One of the most challenging things that service based professionals and creativepreneurs face is establishing a solid credibility when just starting out or even starting over. Whether you have been in … [Read more...] about 3 Simple Secrets to Establishing Credibility with Your Market FAST
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Facebook Changes; You LIKE Me, You Really Do!
Facebook is once again going through growing pains, this time it is all about ditching "fans" and instead going to a "like" button. Since we are already used to "liking" posts it seems a natural fit … [Read more...] about Facebook Changes; You LIKE Me, You Really Do!
How to Build a Winning Team Even When You Work Alone
While you may be a solopreneur, it doesn’t mean you can’t work with a team whether virtual or real to take your business (and theirs) farther. As a designer I have a real team that consists of my … [Read more...] about How to Build a Winning Team Even When You Work Alone
5 Essentials for Making Profitable Connections in Social Networking
There are 5 simple criteria I use for determining whether or not I will accept a friend request on Facebook, an follower on Twitter, or a connection on LinkedIN. I am sharing them here because … [Read more...] about 5 Essentials for Making Profitable Connections in Social Networking
#1 Shortcut to Article Marketing When You Hate to Write!
(Hint: It isn’t freelancers or ezinearticles.com) Now, I know you don’t have enough hours in the day so I’m going to share how you can do this without writing a word or shelling out big bucks for a … [Read more...] about #1 Shortcut to Article Marketing When You Hate to Write!
Success Strategies: Getting Out of Your Own Way
Recently I was speaking with the son of a friend of mine, Jim. He bartends for a living and mentioned that he was launching a blog to earn money. Since I follow @problogger and have been studying … [Read more...] about Success Strategies: Getting Out of Your Own Way
Social Media Policies: Know the Rules to WIN at Social Media
With the advent of social media has come the introduction of FTC rules and regulations on the right ways to handle it for your company. The rules are simple and allow a good deal of creativity in … [Read more...] about Social Media Policies: Know the Rules to WIN at Social Media
Networking Knowhow: Be Interested, Not Interesting
Like many professionals, I don't love networking. After all, too often, it is one letter away from not working! But I have learned how to make it easy and effective over the years. First, what … [Read more...] about Networking Knowhow: Be Interested, Not Interesting
Marketing Strategies: Leverage the Power of 5 for Maximum Exposure
I've got to commend Holly Blalock the Creative Director at C.R. Laine again. She has done an awesome job of leveraging her company's exposure with marketing partners. This something every small … [Read more...] about Marketing Strategies: Leverage the Power of 5 for Maximum Exposure
