Category Archives: General Small Biz Buzz

Three Essential Truths for Independent Business Owners

I recently participated in REBarcamp, an intensive day of knowledge-sharing sessions for those in the real estate industry. Topics ranged from digital marketing and social media to HUD info and business development. As a sponsor of the event for my … Continue reading

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Your Business: Who’s Driving?

Show of hands:   Who finds this quote highly relevant…and slightly convicting?  I had to put my hand down to continue typing this blog post, but suffice to say this thought by Ben Franklin hits the mark with me today. My … Continue reading

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Finding the Guts to Follow the Gut Instinct

I’ve found that my gut instinct is reliable.  In biz and life-in-general, I do well when I follow that internal radar that’s a blend of innate common sense, emotional intelligence and hard-earned life experience.  Thankfully, the gut instinct gets better … Continue reading

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In the Cow Pasture of Life, You’ve Got to Look A Step Ahead

“In the cow pasture of life, you’ve got to look a step ahead.” It’s not the most lovely of analogies, but it’s one I often udder…er, utter.  (Don’t worry, I won’t charge extra for the cow puns included in this … Continue reading

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Small Biz Big Time Gets Bigger

When this blog was born in March 2009, I was just getting into social networking for business and fully embracing the importance of digital reputation/personal brand.  This awakening had arisen in conjunction with my baby step pursuit of becoming my … Continue reading

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Happy Valentine’s Day 2.0

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Out with the Old, In With the New Media for Your Small Business?

Just because there’s something new in the world of marketing doesn’t mean all the old stuff is automatically obsolete.  Sure, social media is here—and here to stay, yet there’s still place for direct mail, leave-behind brochures, handwritten notes, networking events, … Continue reading

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Is Social Media Worth the Effort? One Blogger’s Year End Review

As 2009 becomes yesterday’s tweet, I’m reflecting on 12 month’s worth of professional adventures and social media endeavors. Back when ’09 was shiny and new, I was already strapped in for a bumpy ride.  2008 had taken its toll, with nearly every … Continue reading

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Think Social Media Is a Panacea for Small Business? Get real!

751 LinkedIn connections. 1,443 Twitter followers. 410 Facebook friends. Those are my stats as of this morning.  Trust me, I know there are countless people whose numbers make mine sound limp.  And trust me again, I know the numbers don’t … Continue reading

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Dig In! Treat Social Media Like a Full Meal

A social media plan is not an à la carte menu, so if you’re using social media to help take your small biz big time, come hungry.  This stuff isn’t for snacking.  Maybe you can get away with some à … Continue reading

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