With more than 28 million businesses licensed in the United States, according to the latest U.S. Census data, how do you get your company noticed? How do you help your brand stand out? Or more importantly, once noticed, how do you get your people to remember you? Danceupanddown,doalittlejig,wavingyourhandsaroundlikeacrazywoman,err,man? Thencollapseonthegroundinexhaustion? ::bends over and heaves...
7 Ways to Build Your Brand- Breaking Bad Style
This is a guest post courtesy of Akshay. (Who by the way has the coolest name on the planet.) If you have any questions, please feel free to drop them in the comments below. How does a devoted family man turn into a cold-blooded, sadistic sociopath? The transformation of Walter White into drug kingpin Heisenberg enthralled millions of viewers because no other show has so brilliantly captured such...
5 Marketing Mistakes You Could Be Making, Right Now
This is a guest post courtesy of Nick. We all make mistakes. It’s simply human to err at times. Mistakes in your marketing however can not only cost you money, but cost you your rep as well if you aren’t careful. They do say knowledge is power though, this post is intended to address some of the mistakes you very well “could” be making right now, without even realizing...
#Marketing Tips for Launching Your Biz and Products
This is a guest post courtesy of Hannah, with some timely tips for launching a new business or product successfully. Ya’ll make her feel welcome now. 😉 Those who have ever tried will understand the difficulty in launching a new business. You might have a range of fantastic and original products to offer, but unless people know you exist, your business doesn’t stand a chance. Smaller...
Make Your Biz Exciting Again with These 5 Hot Business Trends
Is your business in need of a Red Bull? Wait, scratch that, I think I’m in need of a Red Bull. This has been an exhausting week, let me tell ya. Alas, I won’t bore you with the deets, so let’s talk biz. And yes, your business may very well be in need of a Red Bull too. (Good thing they make that stuff, eh? hehe) According to the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately 55 percent of...
#BGB Tutorial: Optimism + Affiliate Marketing = Rich Potential Rewards
This is a guest post courtesy of Alan. He dives pretty comprehensively into the nuts and bolts of something called affiliate marketing. If you’re a blogger or have any experience with the online realms, you may have heard of it and perhaps even dabble in it yourself. I know many a fellow blogger that makes a tidy little side income from affiliate sales. If you’ve never heard of it...
#BGB Tutorial- Eight Things To Do Before You Start A Small Business
This is a guest post courtesy of Brian. Starting a business can be as difficult or as easy as you want it to be, it’s all in how you prepare and perceive it. Below are some tips to consider before jumping in whole hog. If you’re thinking about starting a new business, you’ve probably already heard the statistics. According to the Small Business Association: 50% of small businesses fail in...
Clever Little (Cost Effective) Ways to Get Your Business Name Out Locally
This is a guest post courtesy of Alice Jenkins. You can never have too many ideas for marketing your business. At least not in my book. hehe While one thing may work for some, something else may work for another, and the below ideas are a mix of tried and true as well some more less typical ideas than just the t-shirt and expo show schtick. Advertising and marketing is a gamble no matter how you...
Live Chat Software: How It Can Boost Your Business’ Sales
OK BGB’ers. Let’s chat. Or more accurately, let’s talk live chat. If you’re a business that utilizes this nifty sales tool, kudos to you. If you aren’t, why aren’t you? I’d love to know why you do or don’t in the comments below. BGB doesn’t (although that is always subject to change), largely because sales volume isn’t really large...
Mother Nature Approved “Green” Promo Items for Yo’ Biz
Alert- since Earth Day was just this week, I thought a little Mother Nature lovin’ to be an appropriate focus for today’s post. Being an entrepreneur who is aware of the earth and its inhabitants, you strive to improve. (I did say strive now, no one expects perfection.) You’re giving, and your intentions are pure. A blog entry by Carrie Klassen of Pink Elephant Communications...