Control the distribution

There is a popular saying that content is king. But I know alot of great content creators who are still trying to get the word out about their work. They are even some that are highly dependent on others to do the distribution for them. This puts a restriction on what gets out and how …

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Position yourself strategically

Positioning yourself to find customers is one of the most important skills you can develop. I was in downtown Kingston on business when I notice a vendor near a local bank. He stood across from the shouting get your mask. One by one people passing by walked up and purchased a mask from the vendor. …

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3 reasons why creating systems boost productivity

Managing the creative process will vary from person to person. That’s because not everyone works the same way and they also get different results. Even if two persons do the same exact thing the results are not always the same. One thing that becomes frustrating is replicating the results of a recent project. You may …

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How to start a self-hosted WordPress blog

Starting a blog is one piece of your marketing arsenal, useful in helping you promote your business. You have the opportunity to educate your customers,  share your marketing messages on a channel you control but, you might be thinking that you need to hire an expert to help you set it up. Well, Not so, …

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How to find your customers online

Imagine going to a party and the music is playing, everyone is dancing and having a good time except you. You start chatting up some people but all conversation feels awkward. So you end up leaving. A next time you go to a different event for people like you. You talk to a few people …

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How to choose the right social media platform for your business

Given the number of social media platforms available today you can easily get confused, and scratching your head about which one to choose. This may cause paralysis, as you may find yourself asking “where do I start? ” which platforms do I choose?” You might decide to jump in on all of them, stretching yourself …

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