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This week’s partner is Nicole Fende, a nationally-published author and expert on small business finance. Click this link to read Nicole Fende’s bio. Also note that Nicole’s book uses QR codes marketing from pbSmart Codes. QR codes can be a great way to bring your physical customer communications to life and better engage customers. Click the following link if your business is interested in trying pbSmart Codes.

Your Chance to Win a Copy of Nicole Fende’s New Book

Don’t miss your chance to win a copy of Nicole Fende’s new book How to be a Finance Rock Star! All you have to do is help Nicole find Fluffy the Finance Feline, who is currently MIA, gallivanting around the globe.  Check out the hints below and submit your answer for Fluffy’ s current whereabouts before today’s midnight deadline -

Hint #1: Located in London, England

Hint #2: Attached to the House of Parliament

Go to http://financerockstar.com/ to submit your guess on Fluffy’ s location in this picture for a chance to win a copy of How to be a Finance Rock Star and a VIP Pass to the virtual book launch cocktail party on February 23rd . To be eligible, your entries for this #FluffySighting must be submitted no later than midnight February 19th Central Standard Time.

This is contest is not directly affiliated with Pitney Bowes, its products, services or subsidiaries. The execution and fulfillment of this contest is handled by the organizer No Purchase Required. Void Where Prohibited. Read Official Rules Here.