If you’ve ever been to an internet marketing conference, you know that in addition to learning about the topic at hand, you have to endure pitch after pitch on the “hottest new product” that will bring you ultimate success. Ugh! I went to one of these a few years ago and vowed never to go again.

That’s why I’m sold on the idea of the Niche Affiliate Marketing System (NAMS) three day workshop. It is not a pitchfest. Click here to continue reading… »

Don’t lie. You’ve watched at least one video online haven’t you?

It’s hard not to these days. Video is all over the place. So if you haven’t added it into your mix of marketing activities, it’s high time you did. And in case you’re wondering, yes one of my videos is here (and I have many more on the way).

According to eMarketer, unique views of videos have surged to nearly 136 million. That’s a lot of eyeballs. And they say that YouTube is the hottest place on the web according to the chart below.  Click here to continue reading… »

If you’re like most small business owners, trademarks and copyrights are confusing to you.

If that’s the case, mark your calendar for this Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 8pm ET for a tweetchat on this very topic.

Anita Campbell of Small Business Trends is hosting this informative chat featuring attorney Brent Britton. I’ll be moderating the session and adding my two cents in as we move along. Make sure you plan to attend — you could win an HP printer!

Head on over to Small Business Trends right now to learn all the details.

Last time I checked, the telephone was a good way to further a connection with someone you wanted to explore a business relationship with before meeting them in person. It’s also a good way to dig into what each of you might be looking for and to find common ground.

That’s why I have been totally flabbergasted lately about some contacts I’ve had. Two people (that I don’t know well), in as many weeks, have contacted me via LinkedIn and asked to connect in person. I’m absolutely okay with the contact — that’s what social networks are about and how I’ve developed some long lasting business relationships with people around the world. Click here to continue reading… »

I have been so lucky to have fabulous fans around the world who have gotten a copy of my book Small Business Cash Flow and put the cash flow tips into practice in their business.

But it dawned on me that I had no clue who many of those people were. I wanted to hear their stories and see how their businesses are faring during the economic crunch. And I wanted to know if the book helped them out.

So I decided to have a contest where people could post their pictures or videos on the Small Business Cash Flow fan page on FaceBook.  And I’d love for you to participate.   Click here to continue reading… »