3 Considerations When Embarking on A New Path
After several years at a job, it’s common for people to contemplate a new position within their organization, leave the company for something new or even strike out on their own to try their hand in an entrepreneurial stint.
The reasons for their changes often include dissatisfaction with the current organizational culture, lack of promotion, …
Direct Sellers: Friend from the Field
The direct selling industry has been around for a very long time, and it continues to be an excellent way to sell products. It’s because consumers buy from people they know and trust, and direct sellers mainly rely on the relationships they build with their customers through parties and personal interactions.
Word of mouth marketing …
Unplugging Yourself To Feel More Electric
What would be the worst thing if you didn’t have a telephone or fax machine? You’d have to write a client a handwritten letter.
What would be the worst thing if you couldn’t e-mail or use a cell phone? You’d have to take a trip to see that client face to face.
What would be …
28 Android Apps For Building Your Brand On The Go
Personal branding, the Android way.
All these apps have iPhone versions too, some of which can be found in our 32 iPhone Apps For Building Your Brand On The Go.
Productivity ActionComplete – for Getting Things Done™ Document Scanner – scan any document, convert to PDF Digital Signature Creator – electronically sign documents with your…Personal Branding is Not Optional
I had the opportunity this past week to speak to a group of entrepreneurs about personal branding. As you might imagine, I was delighted to share my experience and its significance with the large crowd. Much like a prizefighter, I was warming up back stage, as I was getting ready to deliver a knock out …
Fine-Tune Your Personal Brand For National Career Development Month
November marks the National Career Development Association’s (NCDA) annual National Career Development Month. This year the theme is “My Career Dreams,” and participants are encouraged to share what their dreams are regarding their career or future career. Making your personal brand better is one way to celebrate with NCDA this month!
With National Career Development …
The 5-5-5 Plan for Raising Your Career Branding Metabolism!
Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows 2.7 million jobs remained unfilled in the U.S. in August 2011, and employers are reporting having a hard time finding skilled workers to add to their payroll. Manpower’s 2011 Job Shortage Report confirms job applicants are NOT qualified for the hard and soft skills and intangibles companies …
Occupy Your Brand: Capture The Right Attention
What started in New York as a demonstration against Wall Street has become an international protest movement primarily directed against social and economic inequality. I’ve had the honor of getting up close and personal with protesters in New York, Chicago and Denver – all of whom I found to be non-violent and simply attempting to …
How to Power Up Your Small Business Brand
Kelly Paull is a social marketing ninja and the self-proclaimed “geek” behind Directly Successful, a company that helps small businesses use technology to increase brand awareness and online presence. With clear, straightforward guidance rooted in years of first-hand experience, Kelly helps drive site traffic, power up Facebook pages and increase fan engagement.
As an early …
5 Cheap Moves Your Brand Can’t Afford
There’s savvy spending and then there’s cutting corners you don’t need to make at the risk of looking shabby in front of others. Avoid these moves to prevent yourself from making a really cheap first impression.
The non-company e-mail addressWhen I see someone with the email address of @aol.com, @gmail.com, @yahoo.com, etc., I have …