HeatherStone commented on the following stories on BizSugar
Blog Content That Grows Your Circle Of Influence
"Hi Celene, glad to read that you're making a distinction between content curation and using PLR, because some people actually think that incorporating PLR into their sites is a form of curation. Definitely not. I think it's great that Google is getting even more rigorous when it comes to standards of content...it finally makes room for people who are actually idea generators rather than idea regurgitators. I'm not down on curators, believe me, I'm one, but I agree that it's important to keep your hand in creating the content yourself, not just being a tweaker. I see that you've got a lot of posts about PLR and how to use it effectively, and that's great, but it's not a substitute for originality."How to become an icon (4 business secrets from The Boss)
"Hi Lori, Excellent post, I'm a huge fan of the Boss and of this approach to sharing business know-how--I love it when people put it into a fun context that I can relate to on both a personal and professional level! Each and every one of these suggestions is so relevant to bunches of business stuff--your social media plan, your overall marketing, even just areas of one's personal life. Being true, playing yourself to the nth degree, knowing your audience, getting your chops down, drawing inspiration from others while making those influences your own...just plain great advice. Thanks so much for sharing it with the BizSugar community too! Heather Stone"Does Google Hate Small Businesses?
"Hi Jackson, Yes, like many aspects of operating your business, search engines are just part of the reality we all have to do deal with. There are many small businesses that have flourished in this environment, so don't make excuses. Figure out how to leverage you advantage and worry about problems as they arise. Thanks for sharing on the BizSugar community. "10 tips for doing your own public relations
"Hi Kaleigh, Getting good at learning from the best in your field is absolutely the most important first step you can make when promoting your company. This may seem counter intuitive, but it is true. Being a good learner will help you in all aspects of your entrepreneurial ventures. Thanks for sharing this post with the BizSugar community."The Essence of Effective Hiring: 4 Steps to Improve Business Results.
"Hi Joseph, I'm convinced not enough entrepreneurs understand the importance of the right team. It can mean success, investment and an easy way to recruit more great talent. Thanks to Dan Woods for sharing this post with the BizSugar community."Can you control your brand online?
"Hi Catarina, I don't think you can control a brand at all anymore, online or otherwise. In fact, if memory serves correctly, Guy Kawasaki lists being able to "position the product" as one of the lies marketers tell. Thanks for sharing the post and video with the BizSugar community. "Subscribe
International Social Media Marketing – Different Places, Different Habits
"Hi Christian, Thanks for the eyeopening overview of the global social landscape. I suppose I'm wondering if there are local social networks in some of the countries dominated by Facebook that international marketers should be aware of even if FB is the top dog. Robert, thanks so much for sharing this post with the BizSugar community."