Archive for June, 2009
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
How to Write a Successful Blog: Keep Your Audience Coming Back For More
This is a guest post by Zeke Camusio of The Outsourcing Company.
If you are under the misconception that blogging is about YOU, step back and think about what it actually takes to create a successful blog. Let go of your ego and think of blogs as powerful marketing tools that can either make or break […]
3 Comments » - Posted in Technology, Small Business by Megan Dorn
Monday, June 29th, 2009
Small Business Tip of the Week: Business Insurance
Knowing what kind of insurance to get can be an issue for many small business owners, so here are the basics:
Worker’s compensation insurance is the only kind required by law, but liability and property insurance are highly recommended. They can be tailored to different needs, but in their most basic forms they protect against legal […]
2 Comments » - Posted in Small Business by Megan Dorn
Friday, June 26th, 2009
Social Media Breakfast Rocked
Social Media Breakfast this morning was wildly successful. For starters, we had perfect weather–not a cloud in the sky. Pair that with some awesome food cooked over a blazing HOT grill by myself and a few Deluxe execs. What made it so great, however, was the record-breaking turnout of more than 300 social media enthusiasts. Oh, […]
No Comments » - Posted in PartnerUp by Megan Dorn
Friday, June 26th, 2009
PartnerUp Hosts Social Media Breakfast…Again
Back in October PartnerUp hosted the Twin Cities’ Social Media Breakfast (SMB), which was a huge success. In fact, we had the largest turnout in SMB history worldwide.
That, however, isn’t good enough for us anymore. So we’re attempting to break our own record. Actually, that’s not true. We’re looking to blow our old record completely […]
2 Comments » - Posted in PartnerUp by Megan Dorn
Thursday, June 25th, 2009
Top 10 Small Business Trends for 2009
I came across this list a few days ago and thought it might be a little food for thought for you guys. I snagged these predictions (view full presentation) from the SmallBizLabs blog, where they were put together by Steve King and Carolyn Ockels of Emergent Research.
Anyway, while I didn’t find any of the points […]
1 Comment » - Posted in Small Business by Megan Dorn
Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
15-Minutes Business Booster
Small business owners are busy, so busy in fact, that I’m going to try to keep this post as short and to the point as possible.
Bettering your business requires time, but it doesn’t have to take hours, days or weeks. There are many things you can do in 15 minutes to improve the state of […]
4 Comments » - Posted in Small Business by Megan Dorn
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009
5 Free and Easy Keyword Tools You Must Try – It’s Not What You Think
This is a guest post by Zeke Camusio, founder of The Outsourcing Company.
Before you can begin your SEO marketing strategy, you must perform keyword research. Understanding the keywords customers are using to search for your products and services will save you time and money.
You could start by simply creating a list of words you think […]
2 Comments » - Posted in Technology by Megan Dorn
Monday, June 22nd, 2009
Small Business Tip of the Week: Collecting Debts
Delinquent customers are part of doing business. When they fail to pay, your first step should be a polite reminder that payment is due.
The key is to make sure that you are playing nice. Say something like, “I see that you’re a little late on your payment. Is there anything we can do to help […]
