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Hatchbuck, which makes sales and marketing software for small business, has a nice roundup of "21 Great Small Business Blogs" that is worth a look. There are several intriguing-sounding ones we're not yet familiar with but will definitely check out soon, as well as stalwarts like Duct Tape Marketing and Copyblogger.

Getting close to your product launch is exciting and nerve-racking. Teams work for months to get their product ready and when the time comes to launch, it is easy to overlook details before the launch. One important detail is how your team will handle the overwhelming number of customer inquiries once you launch.

Product packaging is an important aspect of marketing. The packaging of a product should reflect the product brand and start a conversation with the target audience while connecting with potential customers. Product packaging should also be unique to stay true to the product brand and distinguish a product from the competition.

Here are 5 tips for product packaging worth following:

There are several key approaches to launching a new product or service in a strategic way to attract the target audience that would pay attention to the product/service. Having the next best idea is not enough on its own to create buzz or bring sales. Getting the attention of the right people, however, will contribute to a successful launch. It is important to know how to do so in an efficient and strategic way. Here are a few key steps in launching a new product or service.

Designing and producing a new product is not an easy process. Introducing your product to your audience and marketing its value is even harder. Most customers utilize online channels to learn about products before they make an informed decision. It is important for a product to have online presence that is informative enough for customers to better understand its value and how it relates to their needs. Here are threee content-driven steps to enhance your product launch.