“A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” ~~Joseph Campbell
It is Memorial Day week-end, and as I write this blog post, my thoughts are with the family and friends of the brave soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice serving our country. Whether or not you agree with [...]
|
||
|
I’ve been on sabbatical from my teaching job since January, but it officially ended with graduation on May 8th. Even though I’m not teaching this summer, I’ve spent the past few days grieving the loss and worrying about all the things I didn’t get done. Yesterday, I happened upon the list of projects I made at the [...] Did you ever fantasize about what you would do if you could start your life over again? Well, why should our little furry friends be the only ones to get 9 lives? I have been thinking about all the dreams I deferred in order to become a law professor. It may be too late to [...] When people hear I am on sabbatical for the next 7 months, they envision me lying on the beach or lounging around the house in my pajamas. After all, the dictionary definition of “sabbatical” is “a period of rest that recurs in regular cycles.” For some people, just hanging out may seem like a luxury. But not [...] When you think of marketing, what comes to mind? Chances are the first thing that popped into your head was advertising: print ads in magazines or newspapers…tv commercials…pop-up ads on the Google search engine. They may be entertaining, they may be informative, or they may be just plain annoying…but there is no denying, advertising [...] What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the phrase “brand names”? I immediately see the golden arches of McDonald’s, the red and silver Coca Cola can, and the Olympic torch. What do all of these great brands have in common? They create an impression that you are getting something special [...] As a small business owner, what is the most important thing you can do to attract loyal customers? It goes without saying that you have to offer an excellent product or service, one that stands out from the rest. In the old days, that might have been enough to create a lasting customer list. But the days [...] This week we are going to focus on marketing. For starters, let’s define exactly what marketing is. In the simplest of terms, marketing is everything you do to promote your business. Why does that matter? Because marketing and sales are the keys to turning your passions into profits. Have you heard? Video marketing is the latest hot trend, and Maria Andros is its greatest star. Be inspired by this 10-minute interview on BraveHeart TV where Maria shares her tips for getting started. Don’t worry, it’s not that intimidating.
|
 |
|
|
Copyright © 2010 Laurie Morin.com - All Rights Reserved |
||
