Think Like A Reporter
It’s 4:00 a.m., and I’m swamped with work. But I wanted to share a quick tip before digging into my pile of deadlines. New business owners often ask me when, where and how they should send out a press release, what they should say and how to reach out to media members. If you […]
Change is in the Air–Time to Make a Difference
Have you felt the buzz in the air lately? After talking to friends, family members, business associates, and acquaintances, people seem to be making positive changes all over the country, despite the economy. Andrew Field of PrintingForLess.com developed his own economic stimulus idea for small businesses and had it mentioned on Forbes.com, a […]
Today’s #1 No-Cost Secret to Business Success
With the competition in today’s business environment, it’s essential to get your priorities straight. And one of your key objectives is probably to increase sales:so how do you get an edge over others in your industry? The key is to focus on customer service. Did you know that people are creating lists to […]
Review These 2 Things to Help Boost Sales
I’ve been swamped with work this week and just remembered an important “New Year’s” tip to share with you. Have you checked these two things recently? If not, you may be missing out on new customers and media interviews. 1. Is there old copy on your website? Try to take a few minutes to review […]
It’s a New Year – Now What?
As you get ready for work and sip your morning coffee, are you preparing to go “back to the old grind” just to pay your bills? If so, it’s time for a change. After all, it can be miserable to live from paycheck to paycheck and watch every penny (I know. I’ve been there.). Instead, […]
Holiday Cards-An Opportunity to Make Contact
As the holidays approach, you are probably swamped with year-end work activities and preparing for your own personal celebrations at home. The last thing on your mind may be the thought of purchasing business holidays cards, writing messages and addresses, licking envelopes, and buying stamps. But you may be missing out on a great opportunity. […]
A Simple Thank You Goes a Long Way
Now that we’ve all had some time to get back into work mode after the Thanksgiving holiday, I thought I’d provide a simple reminder… As an entrepreneur, it’s important to regularly develop relationships with the media (on top of everything else you have to do). But it doesn’t need to be difficult. In fact, […]
What Did Your Brain Just Say?
With the economy the way it is, there is a lot more competition for business. But before you jump at every new job opportunity that comes your way, take a moment to stop and think. I don’t know about you, but every time I’ve gone into a new business relationship without paying attention to […]
Did you really ask that?
Have you ever been listening to an online seminar, speaker at an event or tele-seminar, and someone asks a really lame question? For example, I was recently watching a presentation related to online marketing tips from one of the top experts in the industry. The host opened the floor for questions, and someone got […]
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: […]