If you haven’t already started a blog about your business, idea, or community then you should probably get started. The trade magazine, like many other printed publications, have taken a turn towards the internet and getting on board is as easy as logging on to WordPress. You’ve built a website for your product, hopefully installed […]
Continue readingNo matter what business you’re in, content marketing is integral to keeping your brand relevant in a fast-paced world. If you’re not quite sure what content marketing is, it’s generally defined as any marketing format that involves the creation and sharing of media and publishing content in order to attract, communicate with, and thus acquire […]
Continue readingQVC is dead. Well, not quite, but Google announced its new plan for organic links to products advertised through YouTube and I can’t wait for it to become mainstream. No longer do we have to see how many necklaces are selling, hear about cool katana craftsmanship, or listen to cue-card pitches. Advertisers no longer have […]
Continue readingMore than a half a million workers are creating their own jobs every month, according to the Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity. About one in five of those are started by women, notes Forbes. Female-created businesses could be an important key in creating more jobs and helping equalize the pay threshold in the U.S. Small […]
Continue readingGoogle I/O had its show floor cleanly stolen by Glass, but the real sales figures are in an unintended psychological phenomenon called upon by in-app purchases. Google reported an increase in revenue growth of 7x for in-app purchasing and 2x for subscription models. In-app purchases and subscription models are services that’re a recent invention. So, […]
Continue readingYour business is thriving. You’ve managed to stay ahead of the competition. But staying on top requires a strong and consistent connection to your audience (i.e., your current and potential customers). While a blog offers an excellent forum to build this relationship, it seems everyone’s got one––or more. Like stars in the sky, there are […]
Continue readingYour management report is due––now. A customer wants a spontaneous meeting––today––to discuss a recurring issue. Your boss assailed you in the hallway to remind you that the expense report from your trip overseas is overdue. And those 15 minutes a day you committed to spending on social media is adding up fast. How do you […]
Continue readingMany SMB owners are often stumped when it comes to choosing an ecommerce platform that is right for their needs. There are several different options available, depending on the type and size of business, the technical ability of your team and your budget. Do you want to be able to modify every last detail, or […]
Continue readingMedia coverage––online, print, and social––has the potential to launch your start-up or established business from obscurity to buzz-worthy. But without a glitzy PR firm on retainer (yet), how can you garner the attention of journalists? First rule of thumb––journalists typically want to make some sort of difference. Their mission is to tell a unique story […]
Continue readingThis post is the result of my obsession with making everyday tasks fun. There’re hundreds of apps meant to rethink how you handle your chores, and a combination of ADD and compulsiveness means I have way too many installed on my phone. I picked the best of the best to share with you, dear reader, […]
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