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 […]
Back to Business – Are You Ready?
With Labor Day comes back-to-school and back-to-business. With this in mind, are you dreading your old routine and the cooler months ahead? Well, here are a few things you can do now to make a smoother transition and have more business success 1. Check Your PR Action Plan. Review your […]
How to Avoid PR Rip-Offs
“I just paid a small fortune to a big, PR agency and have nothing to show for it!” “We hired a freelance copywriter, and he took our money and ran.” “I paid a lot of money for media placements. Isn’t that how it works?” Yes, folks. These are just some of the unhappy questions I […]
Your Competitors Are Doing This, Are You?
You smell the freshly cut grass and the tangy barbeque sizzling on the grill. You sip a nice, cool beverage by the pool and start to fall asleep. Ah:summer. It’s time for rest, relaxation and fun. But wait a minute:Wake up! It’s also a time to be aware of your business. Why? Well, while you’re […]
5 Ways to Generate Press
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 […]
Are You Really Ready for that Press Release?
You have your business up and running and are ready to announce it to the world. Hold on! Before you send out that press release letting everyone know about your services, there are three things to keep in mind: 1. Is your site ready? If people see your press release […]
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 […]
Are You Wasting Time and Money on the Wrong PR?
If you are currently worried about finances, you may want to review your public-relations efforts and look into getting outside help. Think it’s too expensive? Well, you could be wasting time and money by continuing your current, publicity activities! By hiring a PR consultant who acts as an extension of your team and actually cares […]
An Interview with Robert Kiyosaki-Part 2
Last week, you heard the first part of my interview with Robert Kiyosaki, investor, entrepreneur and author of The New York Times, international bestselling book, Rich Dad Poor Dad, with 26 books in the Rich Dad series. Here is the continuation of our interview which appeared on StartupNation: What main pieces of advice do you […]
Rich Dad’s Robert Kiyosaki – An Exclusive Interview
Several months ago, I met Robert Kiyosaki, and he agreed to offer his advice for my blog and the StartupNation audience at http://www.startupnation.com/blogs/index.php/2009/02/03/robert-kiyosaki. Robert is the author of The New York Times, international bestselling book, Rich Dad Poor Dad, with 26 books in the Rich Dad series. As an investor, entrepreneur and educator with unconventional […]