[slideshare id=26455561&doc=6297-top-50-megatrendsv3-130923073055-phpapp01] Very well done presentation here. What I find most interesting is the data on Mobile and Apps. To me, the message is loud and clear. Mobile integration is already a big part of consumer’s life. If mobile isn’t in your radar in some way shape or form you could be left out in the cold in just a few short years.

If you have a world-class brand, are you showing world-class quality at every turn? Is your brand involved in on-going training? It’s not just about customer service and brand awareness. It’s not that everyone knows your brand, it’s what their perception of your brand is. Here are 3 areas where a brand might drop the ball to save a few bucks? Organizational communications is sadly lacking in a good many companies. With most of the companies I’ve had the pleasure to assist in their branding, communication is a major hurdle. This one area would catapult your brand if you found…

If you’re spending a lot of time working, are the stuff you working on the things that matter or are they small stuff that don’t bring in the bacon? Though the small things still need to be done for your business to run smoothly, we’ll talk how to effectively hand them over to someone else. Key Takeaways Train your people Create good training that doesn’t require you to be present Don’t keep all your knowledge to yourself Creating training is an investment [display_podcast] Resources DIYPLR – step-by-step illustrated user guide content with private label rights. WebCamp Live in Las Vegas…

[slideshare id=26311770] Besides being a great presentation, I love how short and sweet this is on its own. Short is good. I think #2 is not always possible but good to attempt to do when you can and #4 is probably my biggest challenge. What is your takeaway from this presentation?

Because we have to carry it throughout our lives, our names are so important to us. In real life, we may share the same name with others but online, only one person can hold that domain. So what happens when you try to register your own name and it’s taken? In this podcast, we talk to Connie Ragen Green who found herself in that exact situation. Listen in to learn what she did about it, went on to build a super successful business with it. [display_podcast] Learn more from Connie through her 10K Laser Coaching Program.

Small businesses are usually owned and managed by entrepreneurs who just have to wear more of the proverbial hats than any other businessperson with a much bigger company. Owing to its diminutive business presence and limited financial resources, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) need to find clever ways to compete with their business rivals so that the odds get to favor them. In most cases, many business battles would have to be fought and won online since it offers the most advantageous way of somehow leveling the playing field between the big and the small — without the latter having…

Once-Upon-a-Time: Using Storytelling as a Creative Method for Increasing Brand Preference Everyone loves a good story, right? Especially one that includes a hero or heroine and a happy ending. Storytelling has been used for a variety of reasons through the ages, and is now quickly becoming one of the more popular and effective ways to increase brand preference. Does your business have a story to tell? Learning how to craft one and tell it well can help you increase followers, as well as your customer base and sales. Before you get started, find out how storytelling and brand preference are…

A lot of business owners are apprehensive about setting up a website because of the costs of setup and maintenance. Having a business website, however, is not a waste of money as long as you know how to effectively use your site to spread word about your business and save on your operational costs. Your investments for setting up and maintaining a website can also pay off if you are able to maximize the uses of your website. Below are some ideas on how you can make the most of your business website: Use Your Website to Sell Your Goods…

I ran into an acquaintance yesterday and we got to talking about business. He made the comment, “It’s important to look big – don’t you think?” It’s an interesting question. In our culture we equate big with success. Big houses, big cars and trucks, big business, big names etc. I remember when the the web finally took off, one thing that stood out for me, was the statement that the web was the great equalizer. Now anybody could “look” as big as they wanted and nobody would be the wiser. Now you don’t need the expense of bricks and mortar…

It is always important for small business owners to reach out to their customers. It is important to get their attention and give them information about the small business owner’s products and services. Of course, when more people hear about these products and services, there are more chances that they will buy it. There are different ways on how to reach out to customers. The effectiveness of each method depends upon the target market, the nature of the business, and the products or services itself. Add some ads Paid advertisement is still one of the most effective advertising methods. It…