I recently had the opportunity to review a book for entrepreneurs that had some great advice, a list of seven priorities for the critical first year of business. The more I thought about this list, … [Read more...]
The Power of the Strategic Alliance
After reading this post from Jason Falls – about the ROI of Social Media – I have been thinking a lot about a quote from Jeffrey Gitomer: “Most people have powerful connections. Very few people have … [Read more...]
Connecting with New People
People talking Here are some simple to follow steps toward developing your people skills and enhancing your network: 1. Be nice, and everything else will fall into place. Our friend and mentor Liz … [Read more...]
Creating Conversations and Relationships Using LinkedIn
“What is LinkedIn good for when you are not looking for a job?” The short answer is: a lot! The long answer is found in this list of articles in a group writing project started by Brandon Hull of … [Read more...]
Enlist, Engage, Empower
What do you do with those that you attract to your community? The short answer is “Talk to them!” The long answer is that you treat all of them with respect and dignity, find out what it is that they … [Read more...]
How to Add a Contact-Us Form to Your Site
The last three times I have gone to contact someone through a website, there has been no contact page. I am not joking or exaggerating, there was no contact page at all. One of the three had a little, … [Read more...]
The long and short of successful blogging
Ernest Hemingway was once challenged to write the world’s shortest novel. He did it in six searing words: “For sale: baby shoes, never worn.” I share this factoid as an illustration that the length of … [Read more...]
Give Your Brand More Punch by Adding Blogging
Is your brand kind of stuck in a rut at the moment? If so, what plans do you have to change that moving forward? For many business owners, their brands are not where they’d like them to be right now. … [Read more...]
Let Guest Posting Market Your Brand
Are you at a loss for words as to why your brand is struggling these days? If so, the answer might be right in front of you. For many business owners, their brands have trouble getting traction as a … [Read more...]
10 insider tips for the traveling blogger
The traveling blogger is a fish out of water. Away from the comforts of the home coffee maker, fluffy bunny slippers, and reliable wifi, they must be prepared for anything. Of course it’s great to … [Read more...]