HeatherStone commented on the following stories on BizSugar
Tips For More Effective Blogging
"Hi Rob, I'm sure all of us have had these things drilled into our heads from time to time without having a good idea of how they work together to maximize your blog's effectiveness and your online business brand. Thanks to Small Business Tribe for sharing this post with the BizSugar community. "7 Tips for Measuring Social Media ROI
"Peter, I think a lot of people have some important questions about how to measure social media's impact on business in general. It's great to see the number of followers, likes, retweets and the amount of "engagement" your shares are getting, but what does all of this really mean? Came across your post in the BizSugar community and wanted to thank you for at least getting us started on an answer."Small Business and Social Media II
"Hi John, You wrote: "Endless site links to boost SEO, retweeting other peoples’ quotations from famous dead people, and weekly electronic “newsletters” that do nothing but flog discount deals are not social media." So true. Real social media, like real conversation, takes thoughtfulness, consideration and a real interest in listening to others and hearing what they are saying. Thanks to Christi Brendlinger for sharing this awesome post with the BizSugar community."Online Marketing Trumps Traditional Marketing for Small Business
"Hi Nicole, So nice to meet you! I enjoyed coming across your post on the BizSugar community and couldn't agree more with your conclusion about online marketing. Of course, online marketing does come with costs, mainly in time, and with a very different way of thinking about your business and how you reach out to customers. Thanks for sharing."Build Business Relationships with People You Value
"Hi Erica, What a refreshing approach. I agree making authentic connections with people you truly value is the path to success rather than simply connecting with others because of what you think they can do for you. I was very excited to come across your post on the BizSugar community. Thanks for sharing your awesome outlook. "Subscribe
8 Reasons for Automating Your Business
"Hi Shaleen, There are a lot of ways to automate a business. Start by looking at tasks that take time away from the core function of your business. These are tasks that should be automated as much as possible. "