Marketing
Death and Telling Your Story
Yesterday I read the 23rd Psalms and said the Lord’s Prayer while we laid to rest Cora Clock. Cora was born in 1917 and died October 3, 2013. She was in Maryland for the last part of her life. She wasn’t from Geneva, Iowa – but her parents were. And they were buried at the…
Read More5 Marketing Blunders to Avoid in Your Business
“I want more clients! I’m doing all the right things! How come I don’t have enough clients?” If you’ve ever uttered these words (or even thought them), you might be tempted to wonder if you’re any good at what you do. Or maybe you doubt if you’re even cut out for business. Most likely, however,…
Read MoreSix Steps to A Social Media Plan
Yesterday I stumbled across creativeLIVE broadcast online and caught the Social Media Bootcamp. I found it because Amber Naslund sent an email with the link encouraging readers to listen to her session on Wednesday (that’s tomorrow). I tuned in, listening in the background while I worked. It’s free to watch it live. Ariel Hyatt of…
Read MoreNetworking Tips
Networking can create some powerful connections. But just what is networking? How does that work? Networking wears many hats. In church you shake hands with everyone during the service, make eye contact and let that other person know you are paying attention to them in that moment. You’ve established a connection and you strengthen that…
Read MoreLet’s Talk Signage and Curb Appeal
Marketing is becoming more and more an online thing. You spend time updating your website/blogsite. You post pictures on Facebook. You tweet specials at to your customers. You make your Pinterest boards simply amazing. These are all good things – and a great way to market your business. When someone gets in their car and…
Read MoreFind Your Own Secret Path
In October of 2008 I started a journey down the social media path that has led me to many wonderful adventures. I’ve learned a lot, I’ve shared a lot and I’ve created magic for the places I work because of what I’ve learned. Now I’m no expert – no one really is in this space.…
Read More3 Tips to Increase Your Business
Some easy marketing ideas to bring customers into your store – or to pick up the phone and call you – and everyone can do these! 1. I just got a text from the local kettle corn guy. He sets up at festivals and events all over the area. But every so often he’ll set…
Read More10 Tips for Better Enewsletters
Jeff from Constant Contact gave a presentation last week. I was pretty sure I knew all about email marketing, I’ve been doing it quite awhile now. Goes to show you that you can teach an old dog new tricks! Take notes friends, here’s a few things you may not know. 1. SENDER Is your…
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Stop Dabbling: Get Real About Your Business
Guest Post by Christine Kane – as always, here today with a great message! Stop Dabbling: 5 Starter Steps for Getting REAL About Your Business I call it “The Empire Mentality.” What it means is that you act like the owner of a major empire even before you have the clients or the bank account…
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