Writing for me is a process of going to a place that is uniquely personal to create something of value. Meditation accomplishes the same thing, but how it works to manifest physical reality from thoughts is not as obvious. That said, I find it interesting that many of the writers I know also meditate. Writing is […]
12 Business Marketing Trends and Better Practices for 2013
January 20, 2013 by Jeff Korhan
As a small business, you will have to respond to these business marketing trends to keep your business relevant in 2013. As a business owner or manager, the suggested personal marketing practices will prove to be valuable for helping you to better implement them for maximum business marketing benefit. Business Marketing Trends and Practices #1 […]
A Year of Social Media Friendship
December 24, 2012 by Jeff Korhan
As many of us approach the close of another calendar year, we begin to look forward to starting the new year fresh. The truth is we can do that any day with our social media communities, but there is something about getting together with family and friends at this time that helps us to reflect […]
How to Author, Publish, and Market Your Book
December 13, 2012 by Jeff Korhan
It has been said that there is a book within each and every one of us. While the greatest challenge may seem to be writing your novel or non-fiction business book – and it is indeed a challenge to do it well. That is nothing compared to getting those books into the hands of readers. […]
Is Your Social Network an Online Community or Club?
September 3, 2012 by Jeff Korhan
Successful social networking depends upon a number of factors, with your personality, values, and beliefs being some of the more highly relevant ones. Social media is social, and that means your personal values and beliefs will eventually be expressed, whether that is intentional or not. Knowing that most people are looking for agreement in social […]
The Collective Voice of Customers
August 13, 2012 by Jeff Korhan
What is the most valuable, and yet underutilized resource in your business? For most small businesses, it is your customers. The Web Serves Consumers First One of principles of the web is that it is works to serve consumers first and businesses second. So, as they move online in greater numbers, their collective voice will […]
The Crowded Bar Test
May 3, 2012 by Jeff Korhan
The crowded bar test is a simple method for determining the best words or phrasing to communicate an essential message – especially in distracting environments or circumstances where attention spans are short, which of course is most of the time in our fast-paced business environment. Memorable is More Important Than Meaning Whether you are launching […]
Manipulate Google at Your Own Risk
April 22, 2012 by Jeff Korhan
In your real life you are a stand up guy or gal who would never consider misleading anyone. If that is true, then why are so many marketers still using a search engine optimization company to help with manipulation tactics of old to trick Google into ranking their site more highly? The word on the […]
3 Essential Social Media Community Leadership Practices
April 3, 2012 by Jeff Korhan
In an effort to to catch-up on their social media community building, businesses are overlooking the three common leadership practices that practically guarantee their success. Fortunately, the remedies are simple and straightforward. Following are three community building practices that apply to all of the social media networks – including your Facebook business page, company blog, […]
The Illusion of Asset Ownership
March 27, 2012 by Jeff Korhan
Every business has bankable assets on its balance sheet – both soft and and hard assets. Hard defines capital equipment and real estate – assets that have traditionally held their value. Soft assets are intangibles such as brands and the goodwill that is associated with them. HBUSA company is a lot different than the others. They […]
