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Happy Halloween!
Have you added search engine optimization (SEO) keywords to your site but aren’t seeing results?
Did you send out a press release to hundreds of reporters without receive one phone call?
Are you ready to “throw in the towel”?
This may be scary stuff, but don’t stop now!
While you may think you have done what it takes [...]

I have been on the phone since 5:00 a.m., and it’s now 11:00 a.m. I just got a major media-venue to agree to an exclusive story about my client. But, it’s been one hour since I spoke to him, and I haven’t heard back… what gives?
I call him up, and he says he has not received [...]

I can’t do that!
I don’t want to!
Wa! Wa! Wa!
Sounds like a small child not getting his or her way, doesn’t it?
Well, believe it or not, I’ve heard plenty of adults saying these exact same things recently and felt the need for a little pep talk via this blog.
Whether it’s a difficult kickboxing class, a small-business [...]

Are you a new business owner struggling to increase sales, handle public relations and get new customers to come to your site?
Well, here are three, free tips to help you get noticed by the media and the search engines… fast.
1. Write An Article.
Want to share some valuable information with potential customers?
Write an article about a [...]

Recently I asked small business owners to share the “one marketing thing” that has made the most difference for their business. I received some fantastic responses that range from practical to creative. Here are 31 of the best marketing “things” that have generated the most customers and leads for these businesses.

Today, we talk to small business owner, Cynthia Riddle. Cynthia helped to create Brother Bru Bru’s African Hot Pepper Sauce. Below, she shares her insights on being successful in this competitive industry and provides tips to other entrepreneurs.
Tell us how you got involved with Brother Bru Bru’s African Hot Pepper Sauce.
I had worked for years [...]

When you think of public relations for your business, the first thing that probably pops into your mind is to write and post a press release. Well, if you want to build attention online, a press release with search engine optimization (SEO) keywords is a great place to start.
However, if you are a new, small business [...]

Since many small businesses are having trouble in today’s economic climate, I thought you might like to hear some marketing tips from successful small-business-owner, Mike Shevelev.
Mike is the president of Trisys, a software company that delivers call accounting and call recording solutions to address compliance, call-center performance, security, and remote workforce supervision.
Since the company has [...]

Congratulations! You turned your idea into a business, and it’s time for the big launch. Now, you have public relations activities, SEO copywriting, marketing, social media, and other, activities to handle.
It can be overwhelming… especially, if you are working with a small team.
Well, don’t worry. All you need is some organization and to…
Create an Action [...]

Did you remember to add PR to your marketing plan?
Public Relations (PR) is all about communicating a specific message about your products and services to a targeted market, especially the media.
Basically, if a reporter writes a feature story about your business, your site traffic increases. Plus, this media clip provides third-party credibility you cannot purchase through [...]