Welcome, course creators! Whether you’ve always been thinking about creating an online course or you’ve already started an expedition into the exciting world of online course development, I’m not just here to guide you through the process! I’m here to equip you with the knowledge, strategies, and wisdom you need to conquer the challenges and pitfalls that await on this exhilarating journey. Online courses represent a world of opportunity – a means to share your expertise, make a meaningful impact, and generate income. Yet, as with any grand adventure, there can be treacherous paths to navigate, unexpected twists to overcome,…
Read MoreWhile most people would agree that in order to succeed as a business, you need to grow your customer base, how you actually grow and monetize is a different story. This leads us to the concept of first-party data and how important it is for businesses of all shapes and sizes. First-party data is a term that refers to the specific data you need to acquire from your customers in order for them to become valuable. For example, if you run an online store and a customer buys something from you, they have just given you their email address. This…
Read MoreAre you worried about your small business brand right now? Many small businesses are, understandably, concerned about their cash flow and staying open during the COVID-19 crisis. The burden social distancing has put on businesses of all sizes is unmatched in modern times. Even the strongest of companies are struggling with them. But it’s not only the financial side of your business you need to consider. Maintaining your brand over the next few weeks is going to be tricky. There are some ways that you can avoid any damage to it. In fact, you might even be able to strengthen…
Read MoreDid you love bedtime stories when you were a kid? Storytelling is an intrinsic part of being human. We thrive on stories and crave the journey that a great story can take us on. Storytelling is more than just entertainment, it is a part of how we communicate with each other. When I say, “storytelling”, you probably think, “Once upon a time”, but that isn’t quite what I’m talking about. A story doesn’t necessarily need characters, settings, or even a plot. In a marketing sense, telling a story means that you are trying to create a personal connection between you…
Read MoreOne of the most exciting times for a small business is when they launch a new product or program. Small businesses rarely have unlimited capital for product/program development, which makes the success of a launch absolutely imperative. This can make it a very tense and stressful time in the office, as everything involved in the launch needs to be executed flawlessly. If you’re doing everything on your own, it can consume every bit of your bandwidth, pulling your focus from other, still important projects and clients. By partnering with a Virtual Assistant, you can instantly relieve this stress on you…
Read MoreGet contacted by any Nigerian princes lately? How about being sent an exclusive offer for cheap Canadian drugs? Or a free trip to Jamaica if you just fill out a survey? Spam email is an epidemic that has existed since the earliest days of the internet, and, despite promises every few years, it doesn’t appear to be going away anytime soon. There are few things more annoying than spam email filling your inbox with unsolicited offers or attempts to scam you. As an entrepreneur, there is a good chance you know the frustration of your carefully crafted, targeted emails being…
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