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- 10 Reasons Why Your Company Should Publish a Book - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Stephanie Chandler1. Attract Media Attention If you want a magnetic way to generate media coverage, a book can serve as a launch pad for radio, television and print interviews and feature stories. Authors are ideal sources for stories, making it easier than ever to get story placement. 2. Establish Authority ...
Views: 1231 - How to Prevent Business Growth and Stay on the Entrepreneurial Hamster Wheel - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2010 from Stephanie ChandlerThere is a special kind of camaraderie amongst entrepreneurs. It is a bit like belonging to an exclusive club, where members celebrate the freedom of business ownership. And while freedom may be the motto, only a small percentage of entrepreneurs are truly free. Instead of running their ...
Views: 1081(2 votes) - 10 Promotion Strategies You Can Use Right Now to Boost Business - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Stephanie Chandler1. Reach out to past customers via phone, e-mail or direct mail. Remind them that you exist and let them know about new offerings. 2. Get active in online groups on LinkedIn. Find out where your target audience participates and get engaged. Answer questions, ask questions and be a ...
Views: 1918(1 vote) - How to Be Seen and Heard Where it Matters: Simplified Online Visibility for Your Service-Based Business - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Stephanie ChandlerThere is a lot of advice floating around about how you should market your business online. You can make yourself crazy trying to keep up with all the websites, forums, social media networks, blogs, technologies and strategies that abound. Trying to do it all is like throwing spaghetti at the ...
Views: 1571(1 vote) - How to Start and Manage Your Own Mastermind Group - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Stephanie ChandlerSome of the most successful people in history have leveraged the power of mastermind groups, a concept that was introduced in Napoleon Hill’s best-selling book “Think and Grow Rich.” The purpose of a mastermind group is to exchange and refine ideas, while assisting each other in reaching goals. ...
Views: 2026 - What Really Happens When You Land a Book Deal: Publishing Myths and Realities You Need to Know - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Stephanie ChandlerFor many aspiring authors, the prospect of landing a book deal sounds like the ultimate ticket to success. And while a contract with a major press can come with some perks, there can be some unexpected surprises along the way. Here’s what you need to know to get into the game with your eyes wide ...
Views: 981 - Goal Planning Strategies to Create Your Best Year Yet - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2009 from Stephanie ChandlerSuccessful entrepreneurs share something in common: they set goals. A goal is like a target. You can have all the ammunition in the world, but without a clear target to aim for, you can end up shooting blanks. I am a firm believer in goal setting. Each year I write a detailed Goal Plan and ...
Views: 1506(2 votes) - 35 Ways to Market Content with Social Media: Share Articles, Blogs, Videos and More to Grow Your Business Online - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Stephanie ChandlerThere is no denying that the popularity of social media is increasing by the day. For sites like Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter (herein known as “The Big Three”), the fastest growing demographic consists of users 35 years and older. Though social media was once considered a fad for kids, it has ...
Views: 2326(1 vote) - 10 Reasons to Love Being an Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Stephanie Chandler1. Blaze your own trail. Employee Life: Get an education in order to get a job, work tirelessly until retirement and HOPE to have a few good years left for traveling and enjoying life. Entrepreneur Life: Start with a dream, work your tail off early on to build your empire, hire, outsource, ...
Views: 1138 - 10 Ways to Use Google Alerts for Business and Social Media (Plus Tips to Improve Search Results) - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2009 from Stephanie ChandlerOne of the most useful services released by Google in recent years is its powerful Google Alerts (http://Google.com/alerts). This free tool allows you to receive e-mail notifications when keywords and phrases that you specify appear on websites, blogs, online news channels and more. Here are ...
Views: 2049 - How to Successfully Self-Publish Your Book: Avoid New Author Pitfalls by Preparing for Your Journey - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Stephanie ChandlerSelf-publishing provides a wonderful opportunity for any author who wants to take control over the publishing process and get their words into print. But because self-publishing is so easy to accomplish with a few bucks and some typed pages, many authors make mistakes along the way. As a former ...
Views: 1512(2 votes) - 14 Ways to Grow Your Business by Publishing a Book - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from Stephanie ChandlerNo matter what kind of business you are in, there is no better way to become an instant expert than by publishing a book. Better than any business card, brochure, advertisement, website or blog, a book is a powerful tool that will open doors and lead to tremendous business growth ...
Views: 2178(11 votes) - How to Write Your Non-Fiction Book in 60 Days - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from Stephanie ChandlerStudies show that up to 80% of people have considered writing a book. If you aspire to become an author and need some help getting started, here are eight key strategies to finally get your book written. It might just be easier than you think. 1. Decide on a Topic Start by identifying your ...
Views: 1470(1 vote) - 10 Ways to Build Your Author Platform Online: Get Published, Sell More Books and Be an Online Superstar - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2008 from Stephanie ChandlerWhen I ventured into the publishing world like an eager puppy in 2003, agents and editors asked me the same old tired question: “What’s your platform?” As one agent told me, “You need to have an audience of thousands that want to buy your book.” Because the ...
Views: 1046 - Permission to Leap! 6 Steps to Business Growth Through Change - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2008 from Stephanie ChandlerChange is essential to business success, and I’m not talking about the kind of change you drop in a vending machine. It’s the kind of change that too often brings fear, self-doubt and resistance to business owners. Building a business is hard work and once the wheels are turning, it ...
Views: 946 - Simplify Your Business: 12 Secrets To Entrepreneurial Freedom - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2008 from Stephanie ChandlerFinding balance between work and the rest of your life is not always easy, but it is essential. Your business cannot truly thrive if you are the center of everything, and your family cannot thrive if the majority of your attention is spent on your business. Many entrepreneurs say they own a ...
Views: 914 - Investing in Your Business: Turning Cash into Cash! - by Submitted on May 05, 2008 from Stephanie ChandlerMany business owners don’t like to part with their money and with good reason. The constant barrage of vendors who want a piece of your cash pie can cause you to cling tightly to the purse strings. But have you ever considered that you could be missing opportunities to invest in your ...
Views: 986 - 26 Ways to Establish Yourself as an Expert - by Submitted on May 05, 2008 from Stephanie ChandlerNo matter what kind of business you’re in, you are an expert in something. One powerful way to grow your business is to become known for what you do best. Because experts are the go-to people for services and products, establishing yourself as an expert gives you an edge over the ...
Views: 3451 - 20 Ways to Increase Your E-mail Marketing Subscriber List - by Submitted on May 05, 2008 from Stephanie ChandlerOne of the most cost-effective ways to grow your business is through e-mail marketing. Whether you publish electronic newsletters or simple promotional e-mail messages, most businesses find that the return on investment is substantial. As e-mail addresses change and subscribers opt out of ...
Views: 945 - Grow Your Business by Spea - by Submitted on May 05, 2008 from Stephanie ChandlerIf you want to grow your business and reach a lot of people quickly, consider developing your skills as a professional speaker. There are dozens of trade organizations in every major city that need speakers for their weekly or monthly meetings. As a featured speaker, you receive instant ...
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