You get some cool stuff! I have gotten a few books to look over and read from people that read our blog, I have a review coming on one pretty soon so keep looking. I really love to read, so this has turned out as a great bonus to my blogging. I hope everyone will […]
Ways to Promote Your Business for Free Online
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past several months, you know that the economy is having its struggles. Because of this, companies are trying to cut back on spending wherever they can. One area where many businesses are trying to get the most out of their budget is marketing. While I don’t […]
6 Tips on Buying a Business
Ok, so you’re toying with the idea of buying a business. With everything that’s involved in making the transition run smoothly, it’s easily possible to overlook details. I sat down with Michael D. from the Exchange Group of Chartered Accounts and he offered up a little advice on the matter. One way or another… In […]
7 Tips for Better Business Blogging
If you run a business, you’ve probably either already started a blog or at least considered doing so. Companies of every size are using business blogs to build authority, increase online exposure, make valuable connections, and boost their sales. Unfortunately, many of the business blogs I read fall short in several areas. That’s why I’ve […]
Bootstrapped Budgeting: 20 ways to get ahead for (almost) free
Is the goal of your business to make money and provide a great life for you and your family? Yeah, same here. But what about all of your business expenses that eat away at your profits? What if you could put together a plan that not only built up your marketing and branding but also […]
The Importance of Targeting Local Keywords
A common mistake many small businesses make is to bite off more than they can chew with their online marketing campaign. Sure, the internet does level the playing field so that small businesses can compete with their larger competitors, but even online marketing has its limits. You have to be smart about your online marketing […]
5 Qualities Investors Look For
If you are an entrepreneur looking to get your start, chances are you will need a little help getting things going when it comes to finances. It is not always easy to get all of the money to start your first (or even second) business together, so you may need to seek investors to help […]
10 Ways to Improve Follower Retention on Twitter
By now, I’m assuming most of you have gone through and added all of these amazing entrepreneurs to follow on Twitter. Hopefully, some of them have added you back. Now, your mission is to make sure the people following you on Twitter keep following you. You don’t want to be the victim of someone’s spring […]
How to be successful, measuring success
I was talking with a friend recently who was sharing his frustrations with trying to start his own business. After reading book after book about how to be successful, measuring success, and how to become a millionaire, he came to the conclusion that they were all wrong. I won’t share the names of the books […]
Keys to Successful Sales
Preparation A client is much like a test, requiring a good amount of time and study to understand their needs and answer their questions. Start by researching the company or client you are selling to, gathering any interesting information you can. When you are gathering this information, try to answer these questions: What do you […]