The Firefly Blog
You want practical business and marketing tips you can use to grow your business. That’s what I’ve got for you right here, articles and videos you can take action on right away. And, if you scroll down you’ll find video interviews I’ve done with successful entrepreneurs where they share their top marketing tips.
Offers That Make People Say Yes Almost Every Time
Every summer I get an unexpected phone call that I’m actually delighted to receive. It’s usually on a warm and sunny day when the last thing on my mind is the impending winter and how cold it will be in a few months. The call I get is from the fireplace cleaning...
Are You Making This Mistake with Your Business Card?
Is your business card really helping you connect with prospective clients? This short video (less than 2 minutes) will explain how to change your business card so you can connect with more clients. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExLRxzevNd8 Don't miss any new...
What to Do Before, During, and After a Networking Event
There are important things you need to do before, during, and after a networking event in order to make it successful. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aq-WbT9qxb4 Don't miss any new marketing videos, simply click on the red 'YouTube' button below: For...
What I Learned from the Pizza Delivery Guy about Marketing
One night a few weeks ago we ordered pizza for dinner. We ordered from the same place we always do but this time something different happened. After about thirty minutes the doorbell rang and there was the young pizza delivery guy with our dinner. He handed us our...
What a Niche Can Do for Your Business
Having a niche can transform your business. Watch this interview to find out how you can choose a niche and grow your business faster and easier. Don't miss any new marketing videos, simply click on the red 'YouTube' button...
Are You Doing These Things to Follow Up After a Networking Event?
You've prepared for a networking event and attended it, now what? What's the best way to follow up so you that you make the most of your networking efforts? In this video I share practical tips you can use to follow up and build relationships over time....
Which Three Marketing Strategies Will You Choose?
The key to making marketing work for your business is to pick a few marketing strategies that fit for you and then do them consistently. Are you using any of these eight marketing strategies? Choosing your marketing strategies is the 5th step to attract more...
5 Obstacles That Are Keeping You From Getting Your Project Done
As a business owner you’ve probably got several projects that you’re dying to get started or some you desperately want to finish. But something always gets in the way and it seems like you never get to it. It’s time to change that. Think of a project you’d love to...
If You Don’t Have a ‘Call to Action’ You’re Missing Out
Your 'Call to Action' is the first step in your marketing sequence. If you don't have one that's clear and compelling you are missing out on potential business. In the two videos below (total of both less than 4 minutes) you'll learn about how to create your own...