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It’s funny what people ask, and sometimes offer, a service-based business. I’ve made it a goal to educate our clients and prospects on the reality of social media marketing for business – and this post is no exception.  Here are five things I hope to never hear from prospective customers again! Can I pay you […]

I’ve had entrepreneurship on the brain lately, as I work to grow #Strella Social Media in our seventh year.  My executive coach said that some people think that owning a business is a dream come true, but they have no idea how much work is involved. I couldn’t agree more. For businesses trying to grow, […]

To achieve social media success, a myriad of factors must be present - all of which work in tandem to deliver a positive end result. However, I find there are a few pieces continually overlooked. To ensure social media success, check that you’ve included these five elements. A clearly defined audience. I’m amazed how many […]

We spend most of our day on social media, and as you can imagine, we’ve seen everything.  I thought it would be cathartic to share our top (mainly personal) social media pet peeves. Disclaimer: I share a lot of cat photos, which could be a pet peeve for you! 50 hashtags in a Facebook post […]

Working from home isn’t always what it seems, as Rachel showcases in her video, A Week In The Life Of A Social Media Manager. But working alongside your spouse is even more interesting. While I run my own show, I also help Rachel as her contracted Operations Director. Find out the real truth of what […]

I’m often asked for universal tactics or quick tips for business social media. While there is no magic bullet, I have three ‘truths’ that I advise every business – regardless of their goals, their target or their industry. Humanizing works. Forgive me for sounding like a broken record, but this is SO important! People form […]

In a previous blog, I said that there is no crying in social media – and that we can’t take things personally.  Imagine, however, what happens when your best friend and the person that you’ve had an instinct to protect is part of that equation.  Twenty seven years ago, I got a phone call that […]

I work from home. And I work with my husband. All day… Every day… Depending on your preferences, this could be a dream job or your worst nightmare. For me, though, I only wish it were that easy to categorize.  Before you think I’m just trying to be funny, allow me to explain. I am […]

We recently submitted a comprehensive strategy to a construction company. This was one of the most complex strategies we’ve ever developed as they had dozens of local competitors and a variety of targets to reach. After spending about ten hours on research, we decided to take an approach that we believe will work for any […]