Right now, a lot of people reading this post are thinking about starting something new. It may be a that you’re thinking of offering a new service. You might be considering starting a new business. You could be considering starting a new blog. And it could be that you are wondering if the time is… Continue Reading
Marketing tips and ideas to help you grow your business, by Jim Connolly
Author Archives: Jim Connolly
What does your social media activity say about you?
The world is full of mixed messages, and the world of business is no exception. When someone spam emails us selling their SEO services, it sends us a mixed message. We wonder why they need to send us spam, if their SEO is supposed to be able to generate stacks of sales leads. When a… Continue Reading
Video: Robert Scoble and Chris Brogan talk about Feeding The Blog Beast
Here’s a great 16 minute video interview, where Chris Brogan talks to Robert Scoble about social media, content development and the value of being a curator, plus lots, lots more. Enjoy! If you can’t see the video above, click here. For more information You can get more from Robert Scoble via his blog, Twitter and… Continue Reading
Is this common mistake crushing your business?
Are you missing out on one of the most valuable assets your business has? As a small business owner, you already know that huge companies and corporations have many advantages over you. What you may not be as aware of, is the wonderful advantage you have over them. I’m talking about agility. Agility, speedboats and… Continue Reading
15 Reasons to start blogging!
So, why bother blogging? It’s the most powerful marketing tool I have ever seen, used or studied. Considering all the benefits of blogging, the financial cost is tiny. A self-hosted WordPress site can cost less per week, than a latte at your local coffee shop! If you show up and blog regularly, over a period… Continue Reading
Social media marketing and real world results
This post is about how social media marketing can help your business generate targeted, high quality leads. Here’s what we know about the more traditional approach to lead generation: Somewhere close to you this morning, a group of small business owners will be attending an early morning networking breakfast, each hoping that someone gives them… Continue Reading
Blogging and Punch Bag Heroes
From as early as I can remember, I have boxed. It was a popular sport in the rough area of London where I grew up and a way for poor kids to channel their energy into something better than crime and drugs. Today, I’m a 46 year old successful business owner and I still get… Continue Reading
3 Lessons from the past week
I was reminded of 3 lessons this week, which I’d like to share with you. Never take good health for granted. Never think you know someone, just because you read their work. The Internet truly is making the world smaller. The week started well. A long running throat problem I have been struggling with, has… Continue Reading