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SO-NOT-A-SOCIAL MEDIA-PLAN FOR YOUR BUSINESS! SM = Social Media

On January 10, 2013   /   Business, Facebook, LinkedIn, Linkedin Strategy, Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Success, Twitter   /   Comments

I get it!  I really do!   After last weeks blog many of my subscribers have informed me in these words.  “No way am I going to waste my time on Social Media (SM)”!  Why do I need a plan when my teenager can post for me, and create content.  That’s my plan.” The good news is if you really don’t want to grow your business or meet new potential clients then by all means don’t bother with a plan.  Who needs a fancy schmanzy SM plan anyways. Some more good news if you really don’t want to grow your business,

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A New Year for Social Media Marketing Plans!

On January 3, 2013   /   Business, Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Success, Uncategorized   /   Comments

We are in the first week of the New Year and I’m already thinking down the road for my Social Media marketing plan.  I’m wondering how many business owners out there have a Social Media marketing plan for their business?  I’m wondering how many business owners out there actually write down their Social Media marketing plans?  I’m wondering how many business owners out there think that marketing is not even important? So I’ve done some thinking about these questions and I thought I’d answer them. How many small businesses actually have a Social Media marketing plan?  Not many, I have

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What’s So Scary About Social Media Marketing!

On October 25, 2012   /   Social Media, Social Media Marketing   /   Comments

Halloween is next week and I have a brief story for you!  Once upon a time there was all these small businesses out there that were scared of marketing their companies with Social Media.  So they kept on doing what they always been doing and getting the same results.  Does that sound like you and your business? For some time now as I talk with different owners of small businesses I come up against the same old comments about social media.  I believe most of the objections about social media are based on fear and being too scared to move

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Important Linkedin Profile Musts! (This will help your Business.)

On October 4, 2012   /   LinkedIn, Linkedin Strategy, Social Media, Social Media Marketing   /   Comments

Time and time again when I go on to various Linkedin profiles I notice some things that people are forgetting to do that would help them so much.  So here are my 3 musts that I feel you should implement right away. 1.  Make sure your business website is listed in your profile.  What is good about this is that it has a clickable link that brings you right to your website.  So this is yet another way that you can get potential clients onto your website. 2.  Frequently visit your contacts page to see what they are doing. Why?

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The “Why”

On September 13, 2012   /   Balance, Business, Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Success   /   Comments

In business it is so important to know why you do what you do.  I think if you know why it’s half of the battle of succeeding in business. If you are not very clear on your “why”, you have a good chance of failing.  Being clear about why you are in business and having a compelling story can be a foundation for your success.  For me, I found, it keeps me moving forward. My “why” is pretty simple, I do Footpath Coaching to help entrepreneurs and small business owners succeed in their businesses by utilizing Social Media Managing and Marketing.   Nothing makes

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Is business startup like marriage startup?

On July 26, 2012   /   Business, Social Media Marketing, Success   /   Comments

This weekend I celebrated 30 years of marriage to my soul mate by renewing our vows to one another.  I have never looked back and I have never regretted anything about that day!  As I ponder those 30 years I am amazed at the journey of growing together and also growing individually.  I’m amazed at the strong bond of relationships!  Suddenly it struck me that getting married is like starting business.  So here are some of my thoughts on this. First there is this major attraction.  It’s magnetic!  It fills right!  You can’t get enough of one another.  It’s fun

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5 Key Strategies to use Linkedin for your business!

On February 23, 2012   /   LinkedIn, Linkedin Strategy, Success   /   Comments
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I use Linkedin for my business.  What about you?  I always tell my potential clients and clients that you must have a strategy connected with the various Social Media platforms. Linkedin is no exception with having a strategy.  I have developed what I deem as important key strategies in becoming successful with Linkedin. Create a complete Profile – This is the easiest strategy.  Go on to your profile and fill it out completely.  Don’t leave anything out.  Check out other profiles, (especially those with a lot of connections) and see how they filled out their profiles.  Also get some recommendations

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Planning Marketing In Your Business for Success!

On January 5, 2012   /   Business, Planning, Success   /   Comments
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We are in the first week of the New Year and I’m already thinking down the road for marketing.  I’m wondering how many business owners out there have a marketing plan?  I’m wondering how many business owners out there actually write down their marketing plans?  I’m wondering how many business owners out there think that marketing is not even important? So I’ve done some thinking about these questions and I thought I’d answer them. How many small businesses actually have a marketing plan?  Not many, I have talked to plenty of small business owners and not many have a plan

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Letting Go And Being Successful In Business!

On December 22, 2011   /   Business, Success   /   Comments
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As I get close to the end of another year of my life, I can’t believe how many things I had to let go of.  The bottom line is that I’m still letting go.  Some of these things that I’m letting go have hung around me like a sore tooth.  They have haunted me through life and prevented me from moving forward.  You see I have had trouble all my life with letting go and it has been a stumbling block!  So now I am proud to announce that this year has been the year of letting go and I

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