Like A Kid In A Comic Book Store
June 8, 2009 :: Mike DoughertyInstead of trying to create tactics and plans that brings clients to you, try getting out and going to them. Seriously, go where your future long term customers will be. Market like you would to a kid…be where the eyes are.
Just Because You Give It Away…
June 1, 2009 :: Mike DoughertyThe campaign was clear, very honorable in its intentions, and was giving something away a gift thanks. And this wasn’t just a cheap give away item. It had value both financially and use. The campaign had all the makings of a successful campaign if the appropriate effort was put into it, but what happened?
Doing Volunteer Work Benefits Small Businesses
May 18, 2009 :: shammockPerforming community service can be a great way to enhance your business profile, establish important professional relationships, and gain new customers while at the same time strengthening your community.
If You Aren’t Excited About It…
May 15, 2009 :: Mike DoughertyIf you’re on the fence whether you’re excited about what you do or if the shine has worn off… pick a side and go there. It’s going to suck at times. It’s going to be exhausting at others. There’s going to be days where you look at your loved one, friend, employees, or business partner and think, “What the hell did I get myself into” and the answer to that question is the very same thing “I love what I do for a living!”
Get Your Hand Off Your Wallet And Your Head Out Of Your…
April 24, 2009 :: Mike DoughertyLet me be very honest, starting a business costs money. Starting a successful business…still costs money. Getting the marketing pieces and materials you’ll need to do the bare minimum to promote your business effectively…will cost money.
Does spending a lot of money guarantee you are going to be successful? No, but spending it smartly does help. [...]
Rules for Entrepreneurs #3: Avoid Founderitis at All Costs
April 9, 2009 :: Steve FisherIn this next rule in our series “Rules for Entrepreneurs”, Rule #3 deals with the affliction of “Founderitis”. Don’t know what it is? Sound like a weird dermal disease?
Wikipedia defines Founderitis as “the unhealthy condition that afflicts many companies whose founders maintain a stranglehold on organizational leadership. While many companies owe their success — and [...]
5 Easy Steps to Writing Effective Search Engine Marketing Ads
March 26, 2009 :: Steve FisherGuest post by Mia Vallo, Online Advertising Manager for Network Solutions. Mia is passionate about helping companies become successful with their online marketing and advertising strategies. She can be reached at Mia.vallo@networksolutions.com
Advertising on the search engines seems simple at first. Sign up, write your ads, pick your keywords, set your bids and done. But do [...]
Rules for Entrepreneurs – Rule #2: Pay Yourself First
March 6, 2009 :: Steve FisherI originally wrote this on VentureFiles which is now part of the Technosailor Galaxy of Blogs but as Aaron Brazell, Editor and fearless leader of Technosailor.com said, this post is more relevant than ever when you are trying to keep your business running and growing (even in this economy). I originally wrote the post about [...]
Solutions Out Loud Podcast Episode #12 – The “Business Launching and Business Crashing” Episode
March 6, 2009 :: Steve FisherWelcome to Solutions Out Loud, the podcast for the Network Solutions community of blogs including Solutions Are Power and Women Grow Business, this is Episode #12, the Business Launching and Business Crashing episode. I am your host Steven Fisher, Community and Blog Manager here at Network Solutions. Joining me today is Joe Loong and Jill [...]
Solutions Out Loud Podcast Episode #11 – The “Business Growth and Schmoozing” episode
February 27, 2009 :: Steve FisherWelcome to Solutions Out Loud, the podcast for the Network Solutions community of blogs including Solutions Are Power and Women Grow Business, this is Episode #11, the Business Growth and Schmoozing episode. I am your host Steven Fisher, Community and Blog Manager here at Network Solutions. Joining me today is Joe Loong and Jill Fosters, [...]
