Is your business one of the best-kept secrets in its industry? Assuming your general capabilities are in order, the reason for this is more than likely your marketing. #1 – It lacks clarity and is therefore confusing. #2 – It is inconsistent and therefore not memorable. Both challenges are easily resolved Tell the Market Only […]
27 Writing Productivity Tools, Techniques, and Resources
June 20, 2014 by Jeff Korhan
When it comes to tools and techniques, writers are much like golfers: Some of our trusted tools are practical, while others are pure superstition. It doesn’t matter. Even when you master the fundamentals, it’s comforting to know you have a few tricks in your bag for creating content that helps your communities. While this list is […]
3 Tests for Digital Business Media Success
June 17, 2014 by Jeff Korhan
Looking up the definition of media reveals it’s Latin derivation to be: middle layer. That middle layer used to be the television, radio, and newspaper media that was necessary to reach a targeted audience. Now we are the media. Tweet this The middle layer still exists, but its utility for most businesses is limited at […]
New Media Training for Every Small Business
June 9, 2014 by Jeff Korhan
Does your business have a process for training its team members to be media savvy? Media training was once reserved for corporate executives that had to skillfully handle mass media interviews, especially television. These days just about anyone can find themselves in front of a video camera, and what is said or not could prove […]
Stories Are Valuable Marketing Assets
June 2, 2014 by Jeff Korhan
In a world in which content is clearly king, one of your most valuable business assets are stories that validate its capabilities. Stories can not only express how your business can help potential customers, but also the vital human qualities that differentiate it from look alike competitors. Consider that your business made a considerable investment […]
How Storytelling Makes More than Marketing Come Alive
If you have not already, you can expect to be hearing more about storytelling as a means for communicating your business message. Storytelling is one of the cornerstones of sales and marketing, because great stories are memorable, and therefore, readily shared. Every business interaction with a prospective buyer or customer is a potential story. That’s […]
LinkedIn Publishing Platform: Enhance Your Influence
If you are even moderately Internet savvy, one of your primary go-to resources for checking out a new connection is LinkedIn. While most other social media profiles and bios are abbreviated, a LinkedIn profile is intended to be thorough and complete, including both professional and personal information. The reason for this is LinkedIn’s primary source […]
How Content Marketing Prepares Buyers to Sign On The Line
April 21, 2014 by Jeff Korhan
Need a reason to embrace content marketing? People tend to fear what they do not understand. Therefore, they are unlikely to work with your business if they do not understand your process for helping them. Your current customers are your customers because you have earned they trust. They know, like, and understand you and your […]
How To Network Like a Pro at Live Events
March 24, 2014 by Jeff Korhan
One of the seemingly improbable outcomes of digital social networking is the increased interest in live events for building relationships to further to accomplish practical business objectives. To do this well, while also maximizing your return on what is likely to be a significant investment, thorough preparation is essential. This is something I’ve been working […]
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Should Your Business Accept Blog Comments
One of the top blogs on the web recently discontinued comments, and this came as a surprise to their community. The truth is many of us have struggled with comments over the years on our blogs. This is one reason why notable marketer Seth Godin discontinued comments on his blog way back in 2006. During […]
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