You think I'm unprofessional? I'm a busy person and I am just doing my job. I have more important things to do then sit here and listen to you. Who cares if I lose a client or two. I'll get more. And what is your reasoning anyway?
1. DON'T PROOFREAD YOUR WORK. I am just too busy to have to take the time to proofread. Who is going to notice it anyway?
2. SWEAR. This is how I talk. If pe ...
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 ...
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 ...
You never know where a blogging idea will come from. Yesterday my husband said something to me that triggered something in my brain. I all of a sudden had a few great ideas for blog posts. But did I do anything about it? No!!!
A blog is a wonderful marketing tool, if it is marketed properly and updated often. Original blogging ideas are hard to come by. Next time you have a great idea, wr ...
The audience only pays attention as long as you know where you are going.
--Philip Crosby
Whether you are speaking in front of a group, writing a blog post, distributing an e-newsletter, or updating your website, you must know what direction you are going. Your audience will not pay attention for long if you are just rambling on. Think about your audience, your content and your goals be ...
Blog topics can come from many different sources. But where do you get your blogging ideas? Here is a bit of inspiration for you.
1. Other blogs
Read and subscribe to other blogs and then elaborate on their ideas. You probably will read something and say, "Yes, but....". Write about it and let us know your thoughts. Don't take someone's ideas and call them your own. Add to thei ...
I don't know about you, but I am always trying to think of original ideas to write about in my blog. Of course, original is the hardest part. So I thought I would list the topics everyone looks for. Let me know if you can add to this list.
1. How to write a marketing plan.
2. Best practices at a live networking event.
3. How to get started on Twitter.
4. Smartphone compar ...
