Twitter is absolutely blowing the socks off of rapid fire communication right now. Want in, but think its too difficult or time consuming? I’ve got a few quick steps to get you ‘twittering’ in practically no time at all! [Read more…] about How Do I Twitter? 7 Easy Steps
What Do You Mean, Ethical Marketing?
I’m often involved in conversations with small business owners regarding their marketing materials, and lately I’ve notice a disturbing trend. There’s an increasing gap between companies who hold integrity dear, and their competitors. A prospect has to dig pretty deep to know who’s good for what, and you’re left with two large responsibilities – business ethics and conveying them so a customer has a clear choice.
When you provide a service or product that exceeds client expectation, you increase your competitive edge by a wide margin. When they can see it coming because of the way you present yourself, you do even better. Knowing how the ‘dark side’ does things helps you stay above the fray and show others what to avoid, too.
Marketing: The Times, They Are A-Changin’
We’re all familiar with the Bob Dylan tune. That is especially true when it comes to your marketing dollar. The times we are experiencing now require rethinking everything we have held to be true in the past. Today’s marketing is very different than it was even three years ago, and no one today has money to throw into anything that will not produce.
That being said, what are you doing with your marketing dollar? Have you cut your overhead to balance out lower demand, or cut your productivity? You probably know you have to market differently, but how? What is the systemic difference between a fully functioning, income producing company, and a company having trouble paying its bills? [Read more…] about Marketing: The Times, They Are A-Changin’