iOS 7 and Other Gifts from Apple

Well, we don’t get too chatty about smartphone OS updates, especially since most of today’s phones can do “almost” anything we need. However, this (Apple iOS 7) is an exception. We just installed the beta version on an iPhone 5 with relative ease. And, for a first-day-of-issue beta, it is nearly bug-free. I’m happy to[…]

SEO Strategy

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) has become one of the hottest services that technology providers, public relations firms, Web site managers, and marketing agencies are offering today.   If you have an online presence, you really need to understand the level of optimization that is just right for your business. While one of the primary goals of[…]

A Strategic Plan. Defined or Aligned?

One of the most fundamental and critical elements of a successful business is the strategic plan.  Whether formally designed, published, and distributed with training for all of its stakeholders – or simply a set of strategies living within the cranium of the entrepreneur, every business has a strategic plan. The goal is to develop a[…]

Thought Leadership: A Few Thoughts…

As small business owners, do we market our top products and services, or our knowledge?  Are you an authority on information and knowledge that is relevant to your clients?  Do you have the ability to answer their questions before they even ask?  Are you the first one they call with their questions, and are you[…]