Building a small business blog is an exciting, yet time consuming process, but with the right tools you can optimize your blog and turn it into a lead generation machine in minutes using the SumoMe lead generation software and plugin. If you’re a busy entrepreneur blogger who runs a one-person or small operation, finding professional […]
Continue ReadingAre you looking for ways to add new leads to your email list using social media? Great! This post has got you covered… There are quite a few small businesses jumping aboard the social media train, starting pages and building profiles—but are not truly taking advantage of all that social media has to […]
Continue ReadingHey peeps! Here are some of the latest and greatest in small business and entrepreneurship from around the web. Enjoy! Entrepreneurship 1. Planning to launch a business for the first time? If so, here is a list of 25 cities worth moving to 2. You’ve landed an appointment with a new client. Now […]
Continue ReadingExcuse me while I geek out for a minute in this post… For years, as a solopreneur I searched online for a phone system that was inexpensive, easy to use, and scalable that would allow me to work virtually from anywhere and anytime. Additionally, I wanted a phone system that I could with my smartphone to place […]
Continue ReadingOne Blog Post = Lifetime of Value for Your Customers – Hubspot I’ve been blogging for over 2 years now (man does time fly) and believe me when I tell you that it has been a journey. I’ve had my ups and a lot of downs, but one thing’s for sure is that blogging…mixed with […]
Continue Reading“72% of consumers prefer to receive permission-based marketing communication through email” – Exxact Target Communicating with your readers and potential customers on a regular basis is essential. Yet, for many small businesses, adding email communications to the marketing mix is an afterthought. Just last week, I ran across an article published on Small Business Trends […]
Continue ReadingContrary to popular belief, email marketing is not dead. In fact, according to a post published by Outboundengine.com, “marketers consistently ranked email as the single most effective tactic for awareness, acquisition, conversion, and retention”. Over the years, I’ll admit… that I didn’t fully understand the importance of email marketing. But now, I totally get it. […]
Continue ReadingSocial media marketing got you in a tizzy? Don’t fret …because you are not alone. Thanks to changes in the technology landscape, the introduction of various web based applications has most definitely made things a tad bit easier for us all. I’ve previously written a few posts closely related to this topic: one that covers […]
Continue ReadingDespite what folks say, outsourcing is not a dirty word. In fact, more and more businesses are jumping on the outsourcing train by hiring freelancers to assist them with various projects and tasks in their businesses. In all honesty, this is a practice that I have been using for the last past 3 years […]
Continue ReadingSocial media is here to stay! I know I know…many of you are probably ready for me to stop chumping at the bit about social media, but quite honestly, it’s just one of my favorite topics these days. It has been through social media that I have received: A ton of exposure and recognition for […]
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