The job of a social media manager is often misunderstood, and something Lauren covered with zest in our last blog. I’ve also written about the focused customer service required of a social media manager as well as the myriad of nagging tasks. Just for fun... We decided to create a short video of life as […]

When I tell people that I'm a social media manager, I often get a look akin to that of my dog, Lincoln, when I asked if she wanted to go to bed.  Whether or not the social media scene is booming or not, many people are still befuddled as to what it is that I […]

We recently ended our working relationship with client that was in pre-launch of his forthcoming business.  His primary goal, during this time, was to acquire 10,000 emails. We spent a few months working with him, and unfortunately, he did not get the result he wanted. But, he also didn’t take our advice. And, he tried […]

I’ve been reading Mark Schaefer’s book, “The Content Code” and I have immeasurable takeaways. The most resounding is this: “What every organization needs before conquering a digital strategy is a human strategy… The most successful marketing organizations don’t think of themselves in B2B or B2C – they’re P2P, striving every day to use miraculous technologies […]

In April of last year, I made the decision to overhaul my life, namely by moving two hours away from my lifelong home and leaving behind the core people in my life – including my family and my husband.  Some of my readers – and of course, my friends – were shocked to learn of […]

I've worked with small business owners since I launched my own small business in 2010. From start-ups to fourth generation family-owned companies, I've witnessed first-hand the challenges that small businesses face on a regular basis. It's probably no surprise that lack of time and resources are among them. Remaining competitive is a challenge, especially for […]

I welcome milestones simply because they offer perspective.  In preparation for this blog for my five-year business anniversary, I re-read some of my past posts as I achieved hallmarks in my business. It's funny the lessons I continue to learn - and how much of this is really just a maze. Each year, it's the […]

In my last blog, I shared with you the importance of creativity in business by citing an example of a successful contest we recently posted on our social media channels. There's a lot to be said for creative ideas. And, there's also a lot to be said for creative writing. Although, neither has come natural […]

As a small business owner, I place emphasis on serving my customers, working with the team and overseeing the day-to-day business operations. As I've said before, it's easy to put my own marketing efforts on the backburner - and there are many times when creativity isn’t something that is easily summoned. But,  that doesn't mean it […]