by chala | Sep 10, 2012 | Ezines, Inspiration, Leadership, Marketing, Small business growth
Digital is a dirty word for some, an exciting word for other small business owners. Either way, you have to know a little bit about it and if all you know is the below three tips, you’ve got it made. 1. Get customers into YOUR marketing system – not just...
by chala | Sep 7, 2012 | Ezines, Leadership, Marketing, Small business growth
When you’re a small business owner trying to grow her business like me, you are selling 24/7 to everyone you meet all the time. At least it feels that way sometimes. So here are some really sound tips to avoid: 1. Answering Objections the Customer Hasn’t...
by chala | Sep 5, 2012 | Ezines, Marketing, Small business growth
I had to share this post with my fans and clients because I really do think your email address is a huge part of your brand character. A brand character is a set of human traits associated to your company. I find it so fascinating how people miss the opportunity to...
by chala | Aug 29, 2012 | Ezines, Inspiration, Marketing, Small business growth
Tough nut to crack Picking a niche has been the bane of every entrepreneur’s existence. If you are a small business owner and recognise that to grow your business, you need to focus your marketing efforts on 1 target market (WHO) and talk to them about only 1...
by chala | Aug 29, 2012 | Ezines, Inspiration, Just in case, Marketing, Small business growth
I’m often asked during my branding seminars about how to pick a brand name for a business. It’s a subject that’s almost as emotional and personal as picking your baby’s name so I can only give my personal opinion based on research that...
by chala | Aug 23, 2012 | Ezines, Inspiration, Leadership, Marketing, Small business growth
If you feel the need for a Depends adult diaper as an entrepreneur trying to get new clients while doing things out of your comfort zone, you know exactly what I’m talking about. In this excerpt from an upcoming book Creating a Blueprint for Inner Change, I am...