November 22, 2024

Doing more to get the word out

Good Day Contact First Name  I was taking a client's post cards to the post office when I noticed a company truck advertising that it provides packaging services to manufacturers, the blister package/cardboard package. I thought, I need to remember that company in case someone needs that … [Read more...]

When you get sick

Good Day  This is the season that people are out with either a cold or the flu. What do you do when you are sick? Take the time off and let your business suffer, go in and carry on as if you're not sick, or something in-between?  An old friend of mine once said that it takes 3 days to recover … [Read more...]

7 ways to promote yourself

Good Day  Last week I told you about one of my marketing resources, the once-a-month marketing seminar that I attend. Monday's seminar was about how to promote yourself as the expert in your industry. I learned how to promote myself on 7 different social media outlets for almost free while using … [Read more...]

What are you going to do

Good Day I was listening to the radio this morning and heard an ad that I think was for Constant Contact about advertising over the holidays. It talked about how some businesses cut back on work, but that their bills still need to be paid. It got me to thinking about two points: 1) here is an … [Read more...]

Reconnect with your email list

Good Day  Before I get to this week's marketing tip I want to share an email I got from my friend Larry Forbes: "I started A Little Love From Texas several years ago, which allows people to put gift cards into the hands of the people who need it most after a disaster NO STRINGS ATTACHED … [Read more...]

Trust

Good Day I as well as other marketing people have said this many times: "People do business with people they know, like and trust." Someone found your web site after Googling one of your key words. They know nothing about you. They have no opinion about you. How do you build trust with them so … [Read more...]