Get Your Business Noticed Using Google Tricks

Get Your Business Noticed Using Google Tricks

This is part of our technical know-how to get your business noticed on the web. It won’t cost you a red cent to take advantage of Google Maps Local Business Center, and it will help you to go from …

Learn How to Use Foursquare to Market on a Shoestring!

Learn How to Use Foursquare to Market on a Shoestring!

Foursquare is a hot new marketing tool that uses cell phones to let your customers tell their friends where they are and help them find out where their friends are hanging out. It also allows them to post reviews, …

6 Common Mistakes in Social Media

6 Common Mistakes in Social Media

The more I work with clients, the more I see patterns emerging that can be easily corrected. Let’s take a look at six common ones. 1. No goals. Social Media should be an integrated part of your overall marketing …

Jazzing Up Your Facebook Fan Page

Jazzing Up Your Facebook Fan Page

There are so many ways to increase the power of your Facebook Fan page. Today, I take a look at creating a custom landing page to welcome your guests to your business. If you want to learn more about …

Microsoft Small Business Promotions

Microsoft Small Business Promotions

BizSpark is a startup program that gives you three-year access to the latest Microsoft development tools, as well as connecting you to a nationwide network of investors and incubators. There are no upfront costs, so if your business is …

What Motivates Us?

What Motivates Us?

This is a wonderful video from the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce. Dan Pink discusses the unexpected results behind studies on motivation.

Social Media Sales Tactics Class

Social Media Sales Tactics Class

Here is the Powerpoint from the first night of my class at USD. I will be repeating the class in October and you can find out more information at: Institute for Sales and Business Development USD Social Media Sales …

Non-Profits and YouTube = Success!

Non-Profits and YouTube = Success!

YouTube is a great place to engage supporters and to get your organization’s message out. Here are a few basic tips on how to use YouTube in your online advocacy work: 1. Reach out. 2. Partner up. 3. Keep …

5 Ways to WOW your Boss with Social Media

5 Ways to WOW your Boss with Social Media

Everyone is talking about social media, but your company or agency refuses to jump on board. Well, your Boss does as least. How can you help change her mind? Be creative and focus on providing information to your boss …

3 Ways Cities Connect on Facebook

3 Ways Cities Connect on Facebook

Cities are jumping on the social media bandwagon and creating Facebook fan pages as part of their social media campaign. But, what elements help fan pages build up large followings and what can cities do to emulate the success …