The Social Media Manager Gets “Schooled”

So-it isn’t very often that I write a personal blog, but I thought this had some relevance for fellow social media managers as well, so here goes: I’ve been doing social media for small businesses for several years now, and with the skills I learned through Kate Buck and Let’s Get Social, I have been [...]

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A Tale of Two Businesses: Follow up

This comment was submitted by the owner of the unfavorable review in THIS POST. I have written to her, and asked if she would like me to remove her business name/info before making the comment public. She responded with this: “Thanks for your consideration, but I do believe in honesty and transparency so I would [...]

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A Tale of Two Businesses

LESSON OF THE DAY: Send your customers out the door feeling like you can’t wait to see them again!

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Just for the Girls! Coaching starts in July!

Are you a woman in business? Feeling frustrated, exhausted or “stuck” where you are? Join 9 other women in a one month journey in cooperative coaching! Individual calls, one on one attention-and the chance to connect with other women if you desire!

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No Dead Ends

Do your social media community connections have any dead ends? Are you sending your well-earned traffic off a social media cliff?

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Social Media for Small Business Local Workshop

Hello Everyone! I am writing to let everyone know about an exciting opportunity here in the Fergus/Elora area! I will be partnering with the Fergus BIA to teach a course to small businesses on how to use social media effectively. I am offering this course for an unheard-of $35.00, which I will not do again! [...]

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Embrace your Curls

Ok, I realize this title doesn’t sound very “Social Media-y”, but let me explain: Yesterday, I was in que at Whole Foods, and the lovely cashier who was serving me had the most beautiful curly blonde hair on the planet. Being a woman with very straight, long hair-(aka: BORING!) I had to comment, so I [...]

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Price Wars

Hello All! Have you ever heard of the old adage: “The Cobbler’s Children Have No Shoes?”. This is very much the situation when it comes to my own blog. All my clients have the best of my time, expertise and writing skills- and I’m left with so little to manage my own! Gee…maybe I need to start [...]

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Fresh New Blog, Fresh New Plan!

A new Blog and a New Adventure! Follow me as I write about social media and tips for small business!

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Wondering if Social Media is a Passing Phase?

Social Media is here to stay! Social Media Revolution by Socialnomics, brings it all home!

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Business Tip #1

Short business tip number one: Love what you do.

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Top 5 Things to look for in a Social Media Manager

Looking for a social media manager? Here are some tips to finding a great one.

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Small Biz Tip#2

Building relationships is key to improving your bottom line.

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Let’s Get Social Social Media Training: A Review

My review of the Let’s Get Social Social Media Manager training course by Kate Buck Jr. and Ryan Deiss.

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Integrity in Business aka: You Have to Get the Money Upfront

My bad experience with GlobaCorp.com and John Cornacchia-which led me to the business decision which requires all clients pay upfront. It also really made me consider what “integrity” means in the business world now.

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Small Biz Tip #3

Don’t let negative customer service experiences slip through your fingers. Address each one as if they were your only customer. Listen and Respond!

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Small Biz Tip #4 Follow-through

Follow-through with clients and customers is very important. Never make your customer pay for your mistake.

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So now you want some clients….

If you’d like some tips on how to get more social media clients, (or your first one!) listen to this audio where I chat with Kate Buck Jr., and give tips on how to accomplish exactly that!

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Changing with the times

Older generations may be resistent to social media. Marcie Macari explains some of the ways she gets around those barriers in this blog post.

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There’s No Place Like Home

Social Media client procurement strategies for small towns and big cities.

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December 2010 Business Building Special for Small Businesses

Marciemacari.com is offering a one-time, limited offer for small businesses! Check it out at marciemacari.com

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Actions and Awakenings

A trip to feed the homeless in Toronto gives my family a chance to receive a blessing.

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11 Promos for 2011 By Susan Kuchinskas

For most shop owners, the only way the internet seems potentially useful for their marketing, is through the use of an ecommerce website. If local and small businesses harness the power of social media, through the use of internet-driven contests, facebook fan page contests, facebook ads, twitter hashtag campaigns, and blogtours…

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5 Ways to Keep Your Social Media Manager Happy

What do social media managers want? Marcie Macari writes about how keeping your social media manager happy will bring you the best value for your investment.

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