[BOOK REVIEW] The No Assholes Rule: Building a Civilized Workplace and Surviving One That Isn't

[BOOK REVIEW] The No Assholes Rule: Building a Civilized Workplace and Surviving One That Isn't We all know bullying behavior in the workplace kills morale and productivity.  It's like a snowball building ... it's never one huge act but a series of small, demeaning acts which begin to permeate throughout the entire company culture.  It affects not only morale, but staff turnover, communication, employee self-esteem and even health. ... Read more at http://vickywu.us/book-review-the-no-assholes-rule-building-a-civilized-workplace-and-surviving-one-that-isnt/ #marketing

Marketing results don't have to be expensive!

Marketing results don't have to be expensive! Some of my clients haven't used the services of a marketing guru before (or a marketing anyone) because they thought there was no way they could afford it. Others were putting it off because they had no idea what marketing to do.  Or they have too many ideas and no clue how to easily tie it all together. 100% of my clients don't want to waste time or money. Sample results below... ... Read more at http://vickywu.us/marketing-results-dont-have-to-be-expensive/ #marketing

The future of real estate marketing

The future of real estate marketing I have a friend who has been a licensed real estate agent in the past, and is deciding whether to get back into a career in real estate, or consider other options. My friend asked: Given all the technology, how much it has changed in the last 5 years and what you're seeing at conventions as far as tech goes... ... Read more at http://vickywu.us/the-future-of-real-estate-marketing/ #marketing

New Facebook "themes" for business pages

New Facebook "themes" for business pages One of the new features that has rolled out to Facebook business pages is the ability to choose a pre-set "look" or template for your page.  Facebook has already set up styles for businesses in select industries; for those who don't neatly fit into one of the categories below, there are other features you can adapt yourself. Navigate to your page and click on the "Settings" link (top right). ... Read more at http://vickywu.us/new-facebook-themes-for-business-pages/ #marketing

Could your business use a marketing boost in 2017?

Could your business use a marketing boost in 2017? If your answer is YES, join us for THREE FREE marketing group coaching sessions. We have a limit to the number of people who can be in the webinar room at one time, so register now to secure your spot!  Your registration automatically secures you a seat in all three coaching sessions.  . ... Read more at http://vickywu.us/could-your-business-use-a-marketing-boost-in-2017/ #marketing

[BUDGET SERIES] Our Choice for Documents, Spreadsheets and More

[BUDGET SERIES] Our Choice for Documents, Spreadsheets and More One thing that entrepreneurs seldom want to do is spend a lot of money on things that they don’t have to.  Especially when you’re first starting your business, you need to be able to use technology that can help you get your work done, but without having to invest an unreasonable amount of your budget to do so. ... Read more at http://vickywu.us/budget-series-our-choice-for-documents-spreadsheets-and-more/ #marketing

Thought about using Groupon or similar as a seller?

Thought about using Groupon or similar as a seller? As many of you know, I have a dance studio, and I had never used Groupon because I had heard some negative things - such as it taking too long to receive your money - but thought I'd try it.  I had used LivingSocial (and Amazon Deals when those were available) in the past with good results. ... Read more at http://vickywu.us/thought-about-using-groupon-or-similar-as-a-seller/ #marketing

Marketing Interview on Top Producers Podcast

Marketing Interview on Top Producers Podcast I recently had the pleasure to be invited to join Jared Benson on his Top Producers Podcast and be interviewed about marketing for real estate agents. While his show is oriented to real estate professionals, my segment covered general marketing information that is beneficial to any small business marketing. Catch my marketing episode on Top Producers Podcast. ... Read more at http://vickywu.us/marketing-interview-on-top-producers-podcast/ #marketing

[VIDEO] How to Plan 2018 plus Marketing Planning Calendar Template

[VIDEO] How to Plan 2018 plus Marketing Planning Calendar Template https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pB7ldl_f4fA I use this one-page marketing planning calendar for myself and my clients, and you can access the same calendar in an editable spreadsheet to use for your own purposes. ... Read more at https://vickywu.us/video-how-to-plan-2018-plus-marketing-planning-calendar-template/ #marketing

Did You Know: We Can Provide Basic Tech Support

Did You Know: We Can Provide Basic Tech Support We know how frustrating it can be to be trying to get work done, and your computer isn't cooperating. While tech support isn't one of our primary services, we can provide basic tech support to our clients.  We find sometimes our clients don't know who to turn to and have something preventing them from getting their work done, or causing them to work slow. ... Read more at http://vickywu.us/did-you-know-we-can-provide-basic-tech-support/ #marketing

4 Reasons to Add a Chat Bot Marketing Strategy to Your Marketing Plan

4 Reasons to Add a Chat Bot Marketing Strategy to Your Marketing Plan Have you considered adding Chat Bots as part of your marketing strategy? There are some really interesting ways chat bots are being used by companies of all sizes, and don't let the fact that they're based on technology scare you away - once a bot is set up, it can often run itself seamlessly. ... Read more at http://vickywu.us/4-reasons-to-add-chat-bot-marketing-strategy-to-your-marketing-plan/ #marketing

You've Set Up Your Facebook Business Page - Now What?

You've Set Up Your Facebook Business Page - Now What? Most people are great about setting up their Facebook business page, and even get in to some sort of regular habit of posting status updates. There are a few additional steps I recommend to most clients to help receive the best response: Do you need to add an admin?  There are several settings you can choose from if you need people to help manage your page. ... Read more at http://vickywu.us/youve-set-up-your-facebook-business-page-now-what/ #marketing

[ONLINE COURSE] How to Set Up a Highly Effective Sales or Marketing Funnel

[ONLINE COURSE] How to Set Up a Highly Effective Sales or Marketing Funnel New course just added to our learning system #MarketU Learn the important pieces of a marketing funnel and where you may be leaving money on the table!  Plus tips on how to take things you're already doing, and tie them together into a highly effective funnel. For a limited time, you can request FREE access to this course - just email me! http://vickywu. ... Read more at http://vickywu.us/course-how-to-set-up-a-highly-effective-sales-or-marketing-funnel/ #marketing

Behind the Scenes: Our Creative Process on How To Create a Logo

Behind the Scenes: Our Creative Process on How To Create a Logo There are a lot of considerations that go into the process of developing a logo for clients. Clients often wonder how to create a logo. We don't just quickly take a random icon we find online and slap some text on it. ... Read more at http://vickywu.us/behind-the-scenes-our-creative-process-on-how-to-create-a-logo/ #marketing

[ONLINE COURSE] Video Marketing Planning

[ONLINE COURSE] Video Marketing Planning This video marketing planning online training walks you through our easy process developed to make it simple for clients to quickly and efficiently plan and produce 16 or more videos to use for their video marketing purposes. ... Read more at https://vickywu.us/online-course-video-marketing-planning/ #marketing

2 Types of Shared Social Media Content: 1 is Bad for Business

2 Types of Shared Social Media Content: 1 is Bad for Business There are two main types of shared social media content which you can be posting to help promote your business - not including memes and videos of cats, both which you probably want to only do sporadically or not at all on your business' social media sites. One is good for you business.  One is not so much. ... Read more at http://vickywu.us/2-types-of-shared-social-media-content-1-is-bad-for-business/ #marketing

One Easy Tip to Automate Sharing a Post from Facebook Business Page

One Easy Tip to Automate Sharing a Post from Facebook Business Page One of the tips I always give clients is to put things on their Facebook BUSINESS page first, and from there to share it to your PERSONAL profile. ... Read more at http://vickywu.us/one-easy-tip-to-automate-sharing-a-post-from-facebook-business-page/ #marketing

Marketing to Generation Z

Marketing to Generation Z Who is Generation Z? How will you need to be marketing to Generation Z? This is the group born after the Millennials, and they outnumber millennials by at least 1 million.  While there is no set age or dates of birth, researchers typically use birth years ranging from the mid-1990s to mid-2000s. ... Read more at http://vickywu.us/marketing-to-generation-z/ #marketing

[BOOK REVIEW] The One Thing by Gary Keller and Withjay Papasan

[BOOK REVIEW] The One Thing by Gary Keller and Withjay Papasan I recently finished a re-read of The One Thing by Gary Keller and Withjay Papasan.  I had read this book once before a couple of years ago, and recently came across it again while unpacking some boxes, so I gave it another quick skim to refresh some of the concepts. ... Read more at http://vickywu.us/book-review-the-one-thing-by-gary-keller-and-withjay-papasan/ #marketing