I know this sounds like a scam but it really isn’t. Over the last few years I have worked with a number of Pacific Northwest companies who have been beneficiaries of a fabulous matching federal grant program. The program is … Continue reading
My friends Maria and Magdy for the last year have been in the process of starting a company to produce a wonderful Spanish wine drink called Sangria. It’s made of premium wines infused with various fruit juices and is quite … Continue reading
I just got back from visiting the NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) and Kioskcom trade-shows in Las Vegas. While I saw lots of great gadgets and eye candy unfortunately I also saw plenty of poor marketing! Imagine if you will, … Continue reading
Its not always viewed this way but all organizations that want to attract people need to consider some form of marketing. Marketing is an investment not just an expense. Frankly it is a stewardship responsibility to take marketing seriously. Members, … Continue reading
Many of us small business folks are guilty of throwing in everything but the kitchen sink into our marketing. We are concerned about perhaps missing something important that our prospects need to know. Unfortunately when we clutter up our messaging … Continue reading
A new version of WordPress came out recently and I decided to upgrade only to discover that the data base that is running on this site was a bit old. I had to figure out how to update the data … Continue reading
[amazonify]0596522967:right[/amazonify]A couple of weeks ago I was in Boulder Co for the annual Duct Tape Marketing coaches gathering and we had a few really good speakers. Lesa Snider, who I have met before, is a really good presenter. She is … Continue reading
Last week I was at the Duct Tape Marketing annual gathering in Boulder Co. As some of you know I have been a Duct Tape Marketing Coach for 3 years. In that time I have worked with numerous companies and … Continue reading
Some of you were kind enough to help a client of mine pick a new logo for his company. You may remember that I posted a link to a survey that showed his current logo and two other alternatives he … Continue reading
Looks like the problem with my USB ports and Windows 7 also affects my ability to update my iPhone. The other night I attached the iPhone and was notified there was a firmware upgrade available. Unthinkingly I clicked “yes”. A … Continue reading