This is a good time to take stock of your business processes, equipment, and procedures. What needs improvement? Is your web host no longer meeting your needs? What about your computer? Here are some systems to look at to see if there is room for improvement. * Invoicing and billing system * Website * Accounting […]
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Being an indie business owner has a lot of perks – but I admit, that the fluctuating income is one of the harder things to handle. One way to even out your income when sales are slow is to start offering services. There are many business owners out there that need your services and expertise. You can
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Creating a marketing and promotion plan can be intimidating. It requires a lot of thinking ahead, and many creative entrepreneurs consider themselves to be a bit more “fly by the seat of their pants.” You and I both know that isn’t a good excuse. If you can do something to increase your sales and make
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Yes – it is summer outside, and you’re more likely to be thinking about going to the beach or pool than you are to be thinking about the holidays… But like it or not, this is the time to be thinking about your holiday promotions! Need some help to get started? Here are a few
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The clock is officially ticking. The holidays will be here in a little less than five months. That means, you have about three months to get your holiday marketing in gear! Over the next week, I’ll be writing blog posts on the subject of holiday marketing and promotions. Here are a few tips on time
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There’s no doubt that offline businesses can benefit from online marketing. However, did you know that online businesses can benefit from offline marketing too? The trick to maximizing both is to integrate them into one cohesive marketing strategy. Here’s how: Step One What are your goals for each? What do you want to accomplish? There
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Does it seem to take forever to write content for your website or blog? Do you struggle to create information products? If so, you can learn a few tricks of the trade from professional writers. #1 Outline your ideas – Before you sit down to write or type, make sure you know what you’re going
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You probably spend a lot of your time, energy and money creating content. You know the importance of content to drive traffic, market your business, provide value and ultimately to support your business. However, chances are you’re not making the most of your existing content efforts. Here are a few key strategies to make your
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Small business owners, by the very nature of their jobs, often find themselves needing to be a jack-of-all-trades. They need to have the management skills to motivate and control their workforce, the financial acumen to raise capital and budget responsibly, and the marketing skills needed to advertise their product, engage in social media, and work
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