Category: Business Advice

February 15, 2015
Social Media: When In Doubt, Defer

By Lauren Galli, #Strella Creative Director I’ve been managing social media accounts for about two years now, and I’ve seen successes and failures.  As a classic overachiever, I will never give a client less than my best, so failure is difficult for me.  If social media isn’t working to a client’s liking, there are modifications […]

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February 1, 2015
5 Guidelines for Tackling Any Major Project

It's often said that if you want something done, give it to a busy person.  I'm living proof of that statement. Managing two to five social media accounts for 20 clients can sometimes make me crazy, but over the years I've developed systems that have helped me manage the myriad of tasks on my plate. […]

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January 25, 2015
Content Marketing: Should We Engage in Controversy?

In response to the 'become the hub' idea in the recent blog, 4 Ways to 'Ignite Content,' one reader asked me how I feel about controversy - specifically as a way for businesses to differentiate themselves in the crowded online space. His inquiry is compelling - and it's a question I'm often asked - so […]

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January 18, 2015
The Winning Formula for Expanding Online Reach

A digital marketing partner recently asked me if I could duplicate some of the ways I've expanded reach for my business and offer it as a service for some of his clients who are struggling to make their mark in the online world.  What I do in social media is not always applicable to other […]

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January 11, 2015
Social Media: 10 Of The Most Ridiculous Things I've Ever Heard

This June, I celebrate five years in business. And, if I thought owning a business was tough, I had no idea that owning a social media business would be even more difficult.  An ever-changing, ever-challenging industry, social media is full of surprises. There are days when I feel like I do more educating  than actually running […]

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January 4, 2015
4 Ways to 'Ignite' Content

Some of you have heard of Mark Schaefer's Content Shock theory.  Put simply, content marketing is such an effective marketing strategy that we've become oversaturated, making it increasingly difficult for businesses to break through the noise. Such was the case in a recent email Mark received from a sporting goods company that reported a startling decrease […]

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December 21, 2014
Social Media: Rules Of Engagement

On Wednesday, I had the opportunity to speak to the members of the Bucks County Bar Association. Like many in service-based businesses, they struggle with creating a strong personal brand. Most were fearful of negative reviews, especially maintaining client privacy when responding to the reviews in the social sphere.  Some were reluctant to develop a […]

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November 30, 2014
Facebook Advertising: The One Option That’s Worth the Money

As many fan page admins know, Facebook’s organic reach has declined significantly since December of last year.  Simply put, the fans who ‘like’ the page are rarely seeing the content. For some businesses, this means jumping ship to another channel. But if your target audience is using Facebook, I recommend sticking around and parting with […]

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November 16, 2014
If I’ve Mastered Any Lesson In Business, It’s This…

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 […]

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