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Archive for the ‘Communications’ Category

July 9th, 2008

Is the new SBA chief really small business oriented?

I’ve been wondering about your opinion on something.
If you haven’t heard, on June 25th President Bush appointed a new chief of the Small Business Administration (SBA). The thing is, for the third time in a row, the appointed chief, Sandy Baruah, has very little small business experience. 
Not only has he never run a company of […]

By ShannonCherry -- 2 comments

June 30th, 2008

Monday Media Marketing Minute: Narrow Your Market

I’m still surprised to find so many clients and customers thinking that there product or service caters to everyone.
Find out why that’s so wrong in today’s Monday Media Marketing Minute.
Tags: customers, entrepreneur, Monday Media Marketing Minute, niche, niche marketing, prospects, start-up, target-marketShare This

 
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June 23rd, 2008

Monday Media Marketing Minute: Effortless Marketing

In this week’s Monday Media Marketing Minute, I share the way to consistently do your marketing - and making it effortless.
And if  you are interested in learning marketing this summer, join me for Marketing Summer Camp.
Tags: consultant, effortless marketing, marketing, marketing summer camp, power publicst, Shannon Cherry, small business marketing, solo professionalShare This

 
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June 20th, 2008

Are You Informing Your Audience or Inviting Them?

Are You Informing Your Audience or Inviting Them?
 by Isabel Parlett
After a demonstration of “the Language of Connection” on a recent teleclass, one participant on my call said in amazement “I realize when I write about my business, I am so focused on giving the right information, that I forget that it’s a chance to […]

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June 20th, 2008

The Fine Art of Small Talk

The Fine Art of Small Talk
by Merci Miglino
We use small talk to connect with others in a casual way, and by becoming more mindful of the way we interact with those we don’t know well, we take the first step toward building quality relationships. We start by being fully present and talking about what is […]

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June 20th, 2008

Need a New Idea? Try Changing Your Perspective

Need a new idea? Try changing your perspective.
By Michele PW
One definition of creativity states that creative people look at the same thing everyone else does, yet they see something no one else does.
But even creative people (which includes all of you, of course) can run into roadblocks every now and then. […]

By ShannonCherry -- 1 comment

June 20th, 2008

Personal Marketing Strategies for Women in Business

Personal Marketing Strategies for Women in Business 
by Meredith Liepelt
Marketing is a basic skill that every woman in business should foster in order to remain on top of her game.  The goal of all marketing is to develop yourself into a valuable resource, thereby making your input, your service and your product a critical part of […]

By ShannonCherry -- 1 comment

June 20th, 2008

How Snorkeling Can Help Your Business

How Snorkeling Can Help Your Business
by Michele PW
Recently I visited Hawaii for the first time. There were a lot of “firsts” on that trip, including snorkeling.
Some friends and I were in an absolutely beautiful cove where the water was completely clear and there were what seemed like thousands of […]

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June 20th, 2008

Get out there and network!

Get out there and network!
by Merci Miglino
Beyond the Business Card!
The best business networking groups operate as exchanges of business information, ideas, and support. They allow you to build trust and for people to get to know you. People do business with people they like and trust.
The most important skill for effective business networking is […]

By ShannonCherry -- 1 comment

June 20th, 2008

Asking questions leads to better results

Asking questions leads to better results
by  Josh Mackenburg
So this is my actual “entrance” to the blog world! I’m a first timer, so bare with me.
Here’s a little background information for you. My names Josh Mackenburg and I just turned 21. Even though my goal in life is to run my own business, I’m still in […]

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