If you’ve ever googled “How to make money from home” or “How to make money online,” you’ve almost certainly been met with a slew of ideas mostly centered around doing tiny, pointless tasks such as Swagbucks, taking surveys, or testing websites. However, not only are these “jobs” mind-numbingly boring, they also only pay pennies. Seriously, […]
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With social media at an ever-climbing height of popularity, most businesses have jumped on the bandwagon. After all, what’s not to love about free marketing? Social Media Marketing Strategy It’s true: social media can be an incredibly effective way to grow your business! However, that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to lose. Specifically, unless you have […]
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Each week, hundreds of blogs discuss online marketing from many different angles. Some marketing blogs have a very scientific perspective, sharing their research based findings of how to grow audiences and expand customer bases; others take a “news” angle, reporting the “state of online marketing” each day; and finally, many write about proven strategies and […]
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How to Grow Your Blog What does it even mean to “grow your blog”? Basically, it’s all about attracting and retaining your “who” — your reader. Creating growth starts with informing your target market that you even exist. Because if they don’t know you exist, then how could they be interested in your content or […]
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“So, what do you do?” I take a deep breath and think, Long version or short version? What time is it, and when do I next have to be somewhere? While I 100% love what I do, explaining it can be a significant challenge! As a writer, blogger, entrepreneur, and owner of multiple businesses, it’s […]
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Just three weeks ago, I started a new business, Aptus Creative Marketing. I’ve been designing websites for friends and family off and on for about eight years now, but it was only recently that I realized how much I enjoyed the process and how needed websites currently are. With so many new businesses springing up (THANK […]
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We may be visual creatures, but good copy is still incredibly powerful. That’s why it’s so important to always work on making your copy the best it can be. Whether you’ve just started blogging, or you’ve been at it for years, there’s always room for some improvement. Here are 5 easy tricks for writing better […]
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Out of all the things that make up a good brand, how it relates to the people who love it is probably the most important goal to reach. If you can create a brand that resonates in the right way, to the right people, then you my friend, have struck gold. Sure – we could […]
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How much does it cost to start a business? The answer to this question varies greatly depending on what type of business you are starting. Will your business need a physical location? Will you be manufacturing goods? Will you be selling locally or online? There are many, many questions you can ask to determine how […]
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If there’s such a thing as a “stereotypical serial entrepreneur,” then I’m curious to know whether I fit the mold. I certainly fit the definition! According to Business Dictionary: “An entrepreneur who continuously comes up with new ideas and starts new businesses. As opposed to a typical entrepreneur, who will often come up with an […]
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