by Doug Stewart on August 19, 2010
Today we’re talking about blogging for your small business with Ann Handley. Ann is the Chief Content Officer of MarketingProfs, a rich and trusted resource that helps businesses market their products and services smarter and better. Entrepreneurs, small-business owners and marketers in the world’s largest corporations make up its 361,000 subscribers, making it the largest in its category. [...]
by Doug Stewart on August 10, 2010
Large businesses build brands through repetition and consistency. Commercials are repeated. Stores look the same. Packages look like the “brand.” People know what they’ll get with a brand. People trust the brand. On the other hand small businesses are built on personal relationships and word of mouth. Regus, a provider of workplace solutions with over [...]
by Doug Stewart on August 5, 2010
Listen to this interview and you’ll find out how a local printing company in Naples, Florida uses a blog to generate more leads. Key points you’ll learn: How prospective clients find your business better with a blog What to put on your small business blog How to establish yourself as the trusted expert in your niche How to repurpose your blog materials [...]
by Doug Stewart on July 29, 2010
TOPICS: August Interviews Are About Blogging for Your Business Interview with Ann Handley Ann is the Chief Content Officer of MarketingProfs, a rich and trusted resource that helps businesses market their products and services smarter and better. Entrepreneurs, small-business owners and marketers in the world’s largest corporations make up its 361,000 subscribers, making it the largest in [...]
by Doug Stewart on July 22, 2010
Listen to this interview and you’ll find out how small town businesses are growing using YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and more. Key points you’ll learn: How a linen rental service is using YouTube to grow their business Find out about a trade show promotion that drove booth visitors to the company website How to use video to promote [...]
by Doug Stewart on July 15, 2010
Listen and you’ll find out how independent retailers are growing their businesses on the web and off. Key points you’ll learn: How to use video for your small business How to use free tools to market your business online What smart small businesses are doing right online now Click on the arrow below to listen: Or to download [...]
by Doug Stewart on June 10, 2010
The checklist below is for small business owners who want more leads and new clients from their website. If you want something other than more business from your website, this isn’t for you. But if you’re a business owner focused on growth, you’ll want to print this checklist. Then use it. I guarantee you’ll be [...]
by Doug Stewart on May 11, 2010
Yesterday I met with Mandy Vavrinak. Mandy owns Crossroads Communications. The reason for our meeting? We wanted to find out if our two companies could help each other grow. Both of our businesses help small business owners grow their business. Mandy is very active in social media. She Tweets. She’s on Facebook. She blogs. She’s a [...]
