No sales team – no problem. How to increase your sales without a sales team
When you own a small business, you may not have resources available to hire a dedicated sales person, but you still need to make sales, right? When sales are your goal but not necessarily your specialty, you need to make sure every lead, every prospect counts. That one missed sale […]
It’s 2018 – why aren’t you using email marketing!
I’m sure we’ve written several blogs, emails, social media posts, and talked about the importance of email marketing, but it’s 2018 and there are still people who aren’t taking advantage of the amazingness of it so, it’s time to share some remarkable statistics with you. The return on investment is […]
Why your current employer could be you #1 Customer
One of the biggest roadblocks for many “Want-trapreneurs” looking to launch a service based business (or any type of business for that matter) is maintaining their current income base. It’s hard to leave the security of a guaranteed salary, health insurance, paid vacations and the almighty 401K, I get it […]
Marketing – it’s a TEAM effort!
As the saying goes – there is no “I” in TEAM. I wish the word Marketing didn’t have an “I” in it so I could carry the saying over – but I think you know where I’m going here. You can spell team using the letters in Marketing though! Marketing […]
Is Face to Face Networking a thing of the Past?
I’m a huge fan of social networking and platforms such as LinkedIn to make new business connections and garner new clients. The internet has shortened my sales cycles, opened me up to opportunities I once would never had – but what about old school connecting? Has face to face – […]
“ME” Time – You Need It!
It’s SOOO easy to get caught up in the demands of everyday life – working extra hours to meet a deadline, rushing to get the kids off to school and activities, keeping up with household chores, and if there’s any time or energy left, a social life. But the madness […]
What’s it REALLY like to be an Entrepreneur?
Funny story. For several years I was a teacher for the YEA! Young Entrepreneur Academy. It was an amazing experience – I helped middle school and high school students launch legitimate businesses. After 9 months, they created a legitimate DBA in the State of CT, asked for money from investors […]
You are more successful than you think
In a world where information is constantly being thrust into your face, it’s hard not to feel like you aren’t as good or successful as your friends, family, co-workers, or even celebrities. It doesn’t matter what you are trying to achieve, someone out there is already doing it, and it […]