Google Gives Authors of Original Content the Spotlight

“We know that great content comes from great authors, and we’re looking closely at ways this markup could help us highlight authors and rank search results.” This is a quote from Inside Search – the official Google Search blog. Originality is Art Authors are artists.  They provide unique perspectives that make online content worth reading, […]

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Creativity is Just Connecting Things

The title of this article is a quote by Apple CEO Steve Jobs. Is it a valid statement? Here’s a personal example that will help you to decide for yourself. First Start with Awareness Too often we think of creativity as a complicated process that only works when the stars align – when everything is […]

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How to Stay Top of Mind with Prospects, Customers, and Advocates

Staying top of mind with prospects, customers, and advocates is essential for growing your business. There is an easy way to do this that requires almost no effort.  In fact, it may not require any effort at all. A couple of months ago I was the keynote speaker for a diverse group of small businesses in […]

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Are You Joyful When You Write?

Writing is a creative process – one that requires something more than focus to produce favorable results. The last few weeks I have been in a writing slump. The quality of my work has ranged from acceptable to exceptional. However, until I made a significant breakthrough, the process for achieving it all could only be described […]

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The Best Source of Business Advice

Have you ever asked yourself what the best business advice was that your ever received? When I was recently asked this question recently, more than a few ideas and habits came to mind – from my parents, consultants and coaches I’ve hired, and friends. However, what I came to realize is the best business advice […]

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Managing Negative Comments on the Web

Responding well to negative comments starts with being the first to find them. You will eventually find an unflattering comment made about you or your business. Yet, in virtually every situation those comments can be managed to create favorable outcomes. Most of them are the result of misunderstandings.  And once in a while, you run […]

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