5 Ways to Use Instagram for Business

5 Ways to Use Instagram for Business

Instagram is a great social site for sharing fun visuals with friends and family. But did you know that its Direct Messaging feature offers small business owners some compelling ways to connect with their followers through private messages, videos and photos?...
The Social Sales Funnel

The Social Sales Funnel

Guest Post by Nick Rojas, a business consultant and journalist from Los Angeles. Follow him on Twitter @NickARojas. It’s well understood by now that the entire process of sales has been completely revolutionized by social media. Before, access to consumers was limited...
Mike Wolpert: Social Storytelling is the New Marketing

Mike Wolpert: Social Storytelling is the New Marketing

Everybody loves a story. And everybody has a story to tell. Which is why social storytelling is the new marketing. It gives small business owners and entrepreneurs a valuable way to connect with customers that moves their relationship well beyond a simple...
5 Ways to (Re)Create Original Content for Pinterest

5 Ways to (Re)Create Original Content for Pinterest

For any business owner, Pinterest is about sharing original, brand-focused storytelling content to drive sales. But you’re convinced that your hectic schedule just doesn’t give you enough time to create original content.  Why not take a moment and check out the...
Setting the Scene: The Visual Appeal of Storytelling for Business

Setting the Scene: The Visual Appeal of Storytelling for Business

Since the dawn of the Jedi, when a golden god captivated his audiences with tales of good versus evil, storytellers have continued to be a vital part of our world. They remind us of who we are, binding us through history, a sense of destiny and above all, meaning. In...