As more professional service firms use social media as a platform for their marketing activities, the question of whether to outsource those activities will come up with greater frequency. Today I want to talk a little about how to go about making those outsourcing...
Earlier this morning, I was reading a discussion on LinkedIn about what makes for good client service for lawyers and accountants. This question always comes up when we conduct customer surveys – something that we always do when helping our customers develop their...
The Daily Drucker is one of my favorite books – it is always on my desk. I’m always amazed at how things Mr. Drucker wrote years ago are still so relevant today. Today’s entry in The Daily Drucker poses the question “If we did not do this already, would we, knowing...
This is the time of year for creating plans, determining budgets, and setting goals. Many people are reluctant to set goals, or to set “stretch” goals, because they feel like they are setting themselves up for failure. In the past, we may have mentally beat ourselves...
What would you think if I told you I didn’t have time to talk to my customers? Or if I told you that listening to my customers isn’t a high priority for me? You’d look at me like I was crazy, wouldn’t you? But I hear that quite a bit from small business owners who...
Do the conversations you have with your marketing guy (or gal) sound more like a negotiation or a collaboration? Lately, I seem to be hearing more marketing conversations that sound more like a negotiation than a collaboration. I know I’m biased, but I believe this is...
Yesterday I mentioned that the Small Business Expo is coming up in a couple of week, so today I thought I would post some helpful hints for getting the most out of your tradeshow booth. Before the show Prepare 3-6 questions that will stimulate thought and...
I hear this question and see it posted on web sites all the time. The ensuing discussion typically revolves around various tools and tactics that can be used in a marketing campaign – everything from jingle generators, to online advertising, to good old word of mouth....
John Jantsch has a nice post today about changing your behaviors (or creating new habits) to become successful at marketing. His post reminded me of a concept I learned from my friends at Sandler Sales Training called the Success Triangle. I believe is so important to...
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to attend David Crandall’s seminar about estate planning. During his presentation, David talked about the importance of beginning with a snapshot, a view of what you want to happen when you pass away or become disabled. This is another...