While those under 40 tend to embrace podcasting whole heartedly, that’s not necessarily true of the baby boomer crowd. In fact, if an informal poll of people I meet at networking events is at all accurate, the majority of baby boomers haven’t ventured into the world of podcasting at all – in fact, most have […]
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Networking can be an endless source of business – if you do it right. It introduces you to new people, builds relationships, and leads you to new business you couldn’t get on your own. But many people find networking doesn’t get results. They go to the meetings and enjoy them because they’ve made some friends,
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If you’re a solo entrepreneur, particularly one just starting out, you are likely a Jack-of-all trades. You’re the sales manager, receptionist and chief bottle washer. Being a one person shop means you have total control over your business – you decide when, where and how things get done. It also keeps your overhead down during
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A great way to grow your business is through volunteering. I can hear you asking, “How is volunteering a marketing activity?” It’s not – entirely. Volunteering is about helping the community, giving something back and feeding your soul. However, it also gives you a chance to meet new people, people outside your current circle. We
There was a flurry of media attention yesterday around the release of a new study about baby boomer entrepreneurs. The Ipsos Reid study, commissioned by Bank of Montreal, confirmed much of what I already knew from my informal discussions with baby boomer entrepreneurs: many baby boomers are starting a business instead of retiring and this
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Getting your business mentioned in the media without paying for it is hitting the jackpot. A mention of your business in a news report can attract attention and give you more credibility. When sending a press release, remember to think like a journalist. They don’t care about promoting your business – they just want a
It’s a commonly quoted statistic that more people fear public speaking than death. Now, I suspect that if you put a gun to their heads, the majority of these people would find a way to talk. But it proves a point – speaking in public is a scary proposition. However, if you can overcome this
Blogs are everywhere; you can find millions on the web – from a teen’s online diary, to women chronicling struggles with infertility, to computer geeks talking about the latest techno toy. But can a blog be used as a marketing tool? Until recently I was unconvinced. I saw blogs as a self-publishing medium for kids
Remember “the rule of seven” from Part 5? It says a prospect needs to see your marketing message seven times before becoming a customer. What it’s really saying is you need to build trust before you can make the sales pitch. A great way to build trust is by offering a free report or white
Sharon Evans, owner of Kinexions Holistic Health Studio, has broken every rule in the book; she has no business plan, makes snap decisions and follows her gut. Not a smart way to run a business – right? Wrong! Although Sharon doesn’t have a written plan, she DOES have the one thing very successful entrepreneur must
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