What’s Your Work Ethic?
Over the weekend, I was walking along the beach early in the morning and noticed several people standing around with brooms. They were all wearing bright orange vests and seemed like they were fulfilling a community-service obligation. As I passed the group, I heard the leader say, “Now, take your time. If they see […]
Continue reading...The Secret to Getting Press
You sit down in your favorite chair ready to bite into your freshly prepared bagel and: Drat! There is a headline featuring your competition with a big photo of the CEO. The first thing you ask yourself is, “Why him and not me?” Well, don’t get too upset. That CEO may be: […]
Continue reading...Vote and Move On
Did you vote? I’m sure you will hear this a lot today, but it is an important election. And it will be interesting to see the media frenzy announcing all of the results. Whatever happens, reporters will spend some time discussing the issues, and then it will be (somewhat) back to “business as usual.” […]
Continue reading...Times are Tough But Don’t Get Scared. Get Help.
With Halloween here along with economic uncertainty, things can get pretty scary. But instead of letting things get to you, find some support and help online. In addition to my free articles and small business public relations information here: www.mainstreetmediasavvy.com In addition to some great PR tips, Nancy Juetten offers Public-Teaâ„¢-TO-GO! gift bundles to raise […]
Continue reading...3 Quick Ways to Build Buzz and Sales
If the economic crunch is starting to hurt your business, it’s time to act fast to increase sales. Here are three cost-effective publicity activities you can do now to help build buzz: 1. Team Up With a Bigger Organization. Find a business or charity with a big name that compliments your products and services. […]
Continue reading...Financial Help for Small Business Owners
If you are worried about the current economic turmoil and want some help with your small business financial worries, check out these sites: DebtSteps.com http://www.debtsteps.com/financial-stress.html Fortune Small Business http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fsb/fsb_archive/2008/10/01/toc.html Free Management Library http://www.managementhelp.org/finance/fp_fnce/fp_fnce.htm SBA http://www.sba.gov/services/financialassistance/index.html SCORE http://www.score.org/index.html SuzeOrman.com http://www.suzeorman.com/igsbase/igstemplate.cfm?SRC=MD012&SRCN=index&GnavID=84&SnavID=20 The more informed you are, the better off your business will be now and in […]
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