How Creating A Brand Plan Will Make You Proud

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Does your brand ever feel like your stuff's all over the place? Do you have design shame, because you know your brand doesn't look good or make sense to the people reading it? Do you apologize for your business card as you hand it out? Are you horrified of what people would think of your website if they Googled you? That's what it's like when your brand is chaotic and out of control. You feel scattered, ashamed and hesitant to market. Your potential clients see the train-wreck that is your … [Read more...]

Harness the Power of Depth In Your Brand

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There's a common misconception in the small business world that looks like this: Brand = Logo That's simply not the case--a brand is so much more! If you think your brand is the same thing as your logo, then you're missing out on your chance to harness most of your brand's power. Here are the 5 powerful parts of your brand: 1. Brand Positioning I call this the foundation of your brand. This is where you get really clear on exactly what your business is all about and stake your … [Read more...]

The Brand Profitability Cycle: How Your Brand Can Help You Make More Money and So Much More!

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When I say "profit", do you think about money? Most people do! Entrepreneurs are no different, and one of the most common ways to measure business success is by financial profitability… how much did you make last year versus how much you spent. When you’re looking at profitability in your business, you look at the return on investment. But what do you do when you’re measuring the profitability of a piece of your business that doesn’t just lead directly to money… like your … [Read more...]

7 Rules For Designing A Strong, Substantial and Successful Brand

If you want a brand that goes beyond being “just pretty” into having some real substance and strength so that it can be successful for your business, just follow these 7 rules: It’s strategic. You’re not only designing a brand because it’s fun, right? And you’re not designing it just because everyone else has one and you want to be “one of the cool kids”. You’re designing a brand because of how a brand can help your business reach the goals you’ve set and make your vision … [Read more...]

The 7 Secrets To Creating A Fashionable Brand!

If you’ve ever been confused about branding your small business, here’s a simple way to think about it: Branding Is Your Business’s Fashion Statement. Here’s how branding is like fashion: When you’re picking out a fashionable outfit for a night out on the town, there are several angles to consider, like: 1. Your fashion style. Do you consider yourself a sporty dresser, vintage, a bohemian, urban, or a little bit rock and roll? A trendsetter or more classic style? Your … [Read more...]

How To Create A Custom Facebook Welcome Page

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If Facebook is a part of your marketing plan, creating a welcome page can help you boost “likes”, increase interest and offers a great opportunity for brand positioning. Here’s how you do it: 1. Decide on your welcome page strategy. Do you want to use it to establish your brand position? To encourage visitors to check out your website, Twitter feed or other social networking opportunities? To show a video? To promote an introductory teleclass? Or to promote a book or specific product? … [Read more...]

The Last Days of Summer—Time for Sun and (Marketing) Strategy!

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Can you believe that summer's almost over? Get that last bit of sun in while you can! For many consultants, that means getting "back to business" with the busy fall season. As consultants get busier, they often neglect their own marketing—which can result in business dying down after the prime rush season is over. And it's no fun to spend time rekindling your business after a slowdown (and not having positive cash flow in the meantime)! … [Read more...]

The Advantages of WordPress Blogs

Wordpress blogs have many advantages for consultants and small business owners. Here are just a few of the benefits: … [Read more...]