Sunday, May 20, 2012

When to Get In, Get Out and say No Thank you

January 5, 2011 by davehageman  
Filed under Business Solutions, Marketing

As a “value-added” blogger I like to create articles about two things. 
1.  Some of the things people are going through everyday in their everyday lives (including myself)
2.  And educating business owners and investors on how to create more successful ventures 
But, every time I write a blog post, a number of people always comment that the old [...]

Are Celebrities worth what they are paid?

July 22, 2010 by davehageman  
Filed under Marketing, Personal Development

So I get Forbes magazine in the mail for FREE…. (for some reason I have no clue why I get it but I am ok with that : )) and this month’s issue was about Forbes Top 100 Celebrity List.   This list talks about not only the income that these celebrities make but also ranks [...]

The Craigslist Killer? Kijiji Classifieds is now Ebay Classifieds

April 14, 2010 by davehageman  
Filed under Internet Marketing

Ok so you have to admit….  Free Classifieds have some power behind them.  My wife and I have beening using numerous Free Classifieds sites (including Craigslist) for many things including ads for our business, sales, new contacts, new personnel for our company, promoting events and of course buying and selling STUFF for FREE!

A couple weeks [...]

10 Reasons Why a Blog Is Better than a Website?

February 21, 2010 by davehageman  
Filed under Marketing, Social Media

So many people wonder whether they should start their online hobby or business as a blog or a static website. The two have many differences, but I honestly believe that in most cases a person should start a blog instead of a website. Some still remain unconvinced, especially since blogs are newer on the scene. [...]

Does Announcing your Plans make you less motivated to accomplish them?

October 6, 2009 by davehageman  
Filed under Marketing

Shouldn’t you announce your goals, so friends, family and colleagues can support you?
Isn’t it good networking to tell people about your upcoming projects?
Doesn’t the “law of attraction” mean you should state your intention, and visualize the goal as already yours?
Nope.
Tests done since 1933 show that people who talk about their intentions are less likely to make [...]

A Win – Win Situation – Why Companies should consider using Affiliate Marketing

What is affiliate marketing?
How can B2B organizations get the most return on investment from affiliate marketing programs? This post serves as a baby step into the huge world of affiliate marketing and how B2B companies should consider starting an affiliate program, whether for their own products or partnering with organizations that have complementary products [...]

Branding Yourself – Is it Required or Expired?

August 5, 2009 by davehageman  
Filed under Branding

Branding Yourself
Personal branding has been very hyped up lately, and for good reason. Many people who feel marginalized by the idea of branding themselves now understand that it is inescapable. We all exist as brands, whether we like it or not. That means you Mr. Postman and you Mr. Lawyer!   The first step to branding success [...]