Marketing & Sales
SOCIAL NETWORK SUCCESS TIP: Get To Know Them!
As many people who are connecting to me online, I am making an effort to get to know them each, even just a little bit. What does that look like? It means that each time someone follows me on Twitter; I not only follow them back but first read their profile, check their website and…
BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: How Not to Lose Clients!
First rule in business, get the prospect’s contact information, and if they turn into a client, get a whole lot more! I am continually amazed at how many design professionals I speak with who don’t have a database. Without one you are unable to: Stay in touch with clients. Remind prospects of your services. Announce…
Melissa Just in from the West Coast!
Hollywood Hooray! It was fascinating to see Mom on the BIG SCREEN for the first time (I’ve only seen her on TV screen), and in her Oscar winning role. I also had the privilege of meeting Tyrone Powers adult children and having never met any other celebrities kids, it was a great experience. Paradise on…
Melissa in Viking Country!
This week I’m writing from Greenwood, MS and the home of Viking appliances and St. Charles Cabinetry. Did you know that Viking is only 20 years old? I know it amazed me as the name alone gives it such clout and historical reference. I’m enjoying plant tours, a gorgeous stay at their Alluvian Hotel, and…
SOCIAL NETWORK SUCCESS TIP: Be Patient or Go Home!
I’ve noticed that there are a lot of folks on the networks that get quite bent out of shape if they are not followed back or friended in short order. Perhaps what they forget is that many of us are busy in real time! While I do know that protocol dictates that on Twitter, you follow…
SOCIAL NETWORK SUCCESS TIP: When to Keep It to Yourself!
It has been really interesting on the so-called social networks lately. Personally I prefer to call them business strategic networks because most people are sharing more than “I walked the dog and made dinner” comments. But what I have noticed between the myriad of tiny URL’s to view and the teleclasses and seminars being touted, is…
Melissa is on the Move!
My housewarming was a hit! I rallied a wonderful collection of friends to come up from Atlanta and sprinkled with a few locals and we all had a grand time. I actually did the menu myself with the help of a friend, no caterer. Everyone raved! I look forward to having at least three mountain…
Melissa In The Mountains!
First Snow! Well I had decided to enjoy a quiet and productive week in my mountain retreat and got a dose of real winter weather. Tuesday morning I awoke to total stillness, no birds, no breeze, but a delightful white dusting of snow, enough to coat the decks, freeze the plants (I knew I should…
SOCIAL NETWORK SUCCESS TIP: Make It Personal
Since I am active on Linked In, Facebook, Ecademy, Plaxo, Twitter, and more, I often send and receive invites to connect and to follow. I base my acceptance on the invites on two things, is it a personal invitation, or are they connected to other friends and colleagues. The systems here will let me know…