In an interview with Monday Morning Radio host Dean Rotbart, Dr. Cheryl Bauman discusses why face-to-face communication is still important in business, even in this digital age. While Dr. Bauman recognizes that digital forms of communication are here to stay, she makes the case that it is worth the extra time and inconvenience to meet face to face with employees, clients, and … [Read more...]
Within a year of graduating from college, I was extremely happy to land a job working as a caseworker for the local domestic relations section of the court. And while I was fairly confident in my abilities, overall proud of the work that I put out and the accomplishments I made (such as resolving over $3 million in back-due child support), the reality is that a great deal of my … [Read more...]
When it comes to marketing, there are many options available for getting and staying in front of your consumer. You can advertise on TV or the radio, you can send out postcards or direct mail, and you can hold huge marketing events complete with food and drinks. But the problem with each of these types of options is that they can cost you hundreds, if not thousands of … [Read more...]
Sales is any type of interpersonal communication, usually one-on-one, that leads to the close of a sale, or a signed contract. Most often sales are the interactions with prospects or leads, which are the direct product of marketing. The strategy behind sales is to “push” with a concentration on short-term results. Successful salesman have the ability to communicate the “what” … [Read more...]
An infographic is a data-rich, graphical representation of a story or thesis. It combines text and graphics to convey a message in a more interesting medium than an article or single photo. Research shows infographics to be around 30 times more likely to be read than plain text articles. The purpose of an infographic is to educate or inform on a unique topic in an interesting … [Read more...]
An interesting review of the evolution of text messaging from 1984 to today, and how business has learned to leverage SMS technology for communication. … [Read more...]
Plenty of business owners understand why a blog is so important: it builds community; amplifies your voice in the market; establishes you as an expert or a provider of unique products or services; and strengthens relationships with colleagues, partners and the press. But what happens if all that awareness leads to a whole lot of nothing when it comes time to sit down and … [Read more...]
As a full time freelance writer, I spend a majority of my time in my home office alone. In fact, truth be told, I get a little anxious when I get a new client or colleague that wants to meet via phone or Skype. There’s just something about that direct one-on-one contact that puts me a little on edge and makes we want to retreat a little. Sound familiar? Here’s the good news – … [Read more...]
We interviewed Elizabeth Eames, Owner of Contemporary Communications Consulting based in Brooklyn, New York, to get insight into the communications business and how it can benefit a small business owner. What are the primary service(s) or product(s) that your business provides? Contemporary Communications Consulting is a full service communications and marketing firm with … [Read more...]
Not too long ago, I was interviewed for a podcast that will be posted on a site about doing what you love for a living. It was a great experience and, while I hope it helps some listeners take a leap of faith and do what they love to, it got me thinking about podcasts in general and what advantages and disadvantages they offer small businesses who are considering doing them in … [Read more...]
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