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Move over Andy Rooney – here’s a rant you could have penned
Have you ever noticed some marketers feel it’s smart to hide how much time they expect you to listen to their pitch?
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SEO makes for crappy copy
Lots of people write web or blog copy with a singular goal of bolstering the bottom line by playing the numbers game (more eyeballs can mean more sales). It’s a great strategy for many who have seen considerable success with such an approach. It’s just not right for me.
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Writing tips for the next big thing
Tastes aside, there are certain elements that carry through to make a piece work. Learnin
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Why would women in business want to secure respect?
Frankly, some women in business seem to get too worked up about enforcing their definition of respect. It’s more about how comfortable you are with yourself than external factors. Anyone who wants to succeed should recognize others see the world differently. Does that make them wrong? I don’t think so.
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Cats provide great lessons for buiness smarts
Appreciation is a huge motivator when it comes to referrals – the lifeblood of any successful business. Sure, you can be a carnival barker and pull in some suckers, but they don’t come back (or say good things about you). Consider offering a sincere purr the next time someone helps you with a business challenge…
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Nine quick tips on public speaking venue opportunities
Teach a class through the continuing education department at a community college. Most programs will consider just about any topic if they think people will sign up. Sometimes these are single evening events, or can be extended courses that go on for weeks or months. . . . Plus, you’ll get paid for your time…
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Seven quick tips for effective writing strategies – and cooking
Keep it simple. Showing your cooking prowess can be a lot of fun occasionally, as can demonstrating your writing skills in a masterpiece (sadly, readers rarely share your opinion on what constitutes your best work). But if you do it every day, you’ll get burnt out and your diners will tire of the glut. Usually…
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Public speaking is what you make it
There’s so much to gain from honing your presentation skills, it’s a shame not to give it a shot. You’ll feel great after a presentation well done. You’ll be able to reach people with your message more effectively than possible one-one-one or remotely. Done right, this can produce an additional revenue stream for your business…
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Rethink branding precepts for better strategic marketing
Times have changed. Today, people are attracted to businesses offering a face and a name willing to be out there and accountable for product or service satisfaction. Focusing on fluff, image, market research drag time and the latest (usually yesterday’s by the time you see them) fads for quick returns rarely work.
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Fabulous Blog Award honors
I’m having so much fun participating in the UBC. I’ve discovered some great blogs I never would have found otherwise. The people are supportive and inspiring. Looks like I’ll even have a few clients out of the mix. Plus it’s provided some great incentive to bulk up a new blog with useful content. I’ve even…