“Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction.” John C. Crosby Finding a good mentor is much more than just talking about business over coffee. It truly is the best buddy system a business could ask for. It’s a casual problem-solving relationship with a higher purpose. … Read more
Being in business is busy so it is easy to lose sight of what is right in front you: your community. Take a step back and take a look at how you can give back to your neighbourhood. We are not suggesting to break the bank but we do know that a little funding and some … Read more
1. Be real and be there If you own a business it helps to be there in person while getting involved. Too often business owners delegate all responsibilities to their employees and never really see the daily goings on at their company. They are losing out on the opportunity to build relationships with everyone who stops by. Customers … Read more
A social media specialist is a vital online collaborator that helps your company build your social media presence. You may ask why you would need one of these helpers since you already go online anyway. Here’s why you need one: they can develop a social media strategy that saves you time while reaching a wider … Read more
We live in a world where sharing anything is as easy as pressing a button. One would say it’s too easy that we often forget to think before we post. In the beginning, social media was a fun way to share information and connect with old friends. Now it’s the biggest habit we have that … Read more
Location-based marketing is the process of targeting potential customers in your local area. By focussing on your neighborhood means a more targeted approach with your audience while doing it in a manner that feels more personal. When it comes to marketing, we think of social media and local word of mouth. However, Google uses algorithms … Read more
In today’s big busy mobile world, your website is no longer just an eye-catching design. Your website needs to be a functional marketing tool that adapts to new technologies with well-written content. Your business website is never finished: there are regular updates, SEO, updating content, adding articles, new products, new services, optimized for all devices … Read more
Instagram is hardly a new app, but some of the new features help you go beyond just posting the usual pictures and videos. Many are using this app for business and branding purposes too. Since Instagram is continuously adding new features, it is becoming the go-to app for over 400 million users. Here are some … Read more
We often spend a huge amount of time online, but the best relationships happen face to face. As a business owner, it’s good to leave the office and spend some time with like-minded people in our community. This is where business networking comes in. We are social beings but put us in a room full of strangers … Read more
Marketing today is a big job in a very busy connected world. We are plugged in 24/7 but we can only absorb so much information. In reality, our attention spans are quite small. If you mix that with too many distractions, you have a big marketing challenge in front of you. Attention economics is a … Read more