I spent the last few days focusing my awareness on issues that affect us as Black people. I’ll be the first to admit that all my life I’ve felt powerless when it comes to creating social change. I vote, I donate, I use my skills to support business development, public health campaigns, and social justice initiatives. I share parts of my life to inspire others to pursue personal greatness, but I still feel I can do more.

Time is more valuable than money because money can be regenerated while time cannot. Parts of every business can be outsourced, especially as it to marketing. 

Our firm outsources a number of marketing services, especially when our expertise is better utilized on more involved projects. We recently needed a video intro and outro for a new travel agency.  Our team is capable of making video intros, but the money we paid to outsource the project is a fraction of what we bill hourly.  Continue reading to see how we did it.

Let's face it!  Logo design prices range wildly from $5 to $1M. We know it sounds ridiculous, but it's true. There are so many factors contributing to the range of prices. Whether you're paying $5 or $50,000, we hope this article helps you understand the range in prices and the value of hiring professional logo designers. We'll also talk about the company we've partnered with for our logo design services and how we price our services.

Now is the perfect time to start brushing up your skills as a small business owner. Many people are at home and looking for productive ways to use their time during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rather than browsing hundreds of unknown titles, take a look at the top rated books on Amazon for home based small business owners.

 The LIVE online workshop for this course is full, but you can still learn how to make your own marketing videos.   Subscribe to our newsletter and we'll let you know when the recording is available. 

Continue reading to learn more about the drag-and-drop video maker used for this course. No video editing experience necessary.

Deciding how to start your business can be a bit overwhelming. You may have questions  about your business plan, wondering if you've chosen the best business name, or undecided about which business entity is right for incorporating your business.

If you, your attorney, or your financial advisor has determined that incorporation is the right solution for your business, CorpNet can help you get started.  CorpNet has packages starting at $79 and they offer a number of free search tools to see if you business name is available for registration.

Facebook offers a number of advertising and marketing tools for small business owners. To learn more about the tools available, download a FREE copy of our "5 Facebook Marketing Tips for Small Business Owners" slide deck.

Looking for inspiration or ideas for your event marketing efforts? Look no further. We saved you time by packaging 3 great tools for companies to use at local community events and trade shows.  Nothing separates you from the crowd like custom banners, a tablecloth with your logo, and table top signage.  With your purchase, we’ll include the e-book List Building from Scratch: How to Start and Build a Money Making Email List to Sell in ANY Niche Market.

Continue reading to turn these event booth ideas  into action items for your upcoming events.