Three Ways to Make Sure Your Press Release Goes Directly to Trash

I like press releases. I really do. I love hearing new news about cool products and services that can help small business owners. I even created a Press Release Primer for Small Business Owners to help others use publicity as part of their marketing plan. And I’ve given away and recommended the book 6 Steps to Free Publicity to countless small business owners.

But what I don’t like is receiving press releases that are just more junk in my mailbox. Those press releases go directly to the trash folder. The sample below is just what I’m talking about. [Read more...]

Should You Consider a Merchant Cash Advance for Your Business?

This guest post is by Trish Lindemood, a professional business and web writer who writes extensively on alternative financial solutions for your business – and your life.

A Merchant Cash Advance is a fast growing form of working capital for today’s small business owners. With this type of funding, the business owner agrees to sell a percentage of his or her future visa/master card receipts in exchange for an upfront lump sum amount.

Rather than waiting for sales to come in incremental amounts over a period of several months, the merchant agrees to accept a lesser cash amount in the near term. Those funds can then be used however the business owner chooses. Common uses include remodeling, advertising, purchasing inventory, opening new locations, or settling outstanding tax obligations. Here is how a typical transaction works: [Read more...]

What Excuses Are Standing In Your Way?

There are very few people who are an overnight success. And some successes take forever to happen. One thing’s for sure, success takes focus, goal setting and more than likely some sacrifice on your part. Small business owner Chris Brogan has worked very hard to achieve his success by making sure he stays on target with his goals. He says it very well in this video. Take a look. [Read more...]

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