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Stumbling and Digging Encouraged: The New Faces of Social Media

By Amanda DiSilvestro   |   September 26, 2011

Most PR gurus and journalism know-hows are aware that Facebook and Twitter are not the only social media networks that yield big results.

If you were ever to watch a social media expert navigate their way around all the different social networks and blogs you may very well find yourself lost.

All of these different outlets can be… Read More »



The Easiest Way To Find Prospects On LinkedIn

By Dan Sherman   |   September 23, 2011

We can always use more clients, yet picking up the phone and making cold calls is about as enjoyable as a tax audit.

Fortunately with LinkedIn, cold calls can be a thing of the past.

With all the various ways to prospect for business with LinkedIn, there’s no reason you can’t… Read More »



Did You Claim Your CD Yet?

By Charlie Cook   |   September 22, 2011

You’re a busy entrepreneur.

Finding extra time in the day to work on your hobbies, get a decent meal, or even to spend time with loved ones can be difficult.

Finding the time to print and read a report on how to grow your business is low on the priority totem pole.

I know the feeling. Read More »



The Mark of Lazy Copywriting

By Ryan Healy   |   September 21, 2011

Lazy copywriting is fairly easy to spot.

All you have to do is look for those worn and trite expressions you’ve seen over and over again.

For example, how many times have you seen articles that promise to reveal how to… Read More »



13 Steps To Ramping Up Your Lead Generation

By Ivana Taylor   |   September 20, 2011

I’m launching a new web site and have been thinking about all the different options I can use to capture leads and new customers. I have to admit that it’s a little overwhelming. There are so many options and I can’t see to decide on which one will be best for me.

Maybe you’re in the same position or maybe… Read More »



The Power of “Bad” Advertising

By Amanda DiSilvestro   |   September 19, 2011

By now, most people are aware that Burger King has stopped using the plastic-looking, creepy King to advertise their burgers and fries.

If this is news to you, then I completely understand if you need to stop reading this article so you can take a moment to reflect on how much you are going to miss the King surprising teenagers with a burger in completely normal, not at all creepy ways. Read More »



8 Internet Trends To Watch

By Ivana Taylor   |   September 16, 2011

There must be something about back-to-school season that has people thinking about starting fresh and looking into the future.

So why not take a look at some of the trends that you’ll have to consider as you start your market planning for 2012. Read More »



Top Tips For a More Successful Team

By Eric Garner   |   September 15, 2011

According to most surveys, we have more tasks and less time to do them than ever before. Most of us know this.

We feel like we’re drowning in an endless stream of time deadlines.

If this is you at work, then there is a simple way to manage your deadlines better… Read More »



Top Tips For Getting Your Business To Stand Out

By Tom Borg   |   September 14, 2011

Last week I attended a business meeting in St. John’s Seminary, a business retreat in Plymouth, MI.

As soon as I walked into the massive and beautiful foyer, I could see this facility was impressive.

All the details of elegance were present.  Read More »



The Next Big Trend In Social Media

By Susan Rice Lincoln   |   September 13, 2011

The coupon craze has officially come to the social media and mobile sphere with the announcement last week that Foursquare and Groupon are an official team.

With this match, the user gets…  Read More »