Building Brand Awareness

Making the most of the Web to let consumers know you are in business

by Brent Leary Posted: April 14, 2008

them to easily consume it in the ways they wish to receive it. Now that should increase that 7% awareness of your business some.

Brent Leary is a small business technology analyst, adviser, and blogger at www.brentleary.com.

ACROSS THE WEB

LilMamaCEO.com

Great information. The point system was fixed, but something went awry this morning – no points for logging in or post to FB. Still, very useful tips. I’m really enjoying these vids as they are short, to the point and packed with info.

Jerome Espy

I agree. I love the information, but I’m frustrated by the glitches in the recording and points system.

Infinitehi4

Several of us seems to have been shortened on our points and it’s sad but I take the information as a great substitute. In setting up a non-profit I wondered about listening to these videos but now I am grateful I did. It helped me to realized that an exempt organization is a business as well. This same information is applicable for IHI.

Jerome Espy

Great points. This is applicable for any company or non profit.
www.thelegacyhouse.org

I run a non-profit as well and to not treat it as a business would be a HUGE mistake. Some of the biggest businesses are non-profits i.e. Blue Cross/Blue Shield, YMCA, and others.

Jorge

As always Melinda, great advise. Thanks!
Favort2

Very useful information for growing my business. These are great tips I can use. Thanks Melinda !!!
GGreen

Thank you Melinda, Starting to put these tips into action
Elaine Jackson

Melinda great tips. But if one’s business is suffering – the model seen is not one that will make other jump in with both feet.
I am also thinking that what I look at as success and be seen differently by others.
I am somewhat an overachiever so I dream big but keep missing the mark.
This forum is a great supplement to other sources of help I am getting.
Here is a flower from my garden to get your week started.
Thanks.
Elaine Jackson, PMP
http://www.holisitcPMC.com
Elaine Jackson

To take my training business internationally I may have to disclose the variations in income. Because of the behind whipping the economy has delivered to me — the books do not look good.In my industry even the huge trainers are dropping their prices. Total madness. Someone from another country offered PMP training for $30 — going cost for this training is about $1,200. What was a shocking eyeopener for me.
May family complains that I should hold firm and not change my prices.
Well they had lobster last week and did not complain.Any suggestions.
http://www.facebook.com/kevinamosproducer Kevin Amos

Very helpful for those who never thought about that. Many folks expand but don’t stop to weigh out everything.
Starlyn Priest

Great tips Melinda! Thank you for the helpful information.
http://www.facebook.com/people/Heidi-Burks/1459308198 Heidi Burks

I can use the last solution towards building a branch in my business
Kallen

Great info.
Jerome Espy

Great info. Growth and timing are key.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1630720601 Jamar Lee

Great info.

Infinitehi4

And it was great to hear it’s a good idea to expand business onto the internet. Awesome idea….

Askmysecretary

This is the area I am striving hard to work on. Great tips!!!
Lucubrate75

Thanks Small Biz Lady: I want to grow my business by licensing my trademark, any advice on what steps I may take?
Sandra Butler

Expand globally but do your homework..
Sandra Butler

Growth open another business expand globally
Sandra Butler

Growth open another business expand globally
Sandra Butler

Expand on the internet……
Sandra Butler

Expand on the internet……

http://www.facebook.com/UniversityForParents Rhonda Ulmer

I agree Sandra! Its is a sure way to market your business and grow.

Hope Randall

Expanding globally is what I would like to get more information on
Vettiej

There is no video visible to allow me to watch today’s video. Wow. How have those people been able to get 15,000+points? I guess it is like life. No one said it was going to be fair. Just that it is going to be. I’m trying not to let his depress me. Maybe this is a social experiment
http://www.facebook.com/UniversityForParents Rhonda Ulmer

Welcome back Ms. Melinda! I would love for you to be my mentor. Thanks for the great strategy tips on growing our business!!
http://www.mydessertbar.com/ Shennice Cleckley

I was considering using the deal sites for my business but was hesitant because of the increased volume. I think I am ready to handle the demand.
http://twitter.com/joylovepassion Shennice Cleckley

The internet has a been a great resource since I rebranded My Dessert Bar. I have had a lot of success. the next level for me is the deal sites.
Eugenewjr

Franchising or licensing is the best way to go to take your business to the next level.
David

Franchising your business is always the ultimate goal.
Mrazq1

Offer my business as a franchise…..Hmmm
http://www.unclebookersbbkew.com
Ransford

Good advice for the goods industry. I’m in the service industry and this information is not suitable for me.
Daks. J

Growth is very important and growing according to the capability and resources is very important too.
Kristina Nelson

Franchising is a great way to go and if you have the right product it doesn’t matter if its product or service you can still do it.
http://twitter.com/Aruach Adamah Ruach

Innovative thought process. Opens possibilities with the internet.
http://twitter.com/Aruach Adamah Ruach

Never thought about franchising…
Ulyssescoleman1950

I need help in finding funding. I also would like to talk to someone about my business plan. I have a great plan that will help my community. I’m a sociology major and I want to help young and old in the black community learn how Network with social programs.

Infinitehi4

Much information is available on the Small Business Admistration (http://www.sba.gov/). Hope this helps
JSC EVENT MARKETING & DESIGN

You should Try Score or a local Small Business Development Center. Also, I am looking into some projects for my local community. You should connect with me on Facebook /JSCMGMT or via email. Info@jscmgmt.com

Ulyssescoleman1950

I’am looking for people to invest in my plan on opening a comedy club. That during the day will act as a community center to help people learn how read and write and use a computer.
Donna

Great advice and tools for growth.
natalie johnson

“Tell people how to hire you on your website.” EXCELLENT POINT! WOW – simple and easy to do.
http://twitter.com/KorenNorton Koren Norton

Does anyone know an inexpensive web builder?
Tettcommunitydevelopment

very interesting…. I’m still in the start-up stage and that was great information
Makeithappentaylor

I agree with this 100% and what a great course
Zurriane

Good infomation
Remygirlsinc

Great Advice, never thought about franchising
http://twitter.com/AFLStudio Juana Sky

check
Sbtey5

Hit the like button before watching the video. After numerous times of trying to find out what could be wrong with their system. After liking the video I noticed I was awarded points. Not happy that it took me at least 4 times watching each video to find some of this information out
http://www.CaptivateDesigns.com/ Nicole McCullum

So true! A useful but effective website will enhance your credibility, your business image and make it easy for others to do business with you.
Bobby

Know your market and be able to systematize your business.
Jonathanpope71

The internet has shown to be a valuable piece to my business.
Octavia

Marketing on the internet is a great way to build a mailing list. Great video!!
Velma

This is great, because in the future I would like to live in a different state than where my original business was set up!
Devonne

Thank you for this video, I think global expansion and expand on the internet are important.
michael125

I enjoyed this workshop.