Why "do you use social media?" is the wrong question for marketers to ask

David Meerman Scott had a good post today…But my question to you is if you are reading this, you are participating in social media, find out why! Have you noticed there are a bunch of polls and research reports that ask people questions such as “Do you read blogs?” or “Do you use social media?” Read More …

RSS, It’s Not Just for Blogs Anymore

Very Seldom do I post someone else’s blog in its entirety but this is important!! Taken from the Duct Tape Marketing Blog by John Jantsch I don’t think small business folks can here this enough – don’t get too concerned about what it is or how it works – it’s just plumbing – get excited Read More …

Small Business Marketing Tips & Strategies: The Back Of The Napkin – Solving Problems & Selling Ideas with Pictures

My Fellow Duct Tape Coach Bill the Accountant, gives a review of this book. I did not have time to read it but thought I might get the audio. Is there something wrong with that picture?  I have always claimed, if I could get to the back of a napkin, I could close the deal. Read More …

Blogging Your Professional Service Practice « Profitwithsandraleeblog’s Weblog

If you have a professional service and want a quick read on if you should blog or not, take a look. The blog is from a fellow Duct Tape Coach Sandra Lee. Blogging Your Professional Service Practice « Profitwithsandraleeblog’s Weblog Technorati Tags: Blogging ,Professional Practice

Top Ten Skills

Ok, I disagree with some of these, My opinion is indented! Skill #1. Researching prospects and organizations prior to first contact. Should that not be what marketing is for? Skill #2. Asking questions and listen more than you talk. Ok, I agree the best sales persons are the one that ask the best questions. Skill Read More …

Is there value in a Domain Name?

The Advanced SEO’s Guide to Choosing the Right Domain Name. Did you know…   * Drugs.com sold for $830,000   * CreditCards.com sold for $2.75 million   * Wine.com sold for $2.9 million   * AsSeenOnTv.com sold for $5.1 million   * Business.com sold for $7.5 million   * Poker.com is estimated to have sold Read More …