This is a defining moment for many business owners. Some are choosing to wave a white flag and close their doors amid the pandemic...

Update: Maryland is no longer accepting applications for the COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund and the Grant Fund. In addition, awards of up to $10,000 from t...

“Why should I come work for you?” I asked. “We have good benefits,” the manager responded. “Stop, stop, stop." I interrupted. "Just about every company offer...

5 proven steps you can use in your own marketing that have worked for thousands of years Did you see who won the Best Ads from the Super Bowl? By “best,” I d...

As you watch this year’s Super Bowl game, check out the “other” game. That’s the game in which millions of dollars have been spent by some of the world’s lea...

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Just hours away from meeting our marketing deadline for one of the largest financial events in the country, and we still didn’t have a contract for one of th...

5 recruiting tactics you can use today when hiring millennials -- soon to be the largest generation in the workforce There is one TV show that is considered ...

Mention the brand name Ford and what immediately comes to mind? How about Starbucks? Wal-Mart? When you think about Ford, most likely you immediately thought...

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4 tips to help you take a break from your own business This is the toughest time of the year for many small business owners. Why? Because while everyone else...

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Every business owners wants more leads -- and not just any leads, but qualified leads. The secret: give your prospects what they want most!

How to Stand Out & Compete without Spending a Fortune

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I can’t tell you how many times business owners try to impress clients with features that discuss the characteristics of a product. Most of the time the clie...

Just about every business depends on referrals. They are far and away the most effective marketing program for any business. More than half of all sales are ...

How to scan the marketing environment for any product or service

When a business owner calls me, the conversation usually goes something like this… “I hear you may know a thing or two about marketing. So, what can you do t...