Branding your business starts with a great name. A name that your clients will remember. A name that says who you are. A name that sets you apart from your competition.
You have heard all about branding. Well your business name is the first step in branding your business. The name you choose will determine how others think about your business and whether they remember you or your comp ...
In my last post I talked about how you need to nurture your business in order to see it grow. In other words, you have to work at it. A successful business does not just happen. It takes work - a lot of hard work. But there are things you can do on a daily basis to help it along. Here are a few suggestions on how you can nurture your business.
- Start by keeping up with emails. Don't ...
When we moved into our home two years ago I inherited a garden full of plants I had never seen or heard of before. I had no clue what to do with these new plants. So I chopped and pruned. I re-potted and move around. I fertilized, weeded and watered. I worked hard. As you can see from the picture, I had success.
It wasn't until my plants started to flower that I realized a correlation ...
It is with much pleasure that I introduce the newest member of the Admin Etcetera team. Amy Beekley joins us as our business grows.
With a background in HR and in-home health care, Amy brings 10 years of administrative experience to the table. She is an avid blogger with a very easy going writing style, active on all social media sites, and is very knowledgeable and comfortable with most co ...
There are a thousand questions you could ask as a business owner......
Ask a prospective client if they need help on a project.
Ask your Chamber of Commerce when the next networking event is.
Ask yourself if your Marketing Plan is working.
Ask your accountant if you have enough money to purchase a new piece of equipment that will take your business to new levels.
Ask yourself if your Social M ...
Are you starting this year just like you start every year? You have made your New Year's Resolutions and probably have already broken them. Maybe this is the year you do things differently.
Don't beat yourself up about it. Life is very hectic these days and running a business just adds to the stress. Sit down with a cup of hot tea, a glass of red wine or a close friend. Take a deep breat ...
Networking is not just about handing out your business card and hoping someone will call you. It is somewhat of an art to get it right. If you have an outgoing personality, you will probably be fine. But if you are a bit nervous about attending your first networking event, here are a few suggestions.
Arrive on time. You can be fashionably late to a friend's dinner party, but you should be on ...
Nowadays most freelancers have a blog as this is a great way to showcase your knowledge and attract clients. But what can you do so people actually read your blog? Here is a list of suggestions that might help you.
1. You might write a great post but if your title isn't strong enough, you might not capture anyone's attention enough for them to read it.
2. Use keywords in both the title and t ...
My birthday was last week and I received so many birthday wishes by way of Facebook. It was so nice to hear from so many different people. Thank you all for taking the time to write. It truly was appreciated.
In past years, before Facebook was so popular, I would get birthday cards in the mail. This year I received only one. That one card was the most important. Not because it was a ...
You have all heard the expression "Think Outside The Box". Do you use that strategy in your marketing? Here are 25 ways to get you thinking.
1. Start an e-newsletter.
2. Sponsor a sports team.
3. Join the Chamber of Commerce.
4. Participate in a trade show.
5. Get into social media like Twitter and Facebook.
6. Write a business blog.
7. Send hand written thank you notes.
8. I ...