SEO is the big buzzword in Internet marketing these days. But the majority of the apps, plugins, and “tricks” you hear about are just smoke and mirrors, says Brendan Hufford, SEO Director at Clique Studios. To get that high Google ranking and the resulting traffic to your website you need a more methodical, thoughtful approach… … Read more

Before you can be an effective leader, there’s one member of the team you have to get “buy-in” from first, says Deb Calvert, founder of People First Productivity Solutions. Hint: It’s not a top manager or key employee. We also talk about what many business owners perceive as a “necessary evil”: sales. But that’s exactly … Read more

We’re having conversations with ourselves all the time. Unfortunately, says Bert Martinez, often that self-talk is negative… and impacting your ability to achieve goals and build your business. Bert, who consults with Fortune 500 companies, as well as small businesses, shares his simple technique for achieving a positive mindset that helps you solve problems and … Read more

Doug Hall believes in entrepreneurship… he believes in entrepreneurs. And with his business, Resources for CEOs, he strives to help them overcome the challenges that are holding them back from getting everything they want out of their business. It’s not just money. But the freedom to live their life. We talk about how to get … Read more

Many business owners, especially professional service providers, downright fear selling… or they think of it as a necessary evil. Liz J. Simpson, founder of B2B sales consultancy Stimulyst, helps them embrace sales – and make it easy and fun. First, with techniques for changing their attitude. Second, with tools and techniques that anybody can use … Read more