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So You Want To Master Social Media – Ten Tips to Help You Succeed

Jill Hart — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 00:31:32 +0000

It’s official. Social media is here to stay. It’s not a fad like so many initially thought and it isn’t going anywhere soon. Businesses have realized that not only is it a great way to connect with current clients, but a great way to land potential clients as well. And that’s only the beginning. Social media also allows you to promote all your upcoming events and products, and even gives you front row access to editors and reporters who might write on your area of expertise. The possibilities are truly endless. But the big question now is, how can entrepreneurs best use the current social media opportunities to help increase business? Here are some tips we feel will help. Full Article

Low-Cost Marketing Ideas – How to Generate Lots of Leads Online For Very Little Money

Sue Clement — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 21:40:20 +0000

Do you skimp on marketing because you think you can’t afford it? Don’t. Instead, read on for some low-cost or even no-cost ways to market your business. Full Article

Small Business Owners – Create a Social Media Policy For Your Company Using These Guidelines

DeAnna Troupe — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 09:13:16 +0000

Do you have a social media policy for your business? There have been many cases of employees getting fired because of social media. This could have been avoided if the business owner had a clear cut social networking policy in place and communicated that policy to the staff. While you might not have a large staff now, it is a good idea to put an online networking policy in place as soon as possible. Make sure that everyone is aware of the social networking policy when they are first hired. Here are some things to consider when you are coming up with the social media policy for your company. Full Article

Small Business Marketing Ideas – Five Low Cost Ways to Get the Word Out Fast

Sue Clement — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:29:17 +0000

Do you want to get the word out fast? Whether you are planning a special event, a teleseminar, or just want to tell people about your new book or product, you want as many people as possible to find out about it, and as quickly as possible. Read on for some online methods to get the word out — for little or no cost. Full Article

This Ruins Most Internet Marketers Today

Melissa Ingold — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:20:18 +0000

No one wants to be “sold” to. In fact, advertising for internet marketers is quickly becoming more of a game than a straight forward business activity. With the onset and rapid growth of social media and the blogosphere, online business owners are being forced to either keep up with the Joneses or get out of the game. Full Article

The Fastest Way to Grow Your Online Business

Melissa Ingold — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:19:01 +0000

As an internet marketer, you already know how important it is to build and maintain relationships. Whether it is with industry peers, partners, customers or vendors, your success is largely dependent upon the communication and trust you establish with others. Full Article

Here is Your Great Free Traffic Resource

Melissa Ingold — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:17:22 +0000

As social media continues to explode and online communities grow exponentially each and every day, it is becoming more and more important for internet marketers to take advantage of this growing outlet. Full Article

2 Things Every Internet Marketer Needs to Know About Twitter

Melissa Ingold — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:13:45 +0000

To tweet or not to tweet. That is the question. Twitter has taken the world by storm and is taking the internet marketing community to heights it never dreamed of reaching. Why? Because it’s short, sweet and to the point. There’s no demanding inbox to reply to, no long-winded messages to read, just 140 characters to get your point across. Full Article

Great Testimonials – The Perfect Thank You Gift For Work Well Done — And How To Write Them

Sue Clement — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:22:29 +0000

It’s the holiday season again, and as you reflect on everything that fills your heart with gratitude, you may also come across some people who have provided you with exceptional services, or who have otherwise helped you in your professional life. Full Article

Your Community of Success

Ruth Hegarty — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:07:30 +0000

Research has shown that we are the average of the five people with whom we spend the most time. Your income is likely around the average of their five incomes. Your level of personal and professional success is also likely around the average of their combined personal and professional success. That’s a great piece of information to have. My mother used to always say, “birds of a feather flock together.” Parents often tell their children that they will be judged by adults primarily based on the group of friends they have. This is part of being social creatures. We often seek out others like us, usually consciously but sometimes unconsciously. Think about the people with whom you spend the most time, even expand the number out from five to 10, 15, 20, etc. What are they like? How do you feel when you are with them? When you aren’t with them? Do they inspire you? Do they support your dreams? Do they encourage you to go after what you want? Full Article

Smart Women Twitter

Joy Chudacoff — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 00:52:50 +0000

“Joy, do you Twitter?” When I first heard this question about 8 months ago, I didn’t know if they were talking about my sex life or maybe I’d missed the latest fitness trend that promises to help you lose 10 lbs. in 2 days! I was being interviewed via the phone and during one of the commercial breaks the interviewer asked me this question. I actually had no idea what she was talking about so I replied, “I’m looking into it.” Full Article

Are You Helping Yourself or Hurting Yourself When You Network

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:46:54 +0000

We all talk about networking. We all seem to know that networking has something to do with meeting enough folks to continue to build our referral network, which in turn will continue to build our businesses. Full Article

How To Market On The Internet

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:45:47 +0000

Something very strange happens when folks turn on their computers. People who are normally very polite, forget their manners. People who always make sure to mind all their P’s & Q’s suddenly don’t realize there are rules on the internet too. For some reason many folks when they turn on their computer, they shut off their common sense. Full Article

Networking with MySpace

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:44:46 +0000

If you are not using MySpace as a means of networking, you are missing a huge opportunity. Full Article