Monthly Archives: December 2011
The Local Side of the World Wide Web
By Gail Z. Martin So much as been made of the opportunities opened up by the Internet for companies to deal globally (or at least, outside their local market) that many companies don’t realize that the Web has a local … Continue reading
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Fly Your Kite High
by Faith Monson www.FaithMonson.com Now that you’ve rediscovered, reclaimed and been reintroduced to your passions and talents, you’re ready to brainstorm. Don’t put any limits on yourself, and don’t worry about what’s “practical.” Brainstorming is about possibilities. We’ll worry about … Continue reading
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THE POWER OF “LOCAL” ONLINE MEDIA
By Gail Z. Martin Many people resist integrating online PR and marketing into their promotional mix because they see themselves as “local” businesses. Yet online PR and marketing can be intensely local, depending on how the strategy is focused. True, … Continue reading
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Raving Fans Can’t Be Wrong
by Faith Monson www.FaithMonson.com If you’ve been in business any length of time at all, you know the power of word of mouth advertising. We love it when satisfied customers tell all their friends about our services, make referrals, and … Continue reading
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What I Learned From Christmas Specials
By Gail Z. Martin OK, I’m a total sucker for Christmas TV specials, especially the ones I grew up with as a kid. You know—Frosty the Snowman, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, The Year Without a Santa Claus, Rudolph the … Continue reading
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Beating Stress, Fatigue & Overwhelm, Now and Into the New Year
By Jana Beeman, CHHP, CHT, AADP While many office workers get a bit of a break over the holidays (not all, of course, as there is year-end to take care of), those of us with businesses of our own are … Continue reading
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And the Award Goes to….You!
by Faith Monson www.FaithMonson.com Ever notice how some of the most deserving people shrug off compliments because they’re embarrassed to be in the limelight? While your mother may have taught you that doing so was good manners, in adult life, … Continue reading
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Collaboration and Gratitude
By Gail Z. Martin When you’re adding to your gratitude journal, don’t forget to include all those with whom you collaborate. Think about collaboration in the broadest sense. Who enables you to carry on your life as you know it? … Continue reading
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Finding the Full You
by Faith Monson www.FaithMonson.com Last week, I shared Step One in the process of realizing your full potential. We talked about writing down everything that you’re good at and passionate about, and feeling the enjoyment that comes just from thinking … Continue reading
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