More From Mel Carson
Customer Service
3 Business Reminders Gleaned From an English Country Pub Opened in 1397
Your startup may be a newcomer to the field but some pillars of a longstanding business operation might apply: competitive differentiation, great customer service and savvy product updates.
Social Media Marketing
Increase Engagement on Twitter With Solid Tactics Backed by Research
If your followers are spending time on your social patch, they're spending less time with your competition's.
Consultants and Advisors
5 Behaviors of a Successful and Trustworthy Consultant
For a successful business relationship to get off the ground and thrive, both sides need to trust and respect each other.
Future of Entrepreneurship
5 Twitter Tips That Will Enhance Your Personal Brand
Become one of the influentials in the tweeting universe by sprucing up your presence on the platform.
Writing
How to Write a Blog Post in Just 30 Minutes
Don't let another author commitment sneak up on you. Here's how to chart out assignments to make them manageable and to tackle them in bite-size pieces.
Ask the Expert
Through Storytelling, Entrepreneurs Can Get People to Hit the 'Buy' Button
Compelling web copy is important in creating a hook to persuade people to buy, but it is better to create an experience for people coming to your site that totally transcends the transaction.
Productivity
4 New Year's Resolutions You Could Start Tomorrow
Here are four productivity ideas to put into practice ahead of time and gain a head start on 2015.
Future of Entrepreneurship
To Keep Your Brand's Social Engagement Strong, Focus on These 3 Questions
When you have the brand right and everyone in your company is breathing into it, you can use social media as a way to keep the authentic engagement going.
Future of Entrepreneurship
The 4 Pillars New Brands Must Communicate to Their Audience
Simplicity is key in any branding strategy. Overthinking and having too many internal considerations can expose your external brand perception as muddy and disjointed.
Thought Leaders
The Wonders a Successful Influencer Program Can Work for Your Business
Once you figure out how to sway these powerful leaders, the impact from their word-of-mouth can be tremendous.
Content Marketing
The Science of Great Content -- Think in Terms of 'AURA'
Focus on authenticity, usefulness, relevancy and action to increase the halo effect of digital marketing efforts.
Future of Entrepreneurship
Public Speaking Tips to Maximize Your Reach and Revenue
Reap the full benefits of your moments in the spotlight. Share the highlights before, during and after.
Future of Entrepreneurship
Personal Branding Doesn't Mean Just Fixing Your LinkedIn Presence
Spruce up your professional marketing techniques -- for your career prospects and your company's sake.
Social Media
A Great Company-Wide Social-Media Policy Starts at the Top
Executives should lead by example when it comes to building an online persona that benefits the business' brand.