Your Business Story is Marketing

Your story is who you are, and the same holds true for your business. The question is how much attention does your business dedicate to what is arguably its most powerful marketing? Tell a True Story Ann Handley, author of Everybody Writes says, “What matters now is telling a true story well.” The truth has […]

Read the full article

Micro-Business Economy: The Future of Social Media for Employers

This is Episode 10 of This Old New Business weekly business podcast with Jeff Korhan. This episode is a powerful glimpse into the future of business and the role social media is going to play in it. When I first learned about Laura’s story I reached out to her because there are not nearly enough case studies that […]

Read the full article

Google+ Communities: Amplify Your Content In Search

This is Episode 8 of This Old New Business weekly business podcast with Jeff Korhan. Earlier this year Social Media Examiner released an extensive social media marketing industry report that revealed learning Google+ was a top priority for businesses. One of the reasons for this is they intuitively understand Google+ impacts Google search results. However, there is a […]

Read the full article

Facebook Marketing: Attracting Your Ideal Audience

This is Episode 7 of This Old New Business weekly business podcast with Jeff Korhan. I have to be honest. I have not been a big fan of Facebook for marketing my business. However, this conversation with Mike Gingerich changed my thinking, and it just may do the same for you. Mike genuinely likes to help people, so listen […]

Read the full article

Social Business: Managing Relationships to Build Personal and Business Brands

This is Episode 6 of This Old New Business weekly business podcast with Jeff Korhan. Would you like to learn how to better network to achieve your personal and professional objectives? Then listen in on my conversation with Jon Ferrara. Jon openly admits he loves to “get on his soapbox” and teach what he has learned about relationship […]

Read the full article

Modern Chamber Marketing: How to Successfully Build a Digital Community

This is Episode 4 of This Old New Business weekly business podcast with Jeff Korhan. Join me and Frank Kenny as we discuss how to succeed these days with digital marketing. Frank will share how he facilitates a vibrant Facebook group to build community that keeps its global membership actively engaged. You will find this interview especially interesting […]

Read the full article

What Your Business Needs to Know About Podcasting

If you think podcasting is for techies, think again. Apple started offering support for podcasts in iTunes in 2005, but as social media became more mainstream, it appeared that video would rule the world. It did, and to a large measure still does. What then has caused the huge resurgence in podcasts? You have it […]

Read the full article

How To Finish Projects Faster with Kanban

Have you found the perfect productivity tool for finishing more projects – and more quickly? I’ve recently become reacquainted with one that is proving to not only improve productivity, but confidence too. Isn’t that what every process should do? If you are visually oriented like me, Kanban will help you to see your workflow progress, […]

Read the full article

Podcast Launch: This Old New Business with Jeff Korhan

This is the official launch of our new weekly podcast show: This Old New Business. I know, it’s a curious title. Until you get to know the show better, just think of it as the serious podcast with the funny name! The title of the show may at first appear to be a contradiction, when […]

Read the full article

LinkedIn: A Global Economic Platform

It’s not necessary to understand how the social networks function to derive utility from them. However, that knowledge will not only give your business more clarity for making better decisions, it will help it identify and adapt to emerging trends long before the competition. The magic that enables the various digital networks to do what […]

Read the full article