TheCEOMamma Top Tips for Social Media Marketers

Building an online business using primarily Social Media, has been the most effective way for me to establish my brand, generate qualified leads and increase sales, all while investing next to nothing, excluding my time.

Although Social Media Marketing is an easy way to gain exposure for your business, there are still rules and procedures that need to be adopted to assure a productive marketing experience.

I have compiled a list of my top posts in 3 sections, to help you understand and grasp the concept of marketing your business online using social media.

Networking – Building Professional Relationships

  1. How to Build Your Personal Brand on Social Networks
  2. How to Create Connections to Expand Your Social Media

Women Entrepreneurs: Is Self-Sabotage Affecting Your Business?

No matter how deep the desire is to be a successful woman entrepreneur, some of us may be far from that reality because of the unintentional self-sabotage we invite into our business each day.

If you have goals of being a successful woman in business but you are barely making any progress toward achieving those goals, it could very well be you are operating in a form of self-sabotage.

Lack of Focus

You may not realize it but you could possibly lack the focus needed to be an entrepreneur working for yourself. When you are not focused each day on getting the things done in your business that will earn you a profit, recognize you need to make a change.

Free Must Have Online Tools Every Entrepreneur Should Use

Determining how you will market your online business can be a challenge when your funds are limited or even, non-existent. It’s helpful when you have access to the necessary tools needed to run your business on a day-to-day basis and even better, when those tools are free!

When I first started my online business, I had no savings and no money to invest in marketing. I was however, determined to make my business work so I began to search for free alternatives. A few of the resources and tools I found are still tools that I use now in my business and allow me to keep more of my profit in my pocket.

3 Reasons Why Twitter is Important for Business

By: Sylvia Browder

Regularly, I travel to several rural counties in southern Alabama providing business counseling and training to local business owners.  In discussing the importance of incorporating social media into their marketing plan, some clients are not sure if it is relevant for their businesses.  In fact, a few give me that ‘deer in the headlights’ look when I introduce Twitter as a viable way to increase their client base.  By educating them, I help them understand the benefits.

As I explain, Twitter is used by millions of people each day who share, connect, promote and brand their business image.  If you, like them are still not convinced, here are 3 reasons why Twitter is important for your business.

5 Ways to Lose the Cruise and Speed Your Business Through 2011

By: Sylvia Browder

Are you ready for a successful 2011? What will it take to design a powerful plan and actually implement it? Business owners know all too well that planning is essential. The fact is, you really can’t determine where you’re going if you can’t put together a plan of action. So, instead of being stuck on cruise control, here are 5 ways to speed your business through a successful new year.

Getting Your Business in Order for Maximum Productivity

The beginning of a new year is always the time of year when small business owners decide, they are going to “get it together”. All of those newly envisioned ideas and business plans flutter the minds of rejuvenated entrepreneurs ready to experience a boost in business revenue.

With all the dreaming however, structured planning must accompany your vision in order to move that vision in to action.

Here are a few tips to get you started with getting your business in order.

Getting Your Business in Order

1. Write it Down – This should be a no-brainer but even though you have a goal and you know what you want to do, you still must write it down. Having your goals on paper, including deadlines and easily accessible for frequent viewing, will help you visualize what needs to be done and help you stay on track.

5 Tips for Effective Time Management and Business Productivity

Recently, I had the privilege and honor of being the guest speaker for the Women on the Move Teleconference founded by Stylicia Bowden, in which I spoke on the topic of Time Management and Business Productivity. I received such great feedback that I decided to write this blog post to share on the topic.

Time Management Mind Map

Early on into building my first business, I quickly learned how important it was to be organized with managing my time and I started a system for myself based on how quickly and effectively I needed to get things done, not only in my business but with my family as well. Because for me, at the end of the day, I’m mom first and the reason I made the choice to start a business was so that I could always be available to my family and for my children.