Why cold calling isn’t bungee jumping

Posted by on May 15, 2012 with 0 Comments

Fearful of cold calling? Let me play devil’s advocate here and ask you this: if you had to choose between cold calling and bungee jumping, which one would you pick? For me, calling a business prospect doesn’t come anywhere close to jumping headfirst from a platform 160 feet up (average height), tied to an elastic cord. Read More

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Promoting your business the Rube Goldberg way

Posted by on April 7, 2012 with 0 Comments

For a (quick) lesson in creative promotion, watch this viral video from Toronto-based 2D Photography. You’ll be amazed and amused.

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How to create a successful business blog

Posted by on January 5, 2012 with 0 Comments

Toronto Freelance Business Writer | Adrian BlakeThere’s alot of conversation going on in the blogosphere about business. Research shows that about 40% of all blogs are business blogs. They’re created by entrepreneurs, brand followers, and companies. Want to know how you can create a successful business blog? Read More

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Hiring a freelance writer? Know the answers to these questions.

Posted by on November 28, 2011 with 0 Comments

So you’ve decided to hire a freelance writer to handle your next project. Great! What’s next? Do you have all the facts about your proposed project? To be better prepared before discussing it with a writer, here’s a handy checklist of 10 basic questions you may be asked. Read More

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