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3 Basic Tips for Using Hashtags in Your Instagram Posts

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  “When you enchant people, your goal is not to make money from them or to get them to do what you want, but to fill them with great delight.”  ~ Guy Kawasaki Greetings everyone! I want to quickly share 3 basic tips for using hashtags in your Instagram posts. There are so many ways […]

Honoring our Heroes

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Honoring our Heroes I wanted to take a quick minute to wish you all – my friends, family, clients, associates and comrades – a fun and safe Memorial Day weekend.  This weekend marks the beginning of summer for many, a time to relax and play, and most importantly, serves as a reminder to honor the men and women […]

A Little Red Lipstick Marketing Mojo for the Weekend! 💋

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“Take control of your marketing like you do your lipstick.” It’s Friday!  I just wanted to reach out and say have a great weekend, and while you are out enjoying this magic spring weather, I want you to think about your marketing in relationship to lipstick.  Guys you should love this! Take control of your […]

Don’t Forget These Savvy 10 Marketing Tips For Your Business

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Marketing is not always easy for business owners. First of all you don’t have the time to devote to marketing, and secondly, there are changes to available marketing platforms daily! Besides traditional marketing methods like print and direct mail, you also need a social media marketing plan in place that covers the places where you […]

50 Inspirational Quotes to Keep you Motivated

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Great quotes can be inspirational and motivational. You can use quotes to help guide your decisions in life, work and love. Here are 50 of the best inspirational quotes to motivate you: Nothing is impossible, the word itself says “I’m possible”! —Audrey Hepburn I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you […]

Is it time that you bail on Facebook and move over to Instagram?

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There’s a buzz going on about Facebook vs Instagram. Do you focus on one or the other? Do you bail on Facebook and move over to Instagram? My simple answer: NO. Keep them both. Stay diversified in your social media so you can be found everywhere; and be consistent (marketing over mastery). Instagram and Facebook […]

How to Write Your Story – What Good is it if No One Knows it?!

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No doubt you’ve heard me talk about this before. I say that it is the foundation of your marketing, that it IS your competitive advantage, and the one element that sets you apart from the competition – it’s YOUR compelling story.  No one else has it, no one can touch it.   You are unique […]

Unlock Your Potential this Year with a Solid Marketing Plan

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Are you ready to unlock your potential? Now is the time to move your business to the next level by putting your marketing into gear.  How can your business take off if you are not geared up and in “drive”?  Now is the time to put social media, Instagram’s visual marketing, and a distinctive branded […]

Some Holiday Love: Butternut Squash Apple Cider Soup

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Butternut Squash Apple Cider Soup 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, thinly sliced 4 cloves garlic, smashed 1 shallot, finely chopped 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated ! tsp ground cloves ! tsp allspice 6 oz leeks, finely chopped 6 oz carrots Classic de espices cachet (cachet: bay leaf, 5-7 whole peppercorns and fresh sprig […]

Photo Tips for Great Night Time Shots

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You are most likely going to get out and about tomorrow night for trick-or-treating with your little ones, or to party with friends. There will be picture taking I assure you! So to make sure you get the best shots, follow these quick tips:     PHOTO TIPS FOR GREAT NIGHTTIME SHOTS ON HALLOWEEN NIGHT: […]

Double your exposure with an Instagram Ad

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  Get double IMPACT when you combine Facebook ads with Instagram   By connecting your Facebook page with Instagram, running an ad will double your exposure and increase engagement. Facebook is clearly the most popular and affordable ad platform today; its deep demographics allow you to laser-focus on your target audience. Now you can build […]