Posts Tagged ‘marketing your business’
I’m tweeting, posting, instagramming, and circling in my sleep. Are you following me? Social Media challenges [infographic]
Do you feel like you’re spending more time on social media platforms than actually generating revenue? Don’t get me wrong, the statistics are definitely pointing in favor of social media as a way to bring in revenue as you create online engagement with other businesses in the form of partnerships and of course reaching out…
Read MoreMaking the Most of Social Media Campaigns for Small Firms
Everyone loves a good listener don’t they? Listening is one of those overlooked talents, sadly; it’s also a key component in conversation. These days the “conversation” has gone digital, it’s all happening on Twitter and Face book; but is anyone actually listening to all that digital noise? If you’re in business, listening is one conversational…
Read MoreOpportunities for Growth
Doesn’t this just sound better? Opportunities for growth, or areas for improvement? I had the very distinct pleasure of being on a call with Lori Minky Radcliffe, fitness nurse advocate and entrepreneur where I discussed some of the mistakes that new entrepreneurs make when trying to start their businesses. Instead of a mistake, I’ll refer to…
Read MoreDoes your business need a band-aid?
Is your business headed for the ICU before it even gets launched. Better yet is your business taking you from the patient’s bedside, whipping you around like a rag doll, and putting you in that very same bed? I’ve mentioned it before either here or on RN.FM Radio, but I’ve left a little skin in…
Read MoreAre You a “Big Cheese” or a “Big Sleaze” in Your Social Media Network?
By J.R. Calderwood Business marketing has moved well beyond simple web pages and Google AdSense. Today, marketing is a conversation like never before. Conversations for the sake of business building have a more broad-reaching affect when they take place in online forums, blog comment sections, and through social media tools. While at first social networking…
Read MoreHey Kachingle, don’t forget to tip on the way out.
So thanks to one of my Tweeps out there @RannPatterson, I was introduced to Kachingle. What in the world is Kachingle you might ask? Well, I really like the description they give as a virtual tip jar for content creators. Many of us out here are creating content for all of you first and foremost…
Read MoreWhat Are QR Codes and How Can a Local Business Use Them?
Many people are upgrading their cell phones and becoming smart phone users. With the way technology is continually changing, regular cell phones are becoming a thing of the past. Smart phone users enjoy the uncomplicated navigation on Smart Phones and also like the fact that everything is easily accessible through Smart Phones. Now people are…
Read MoreOh, the Google Places you’ll go.
Being In The Know A page one ranking through high quality Google places marketing is a massive win for any business. The impact and clout a business gets from having such a result is well regarded and highly sought throughout numerous services and industries, but how does Google places marketing help? Google places marketing isn’t…
Read MoreSocial Media, better get that in check
Hey Social Media, you’re distracting me! After hearing about all of my friends getting pinned (“ouch!”) and hearing all the buzz about Pinterest, I decided to give it a try to see what I could potentially do with this new social media platform. Aside from another time suck, and my attempt to figure out how I’m…
Read MoreWhy you should use mobile marketing
To be successful in business, you must utilize every type of marketing strategy available. One very popular and effective marketing strategy is mobile marketing. Mobile marketing gained massive popularity with the introduction of the iPhone, Blackberry, and multiple Android devices. The technology in smartphones (SMS, or short message service) allows people to send sophisticated text…
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