I offer a wide range of services for hire to the small business community. Each of my projects is custom-tailored and custom-priced after a free consultation. I’ve formed creative partnerships with other writers, social media consultants, photographers, graphic designers, and accountants so I can utilize the experts I need to make sure your project gets the attention and the results it deserves. This means a complete package. No need for you to manage many different vendors for just one project. I can offer a turn-key solution and manage your project for you from start to finish. A single point of contact…what could be easier?
If you’re interested in our ePublishing services for writers, please visit us at www.ePublishing101.com
These are some of my standard business services. I’ll also be happy to custom-tailor a solution for you. Send me an email with your requirements and contact information.
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Marketing & Communications Audit Evaluate your current communications. Internal and external. Summarize current efforts and make recommendations for higher returns.
Copy Writing
Newsletters, flyers, brochures, web, blog, and article content
If you’re trying to learn how to format your print-published book or manuscript to get it epublished, this is the resource site for you! We’ve designed this site to help authors who aren’t familiar with the world of epublishing get their work in front of a much larger audience. We’ll walk you through some very simple steps, in very simple language (as much as possible) that will enable you to convert, publish, distribute, and market your work. We’ll even help with the conversion process or marketing if you’d rather focus on your writing. And we’re going to point you to as many free resources as possible so you can manage the entire process on your own with little or no investment.
Beginning in June, we’ll be holding free two-hour ePublishing 101 workshops throughout Ohio and Pennsylvania. If you’re interested in learning about the world of electronic publishing, or if you’re a traditionally published author who wants to learn more about converting your manuscript for online publication, then these workshops are for you. Watch the “workshop” page for scheduling, location, and registration information. If you’d like to schedule a workshop in your area or for your group, you can contact me here.
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“I’m starting an online business – where do I start?”. It’s broad question, but is one that comes up repeatedly on small business forums and discussion boards.
Of course, an online business is merely a vehicle for the product or service you are selling. So starting a Web-based business – and making it a success – will take more than just “getting online”.
There are two fundamental steps you will need to take. The first is to treat your online business like any other business venture and pay attention to business start-up processes; second, you’ll need to generate traffic to your site.
Below are some tips and best practices that can guide you through these steps – with all your check boxes ticked.
Starting an Online Business: Be a Responsible Business Owner
Whether you are starting an innovative new online business or setting up a hot dog stand, you must pay attention to the fundamentals of business ownership. For online business owners, this means more than just building a Web site and registering your domain name. You’ll also need to comply with the regulations that govern your type of business and the products and services you sell.
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You don’t need a degree in public relations to effectively publicize business to the press. And you don’t need a huge marketing budget either. What you do need is a clear understanding of how to reach reporters and what they’re looking for. These 10 tips will get you started.
1. Know what makes you newsworthy. This differs for each media outlet. If you own a restaurant, the town newspaper might be interested in your grand opening. An industry magazine might be interested in your chef’s unusual management style. A “green” publication might write about your commitment to the environment.
2. Join a free press release distribution site. Sign up with sites like PR.com (*www.pr.com), PRLog.org (*www.prlog.org) or Free Press Release.com (*www.free-press-release.com) to distribute your press releases to search engines for free. Most also provide guidelines for writing a good release.
3. Make your website media-friendly. Create a pressroom or media area with links to past publicity, and an “About Us” section highlighting your mission and key employees. Make it easy for the press to contact you—you’d be surprised how many sites don’t.
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