1. Write articles for your blog - Ideally you should blog at least once per week, but you can blog up to 3 times a week. The more you blog and promote those posts, the more traffic you will receive. When you write valuable content on a regular basis, this shows your target audience that you are … [Read more...]
How to Start Using Social Media Marketing in Your Business
In a previous article, I shared how to create a strong social media presence. Click here if you would like to check it out. So what’s next. This is a common question that I get asked by clients who are just starting to use this aspect of marketing in their business. I recommend a nice mix of … [Read more...]
How to create a strong social media presence
You may have heard the famous saying, "You do not get a second chance to make a first impression". Well, in the online space it counts even more. People have a limited attention span, when it comes to browsing the Internet. They move very fast. That's one of the reason why the computer … [Read more...]
How to Beat Procrastination and Get Stuff Done
1. Don't delay your success! When you think about it, delaying on taking action on a task or project that will move your business forward, means delaying your success that much longer. I once heard someone say that "The speed of implementation determines the speed of success". Reframe your mind … [Read more...]
5 Simple Mindset Strategies for the Small Business Owner
Building a business is a fantastic and challenging experience. You can wake up exhilarated to begin your day and go to bed feeling overwhelmed and frustrated. The key to success is to maintain a positive, yes you can do it, mindset. Easier said than done, right? Here are 5 keys to help you … [Read more...]
How to get your local business online – Start with these 4 simple steps
You may recall a wrote an article recently called, Promote Your Local Business Online and Pull in the Profits. This article is a follow-up to that one which goes a little more into the "how" to get your business online. Simple steps to get your local business online 1) Get a website - This … [Read more...]
Q & A w/Nellie Akalp of CorpNet.com
We recently sat down with Nellie Akalp of CorpNet.com to answer some frequently asked questions about incorporating your business. Nellie is a great friend and resource to my community and you can listen to our previous podcast at this link: Forming Your Own Corporation or Limited Liability Company … [Read more...]
Simple Business Blogging Tips for Your Lead Generating Website
I have had the pleasure of working with clients who have turned their otherwise brochure websites into a true online hub for their business. Your business' online hub should basically describe your business or how you work with / serve people, showcase your products and programs, showcase your word … [Read more...]
A Simple Way to Maximize Your Connections
As a small business owner, you will find that a great deal of your new clients come into your business in various ways. Some may come in directly through a lead generation activity like an Advertisement. Some clients surprisingly come in through what may start out as a coincidental … [Read more...]
Cool Tools Magnified – Twitter Testimonials
From time to time I write about tools that I use in my business, normally in a list post. You might remember one of my most recent posts, "10 Free Tools for Your Online Marketing Toolbox". Today, I want to focus on 1 free tool/tip and how I use it in my business. You may know about Twitter.com's … [Read more...]
3 Offline Marketing Activities You Should Do Every Week
Offline marketing activities are essential to your business growth and should not be ignored. However, it is easy to get caught up in the details of running your business and neglect this essential way to promote your business. Here are 3 Offline Marketing Activities and suggestions on how to … [Read more...]
A quick and easy way to connect with Social Media Influencers (True Story)
So the other day I am browsing through the Twitter Stream of one of my lists. I saw a Tweet by a friend and follower sharing a blog post with an interesting title. I quickly clicked the link and decided to read it. I was so moved by the blog post. It shared a great tip that persons in my field … [Read more...]
Lights, Camera, Action! 6 Ways that Video Marketing can Grow Your Business
Video marketing is one of the most effective forms of marketing right now. It is also one of the most popular forms of Online Media. Here are a couple of recent stats on YouTube's website: Over 800 million unique users visit YouTube each month* Over 3 billion hours of video are watched each … [Read more...]
You’re invited to a Free Virtual Business Event
If you are a service professional, you have a passion for what you do. You want nothing more than to serve your clients to the fullest, give specialized attention and be there for them. Regrettably, this sometimes require you as a business owner to work an 8 to 12 hour work day and have just a … [Read more...]