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Manage Your Contacts and Connect with Others via Flup

on Dec 24, 2011
Manage Your Contacts and Connect with Others via FlupThere are various tools available that let you manage all of your contacts in one place (ie. Gist and Sprout Social), yet some have limitations and others require a paid subscription. Flup is a new service that lets you manage all of your contacts from Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Google from a single location. It may not be as advanced as others (it’s in early beta), but it gets the job done and even adds in a few extra freebies.

UPrinting Die-Cut Business Card Giveaway

on Dec 20, 2011
UPrinting Die-Cut Business Card GiveawayIf you only had 30 seconds to tell someone about your business in an elevator and never see them again, would they remember to contact you? Better yet, would you have an impressive business card to give to them, that not only has all of your information and what your business is about, but leaves a lasting impression? You should! How many times have you gone to conference even and collected a ton of business cards, then look through them when you get home and find that most of them are boring and only a

McDonalds and E-cards Ruled Online in October

on Nov 18, 2011
McDonalds and E-cards Ruled Online in OctoberHalloween prompted plenty of people to buy cards and gifts online, but it was McDonalds who took the number one spot in October. comScore released their Media Metrix report on the Top 50 U.S. Web Properties for October and it was a mix of expected and not. PartyCity.com had the second biggest jump in month-over-month traffic for obvious reasons. McDonalds launched a website to go with their new Monopoly game and it made them the fastest growing website in the top 250.

The Cure for Your PubCon Hangover

on Nov 16, 2011
The Cure for Your PubCon Hangover

There’s no better way to test your resolution than braving a four day conference like PubCon and returning to a pile of emails and backed-up projects. Whether you’re still recovering from PubCon Vegas 2011 (Nov 7-10th) or you just want to prepare for your next post-conference hangover, I have a recipe that might just do the trick.

Custom Business Stationary Still Important in the Digital Age

on Oct 19, 2011
First impressions are important, not only in social settings, but in business settings as well. The initial image a company or business presents is as important as the quality of work or products provided, if not more so. For that first sale or lead is never going to come if the customer isn’t satisfied that they’re dealing with a professional and reputable person or company. Impress your business contacts with customized stationery. In addition to branded letterhead, nothing reinforces quality and

Creating a Business Card for Your Blog

on Aug 8, 2011
Creating a Business Card for Your BlogHow many times have you told someone about your web site or blog, only for them to forget what the url was? Even if you are running a blog just on the side as a hobby, it’s still pretty cool to have your own business cards. I usually design new cards for my network of sites every couple of years, and I’m very picky about having a great design that stands out. I came across a new site called UV Cards, which offers some cool design services, which covers everything from business cards to posters

The Joe Girard Method: What the World’s Greatest Salesman Can Teach You about Sales and Marketing

on Jun 24, 2011
Joe Girard is a car salesman. But he is not your average car salesman, he is the world’s best. It is not a self-professed title either, it has been awarded to him by the Guinness Book of Records, who have recognised Girard for his amazing record of 13,001 cars sold in just 12 years. Not that Girard needs a formal certificate to prove his salesmanship. Anyone who has ever met him can tell you that Girard’s a cut above the rest. When he pays his bill at a restaurant, for example, he attaches his

Best Business Cards Online Face Off

on Apr 29, 2011
Best Business Cards Online Face Off

If someone asked for your business card, would you feel excited to give it to them, or ashamed because of how plain and crappy it looks? Boring, plain, flimsy or unique… the possibilities with business cards today are limitless. On the same note, so is the competition. With so many business card printing companies fighting for your business, how are you supposed to know which are best?

Create A Stylish Virtual Business Card with IdentyMe

on Apr 29, 2011
Create A Stylish Virtual Business Card with IdentyMeIf you’re a fan of virtual business cards, you’ll love IdentyMe. It’s a place where you can create an online business card showcasing your portfolio, resume, social networks and contact information. They offer a wide variety of stylish themes that you can use for your vCard. Plus, you’ll be able to manage your contacts (other users that you add) all from a single location.

Free App to Accept Credit Cards

on Mar 17, 2011
Free App to Accept Credit Cards

Years ago when I did more outside consulting and dabbled in drop-shipping, I had to accept credit cards. But the fees associated with processing Visa and Mastercard payments  were outrageous.  And if you wanted to accept American Express and Discover as well, you had to pay even more additional fees.

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