Steve DiGioia — July 27, 2019 Follow @stevedigioia — July 27, 2019 …plus 6 ways to make sure you don’t have to! Today’s post is on a topic that many don’t want to talk about, let alone do; disciplining an employee. The problem is that most managers are afraid to discipline employees. We must get … Continue reading Successful Managers Are Not Afraid to Discipline Employees
Dan Radak — December 13, 2018 Follow @DanRadak — December 13, 2018 According to the GEM Global Report, more than 100 million startups are launched every year, which means there are over 3 new startups every second. However, 90% of those businesses are bound to end in failure, leaving only 10% with a chance of … Continue reading Why You Should Not be Afraid of Business Failure
Dean Mackenzie — November 26, 2018 Follow @deanmackenzie_ — November 26, 2018 “If you’re choosing a niche… and it’s difficult… who ya gonna call?” (to the tune of “Ghostbusters”) Mangled lyrics aside, niching is a huge issue most freelancers must deal with, whether they’re just getting started or at some point down the road. Trying … Continue reading I Ain’t Afraid of No Niche! Choosing a Niche… With the Ghostbusters
Dusti Arab — February 15, 2018 — February 15, 2018 When you’re in the business of turning a No into a Yes, it’s an uphill battle making sure you’re staying on top of your quota (and your attitude) in the face of what can feel like daunting circumstances. And this month, you’ve been watching your … Continue reading 4 Ways To Stay Motivated When You’re Afraid You Won’t Make Quota
Karen Repoli — August 1, 2017 Follow @karenrepoli — August 1, 2017 geralt / Pixabay How do you feel when you read the words Search Engine Optimization? Do you experience a sudden feeling of confusion and dread? Does your brain shut down or go into flight mode? Take a deep breath and stay with me. … Continue reading Don’t Be Afraid of SEO: 10 SEO Marketing Tips
by Susanna PerkinsSeptember 20, 2016 Widgets are an important part of WordPress, and sadly, one of the most misunderstood. According to WordPress.org: WordPress Widgets add content and features to your Sidebars. That’s like saying a Rolls Royce will get you to the grocery store — it’s perfectly true, but doesn’t go nearly far enough. Widgets … Continue reading Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Those Wacky, Wonderful WordPress Widgets (but were afraid to ask)
by Gina Badalaty Follow @GinabadSeptember 2, 2016 One of the scariest things for new bloggers to do is ask for pay for their work. While sponsorships can be a vital source of income for a successful blogger, too many of us are terrified to ask for enough payment for what we are actually worth. Here … Continue reading How To Ask For Blog Sponsorship When You’re Afraid
by Alex Birkett June 24, 2016June 24, 2016 You and I may have a hard time believing it, but many people are afraid to shop online. Now, as someone who regularly makes ridiculous impulse purchases, I never second guess entering my credit card information online. In fact, I just bought a Led Zeppelin coffee mug … Continue reading What Do You Do When Your Customers Are Afraid To Shop Online?
Columnist Chad White says marketers need to be bolder and more innovative to win (and even just to survive) at email marketing. Chad White on June 14, 2016 When Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers came out in 2008, everyone was really taken by the “10,000 Hour Rule,” which said that it took roughly 10,000 hours to … Continue reading Are email marketers too afraid of failure? 4 fears to conquer
If your response to advertising is fear and avoidance, what kind of example are you setting? Besides, columnist Rob Rasko argues, creatives are getting more engaging in response to the competitive environment. Rob Rasko on April 7, 2016 There is a lot of chatter in our industry about the negative effects of ad blocking. And … Continue reading Marketers mustn’t be afraid to click on ads
