I can’t remember the last time a day went by without my coming across another article laying out the reasons businesses absolutely need to start Tweeting RIGHT NOW!!! Don’t get me wrong, I think Twitter can be a powerful tool for businesses, when used properly. There are many companies that have used it to improve […]
Good SEO Takes Time to Work
So, you’ve launched your small business, and now you’re ready to start growing a strong online presence. You enlist the services of an SEO company (or maybe you learn SEO and tackle the job yourself), and then, you wait. And you wait some more. You keep waiting. Then, you start losing your patience, and you […]
4 Reasons Entrepreneurs Should Stay in School
There’s this guy I know who’s in his early 20s, going to college, and has his own athletic apparel company he’s starting up. The guy is definitely an entrepreneur at heart, and he has huge visions of things he wants to accomplish in the future. He’s absolutely convinced he’s going to be rich, and I […]
Taking Your Brand with You on Social Media
Everyone is talking about social media these days. Those who haven’t begun to enjoy the benefits of it are more than willing to learn more about it, so they too can turn their start-up or small business into a stable and profitable business. Just like offline marketing, if you do something wrong in online marketing, […]
Internet Marketing Strategies for Online Businesses
Why do online businesses fail? Well, because, they fail to attract buyers. If you own an office, but no one knows about it, then you won’t be able to make any sales. The same way, if people don’t know about your website, then you won’t be able to make any money. Once you launch your […]
4 Tips Getting Your Foot in the Door
So you’ve just received your diploma. Congrats. Graduating from college is an achievement that should be celebrated. It doesn’t mean the road to hard work has ended. If you were like me, relatives and friends would ask, so what are you going to do now? Well, my response was, I’m going to get a job […]
A Major Dilemma: Tips for Unsure College Students Choosing a Major
At the start of every school year, bright-eyed freshman walk the grounds of college campuses filled with enthusiasm and potential. However as time passes, an ever-present lurking question begins to appear behind those eager eyes: If I don’t know what to do with my life, what major should I choose? Many college students harbor doubts […]
Marketing Your Small Business on a Shoestring
Taking the plunge and starting your own business is exciting. Being able to take full control of the product or service that you are selling is a satisfying experience. If you are used to life in a confined cubicle, it can be very liberating to finally go out on your own. If you have ever […]
Need Funding for Your Idea? 5 Tips That Will Have Investors Throwing Money Your Way
Do you think your business idea can become the next Google, or the new Facebook? Does your idea have what it takes to become the successor to Amazon? In order to get your idea off the ground, you’ll need funding to get started. One of the most important steps that startups will undertake is the […]
Successfully Starting Your Own Business
A lot of people in America have great ideas. They are so confident in their ideas that they want to test them in the marketplace. For most, this means starting their own business. Starting a business is certainly a risky proposition. However, there are some ways to make sure your new business is a successful […]