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Fan Pages on Facebook

I spend time on Facebook.  I check on friends, then I start reading.  I’m a follower of many pages and have the opportunity to learn something new every day for my business.  We hear about how people just gossip on Facebook.  They do.  However, you don’t have to follow those people!  How are you using…

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Sunday Update:Ugly Shoes and Better Knees

When I was in my twenties, I bought a lot of ugly shoes.  I really liked them.  My favorite pair were the Alien Stompers by Reebok.  Made in 1986, they were what Reebok thought shoes would look like in 2170 and used them in the Alien film. God they were ugly!  But …. they fit,…

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Signs signs everywhere a sign

I browse Pinterest for interesting infographics that may benefit my community.  I came across this one that talks about usage of signage and promotes a company called Banner Buzz.  So this firm put together this informational graphic and gives us some great information about signage.  They also talk about what they do and the services…

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Mastermind – It Takes More Than One Person

I belong to a mastermind group composed of Becky McCray, Glenda Watson-Hyatt, Paul Merrill and Jon Swanson.  We have meet IRL and we often meet over the internet.  We help each other talk through things, work out problems, give suggestions and encouragement.  While reading the Joyfully Jobless News, I read that Terri Belford and Barbara…

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Women in Social Media

The infographic shows the domination of women in the biggest social media websites, like Tumblr, Instagram, and Pinterest which grew their user database to 10 million over the past 12 months. This growth propelled the value of these sites to billions of dollars as of today.  Thanks to Alex from financesonline.com for sharing! Source: reviews.financesonline.com…

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Sunday Update 3-9-14

Checking in on Sundays with you, my readers, is a help to me – it makes me accountable. This past week I thought I was being a slacker by not working out.  After review, I’m doing okay and not slacking.  I found out this week that I probably have small tears in MCL and a…

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8 Questions Restaurants Should Answer

Marketing for a restaurant in a small town involves lots of on the ground work.  You need to let the locals know what you have, where you are, specials, and more.  You’ll want to talk to the newspaper, the radio station and the Chamber.  Make friends, visit other business establishments with your menu, build relationships and…

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Why I’m Going to SOBCon 2014

Successful Outstanding Bloggers Conference is June 27-29 in Chicago.  I went the first time in 2009.  I had just ventured into the digital world with the idea I might like marketing.  That was six years ago and that small conference kicked off an entire new direction in my life and a new career.  I met…

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7 Lists

Lists of apps to use on your mobile phone:   Nature and Wildlife Mobile Apps Top iPhone Apps for Sales   You own a small business?  Here are some lists just for you: Customer Experience Resources Top 10 Small Business Apps for Business Growth Top Small Business Blogs Lists of Fun Stuff Best Sites for…

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Walkabout Anyone?

My Project for March: A Walkabout  I’m testing the Zen walking shoe from Vionic next.  Starting today I’ve promised to walk for the next 28 days for 30 minutes a day.  If it stays cold, I’ll be at the gym.  I think I’ll break my walks up into ten minute jaunts, if I can be…

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