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...Anxious? Try to stop and think first for best results.
At about 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning, I was scuba diving in a fairly shallow kelp bed. Brightly colored fish swam all around me and I took relaxing breaths out of my regulator. The only thing I had to worry about was getting my equipment wrapped around a long string of kelp…or so I thought. […]
Continue reading...Are You Available?
I’ve mentioned this information before, but I think it’s important. If you’re not receiving media calls and you’ve spent the appropriate time researching various venues, preparing your media kit, updating your online newsroom, and pitching reporters accordingly, there may be one key factor you’ve overlooked – Availability. Their deadlines and you. Many media members work […]
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...Small Business Public Relations-What to pitch right now
If you are a small business owner ready to pitch your story to the press, hold on. Right now, media members are concentrating on two major issues: 1. The economy 2. The election If your pitch doesn’t have anything to do with these two items, it’s time to develop a new story idea. Think […]
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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