Are you like most businesses – working extra hard this time of year to generate attention for their products or services? Are you struggling to see the payoff or looking for new ideas? Perhaps you already reviewed our holiday marketing tips blog and you have an awesome campaign running that you’re sure will get you the business you desire. Can …
Ten Tips for Being a Successful Woman in Business
The month of October is recognized as National Women’s Small Business month, so we would like to take a moment to shine a special spotlight on all of the amazing, successful women in business and entrepreneurs alike. In the United States alone, 39% of small businesses are owned by women, and those businesses currently have an estimated revenue of about …
How to Grow Your Small Business
By: Samantha Scott, APR President Are you a small business owner? Are you looking for resources to help grow your business, or at least lighten your burden and get a little more cash flow movement? I can relate. As the owner of a small business for more than 12 years, I can appreciate how hard you work and can relate …
Yes, you CAN and you SHOULD measure that
How many times have you had a great idea, went with it, and then thought – “hmm, I’m not sure if that really paid off. I ‘think’ it did, but I can’t be certain.” Or maybe you’re in marketing director role and you have to report to the C-suite about the performance of your efforts. Sometimes qualitative measures alone don’t …
Graphic Design Best Practices
In the age of all-things-digital, visual content reigns supreme. While video popularity is on the rise, graphic design still proves to be a key player in compelling readers and viewers to build a relationship with your brand. If you don’t yet have a working knowledge of graphic design basics, here are some simple rules to follow to make sure you’re …
3 Tips to Leverage the Holidays for PR this Year
The holidays are naturally a busy time of year, busy personally and professionally. In Southwest Florida where we are located, it’s even busier for local businesses. We are in the midst of what we call “season” when our snowbird friends return for a few months. It’s a great, but hectic time of year. If you’re in the public relations (PR) …
Summertime – Long Days, Lemonade and Leverage
Summertime, even the word, tends to bring thoughts of lazy days, rope swings, lemonade and fun times, but we can’t just stop our businesses because of a season change! So, what should you do if your business is in Southwest Florida (or really anywhere) and it’s summertime, and perhaps, business has slowed a bit. Sink into a comfy chair and …
3 Easy Tips to Avoid a PR Nightmare
By: Samantha Scott, APR Life doesn’t come with a manual, nor do many of our jobs, so here’s my gift to you this holiday season – three quick and easy tips to help avoid some unnecessary, potentially embarrassing, definitely unprofessional moments. Consider it an early Christmas present! Plan I know, that doesn’t sound so hard. If that’s the case, however, …
The Media Pitch: How To Tell Your Story
Do you have an event or story that you would LOVE the media to pick up, but you’re not sure how to get their attention? With so much going on in the news on a day to day basis, it is important that your event or story stands out from the crowd. Here are some key points to getting your …
4 Tips for Working with Journalists
The first thing to keep in mind is that journalists, whether print, TV or even bloggers, are just people – like you and me. For many people unfamiliar with working with media, making a pitch call or coordinating an interview can be nerve wracking. Before you make a call, take a deep breath and try to relax. Think of the …