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Top 3 Common Daily Branding Mistakes for Startup Entrepreneurs
- June 10, 2018
- Posted by: nathanwebster
- Category: Marketing
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A typical startup entrepreneur has the duties of wearing multiple hats. They're responsible for their finances by maintaining a positive cashflow. In order to stay in the black and make a profit, founders are also the main salesperson. For the sale to occur, the prospect needs to believe the leader is organized to deliver the -
How to Promote Your Brand
- May 31, 2018
- Posted by: nathanwebster
- Category: Marketing
We're dominated by marketing messages every day. From the coupons we receive in the mail to Powerball on billboards. Television commercials of a little lizard and lady in all white encouraging us to buy car insurance. Radio ads promoting the next local concert. If we started to count the number of ways we're being marketed -
Red Robin’s Burgers Epic Fail
- May 27, 2018
- Posted by: nathanwebster
- Category: * Mr Social Entrepreneur
Every year when my birthday rolls around, I think about when my dinner was ruined by Red Robin. As a faithful customer for over 30 years, every good memory came to a screeching halt from a 5-minute conversation with a manager who probably doesn't even work there now. I was taken back. From my own -
Chapin’s Tips on Mobilizing the Board for Fundraising
- May 20, 2018
- Posted by: nathanwebster
- Category: * Mr Social Entrepreneur
“I want to join your board of directors, but I don’t want to ask for money.” How many times have you heard that!? This month’s post - and podcast - helps you figure out what to do to combat that statement. Boards come in all shapes and sizes. Some help out more with daily work -
Defining Your Digital Strategy
- May 15, 2018
- Posted by: Rebekah Dull
- Category: Marketing
A digital strategy I say. You might ask, what is that? Why does it matter? Where do I even begin? All great questions! In this article, I want to answer those 3 questions in an overview way that allows for a basic understanding to get you started on (or to improve) your digital strategy. What is -
The 4 P’s of Marketing
- May 13, 2018
- Posted by: nathanwebster
- Category: * Mr Social Entrepreneur
I believe somewhere in the world this sentence is said about a 100 times a day, "I had a really great idea." And then the dialogue goes back and forth with a trusted confidant. It looks something like this: Confidant- so what was it? Great Idea- if I tell you, you can't tell anyone. Ok? Confidant- -
Why a Business Plan Matters
- April 29, 2018
- Posted by: nathanwebster
- Category: Consulting
There is no requirement that you have to write a business plan. Currently, there's no state or city that requires it when you apply for a business license. Matter of fact, writing a business plan is a pretty outdated mandate from a lot of college professors. Entrepreneur: "I want to start a business. What should -
Follow Your Why
- April 29, 2018
- Posted by: nathanwebster
- Category: * Mr Social Entrepreneur
Finding your why is not an easy thing to do. I struggled with this my whole entire life, and it requires soul-searching. As an entrepreneur, you have to embrace it else you won't be successful. I remember sitting in my class on the verge of dropping out of college because I was denied a computer -
Online Reviews: Yes, They Matter
- April 19, 2018
- Posted by: Megan Hayne
- Category: Consulting
The data is out! Online reviews of your business are seen, and they matter. In fact, 85% of consumers trust online reviews as much as a recommendation from a friend. Fact check here. Logic tells us that people are more likely to post a review if they are upset (check out Rebekah's post from last -
How to Handle Customer Complaints
- April 17, 2018
- Posted by: Rebekah Dull
- Category: Consulting
Whether you're in the industry of real estate, banking, consulting or providing a product (or any other), you will get customer complaints. It's just part of doing business. Businesses aren't perfect with providing their service or product 100% of the time. Mistakes happen. Both processes and people alike fail. While prevention is always the best method,
