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Yes, I’m talking to those of you who somehow think that SEO Campaigns are not only always quick but at the same time that they work ever time. Or those of you who have done your due diligence on SEO and think that SEO is quick. Or that it’s cheap. Or that if it doesn’t work with your SEO firm – the Read More

Consulative selling and selling consultative are not the same. IIn 2015 and beyond your sales team will need to be able to sell consultatively at a very high level of competency in order meet customer expectations and to differentiate you from the other guys who have gotten the message. Read More

These 50 ice breakers should help making introductions a little easier, allowing you to eventually move on to business. Read More

Find out what Santa will be doing next year after Christmas...


A short Santa Claus story I've written. Read More

It is a measure of how vast are the opportunities to promote your blog posts, that with one breath I say, “Wow, Ivan, that’s a whole lot of promoting you are suggesting,” and with the next breath I say, “But don’t forget about this, and this, and this and that.” Read More

Most business mentors tell me that the single biggest problem they have to deal with in small companies is the lack of open, honest, and effective communication, both from the top down and from the bottom up. Some entrepreneurs forget that talking is not communicating. Fortunately these skills can Read More

As freelancers we might be on first name basis with the local coffee shop owner, or that ‘guy’ that gives you the WiFi password – but we don’t have that sense of camaraderie. That’s why I feel that is important to find your ‘peeps’ within the freelance industry, even if they are on the other side o Read More

If you’ve always dreamed of finding your freedom by running an online business or blog, perhaps even from an exotic location, then you’ll love my latest podcast with Ryan Biddulph of Blogging From Paradise. He can help you turn that dream into your new reality. Read More

Do you use a vehicle for your business? If so, have you looked at mileage rate the IRS has established for deducting that travel on your taxes? If not, have a look. The new rates are out for 2015. Share this link with a friend or on your website and help spread the word! Read More

Every local business needs to leverage SEO to help find new customers. Here are 4 tips guaranteed to make your business more successful. Read More