Feb 4th, 2010 by Val Nelson
My new business cards came today. What a birthing process that was!
First getting the words just right (I had multiple smart and patient people give me feedback). Then getting the design just right (Jenn is awesome and patient too!). Then choosing a printer and forking over the cash (well, the Visa). Continue Reading »
Tags: business cards
Posted in Heart-Centered Marketing | 9 Comments »
Jan 21st, 2010 by Val Nelson

2009 was a year of transition for many of us. Leaving jobs, starting businesses, changing business strategies, facing the power of social media, or whatever it is for you.
I’m currently going through a “birthing” process into a new phase of my business and I’m appreciating how exciting and challenging transitions can be. Continue Reading »
Tags: transitions
Posted in Rescue Remedies | 2 Comments »
Jan 20th, 2010 by Val Nelson

If you fill out the Google user profile, you’ll see that alongside the blanks for your name, website address, and the like is a blank for “Your Superpower.”
What would you put? If you don’t know, it’s worth deciding.
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Tags: personal branding, superpowers
Posted in Heart-Centered Marketing | No Comments »
Jan 16th, 2010 by Val Nelson

Helping professionals, healers, artists, introverts, and many others are often convinced that it’s just not in their make-up to promote their services or talents. They often tell me they feel “too fake” trying to sell.
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Tags: healing arts marketing, helping professionals, introverts, networking, self-promotion
Posted in Heart-Centered Marketing, Rescue Remedies | 4 Comments »
Jan 13th, 2010 by Val Nelson

Put yourself on the map.
Do you still need that Yellow Pages listing if people mostly search online now? Probably not.
Make sure you’re found in the primary online listings. It’s free!
All three major search engines, Google, Yahoo, and Bing, offer a free and easy way to include your local business in their listings.
Here’s where to start:
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Tags: free listing online, google map, SEO tips
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