it’s great to have a blog, it’s best if it is not a free one from blogger … Continue reading

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