Clarity - Levelfield's Small Business Blog

What should I blog about?

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:21:06 GMT

A lot of business owners have no idea what they should actually blog about. You know you have a blog option on your Levelfield website but "what," you say, "would I ever write about? I own a restaurant" or an HR Company or a Furniture Store.

First of all, understand what blogs are for. Blogs are another way to take advantage of the internet and reach customers.

Its about priorities not 'pretty'.

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:00:37 GMT

I've recently renewed my commitment to Yoga that I described in earlier posts. Now although I have the body structure of one that looks like a the perfect 'yogi', I am far from it. Flexibility is not my forte and although in a natural standing or walking position I may look like a yoga instructor I can barely touch my toes.

Make it count!

Wed, 28 May 2008 14:57:23 GMT

As the end of the month nears businesses typically scramble to close sales and pump up the numbers. Its all in the details. Don't fall short on your product, your business or your goals simply by striving to satisfy an immediate need. Its in the little things that projects and products fail. If you miss out on the details in the harried moments at the end of a month you'll surely forget an important step, an important product detail for the customer.

I don't have time...

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:15:09 GMT

Common Misconceptions with Websites:

I don't have time to blog.

Do you check your email regularly? More than once a day? Do you have time to watch TV regularly? Do you spend hours a day aimlessly wandering the internet with no real destination in mind just looking for the latest and greatest information and news updates.

Pace Yourself

Tue, 1 Apr 2008 10:29:15 GMT

Its always a good time to remember to pace yourself in life.

Should I constantly work at a manic pace in an attempt to accomplish too many projects at once? Or should I work at my own pace without forcing action? At which pace do I enjoy life more?

Whatever will be...will. Whatever is meant to happen...will.

When the economy is down, invest in sales and marketing

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 10:46:29 GMT

When the economy is down its the perfect time to invest in sales and marketing.

When the market isn't going your way, especially in small business its time to reinvest your time, effort and money into how your selling your services or products.

I go to my favorite restaurant, Houston's at least once a week and have been for many years now.

So You Want To Be Number 1 On Google: Part II

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

If your following my directions from my previous Number 1 on Google post, you're still blogging...

To aid you in this new found venture to be at the top of the Google website listings. Here are a few more suggestions...

Write about what you are doing in your business. If you are restructuring your referral program for your customers then blog about it.