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Establishing and building a customer following is extremely important in the business world today. If you want to strive to be the Q-Tip or Kleenex of your industry then developing a strong and loyal customer base is extremely important. This will keep your competitors far away from you in the eyes of your customers. There are several ways you can create and share content that will strengthen your relationship with your customers. Do what makes sense for your brand and think of ways to make it creative and fun! Videos Videos are a fantastic way to engage and evoke emotion behind your content. Most companies use videos through social media to generate engagement, raise brand awareness, define a brand’s position and personality. Several more creative brands have showed us different ways videos can be used in search and social media channels. There are plenty of great brand examples using Vine, Instagram and YouTube to share videos to their followers. Find out what your cus...

Social Media Tips for the Direct Sales Business Owner Inez I spend most of my days chasing my dreams... and my toddler! There really isn't time for much else but when I can, I like to squeeze in a shower and a trip to Sephora.  First things first (am I the only one that thinks that's a weird saying?),  I am  pro  direct selling . The reason I want to emphasize this is because I think direct sales gets a bad rap and I want to be clear that I am not in any way putting it down. Through the years, I have been a consultant for a few different direct sales companies as a way to make supplemental income for the not-so-competitive salary that one generally receives working for non-profits. In fact, I recently made the decision to become an associate with LegalShield. (Don't worry, I'm not writing this to give you a spiel!) While I have never gotten rich from direct sales (to be fair, that was not my goal), I have made a fair amount of "extra" incom...

How to Strengthen Weak Ties and Expand Your Network Every day we continuously build our strong ties. We talk to our boss, we grab coffee with a coworker sitting next to us, we go jogging with a close friend. These habits and rituals can be comforting, but they can also be restrictive if they only expose us to limited ideas and ways of thinking. When we limit ourselves to interacting only with our strong ties, we prevent ourselves from the benefits of weak ties. Weak ties is a sociology term referring to surface-level relationships or acquaintances. These are individuals we might see on Facebook, but never  really  talk to or get to know. They are the people in our office who work on a different account or the person you sit next to at your volunteer meeting but never actually engage with. When we intentionally build connections with weak ties, we expose ourselves to new things, different ways of thinking, and have the opportunity to create a more dynam...

In the past, people were skeptical about using social media to promote their business. However, the popularity of social media has increased drastically within the past few years. More people are also opting to use it to promote their business. Below is a list of reasons you should market your business using social media: Cost-Effectiveness Goes a Long Way While marketing is necessary for attracting customers, it can be very expensive. If you are looking for a way to save money on marketing costs, then you should definitely consider using social media. It does not cost you anything to post on a Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or Pinterest account. Not only can social media help you save time, but it can also help you save time. It only takes a few minutes to make a post on a social networking site. Easily Attract New Customers Social networking makes it easier for you to attract new customers. Connecting with your current customers via social media is one way that you can attract...

5 Bold Steps to Take to  Become a Work at Home Mom Are you a working mom who dreams of being home for your kids? Perhaps you’re feeling unfulfilled at work, tired, overwhelmed, discouraged, and perhaps a twinge of guilt? There may be times you dream of the day when you can leave your corporate job behind and start your own business…and run it from the comfort of your home. Then you can set your own schedule, design your day, raise your own children, and become a successful mompreneur. It doesn’t have to be a dream. It can become a reality. If being your own boss appeals to you, here are 5 bold steps to take to become a work at home mom: #1 – Commit to it. It’s decision time. Then, it’s commitment time. Start by determining  Why  you want to transition from employee to work at home mom.  Is it to be there for your kids at home? Are you tired of missing out on your baby’s firsts? Or maybe you’re tired of answering to someone else and helping...

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Peeple app will let you rate people you know October 01 NEW YORK It's like Yelp -- for people. A new app called  Peeple  will let mobile users rate the people they know (but it's not affiliated with  Yelp ( YELP ) ). The app was created by Julia Condray and Nicole McCullough, two "best friends" who wanted to create an app "to learn about people," according to a statement on the company's website. The app will be available for free on Apple   ( AAPL ,  Tech30 )   iTunes in November and there are plans to build an app for Android. Peeple will allow users to rate people they know on three categories: personal, professional, and dating. The creators describe their app as a "concept that has never been done before in a digital space." They say the app lets users "really see how you show up in this world as seen through the eyes of your network." It will also allow users to find and meet nearby people wi...

Ecom Chicago 2015 Live 2-Day Chicago Area Event For Online Store Owners and Marketplace Sellers of All Levels Join us for the second annual Ecom Chicago event connecting, sharing eCommerce strategies, expert speakers, learning sessions and swapping stories from the trenches. We’ll also mix in plenty of fun activities and Q&A with mega-sellers in the industry. The Focus is on Your Business Growth Plan on two days packed with great information you can use to start, grow or streamline your business. Learn new ideas and techniques from experienced online sellers Networking with like minded online sellers to learn current strategies that work Meet experts and mentors and peers face to face Get focused on your e-commerce strategies and goals – analyze, access and implement Peer to peer growth and productivity Sponsor the event and find new clients Top-Notch Attendees Attendees will range from those operating million dollar e-commerce bus...