by Carolyn Edlund | Featured Contributor Sharing an authentic message always makes a better connection. The other day, I posted a guest article on my blog at Artsy Shark, written by a visual artist who is not a writer. He didn’t talk about his accomplishments or a great success that he’d achieved. He wrote about […]
by Brittney Borowicz | Featured Contributor The intent of thought leadership is to become a trusted source of information for your audience so that they view you and your company as an authority in your industry. Not only does thought leadership position you and your company as the go-to for specific information in your industry, but it […]
by Susan Naftulin There is an old expression that says “the devil is in the details.” Nothing could be truer than when you are starting your own business. Certain legal realities need to be understood thoroughly, as even a very minor infraction can be expensive and sometimes disastrous for a small business. You need to […]
by Diana Adams I can remember the day I wrote my first blog post. It was in July 2009. My hands were sweaty as I tried hard (unsuccessfully) to sound witty in my writing. I’ve learned a lot since that day, and I continue to learn more about blogging every day. Nowadays, I approach blogging […]
by Samantha Attard | Featured Contributor Saying “no” is a critical piece to running a successful business. But what do you say no to, and how do you say no kindly and clearly? Today’s video breaks down how you choose what to say no to, and how to express it in a way that conveys […]
by Cathy Goodwin, Ph.D. | Featured Contributor “Authentic” has become one of those words everybody uses – and maybe over-uses. But it’s easy to get confused on what “authentic” really means, when it’s important and how to add authenticity to your online persona. What is authenticity online? Clients and customers have grown tired of old-time, […]
by Melody Christian | Featured Contributor Pursuing my business full time and working from home for myself has been an interesting transition (to say the least) full of surprises. I think if I had all of the energy in the world and life’s circumstances predictably moseyed along like clock-work, the entrepreneurial lifestyle I envisioned would actually […]
by Jenn Aubert | Featured Contributor No one is immune from putting out sucky content. We either feel uninspired when we have a deadline or just feel the extraordinary pressure to push out more and more content that sometimes you just plain miss the mark. Most people, at least the people I know, really want […]
by Dr. R. Kay Green | Featured Contributor What do YouTube, Snap Chat, Instagram, Vimeo, Daily Motion, Veoh, and Vine all have in common? All of these platforms have maximized the use of video to capture massive worldwide audiences. As we’ve witnessed the success of websites such as YouTube, online marketing and technology are converging […]
by Lorea M. Sample I’m not going to waste your time, so I’ll let you know straight up, I’m AWESOME! Awe-to-tha-some! Please understand that it has taken years, decades even, for me to be able to say that and mean it. That is the bestest feeling e-verrrr! Do you believe and feel the same about […]
