Becoming a great leader is like building a great brand. by Lisa Peterson Love

In the world of building corporate brands, I have come to realize that a brand embodies the characteristics of a great leader. The brand to some extent is a mirror reflection of its leaders. Over my 25+ years in building brands I have witnessed the raise and fall of brands based on the leadership at [...]

How do you become a great leader? by Don Harkey

In 2010, anyone can become a great leader.  Here’s how. You must start with you.  You are hardwired for success.  Sound corny?  It’s true.  Every person has a personality and set of skills that allows them to have unique strengths and abilities.  When these traits are fostered and groomed through practice, the potential is endless.  [...]

Making it in High Heels – Part 2 by Jacquie Jordan

Making it in High Heels – Part 2 by Jacquie Jordan

Taking A Stand For Yourself! by Tom Wright

There seem to be only two directions we can point ourselves in. Either we are working toward having what we really want, or we’re doing something else. Which condition feels better to you? Given that we all have had plenty of time to experience smooth sailing and being mired in the muck, the value of [...]

A Cool Industry to be in by Barbara McCandless

I create custom design plans for closets, home offices, entertainment centers, wall units, pantries, and just about any custom storage you can imagine.  The custom closet business is a growing industry, reflecting higher consumer expectations for closets and other storage areas. I got into this field when I lived in the San Francisco Bay Area, [...]

How do you get more traffic to your Twitter and Facebook pages? by Joe Bortner

Since beginning working on social media campaigns for businesses, I’ve found that there are a number of ways to grow your following on Twitter and Facebook.  Here are a few ways and tips on how to grow your social network: Tweet and post during peak times: Working for the Spiffy Web Team I have found [...]

How do you get more traffic to your Twitter and Facebook pages? By Mike Welch

I am NOT a social media “Guru”.  I own FranNet of Minnesota, a small franchise brokerage and consulting firm in Minneapolis.  And like many of you, I wondered aimlessly through the social media minefield for several months before I realized a simple fact. Social media is like a networking event except it’s online. Think of [...]

Use an iPhone app for your Job Hunting Strategy

Use an iPhone app for your Job Hunting Strategy

Social Media Tips for Success for Businesses by Kimberly Ercius

Every business is challenged with the task of improving online visibility. Small businesses find it especially challenging as they have less bandwidth and fewer resources to implement search engine marketing techniques. Many small businesses have a cult like following which, when leveraged, can be their greatest asset. If you can provide the platform for the [...]

NeonSeon shares ideas on driving traffic to your Facebook and Twitter pages

Social media is a critical component for today’s businesses. Brand communicator, micro-business owner, and author NeonSeon provides a few tips on driving more traffic to your Facebook and Twitter pages. Facebook Brand your page with your business username. I use facebook.com/shouty since the book series centers around a character named Shouty and his website is shouty.com. This [...]