I do a great job running my business, but not marketing it--what should I do?
By Pattie Simone Edited by Dan Bova
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Pattie Simone
Digital Adventurer, Profit Alchemist, Entrepreneur
As president of Pomona, N.Y.-based marketing-advantage and founder of WomenCentric, Pattie Simone empowers ambitious companies, individuals and entrepreneurs, helping them to develop strategic, integrated, well-branded communications that engage diverse audiences and fuel sales.
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