Are you a shy marketer? Do you hate in-your-face-marketing? Don’t you think it’s 100% better to have clients be attracted to YOU? I believe so strongly in this topic that I wrote a book on it (coming in May!) Listen to my hilarious radio interview with BizRadio and BizTV host David Wojcik on this topic of marketing on a shoestring… continue reading »
If you beat yourself up about not being social media savvy, you can stop. It looks like most social media tools listed below are still very fringe (ranging between 13-16% of all internet users with the exception of Facebook). Here’s a recent report by Pew Research Centers Internet and American Life Project conducted a national… continue reading »
I’ve been having lots of short phone chats with people I meet while networking, on social media or with people who’ve been e-introduced to me. In some cases, I have to really shake my head at the mindset that greets me. Here are some hints that you might also be living in the dark ages…… continue reading »
A lot of the work I do with my clients around branding and marketing themselves is around authenticity and transparency. I often talk about how attractive it is when you, the small business owner is up front and honest with people. When it comes to credibility-building, the three most powerful words in the English language… continue reading »
It might seem like a very odd sentiment to be anti-Valentine’s for a romantic fool like me but I have my reasons. If I get another email or newsletter with a LOVE theme this week, I’m going to literally throw up like my 3 year old did last night at daycare (yes, he’s got another bug!)…. continue reading »
In my world of marketing my own business, image is everything. It is the packaging to your product. It is the first impression and sometimes only impression someone will have of your business. Projecting a successful one takes some planning. Check out these tips below: 1. Look Good for Any Occasion Always dress one notch… continue reading »
It’s pretty common knowledge that PR is the cheapest way for small businesses to market themselves. All it takes is spinning an interesting and timely story to the right media outlet whose audience is interested in your story. Here are some more tips to mesmerize masses of people with your message in the most inexpensive way…. continue reading »
One of my New Year’s Resolutions this year is to spend more time face to face with clients, prospects and other small businesses I can partner with. This is a perfect article if you’ve been thinking along the same lines. Here are some compelling reasons to have a lunch meeting with someone you want some… continue reading »
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