by Melodye Hunter My husband is having a custom bar built. His only stop was the internet. The company we choose to get a quote from turned out to be a small business with only 5 employees; and the owner happened to be 64 and a complete non-techy. After talking with him I was excited […]
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10 Tips for Product Inspiration
People always ask me “How do you come up with all of your ideas?” Or “How the heck does your brain work?” I’m not sure but I can layout some common scenarios to shed light on the why and how. One of the hardest aspects of entrepreneurship is maintaining a positive attitude.
Top 3 Keys To Building a Profitable Online Business
by Silvia Pencak Starting an online business isn’t always easy; it takes time, commitment, patience, and some technical know-how, if you are to get it right. However, I want to share with you a shortcut to building the most profitable online business fast and on the budget. Regardless of the type of business, one thing […]
Press Kits That WOW!
If you are serious about wanting to be featured in traditional print media aka your favorite magazines, then a press kit is a must. Most people tend to skip this part of building your business but it can be a huge missed opportunity. It can give you the chance to show off your creativity and products to a huge audience. It can also give you the street cred you need to take your business to the next level.
Pitch Refinery Because The World Needs More Confident Women Who Aren’t Afraid To Do Things They’ve Never Done Before!
Pitch Refinery, because more confident successful women who aren’t afraid to do things they’ve never done before are exactly what this wired world needs.
3 Areas of Intellectual Properties New Businesses MUST Invest In
Most new businesses don’t start out with of cash – more often than not, budding entrepreneurs will have a bit of seed money and, if they’re lucky, some sort of loan to work with. But as a new business owner, you’ll probably be looking for as many corners to cut as you can. Most people just try and get a working computer and some sort of space to inhabit, promising that they’ll look into all of those other little business bits and bobs when money starts rolling in. The problem is that every second you’re open for business; you’re building up your brand.
How To Track Your SEO Success
by Silvia Pencak Once you have established an online presence and are reaping some rewards from your SEO campaign, then you want to track your SEO success. Success can be measured by a rise in online visibility, as well as an increase in traffic to your website. SEO tracking should also include an examination of […]
Crowdsourcing Confidence by @PhyllisNichols
by Phyllis Nichols | Featured Contributor The most self-assured person needs a little help now and then. How do you go about setting up a team to give you a boost when you need it? In a perfect world we’d all have a team just waiting to listen when we need to vent, offer soothing […]
How to Develop Killer Content That Knocks the Socks Off Your Clients
Badly delivered content can do more damage to your business than sharing no content at all. It takes away your credibility and affects people’s perception of you. People want to do business with those they know, like and trust. If your content damages that relationship, you will find your sales dwindling.
How to Find a Professional That You Trust
I say so often to people, “Check with your personal financial advisor” or “your legal counsel” or your “tax preparer”, that I might as well have it tattooed on my forehead. But sometimes I forget that new business owners may not have the network or the resources to even know where to start with these things.
Check with your personal financial advisor. Consult your legal counsel. Verify all information with your tax preparer. So many resources for small business owners make it seem like you need a personal entourage before you ever make your first sale. But when you’re new to the business world, where do you even begin?