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First of all, what is Facebook? Many of you are probably very familiar with Facebook and other social media sites such as Twitter and LinkedIn. But many of you might not be. Or maybe you thought Facebook was just for college students, which was how it started. Well, I have news for you...Facebook isn't just for kids anymore! Nope, it's also an amazing tool for business owners like you and me.

But I have to admit I was a non-believer when first introduced to Facebook. I only thought of it as a s… Continue

I wanted to share a couple resources with you that will help you to
create more powerful and effective marketing messages.

Resource #1:

MSN.com

You might think I'm crazy about the first one, but this has been
incredibly effective for me. My marketing mentor, Adam Urbanski of
TheMarketingMentors.com taught me this last year.

MSN.com is one of the best resources for creating compelling
headlines that you can use in your emails, ezines, online/offline
copywriting, etc.

MSN.com, as well… Continue

Business success relies on being creative and flexible. Even comparing
coaching and consulting fees to an ice cream parlor can increase you
income if you know what to look for. Business and marketing tips come
in all flavors so pull up a stool and let me show you what fee-setting
and ice cream parlors have in common.

Ever walk into an ice cream parlor and want a single scoop of your
favorite flavor? Imagine you walk in and all they have to offer are
triple scoops? They even have your favorite f… Continue

If you're a business owner and put one ounce of stock into the law of attraction or other similar principles, then I have a very important question to ask you. How can you continue to hate the very thing that is the lifeblood of a successful business? Marketing. I have many colleagues and clients who absolutely hate to be marketed to. They hate it so much that they resist and sometimes even refuse to market their own businesses.

If you can relate at all to this then I want to share 3 great reas… Continue

I used to be a news junkie but after years of hearing nothing but
bad news I became pretty jaded to it all.

However, it is pretty tough to ignore headlines about the economy
and the upcoming election. The problem is that business owners who
are doing fine are afraid to invest in their businesses and move
forward as they should.

I poked my nose into MSN.com a few days ago and it prompted me
to share my thoughts with you.

There were two headlines that stuck out and they were right next to
each… Continue