by chala | Feb 25, 2013 | Ezines, Inspiration, Leadership, Marketing, Small business growth
If I had a dollar for every client who was afraid to blog, I’d never need another client again. As a small biz marketing coach, I know that the most authentic way to help our clients is to give them down to earth, real advice that sounds just like they’re...
by chala | Feb 21, 2013 | Ezines, Inspiration, Leadership, Marketing, Small business growth
I’m a huge (and frustrated since I can’t see as many as I want) movie buff. So as a small business owner who helps entrepreneurs with their branding, I look for lessons in branding from the movies. What better place to look at than the Oscars? Here are...
by chala | Jan 16, 2013 | Ezines, Inspiration, Leadership, Marketing, Small business growth
“Chala, Chala, Chala!” my boss shook his head as he sighed in disappointment at my questionable joke during a meeting with one of our suppliers. The poor man was fond of me and he was also used to me but as he’d disclosed at my recent performance review, he didn’t...
by chala | Jan 10, 2013 | Ezines, Inspiration, Leadership, Marketing, Small business growth
One of the biggest objections I get from entrepreneurs when I introduce the concept of hiring me as a marketing coach and consultant is that they don’t have enough sales to justify the spend. They want to get some clients in the door before committing to a 6...
by chala | Jan 9, 2013 | Ezines, Inspiration, Just in case, Leadership, Marketing, Small business growth
Yup, I’m an entrepreneur and for me, it’s that time of year when everything is fresh and exciting. It’s also that time where everything seems do-able and fun. So here’s my crack at a list of my 2013 resolutions. 1. Get on TV To my everlasting...