Do You Pass this Web Checklist?
You have your new Website up and running, and are ready to start bringing in sales. Perhaps, you spent hours writing the copy yourself? Or maybe you hired a big, Web company to design a site with all the bells and whistles? Either way, you are not finished:. unless, you did this one, key step: […]
Continue reading...Avoid PR and SEO Rip-Offs
It’s time for holiday fun, sales: and scams. “I got ripped off! Can you help?” I’ve heard this so many times: good business people spending a lot of money on big companies or agencies and seeing little results. As a business owner who started her business with nothing, I HATE to see other business owners […]
Continue reading...How are you Dealing with Turbulence?
The plane drops and rises suddenly. It feels like I’m on a roller coaster thousands of feet in the air. Some passengers squeal every time the plane goes up and down. A baby cries. Finally, we land safely in Detroit. And what do you know? It’s not even raining. After the flight, I’m anxious to […]
Continue reading...Hiring a Publicist? Caution!
If you simply don’t have time to do your own publicity, you can generate new sales and awareness fast by hiring a professional. But what should you look out for, especially if you have a tight budget? Well, in addition to reviewing credentials and references, here are three, key warning signs to be aware of […]
Continue reading...A Rose by Any Other Name is… Unethical?
Chocolate. Jewelry. Cards. Ethical Roses. Ahhhh. All nice things for Valentine’s Day: Wait, ethical roses? What the heck is an ethical rose? Well, that’s exactly what I thought when I was driving home from a meeting and listening to a very interesting radio spot. According to the announcer, we need to buy “ethical roses.” No, […]
Continue reading...What’s Your “Lucy” Moment in Copywriting, Marketing or PR?
Last week, I was on a much-awaited, exclusive teleconference with a well-known and very successful business and marketing consultant. As the call began, the tips and ideas started flowing, and I feverishly took notes and tried to digest all of the information. Everything was going really well, but then:things started to get ugly. About half […]
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