More than half of small business owners say they’ve reinvented their company to stay afloat or remain competitive. The majority of entrepreneurs are realizing that they must adapt to the marketplace and economic shifts to survive and thrive.
Small business owners are especially adept at reinvention because they have to... Read More
Building social media connections is NOT about trying to sell someone ... it is ALL about building quality connections and business relationships online.
To develop real connections be personable and approachable with your posts. Cultivate better relationships through quality comments.
Common sense goes a long way when it comes... Read More
Branding yourself and/or your business is a great way to build yourself up as an expert on social media sites to the masses.
Social media branding is a straightforward process that you can conquer with the right time and energy invested. With as little as 30 minutes a day you can... Read More
What makes your business more unique, more valuable and more visible in the marketplace?
You’ve heard the statement, “Differentiate or Die!” In today’s highly competitive world, you must be unique and fill a special niche to be successful.
One of... Read More
In an ever-changing domain landscape, business owners are challenged to develop a domain name strategy that is both search engine friendly and protects your brand.
Start out by purchasing one killer domain name with key words that will get you listed higher on search engines. Always choose a .com.
Next,... Read More
The first rule for creating a brand hero that you can deliver to your customers is to make sure that the promise is simple and clear enough to be understood, remembered and embraced.
There are two ways in which your customers form an impression about your brand instantly.
Who is your ideal customer, and how are you going to find him or her and build a long-term business relationship?
One easy way to start out is to think about your product or services in terms of who it serves. Then ask yourself, “What problems can I solve for people that... Read More
The two questions most people ask about social media: “Where should I be ... and what do I post?” With so many social media sites to consider (and more popping up all the time) selecting the right ones to put your marketing efforts into is important.
You want to receive a good return... Read More
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So, let’s go back to the initial question, “What social media sites should I be on?” The answer is: You should be on the sites that get you the best results from the content you are promoting. What sites are driving the... Read More
The key to your sales success is to raise your own energy and enthusiasm. When you do, people will automatically be attracted to you and what you have to offer. Enthusiasm and energy attract!
You have a tremendous responsibility to always be ON. Just as... Read More