Free PR Tools for Do-It-Yourself Publicity
If you are working with a tight budget like most entrepreneurs, you can do your own publicity. Here is a quick list of some of the free services available to help you build buzz and sales:...
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Give yourself a break!
While the world focuses on economic news, it can be easy to turn inward and worry about your career and paying bills. You are probably working more hours and dealing with more stress each...
Have you checked these two things yet?
It's early Thursday morning, and I just remembered another "New Year" bit of information to share with you. If you haven't checked these two things, you could be losing out on some great publicity and...
3 Steps to Quick Start Your 2009 Publicity Success
Welcome back from the holidays! And if you're like most entrepreneurs, you have a lot of work to do right now, and PR tends to fall to the bottom of your list. Well, it's time to...
Happy Holidays!
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for reading my blog and offering your questions, comments and insights. It is a pleasure sharing with you! I'll be taking a short break...
Last Minute Gifts for Busy Entrepreneurs
As a busy entrepreneur, have you started your holiday shopping yet? To save time, there are always gift cards and food items. Another option is to visit your favorite bookstore. Here, you can find unique...
The Forgotten Secret to Startup Success
It's 10:00 a.m. in the middle of the work week, and your website just went down, a client wants a document in the next twenty minutes, the shipment you were expecting didn't arrive, you spilled...
Enough Doom and Gloom Already!
For the last few weeks, it seems like there has been nothing but bad news. All of the radio and television reporters blast the latest unemployment stats, stock market dips and unrest in the...
Tips for Pitching the Small Business Professor
On Tuesday, we talked to Bruce Freeman. He's the Small Business Professor for Scripps Howard News Service at www.smallbusinessprof.com, founder of ProLine Communications, and the author of the new book, "Birthing the Elephant." If you'd...
You Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Publicist
It’s very early in the morning, and I’ve spent the last five minutes deleting spam e-mails touting the latest software programs, seminars and too-good-to-be true credit offers. With the economy the way it is, more...
Faces and Blogs and Tweets, Oh My!
The big buzz in marketing these days is all about social networking and viral campaigns. In the past two days alone, I received about nine e-mails inviting me to various, educational seminars online. And I’m...
Part 2 with Author Jon Gillespie-Brown
On Thursday, Jon Gillespie-Brown, author of the new book, “So You Want to be an Entrepreneur” shared his tips and insights. Here is the rest of that interview: How are you marketing and promoting...
Interview with Author of “So You Want to be an Entrepreneur”
Recently, I was contacted about a new book on entrepreneurship. This wasn’t that newsworthy, but then I found out that the author is giving all of the profits to charity. In today’s tough times, it’s...
An Interview with Brazen Careerist’s Penelope Trunk
While we're waiting for the election results, I thought you might like some good publicity advice. Well, I recently I caught up with Penelope Trunk, author of Brazen Careerist: The New Rules for Success and...
StartupNation Success Bill Clanton – Part Two
On Tuesday, we talked to StartupNation's latest success, Bill Clanton. He used press releases to catapult business sales for his new business, Quick Bridge Solutions, https://www.quickbridgesolutions.com/... even during today's tough times. Here are some...
A StartupNation Entrepreneur Shares His Success Story
Have you heard about the most recent StartupNation success? After using the StartupNation site just like you are now, fellow entrepreneur Bill Clanton hit it big with his new business, Quick Bridge Solutions, https://www.quickbridgesolutions.com/. Although...
Public Relations and Politics-Question Everything
As a small business publicist, I've been watching all of the political debates and television commercials with much interest. Some of the comments and images anger me and others make me think - "Is that...
3 Ways to Avoid Financial Worries Right Now
With all the negative news about the economy and world events, it can be easy to get stressed out - fast. But as an entrepreneur, it's more important than ever to stay calm and think...
7 Must-Ask Questions When Seeking New Career Training
On Tuesday, Katie Yeakle, executive director of American Writers & Artists, Inc., shared her small-business wisdom with us. Today, she provides valuable advice on seeking legitimate training for a new career. Katie Yeakle, American Writers &...
Cool Work for Yourself Tips from AWAI’s Katie Yeakle
If you are struggling to start a business and work for yourself, check out these tips from Katie Yeakle. As the executive director of American Writers & Artists, Inc., Katie has helped people successfully develop...