How a Little Influence Can Increase Sales

In 2018, #ad is out. #XPartner is the trend.  And small business scores using micro-influencers to market their products. Influence marketing came of age in 2017.  Big brands gathered hefty … Continue reading How a Little Influence Can Increase Sales

The Ways A Webinar Stimulates Your Business

Wishing for a sales tool which automates getting the word out about your new product? Need a way to collect good leads quickly? An old technology, the webinar, offers small … Continue reading The Ways A Webinar Stimulates Your Business

A Quick Way to a Rousing, Fascinating Mission Statement

I remember when departmental mission statements were the rage. I ended  up locked in a room for a day with co-workers hashing out our “mission.” Fond memories of that I … Continue reading A Quick Way to a Rousing, Fascinating Mission Statement

Ways to Strengthen Your Customer Service Muscle

I enjoy helping people, whether it’s answering questions on Quora or narrating a story in a manner the writer loves. Success to me in my former corporate purchasing job meant … Continue reading Ways to Strengthen Your Customer Service Muscle

Why You Need to Pay Attention to GDPR

Yes, another acronym we need to understand. GDPR stands for General Data Protection Regulation. Enforcement is coming to the EU in May 2018. The most significant update of data regulation … Continue reading Why You Need to Pay Attention to GDPR

Expanding Your Revenue Streams to Crush Economic Kinks

The recent gyrations in the stock market brought to mind the repercussions suffered during the end of the last bull market in 2007. All good things must come to an … Continue reading Expanding Your Revenue Streams to Crush Economic Kinks

Guiding Your Bold Crossing of the Marketing Channels

Have you updated your website lately? No, you’re sure potential customers don’t check it that often.  Your business promotes on Facebook. Better take a look at your metrics. Marketing surveys … Continue reading Guiding Your Bold Crossing of the Marketing Channels

Pitching Your Business in a Social Way

Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest, which one to choose? So many choices and so little time.  It’s a nightmare. Your advertising budget is small, and you need a first-rate ROI. … Continue reading Pitching Your Business in a Social Way

Artificial Intelligence Is Not Just for Big Business

Your marketing manager schedules a meeting with you to talk about using AI in his marketing plan. You’re not sure how the Terminator can bump your marketing up a notch. … Continue reading Artificial Intelligence Is Not Just for Big Business