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  • By Neal Polachek

Fortunately for many of us, spring has sprung. In some parts of the world we are seeing the first roses of the season. And in other parts of the world the fall colors are nearing...

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  • By Neal Polachek, On 9th April 2013

Next Monday local and national news outlets in the U.S. will cover the annual rush millions of Americans heading to the post office to make sure they file their annual tax returns. Yes, next Monday...

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  • By Neal Polachek, On 18th March 2013

Today at BIAKelsey's Leading in Local conference being held in Boston, I will be sharing vSplash's analysis of the U.S. pizza market with the nearly 450 local minded attendees. There...

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  • By Neal Polachek, On 28th February 2013

Today's eMarketer newsletter is amply titled "Small Businesses Strapped for Time, Cash Seek Marketing Efficiency". I could not agree more - both as a small business owner - I own Board...

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  • By Neal Polachek, On 27th February 2013

It is difficult to scan the business and technology news today and not see article after article about the SmartPhone adoption rates. Today, I read with interest that one industry leader speaking at...

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  • By Neal Polachek, On 7th February 2013

In just over a week, millions of loved ones around the world will celebrate Valentine's Day. And there is a ton of commerce at stake - greeting cards, flowers, chocolates, diamonds - to...

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  • By Neal Polachek, On 1st February 2013

In today's Wall Street Journal Small Business section, a survey conducted by the Wall Street Journal and Vistage International points to the growing use of social media by small businesses. The article reports that 60% of small business...

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  • By Neal Polachek, On 15th January 2013

I came across an lively and interesting blog by San Francisco designer, self described nerd and blogger Jen Rizzo. In her post last week she took on the restauranteurs of the world by...

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  • By Neal Polachek, On 8th January 2013

As an advisor to vSplash I often get copied on internal company memos. CEO and Founder Umesh Tibrewal sent the following memo around on January 1st to the entire vSplash team. As I read it,...

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  • By Neal Polachek, On 7th January 2013

I ran across this interesting note just the other day. Jeremy Levine, a partner at the well regarded Bessemer Venture Partners, was asked about where he sees on the horizon. He talked about...

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