When I started my business in June of 2010, my mentor Maria gave me two pieces of advice. The first is always do what you say you’re going to do and the second is to recognize that everyone is a potential customer. I have the first piece of advice nailed - so much that it […]

Whether you work for a company, you own your own business or you’re in transition, it’s important to claim your digital space and stand out in the online world. To help you decide where and how to spend your energy, I’ve compiled a few tips that are the most essential for social media success. Establish […]

Most business professionals who attend networking events have to deliver the obligatory 30 second commercial or ‘elevator pitch.’  For many, it’s a mundane delivery of your name, your business and what you do for your clients or customers. But, it doesn’t have to be. As a first-time attendee of a recent women’s group, I decided […]

I was recently asked to contribute social networking tips for business professionals as a sidebar for a women's publication. The issue won’t hit the stands until March 2015, but it’s a great time to share some of my tips here! LinkedIn Do complete your profile. LinkedIn is THE professional medium. In order to build credibility, it’s essential […]

By Lauren Galli, Creative Director  For about two months, a new social media contender has been stirring up talk about the potential downfall of old favorites Facebook and Twitter.  That new soon-to-be heavyweight on the scene is called Ello, and is weighing in as an ad-free, invitation only social media site.  If you’re wondering if […]

Last week, I listened to a podcast on social media, authenticity, and the human brand presented by Mark Schaefer and Tom Webster. This topic piqued my interest for several reasons. First, my personal and business life has changed drastically over the past six months. I often wonder how to maintain authenticity (which, to me, means […]

No matter what the business or industry, I can usually expect that prospective customers will ask me about the results we’ve experienced with our clients. About half of these inquiries are people looking for monetary results, in which case I educate them about the factors that could potentially lead to conversion including operations, marketing and […]

Two weeks ago, one of our clients received a letter from Getty Images requesting $780 for an image used on their website. Getty Images claimed that my client did not purchase the license required for use of the image and thus they were in violation of copyright law. As a small business owner, I would […]

I love owning a business and wouldn’t trade it for a traditional 9-5 job no matter what the offer.   However, it’s not all roses. There are a few things that make it tough, especially for those just starting out. I’m wondering if you can relate to my top three. 1. Time off is relative.  Whether […]