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Chapin’s Tips on Mobilizing the Board for Fundraising
- May 20, 2018
- Posted by: nathanwebster
- Category: * Mr Social Entrepreneur
No Comments“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 Matter of fact, writing a business plan is a pretty outdated mandate from a lot of college professors.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, -
My WordPress Site Got Hacked
- April 2, 2018
- Posted by: David Bilby
- Category: Consulting, Websites
At any one time, I oversee close to 50 Wordpress websites. It is a daily ritual for me to get up from bed, grab a shower and head to a local coffee shop for a cup of coffee. This was an average morning as I poured my coffee and sat next to the gas fireplace. -
Taking a Consultative Approach to Selling
- March 13, 2018
- Posted by: Rebekah Dull
- Category: Consulting
Image from Hospital Sales: Selling Smarter by Judy A. Siguaw and David C. Bojanic The traditional sales process can be difficult and uncomfortable for both the salesperson and the prospect. One of the main reasons that it can be uncomfortable is because of the high pressure to make the sale. The customer feels pressured and the -
The Shocking Truth about “Starting a Business”
- March 10, 2018
- Posted by: nathanwebster
- Category: Consulting
This company--my consulting business NW & Associates--is the second business I started, but it wasn't my first idea. I've had a plethora come to mind. Unfortunately, I never started because I was scared to fail. Starting a business back before the internet was intimidating because it was all about who you knew and having the ability
