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[5 Jan 2012 | 15 Comments | ]
DIY Beginner SEO (Part 1 of 2)

Dear Sarah,
 
We currently sell mostly through Amazon and SkyMall, but have recently launched our own website. How do we increase our own website visibility?  I have heard various tips on search engine optimization, but I am unclear as to what SEO really means and what I can do to have more of a presence on the web.
 
Thanks so much,
Jennifer  The GLO Bag
 

 
Dear Jennifer,
 
I reached out to my friend Lauren to answer this as she is really the specialist!  This is her simple DIY first baby step!
 
SEO is easier than you …

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[13 Dec 2011 | 4 Comments | ]
Best Ice Breakers

Ok so who doesn't get a bit nervous walking into a room when you don't know very many people, or even worse, not a soul?  I know I do!  Networking events can get a bad wrap just thinking about them right?  I love meeting new people, but do admit that I find it a lot easier (and less nerve wracking) at a dinner party when a seasoned host is a master at mixing and mingling the right guests.  And of course, a cocktail usually helps loosen up the crowd!  I …

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[10 Nov 2011 | 2 Comments | ]
How can I make the most money?

Dear Sarah,
 
Is it a good idea to exhibit at a tradeshow show if you don’t have much visibility as a young company? Tradeshows are very expensive, so I’d want to make the most of the money I spend.   What do you suggest as the best course of action?
 
Thanks for your wisdom,
Meghna   Meghna Designs
 
 
 
Dear Meghna,
 
Tradeshows can be sort of a gray area to help boost sales for young upstarts. Obviously having a lot of previous visibility through the media can help uplevel your presence there, but that does not guarantee sales. When you don’t have much (or …

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[15 Sep 2011 | 7 Comments | ]
How to Boost 4Q Holiday Sales

As the end of the year rapidly approaches for everyone, I know us product minded people are scrambling to make it the best quarter of the year, and some rely on 4Q sales to make their entire year!  My mind has been working overtime these days coming up with some out-of-the-box ideas for my clients and myself as I'm sure you are too. 
I want to share a few ideas that I have for you along with my Entreprenette Experts who offer some great tips too!  I'd love to hear your …

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[30 Jun 2011 | 6 Comments | ]
What do you include in your sales and marketing plan?

Do I hear you groaning already?  So many creative inventors just cringe when they hear the words sales and marketing, even though you know deep deep deep down that this is the entire backbone of your survival…….right?  I have been right there with you sister…..I had the hugest-most-gigantic resistance for many years until I learned how to do it…….really learned…….not just going through the motions, but really understanding WHY it is important, and HOW to communicate with my target market.   Learning how to find your target market, engage them, …

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