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8 Media-Pitching-Tips for Fast and Free Publicity

After optimizing your site for the search engines and pursuing other marketing-efforts, it’s time to use the “power of the press” to boost sales, awareness and credibility cost-effectively. But how do you pitch your story to a reporter? Here are eight quick-tips to help you through the media process: 1. Know Your Targeted Media-Members. Before […]

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5 Ways to Create Newsworthy News

As a new business owner, it’s easy to rush through publicity efforts in order to concentrate or core business activities and priorities. But before you contact the media or post a press release, ask yourself if the information you’re about to send is really newsworthy. Will a reporter really care about what you have to […]

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Press Release Warning

Recently, someone contacted me  about sending out press releases. If you are a new entrepreneur, the first thing you probably think of when you hear “PR” is to send out a press release. And although press releases have their place as media-relationship building tools and announcements, there is a much better way to get some […]

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Take Action to Beat Tough Times

Summer is almost here, but many of you may be worrying about your financial situation and revenue. Plus, the kids will be home for summer vacation soon so you have a lot on your plate. Well, instead of worrying about your business, take action. Here are three questions to ask now to get started:  1. […]

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3 Top Ways to Get Customers Fast

Things may be tough right now, but there are new customers out there who need your products and services: But how do you attract these new customers, and keep them, without a big budget? Well, here’s a quick reminder of the top three, cost-effective ways to start increasing your sales:  1. Look at Your Offer. […]

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