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I know you may find this surprising since I am always chatting about connecting on the Internet, but I am a big believer in face-to-face networking.  In fact, if you spend all your time being social on social media, it is my belief that you will get nowhere fast.  The main idea behind using social [...]

I was planning on a different topic for this week, and then I had a change of heart.
This week marked the beginning of the 3rd annual StartUpNation Leading Moms in Biz Competition.  Yes, I do realize that you are on the StartUpNation site, but I really want to call your attention to this unique opportunity.
First [...]

We asked 29 business owners the following question: “If you would have known then what you know now, what would you have done differently and why?” Their answers are not only insightful, but inspiring. Find out what they have to say…

Last summer, I was working with a client and she was bubbling over with excitement about Pinterest.  While 6 months ago, Pinterest was relatively unknown to many people, as of last month it is now a TOP 10 social media network.  That’s right - TOP 10.
Are you Pinterest-ed yet?
Pinterest is basically a visual bulletin [...]

I feel as though I am always writing about social media and the rapid changes of that thing we affectionately call the ‘Internet’ here at StartUpNation.  There must be a reason why I feel as though both you and I should stay up to date with this rapidly changing area.  No, it is not to stay [...]

Four reasons why a Google+ business page may be the best social media marketing investment you make.

Happy 2012 StartUpNation!
As I wrap up Week #1 of this fabulous brand new year, I thought I would check in with all of you….
Have you set your Main Goal(s) for 2012?
More important, How do you plan to hold yourself accountable to your Goal(s)?
That is the kicker with goals.  You can make as many goals [...]

Today I was interviewed for a local magazine that happened through someone reaching out to me.  I did not pitch this reporter, but rather he found me and thought that I would provide an interesting twist on his topic. He went out on a leap and emailed me.  This got me thinking back to yesterday [...]

It is common practice to set New Year’s resolutions in our personal lives, but how often do we do it for our business? Here are 28 Small Business Marketing Resolutions for the New Year that will inspire you to write your own.

As always, I never sugar coat my blog posts, so I am not going to start today.  I promised a backstage pass to my adventure, and that is what you get all the time.
Not sure if you remember, but last spring - I unplugged! That is right, I unplugged for a week with my family.  [...]