Gasp! Online Reviews…
Much like the first kid on the playground who teased us for our dirty shirt, complaints and negative reviews stick in our brains for a LONG time. Multiply that by the permanence of the internet and you can have yourself an unpleasant situation. We all know that the unhappy minority have the tendency to be the most vocal. When one of them posts a scathing review somewhere online, what is the best course of action? First of all, try not to view their action as completely negative. There are always improvements in the way that we could do business, and getting to the root of a complaint gives...
read moreBusiness & Marketing Article Roundup 7/20
After finishing a large project, I like to recharge by diving back into ‘planning mode’. One of the things that I do is rediscover business and marketing blogs/articles that I’ve neglected reading during the rush of a big project deadline. A few articles I found interesting today: How to Develop Success Habits QR Codes that Make Sense 3 Tips for Leading Your Business During a Personal Crisis The Art and Craft of Listening to your Critics 5 Ways to Stay Motivated in Your Work at Home Business Enjoy! Have any that you’d...
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I read a LOT of business and marketing blogs. And home improvement, photography, finance, and fashion blogs too – my Google Reader is becoming the internet equivalent of a giant library with sky high bookcases. I share my favorite articles from time to time, so your business can benefit from my obsession: Tweet late, email early, and don’t forget about Saturday: Using data to develop a social media strategy. 7 Things Highly Productive People Do Press releases don’t work, so try and approach that does 60+ Unexpected Business...
read more5 Things to do on Facebook for your Business Right Now
1. Check your info page! SO many business pages have incomplete or incorrect info pages! Include your web address, contact information (phone, e-mail, and address), and your brand message on the page. Do not make your customers or prospective customers jump through hoops to do business with you. 2. Post a picture. People love pictures. Include a link to your website in the description. 3. Ask your fans a question. Stop talking about YOU, YOU, YOU and start building relationships with your followers. A great way to get them to interact with you is to ask their opinion on something. 4. Provide...
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