Recently I have noticed many businesses amping up. There seems to be a lot of focus and action occurring between summer and the holidays. So what are you focusing on? Do you want to grow your business? Well, stop thinking status quo and start brainstorming. Here are some ideas to get you started: 1. Expand your [...]
Quick Website Tips: Keeping Your Website Current
September 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Taking Online Networking Offline
September 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Last week, I attended 2 offline networking events that were related to online social networking. The first was the monthly meeting of the Sacramento Social Media Club. The SMC holds monthly meetings that include speakers on various topics related to social media. This month, the topic was education and social media. The topic of education [...]
How to Improve your Business Writing
September 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Since starting my own business, I have been amazed at the amount of writing that is required. You have your website content – from your home page explaining your product or service to your about us page. Your webpage is just the beginning when it comes to writing as part of your internet marketing strategy. [...]
Vacation is Great for Your Business
September 9, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I just returned from a long weekend vacation and find my mind clear and energized! So yes, I think vacation is a great thing for your business. You may be thinking how can not working be a good thing? The reason is everyone needs a break! Giving yourself the chance to step away from the [...]
Awesome Free Tools from Google
August 27, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I am becoming more and more a fan of Google. They are contantly coming up with new tools and they are FREE! How awesome is that? And Google is constantly looking to improve and offer more. Some of my favorite tools are: Google Docs – You can create documents (similar to Word), spreadsheets, and presentations. [...]
Collaborating with Others in your Industry
June 27, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Communication is Great Customer Service
April 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Customer service is an important aspect of every business. Great customer service and happy customers can lead to repeat business and referrals. Communication is a key element to great customer service. So how do you maintain communication with your customers? Here are some tips: 1. Starting off on the right foot – Set clear expectations [...]