The Price of Poor Partnerships
Alliances fail at an alarming rate. Consider these statistics from Accenture, a worldwide management and technology services organization:
Foil the Bots – Bypass the Blocks!
Bypass the Blocks!
I am on my way to choosing the right o*p*t–i*n mailing list for me! At this time, with only about 1200 names in my database, I manage my list myself. I am glad of my slow, methodical approach. Because –
The Trouble With Virtual Assistants
3 years ago, an idea sparked the Internet business community, and spread like wildfire. The idea was based on the premise that individuals, small businesses and corporations alike could take advantage of advances in technology by sourcing out much of their administrative tasks to “Virtual Assistants” (VA’s).
What Is the Real Future of Email?
Weekly, I keep an eye to the horizon to assess new developments in the Internet environment. In noting the changes, I sometimes begin to feel overwhelmed by feelings of doom.
The S~P~A~M problem is one such item that leaves me at times in much distress. I fear the trends of the ISP’s in their efforts to get control of the S~P~A~M situation.
Quick Guide to E-newsletter Publishing
Newsletter or e-zine publishing is a leading communication and marketing tool for your web site and an important part of building a long-term successful online business.
The PR Commitment to Small Business
We’re birds of a feather, public relations and small business. Wonderfully compatible and a perfect fit. Usually makes it easy to commit resources to small business success.
Your Board’s Approach To Its Responsibilities: Resting On Laurels Or Raising The Bar
The CEO is often in the role of challenging the board to fill its role and add value to the organization. This article is the third in a series intended to help the CEO think through the issues involved in developing a board to contribute meaningfully to the purpose, vision, strategy and development of the organization.
Make Your Readers And Customers Love You – Tell Them How-To Do It!
One of the bits of feedback I’ve gotten many times from my ezine readers is that they want more how-to articles. Everyone tells them “what” to do to: build their business, drive more traffic to their websites, make more sales, etc. However, very few people tell them “how”. Many readers have told me that they really want step-by-step how-to articles. Newbies to your business are looking for this same how-to information.
Are You Familiar with Trademark Law?
You’ve been using your company name for a while now and, as things get more crowded, you’re beginning to wonder if anyone else uses it, what the law is, and what you should do, if anything to protect it.
Joint Venture Your Way To Extraordinary Sales
You know what makes me really happy? Drinking a Starbucks latte while doing my grocery shopping at Safeway. Getting my Godiva fix at Barnes & Noble. Cheap thrills, I know!