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How to Use Earned Media Coverage to Drive Your Startup’s Sales
Do you believe PR doesn’t work? If so, you might be telling the wrong kinds of stories in the media. You might also be expecting your press coverage to do all the heavy lifting for...
The Best Ways to Get Affordable Publicity for Your Side Hustle
Your side hustle is doing amazing things, but you haven’t been nominated for any awards, profiled in a major magazine or featured in a TV show segment. What gives? If you take a look back...
Spring Into New SEO, Sales and PR
Spring is here, and that means it’s the perfect time to start new projects and reach out to potential new clients, media-members and advertisers. Whether you are looking to get a story in the news...
10 Budget-Friendly Ways to Market Your Business
Every business owner needs to make the most of their marketing dollars and sometimes thinking outside the box can help you do much more with less. Here are 10 great ways to market your business...
5 Creative Marketing Ideas for Mother’s Day
Mother's Day is Sunday May 13th, 2012, and is an excellent opportunity to build buzz for your business with some creative marketing! From Mother's Day Contests to Mother's Day themed promotions, here are 5 creative...
Small Business Owner Bob Christensen Gets the Word Out
Recently, I spoke to the CEO of Your Dollar Matters, Inc., http://www.theformtool.com, Bob Christensen. As a successful, small business owner who deals with other entrepreneurs in accounting, case management and HR on a regular basis,...
Find Out Why the Media Isn’t Calling You
Yes! You just started your new business, and customers are starting to arrive at your door and visit your Website, but you haven’t heard from the media. Why aren’t they calling you? Well, here are…...
28 Small Business Marketing Resolutions for the New Year
It is common practice to set New Year's resolutions in our personal lives, but how often do we do it for our business? As you look forward to running your small business in 2012, think about...
The One Marketing Thing That Has Made the Most Difference For Your Business
Recently I asked small business owners to share the "one marketing thing" that has made the most difference for their business. I received some fantastic responses that range from practical to creative. Here are 31 of...
Small Business Marketing Ideas for September
If you're a business owner looking for some creative marketing ideas, you've come to the right place. Let me tell you something- If it's being talked about on the news or on the Internet, then...
Choose Words Wisely to Boost Sales
Chocolate. Jewelry. Cards. Ethical Roses. Ahhhh. All nice things for Mother’s Day… Wait, ethical roses? What the heck is an “ethical rose”? Well, that’s exactly what I thought when I was driving home from a...
What To Do After An Interview
You just spoke to a top reporter with a major publication, and the feature story is due out in one month… so what do you do now? Well, I’m sure you would like to yell...
Boost Buzz Fast with Local Press
If you are a new entrepreneur, one of the best ways to start building buzz is by contacting local media-members. This way, you can practice your pitching skills with a smaller venue and begin creating...
Got Biz Resolutions? How to Make Them a Reality Fast
Woo Hoo! It’s the New Year. Did you make a resolution to lose weight, stop smoking, or get in better shape this year? Maybe you want to start your own business? Well,...
Exposed – The PR Myths!
How was your Halloween? Was it as scary as your current, publicity activities? Well, if you've had bad publicity experiences in the past and are afraid to move forward, don't be! After hearing from many...
What Happened When One Entrepreneur Had Cleavage Issues
If you have an idea for a new product based on your personal experiences, you should definitely look into creating it. Just look at today’s interview. After having a difficult time finding a piece of...
4 Crazy Myths about Marketing
Before I will work with a company on their marketing strategy, I need to make sure that they are of the right mindset. Unfortunately too many business owners have taken to believing certain crazy myths...
Exercise Boring? Check Out what This Actress Turned Business Owner Did.
Feeling a little flabby and ready to get in shape for the holidays? Meet Judie Aronson, Founder of RockIt Body™ Pilates, www.rockitbodypilates.com/. With some savvy marketing and a little luck, she turned her passion for...
What Does Google Instant Mean for Your SEO Strategy?
The new Google Instant promises to make searches faster and easier, and you’ll be able to see results as you type. But what does this mean for your search engine optimization (SEO) efforts? Well, first...
Are You Using Your Old Brain To Conduct Business?
After many months filled with long hours of writing marketing and publicity copy for clients, I was lucky enough to enjoy a vacation last week. Yes, it flew by, but during the trip, I read...