Over the past 9+ years, I've met with countless business owners and entrepreneurs. We've had many conversations about marketing and networking and successful business strategies and making money. The list goes on. But there's one thing I've found in common with every....
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Make Networking Work For You
If you have ever felt that the time spent networking was wasted I submit that it is not the activity itself with the problem. Rather it is your intent and/or your event. What was your intent in attending the last networking event that frustrated you? Sometimes you...
Social Media Image Sizes Cheat Sheet
What size do I make my image for social media? With the social media sites constantly making updates, there can be a lot of confusion over the ideal size to create images and photos. Here’s a brief rundown of some critical social media photo sizes. A simple, accurate...
Word of the Year
Why Chose a WORD? Choosing a WORD as inspiration for your year can provide incredible insight and direction. Your WORD can be anything that resonates with you. It’s not necessarily a to-do list, but it can provide encouragement and serve as a reminder. Since your...
Google and Your Business
As a public speaker for Google’s Get Your Business Online (GYBO) program, my mission is to teach as many business owners as possible about the free (and low-cost) Google tools and products that are available to them. Here's a quick look at just a few of these Google...
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[podcast] Round Peg Media interviews Melanie Diehl about Google Maps
Melanie Diehl discusses the importance of every business claiming and verifying their Google Maps listing in this short (10 minute) podcast with Lorraine Ball of Round Peg Media. Listen to the podcast here
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[Infographic] July 2017 Marketing and Holiday Planning
Is your marketing heating up for the summer? If the next few months are your business’s busy season, you’re probably already gearing up for a flood of new customers coming through your doors. How can you get your new customers to stay loyal all year long? Repeat...
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[Infographic] June 2017 Marketing and Holiday Planning
It’s hard to believe that we’re almost halfway through 2017! June is the perfect time of year to review your first few months of business and see where you need to make adjustments in the second half of the year. If you aren’t hitting your numbers the way you’d like,...
Your March Holiday and Marketing Planner is here!
Here’s your list of March holidays, month-long themes, and stats to inspire new email marketing and social media campaigns.
4 Tools You Need to Create an Email and Social Media Marketing Calendar
It’s a common problem with email marketing and social media marketing: You know you need to send regular emails and post to your business’ social networks, but it’s hard to make time for it and you’re always struggling with what to say to your customers. Before you...
Your February Holiday and Marketing Planner is here!
Here’s your list of February holidays, month-long themes, and stats to inspire new email marketing and social media campaigns.
Get to know your customers day
Customers. Clients. Patrons. Supporters. Members. Donors. The lifeblood of a successful business or organization is made of this group of consumers who believe in your product or service or cause. For without them, we are merely spinning our wheels. We all understand...
5 Step Guide to Organizing
In recognition of National Get Organized Week, I am pleased to offer this guest blog post written by my friend Lou Anne Dunn, Professional Organizer and owner of Neatly Dunn. Lou Anne shares her 5 Step Guide to Organizing. I’ve heard people say that organizing isn’t...
Your October Holiday and Marketing Planner is here!
Use this list of holidays, month-long themes, and stats to inspire new email and social media marketing campaign ideas for October. Enjoy!
Funding for Women Business Owners
14 funding resources for women business owners "Funding is critical to a business," states business coach Mike McConchie. Mike did some research to see if he could find information/websites that may be able to provide grants or other funding opportunities for Women...