Do you have a great business idea but don’t know where to start? Is your small business stuck? Michael Stelzner is someone who has successfully met both challenges – and he describes how you can do the same in his newly released book. In Launch: How to Quickly Propel Your Business Beyond the Competition, Mike shares […]
Quality Online Content is Not Enough
“It’s not enough. Sorry, it’s just not enough.” This is a quote from a video by SEOmoz – a top SEO blog. The 10 minute video would not embed well, but you can watch it here. It’s a true commentary that speaks to the fact that being relevant for search engines now demands much more […]
How to Write an Article Faster
Writing faster is writing better. You want to write faster to make the most of your time. Though, it’s interesting that your best writing happens when you make the effort to speed up the writing process. Here’s how. Have the Intention to Write Fast This simple tip for writing faster may be the most important. […]
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 […]
Why Groupon is Bad for Small Business
Groupon is like Super Bowl advertising. It definitely creates awareness, but it does so at a price – one with consequences that should be carefully considered. Much has been written about the direct costs of running a Groupon campaign. However, it’s the side effects that bother me. And they extend long after that Groupon has […]