ShawnHessinger commented on the following stories on BizSugar
Like a Spare Pair of Hands: How to Hire a Freelance Writer
"Great post on what can sometimes be a ticklish subject, Thursday, namely hiring someone else to produce your content. The results can be great but, of course, some people feel the necessity to create their own content. Certainly, there's a need for professional content creation out there, but as someone else in the same business, I can tell you it's sometimes a hard sell with all the DIY gurus around."1 Fantastic Technique to Generate New Business
"I think the impact of commenting on blogs or social media is really pretty powerful, incredibly powerful, in fact. One well placed comment can draw attention and lay the groundwork for building a reputation as a thought leader. The key is to never, never, never comment simply to get attention or when you have nothing in particular to say. Read posts, pay attention to others who have commented before you and then focus on adding value. It's that simple! "4 Tips to Spark Innovation in Your Small Business : American Express OPEN Forum
"Love these. Especially the last two which are, of course, the best way to address the first one. I'm embarrassed to say how many good ideas I've gotten from clients and the rest seem to always come to us when we're stretched outside our comfort zone. "Understand? - The Pipeline
"Wow, Tibor! I think this post goes way beyond sales and can apply to a lot of different businesses. Not listening OR not hearing customers, clients or prospects is always a problem and can be harmful to your business down the road since these folks are often the people who can give you your most profitable ideas and help you evolve with the market. "Why the Economy will Rebound Faster than Employment
"I suspect there are many factors which may keep employment levels from rising even as the economy improves not least of which is the increased responsibilities in health care and other areas which may come with new employees and thus the increased overhead in a world where almost everything can be outsourced and subcontracted."Embrace your Doubters
"I'll go a step further and suggest that provoking a strong response, even a negative one, can sometimes be a better sign than a few polite positive quotes or no reaction at all. And sometimes your brand and who you are can also be defined by your critics, those that definitely don't agree and aren't into what you're doing. "Subscribe
How Important Is Price In Your Small Business?
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