Budget for Teens Starting Out
An interactive budgeting calculator helps teens figure out if they can afford the independent lifestyle they want. Continue reading
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Teen Job Hunting Helps
Finding a job is always hard, but when it’s your first job, it can seem almost impossible. We recently spoke to a local group of teens ages 16 and 17 about job hunting for teens. We talked with them about creating your first resume and how to prepare for a job … Continue reading
Creating Connections: The Magic Trick Your Sales & Marketing Team Can’t Afford to Ignore
What if you could wave a magic wand and introduce your satisfied customers to prospects who are hesitating? Continue reading
Think you need a staff writer to get outstanding content? 7 questions you should answer before you hire.
Look at your options before you bring a content writer on staff. Continue reading
Outside the Medium
What does oil painting on canvas have to do with marketing (or increasing sales or improving websites or the value of savvy social media marketing or all the other blog post topics I could choose that DO relate to earning a living)? Continue reading
Top 3 Résumé Mistakes to Avoid
Three résumé pitfalls to avoid. Continue reading
Risky Rebranding
Radio Shack, long a favorite seller of cables, plugs, adapters, and other electronic sundries, is apparently in the process of rebranding itself as “The Shack,” which sounds to me more like a sleazy bar than a reputable electronics dealer. When I noted this on Facebook, people ranted over some other … Continue reading
Make the Message
You’ve got a project in mind. Some flyers, new Web site content, or maybe a print ad for the phone book. But what should it say? It’s all about the message. When you’re creating a new marketing piece, whether flyers, site content, a press release, or a print ad it’s … Continue reading
Six Tips on Choosing a Designer
Choosing a designer is a critical part of any marketing project. In this tight economy, everyone wants to get effective design without paying a fortune. Follow these six tips to maximize your marketing budget. Ask around. Post to your Facebook page, tweet, check LinkedIn, or send a few e-mails to … Continue reading