Local businesses have a big problem today. The Internet has lowered the barrier to entry. This means more competition fighting for roughly the same pie. Of course, there are new markets that have been created in some industries which have increased the size of the pie. But, the fact remains that standing out from the […]
On February 19th LinkedIn, the Internet’s premier professional social network launched a new feature. It expanded the number of select users who could publish blog-style content on the LinkedIn platform. Up until that time LinkedIn’s publishing platform was only open to an exclusive network of around 500 “Influencers” worldwide. Authorities like Bill Gates, Richard Branson, […]
Adam Wood, CEO of Forex Group in Australia grew up in a family where money and economics were regular dinnertime conversation, so it was destiny that he started his own Foreign Exchange business at 22. It has now become one of the largest non-bank FX brokerages in the nation and at 26 he was nominated […]
Arizona Savings Book founder Ron Smith considers his business a perfect merger of business and charity. Ron enjoyed the job he previously held as a hydrologist for the state of California but always knew he had the entrepreneurial spirit and was just one idea away from striking out on his own. It was after being […]
Jeffrey Fritz and Laura Buffone of Green City Coldwell Banker are working on the cutting edge of new real estate marketing techniques, helping home sellers in Southern California maximize profits and turnover homes quickly. Years ago, the most common advice a realtor would give to a homeowner looking to market and sell their home was […]
In the contemporary marketplace, consumers are more skeptical and careful than ever before. According to Chris Gunkle of FameJumpers.com, the key to success in the current business environment is for small businesses to establish themselves as authorities in their fields in order to build trust with their audiences and attract new customers. “When I speak […]
It frustrates many a business owner that their web site does not show up in Google search results. It is even more frustrating for them to spend money on search engine optimization to still see little or no results. There are many factors used by Google and other search engines to determine which content is […]
Suzanne wasn’t quite sure what she wanted to “be when she grew up”, but she knew she wanted to help people. Suzanne started of in nursing school, but quickly realized that it really wasn’t for her. After getting the required basic courses under her belt, the time came where she had to choose a major. […]
Ted McGrath, author of Never Be Closing and founder of the Coaching Speaker Association, has launched a new online program that teaches coaches, experts, and service providers how to build lucrative and lifestyle-friendly businesses. “A lot of coaches and trainers out there have a lot of value to share with the world and their audience, […]
Authority building is the first step to creating a solid business foundation, according to business growth strategist Charlie Lyons of Alpha Oracle. Alpha Oracle recently announced the launching of its new authority marketing agency, Authority Aftershock. “Becoming a nationally recognized authority has been reported to open doors, increase business and present greater opportunities,” says Lyons, […]