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Even if you’ve been involved in online marketing for just a short time, I’m sure you understand the value and importance of testimonials, especially those that come from reco...
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Using Article Submissions to Boost your Business or Pra...
Yah, you've heard it before. Article submissions are great for boosting your business in the online world. You've put it on your to-do list, considered sitting down to write, and put it off again, on...
Tweeps and Twitters and Peeps, Oh My!
by Melanie Kissellwww.melaniekissell.com
You can call your Twitter followers any endearing name you like. I call my followers “Peeps”.
Twitter is a cool little micro blogging platform that small b...
Blog Your Way To Winning Friends And Influencing People
When I was in high school, I had the chance to take some of the most outstanding elective courses. Electives were classes you could choose to take and not part of the required academic curriculum.
I ...
Second Borns Have Qualities You Need As An Independent ...
Know anyone with more than one child? Go ahead and ask them if their second born was any different than their first (other than the obvious gender differences). But be prepared to hear an earful!
As ...
Social Media Tip: Flattery Will Get You Everywhere
by Melanie Kissell
Service professionals and other Solopreneurs often complain that social media sites are a waste of time. They spend hours crafting and posting promotional offers and updates that...
The Number One Rule To Remember When Marketing Your Bir...
So what’s the number one rule?Your potential customers are really not that interested in what you do and how you do it. What they really want to know is, what’s in it for them?
Focus on the unique be...
11 Fears That Are Holding You Back
By Eldonna Lewis-Fernandez
It’s been said that FEAR stands for “Forget Everything And Run.” It’s that uncomfortable, disconcerting feeling that causes us to take a back seat in our own life and preve...
Offline Networking & Online Networking Tips
by Matt Massarowww.northsandiego.org
This blog post is from my experience and perspective. You may have different experiences and I would welcome hearing yours!
Online Networking and Offline Netwo...
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We Are Looking for Next Month’s Spotlighted Business... are you it?
OurPremium Business Members have the opportunity to be spotlighted on our website and in our newsletter for each month. This is a g...
To Find Your Voice, Go Out On A Limb And Tell Your Stor...
Some of the most prolific writers, speakers, marketers, coaches, and bloggers, like Chris Brogan, invite you and encourage you to think about the importance of story in your life.
Take a deep breath,...
One Cup of Coffee Away from Disaster
I bet this thought has crossed your mind:"I sure hope I don't spill this coffee into my laptop."
Scary to think about, isn't it? What would the ramifications be if you did? And, how long would it tak...
How To Get Free Publicity for Your Business
You don’t have to be a publicity expert or spend thousands of dollars on television ads to share your marketing message. Just askJoan Stewart, The Publicity Hound! Joan will tell you that all you need...
10 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Twitter As A Marketing T...
by Melanie Kissell
Social media marketing is absolutely necessary if you're trying to build your business online. You can't ignore the fact, sweep it under the rug, or crawl into a hole of denial. Ju...
Do's and Don’ts of Posting Blog Comments
by Melanie Kissell
Not every blog comment that's written will be published. Most savvy blog owners moderate their comments. In other words, they read through them first before they hit the "allow" bu...