• Small Businesses and Federal Contracting: Good and Bad News September 8, 2010
    There’s good news and bad news when it comes to small businesses and government contracting. First, the good news: According to the SBA’s fourth annual small business Procurement Scorecard, small businesses got a record number of federal contracting dollars in 2009. Contracting to all five categories the government measures—small businesses, women-owned busi […]
  • 3 Tips for Running a Successful Seasonal Business – Year Round! September 8, 2010
    As summer draws to a close, for the millions of seasonal business operators across the country so does another peak selling period. Whether you operate a hot dog concession stand on the Jersey shore or run a B&B establishment on the ski slopes of Vermont, choosing to make the bulk of your profits during certain times of the year requires a particularly i […]
  • Share or Die September 8, 2010
    Share or DieThis content from: Duct Tape Marketing Share or DieThis content from: Duct Tape Marketing If the explosion of the web and social media has taught business anything it’s that you must put out tons of great content and be willing share, let others copy, use and otherwise exploit it your, not their, benefit. The old school model of proprietary conte […]
  • 11 Ways to Make Your Customers Swoon September 8, 2010
    Lots of people say that in the world of social media it’s your job to engage with customers. You have to talk to them, be accessible and give them something about yourself to hold on to. I guess that’s true. However, I think businesses have to go even further than that. I think if you want customers to evangelize your brand and be loyal to you, you have to d […]
  • Small Business News: The Competitive Edge September 8, 2010
    Small business is not for the faint of heart. And, while we’re on the subject, it’s not for those who want a predictable existence where everything stays the same. Making your small business work and then grow will require sharp thinking and decisive action. But most importantly, it will require a competitive edge. For any small business, survival will depen […]

You Have To Stand Out From The Crowd To Get The Most Out Of Social Media Marketing

Are you tired of people spamming the living daylights out of you on social media? Worse yet, are you doing it yourself? It doesnt matter if it’s Facebook, MySpace or Twitter; I’m teaching people to make real money using social media by connecting, building strategic relationships and thus cement both the credibility of your brand as well as the viability of your [...]

Effective Social Media Marketing Video#2: How To Passionately Promote Without Pissing People Off

In this video I discuss the difference between web 1.0 and web 2.0 and how many have nevermade that transition causing a “buy my stupid thing” reputation.  He also lays out how to passionately promote your business, product or service in a way that increases your value, cements your branding and wont piss people off.

 

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Effective Social Media Marketing: Don't Be A Talking Head On Autopilot!

In this video I discuss how to capitalize on the dysfunctional evolution of social media and successfully market your business by branding YOU as the value proposition to your followers.  I provide the building blocks you need for the foundation of your social media efforts to avoid being one of the talking heads on auto-pilot gaining a multitude [...]

How To Write A Blog That Not Only Draws Traffic But Creates A Following!

You have to understand the purpose of your blog is far more than just to gain traffic. It’s to gain a following. But how do you keep them coming back to your blog for more? What’s the best way to market your blog? What should you write about to create good blog content? These are important questions my friends, so listen up because EVERY new marketer and blog geek miss getting all three questions [...]