http://www.blackecommerce.com/blog.cfm Black Ecommerce Blog http://www.blackecommerce.com/blog_view.cfm?id=68CE808D-FC96-9908-C5137FC366346F1D What is your customer service footprint? Are you always late for a meeting? Do you frequently miss deadlines? Do you overpromise and under deliver on projects? If you answered yes to one of these questions, keep reading because this article is for you. Tue, 08 Feb 2011 12:41:00 GMT http://www.blackecommerce.com/blog_view.cfm?id=C0EE67C0-0954-7AB4-487D185F2EA5F3D5 An Online Media Room is an interactive area on your website that features company information that is easily accessible and downloadable for immediate use by: the media, potential investors, your customers and others. Below is a list of items to include in your media room. Thu, 18 Nov 2010 12:38:00 GMT http://www.blackecommerce.com/blog_view.cfm?id=C3CF4342-F240-2AE7-810A0CBC28E355C5 The current economic downturn is forcing many people out of jobs and careers they have held for years. Others have seen employment in their industry dwindle and are looking for opportunities in new arenas. Navigating the transition to a new career can be made successfully with proper planning and preparation. Mon, 08 Nov 2010 15:05:00 GMT http://www.blackecommerce.com/blog_view.cfm?id=ED26DBD3-AA59-C53D-67E589ADD1466446 Social media collectively makes up New Media 2.0 tools that allow online publishing and live interaction with folks in various ways. Prior to implementing a social media tactic(s), develop a strategy based on customer research and measurable goals and objectives. Small businesses who implement social media tools without a plan will fail. Think research, objective, strategy, THEN tactics. Below are social media tools, for your consideration to join the social phenomenon. Thu, 04 Nov 2010 12:24:00 GMT http://www.blackecommerce.com/blog_view.cfm?id=DCCCCC75-B562-2727-9234C62DA5BEB428 A Publicity Calendar is a timeline that outlines at-a-glance: 1) what type of media outlets you will contact; 2) how you plan to attract publicity attention; and 3) when the contact will take place. Your publicity calendar can be set up on a daily, monthly, quarterly or year-round basis. Below are key features of a publicity calendar. Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:03:00 GMT http://www.blackecommerce.com/blog_view.cfm?id=A98E8C79-967E-5C2C-2621BB8E0C15BD61 I had the pleasure of meeting Russell Simmons almost three years ago in Dallas, Texas and was fortunate to get an autograph-copy of his then recently released book "Do You", which I thorougly enjoyed. So you can imagine my excitement when I heard he had written another book, called "Super Rich" where he explores getting rich in your heart and getting rich in the world. Check out the following blog post from Russell Simmons publicist's. Tue, 04 Jan 2011 16:00:00 GMT http://www.blackecommerce.com/blog_view.cfm?id=9A43FBCD-E52B-E928-64AE8037AEF949D7 A Blog Tour is when you virtually visit blogs over a specified period of time to promote your goods or services. A blog tour is something you can do yourself to reap the following benefits: reach a broader audience; create an online buzz; generate sales; expand your network; position you as an expert; more cost-effective than traditional book or media tours; and increase search engine rankings. Thu, 02 Dec 2010 16:34:00 GMT http://www.blackecommerce.com/blog_view.cfm?id=540D3D93-B473-6DD7-E06065A79C30E208 NEW JERSEY AUTHOR GIVES VALUABLE LESSONS ON SOUTHERN FAMILY VALUES & PERSONAL JOURNEY FROM CHILDHOOD TO MANHOOD IN THE DEBUT OF JACOB'S RITE OF PASSAGE Tue, 05 Oct 2010 14:23:00 GMT http://www.blackecommerce.com/blog_view.cfm?id=70601CE6-EFEF-50E9-CC9B173A0F17F73A If you have a small business, product, book, e-book, online course, etc., then you need to let the world know you exist. Become known through an effective publicity plan, an integral part of every entrepreneur's marketing mix. As you Prepare Your Publicity Plan, focus your campaign on what the buyers want to hear. Also, be diverse; look at traditional sources (TV, Radio and Print), new media sources (internet, blogs and social media) and offline sources (mobile devices, direct mail and signage. For best results, use the media outlet that attracts your audience. Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:09:00 GMT http://www.blackecommerce.com/blog_view.cfm?id=7E30E195-91AB-1B9A-710E2D1DE4F49BC2 Small business owners can now compete with big business by infusing technology into their marketing campaigns. The Internet has brought large and small companies to a leveled playing field, especially when it comes to using marketing strategies that reach customers anywhere and anytime. Marketing is everything you do to place your product or service in the hands of potential customers. Tue, 28 Sep 2010 13:31:00 GMT http://www.blackecommerce.com/blog_view.cfm?id=7F60587C-D36A-9A85-357F796D8E53F2C8 Welcome to Black e-Commerce. Thank you for creating a Business Profile, registering for our Business Resource Guide, attending one of our workshops or simply visiting our website. Fri, 08 Oct 2010 12:36:00 GMT