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Where the virtual meets the irresistible force of Liz Strauss
Terry “starbucker” St. Marie shared his thoughts about Liz during “Gathering Stardust for Liz Strauss.” You can watch the video of the gathering here. Terry also sent us a copy of his speech so that […]

Gathering Stardust for Liz Strauss [Video Recording]
On September 17, 2020 many of Liz’s friends, colleagues and family members came together in celebration of her memory. Not a funeral, but something unique in the spirit that we believe would have made her […]

Gathering Stardust for Liz Strauss
“If you love, you know that just as flowers need dirt, sad things can make a large heart even larger and able to love even more.”~ @LizStrauss When news spread of Liz Strauss’s passing, the […]

A message from Eric Strauss
It’s Eric here (Liz’s son). As many of you know, and I’m so heartbroken to say, my mom passed away yesterday morning. 😞 I miss her so much. It’s been hard, for me and also my dad. […]

Book Review: Killer Visual Strategies, by Amy Balliett
Killer Visual Strategies, by Amy Balliett, is a rapid fire compendium of design and marketing advances, taking the reader all the way from cave paintings to Snaps. The structure of the book includes real-world examples […]

How to Monetize Your Hobby
Are you looking to make some money in the new year? Do you want to start a business but are confused on where to begin and how? Then why not start with one of your […]

Five Reputation Management Tools to Use
Nowadays there’s a lot of personal information publicly available on the web. We all have an “online persona” which is directly related to the way people see and judge us as individuals. Unfortunately managing your […]

Are You up to Speed on Your Business Finances?
Running a business means you wear many hats and have a lot on your plate to deal with. That said the biggest focus should be on how your business is doing financially. If you lose […]

Why Influencer Marketing Is More Important Now Than Ever Before
By Kayla Matthews (Guest Author) The concept of influencer marketing is far from new. In fact, modern influencer marketing dates back to 1920 when Coco Chanel became one of the most transformative influencers on fashion. […]

What Is An Unscalable Hack?
Lately, I have been seeing a lot of people talking about growth hacks. These are little tricks that you discover that launch you into the mainstream by creating a surge of user accumulation in a […]

How to Save on Taxes When You Are Self Employed
By Kayla Matthews Self-employment means a lot of freedom and flexibility in your work — but being your own boss isn’t cheap. Unlike a worker on business payroll, you’re responsible for paying your own Medicare […]

3 Keys to Selling a Startup
Is there any chance you may want to sell your startup anytime soon? If the answer is yes, do you know what is necessary to get this all-important task done? Making sure everything falls into […]

20 Unique Places to Find Qualified Employees
By Kayla Matthews The search for the best talent can be tricky. You need to balance your company’s needs with unique job applications to draw in as many options as possible. Finding resources can be […]

5 Benefits of Using Chatbots for Business
By Kayla Matthews If you want to stay ahead in today’s business world, you need to leverage technology. AI is one of the most promising aspects of technology today, and chatbots are an excellent way […]