Happy Solstice everyone!!
During my last Think Tank session with a group of business owners, we discussed strategic ways and tactics to engage our audience online and offline during special occasions. Today is a big one, celebrated by many. Don’t miss out!! Here are three ways to make your brand visible:
1.- Welcome the Summer by starting a giveaway.
2.- Partner with another business that complements yours. Offer a special promotion highlighting the longest day of the year. Make it catchy!
3.- Create a local ruffle using a Summer theme to welcome the new season. Team up with other local businesses to offer cool prices while promoting your awesome community.
What are you doing in your business to celebrate this special day full of light and good vibes?
#businessdevelopment #marketing #digitalPR #SimpleandSocial #SummerSolstice #businesssolutions #thinkingoutloud #thinkoutsidethebox #makeithappen #localbiz
Live from Google sharing the importance of video and how to categorize our content to become more visible.
#video #SimpelandSocial #Digital #YouTuve YouTube #contentmarketing #eomeninbusiness #entrepreneurs
Some of us are just born to entrepreneurial risk-taking — so it’s likely our kids are, too. When kids grow up in the business, they absorb the skills it takes to succeed. I began working in my family businesses as a girl. I can tell you as a daughter/granddaughter/great-granddaughter of the owner, you really get to know the life that your parent and family leads. You really understand the trials and tribulations, and what it took them to make a living. Icing on the cake: Kids can see firsthand the work it takes to win at business.
Now I appreciate the freedom, creativity and responsibility of managing my own business. I love that I can think about something in the morning and begin working on it in the afternoon. After all in the consulting and digital business, where decisions must get to market fast, speed is everything.
Cheers to being fearlessly and emotionally honest to help our business thrive.
Happy #SundayFunDay everyone!! Share with me what is it that you like the most about running your own business?
#familybusiness #smallbusiness #shopsmall #localbiz #SimpleandSocial #CurvySocial #multigenerationalbusiness #digital #businesssolutions #tips #womeninbusiness #mompreneurs #entrepreneurs
Supporting Parent Focus book launch of The Ultimate Parent Planner with Courtney Hillesheim at The Queens Bookshop in Kew Gardens, New York.
#ParentFocus #Planner #Parenting #mompreneur #smallbiz #localbusiness #SimpleandSocial #liveevent #tutoring #bookstore #KewGardens #kidsfriendly #PA
Find your Value - Price your Services and Products Accordingly
Hey fellow business owner, entrepreneur and consultant!! Sometimes we forget about the lessons learnt and self doubt take over. I want to ask you to share some wisdom to everyone in our Simple & Social community. Lately I am hearing a lot of professionals talking about the struggles to price services and products. I came across this video and want to ask you what would you say to your younger you from 10 years ago regarding your professional growth?
I would keep reminding me that <> I have always believed that if I go into business to improve a product or a service and have a positive impact on people’s lives then success and money will follow. So far this mentality and M.O. is working for me. The little or much, the fast or slow I produce and grow is a learning experience I choose to undertake. So, I remind myself today to slow down, acknowledge what it is, what is has been and what I would like it to be. And with this in mind,
I <> my workshops, my services and my overall growth.
Now, what advice would you say to yourself? Sharing benefits everyone ;)
#SmallBusinessSaturday #SimpleandSocial #smallbusiness #Thinklocal #Queens #businessowner #mompreneurs #solopreneurs #pricing #onlinesolutions #makemoremoney #simplesocial #money
Fellow entrepreneurs, the best Santa Claus in town is with his favorite Elf at The Mall at the Source - our baby got the chance to meet them and we all had an amazing time. The best of all is that there is no waiting in line, fast and SUPER friendly service. Plus both played with our baby to get the best shot.
They come all the way from Preston, Idaho and run Rocky Peak Gardens - would love to see them again next year ❤️🎅🏻🎶🤶🏻 Stop by to show some love and get amazing pics with Santa!!
If you can’t say hi in person, show some love by leaving a comment!
#supportsmallbusiness #smallbiz #thinklocal #supportlocal #ChristmasSpirit #HolidaySpirit #SantaClaus #Santapics #meetSanta #Christmascountdown #smallbusinessSaturday #supportingsmallbusiness #Christmastreat #MerryChristmas #SimpleandSocial #nolines #elf #friendlyservice #themallatthrsource
5 interchangeable heels
Networking is like exercise, you know you must, but do you? And you know if you do, you’ll feel better.
Professional relationships create opportunities and outlets for sounding off about career challenges. But women have fewer ties than men to colleagues and cohorts at work and outside work that can help them, according to data collected in a study of 118 companies by Lean In and McKinsey & Company.
A German company created shoes with five interchangeable heels – so you can wear them for any occasion. The possibility of changing the length of the hill is creating a new real of possibilities transforming the way women network around the world. Check it out!
Curious to know which company is it?
5 Spook-takular Halloween Ideas for your Small Business
People are itching to get into the spirit of Halloween! Did you know #Halloween has become the second biggest holiday event for U.S. retailers. In 2011, nearly $7 billion was spent on Halloween festivities across the country, up from nearly $6 billion in 2010, according to the National Retail Federation.
Halloween presents opportunities for most small businesses, even those whose products and services aren’t directly related to the holiday. There are so many fun and easy ways to incorporate Halloween into our small biz marketing, so you’ve got nothing to lose! Check this video to learn how to create a very affordable creepy cocktail and read my latest blog post to get more inspirations on the simplest ways to get our business in the Halloween spirit and drive attention to our store and online properties.
Click here to read my blog -> http://bit.ly/SmallBusinessHalloweenIdeas
Do you have any plans to spookify your business this Halloween? Has your small business run successful Halloween events or promotions in the past? Share your experiences with us in the Comment section to inspire others!
#HalloweenSolutions #DIY #smallbiz #SimpleandSocial #smallbusiness #womeninbusiness #creepycocktail #bloodycocktail #hauntedhouse #freeadvice #thinklocal #smartsolutions #smarthustle #halloweenideas
Entrepreneurs - First #livestream from #RedBank #NewJersey balancing work and play after successful meetings, while enjoying getting out of our comfort zone!
The entrepreneurial lifestyle is a tough one under the best of circumstances, and it’s one we have to love in order to succeed.
Enjoying being outside our comfort zone is key. New businesses are an adventure into the unknown. It is best to be mentally prepared to enjoy the roller coaster ride, rather than face it holding our breath with our teeth gritted at every turn. Only then we can enjoy the thrill of victory when we survive a major turn, and be energized for the next one.
Hope you are enjoying a #SundayFunDay!
#Entrepreneurialmindset #SimpleandSimple #newbusiness #entrepreneurs #workbalance #systemicmanagement #womeninbusiness #workonthego #broadcast #worksmart #balancedlifestyle
How many of you are "blamers"?
Do you usually blame others for your misfortune? or do you hold yourself accountable for everything that happens to you and to your business?
The truth is, we are all a bit of a blamer - inspirational thinker Brené Brown considers why we blame others, how it sabotages our relationships, and why we desperately need to move beyond this toxic behavior. Watch this short video to find out why.
#Blame is contagious and detrimental. Just watching someone pawn their failures off on another can make you do the same to protect your self-image. Whatever the blunder, from messing up at work to burning dinner, pointing the finger at someone else or some event might seem trivial. But in organizations where blame is the norm, group members are likely to be less creative and perform poorly. Instead of facing the workday with excitement, most #leaders want to crawl back under the covers from sheer dread of what actually awaits them at the office: excuse making, blame shifting and responsibility dodge ball. The underlying culprit is something they might not suspect: #fear.
An organization that has perfected the blame game is one where hidden fear — fear of failure, of confrontation, of difficult tasks — runs rampant. And where do these kinds of energy-draining, counterproductive cultures originate? That’s right: with the leaders.
Blame-based leadership seeks to find a bad guy so that there is someone to absorb the problem, like a lightning rod absorbs a bolt of otherwise dangerous electricity. If a bad guy can be found, then everyone else can take a collective sigh of relief. And when it’s someone else’s problem, no one takes action to solve it. On the other hand, acknowledging that one is ultimately responsible for the results of one’s life, thoughts and actions creates a level of #freedom not experienced by those who blame others — and it #empowers that person to act.
Removing fear and establishing a take-responsibility culture begins with the leaders. But for the followers to
Preguntas Existenciales ~ Existential Questions
Once again we see the power of perception. Here are some existential questions that will give you something to think about.
Why is there so much evil in the world?. ... Does God truly exists?
If you like the child's response #Share the #video
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Una vez más vemos cómo el poder de la percepción existe. Aquí os dejamos unas preguntas existenciales que os darán que pensar.
¿Porque hay tanta maldad en el mundo?. Verdaderamente... ¿Dios existe?.
Si te gusta la respuesta del niño Comparte el #video
#Perception #SimpleandSocial #foodforthought #thinkaboutit #God #Universe #existententialquestions
Yelp for Small Business Owners
Did you know Yelp receives an average of 142 million users every month?
Launched back in 2004, Yelp continues to be the go-to resource for millions of visitors looking for information about local businesses. In fact, millions of people make purchasing decisions on Yelp every month. Check this #video and their #casestudies for more information. A recent Boston Consulting Group (#BCG) study found that business owners that advertised with Yelp saw an average of $23,000 in annual revenues from Yelp, $15,000 more than business owners who only claimed their free Yelp Business Page. Moreover, according to a survey from Nielsen, 98% of Yelp users have made a purchase on a business they found in Yelp, with nearly 90% doing so within a week.
Most of my clients LOVE Yelp, it is a powerful directory tool that used properly increases your SEO. You may wonder why… their free suite of tools helps you showcase your business and instantly connect you to the Yelp community giving you a high rank in Google search. My clients’ favorite feature is running a #Yelp Deal, which allows you to offer coupons to the Yelp community. Although Yelp keeps 30% of the discounted price, Yelp Deals make your listing more attractive to visitors, and give you a good ROI.
What are you waiting for, get your business in Yelp to take advantage of their free tools to increase your online sales - Contact us if you need assistance!
#SmallBusinessOwners #SimpleandSocial #Businessowners #CEO #YelpBusinessPage #ROI #nielsen #localbusiness #Townsquared #SEO #SMM #onlinemarketing
Differences Between A Leader And A Boss
Do You Know The Difference Between A #Leader And A Boss?
A #boss can be a leader – but not necessarily. It takes more than just bossing people around to be a leader. A leader can be your supervisor, floor manager or the colleague who sits across to you and shares her stapler. Real leaders look for solutions, collaborations and ways to improve performance to generate greater #results. Here are 5 facts to help you distinguish bosses from #leaders:
• A boss’ goal is to get things done, while leaders, not only gets things done; they also #empower and motivate their #team.
• A boss is always the center of attention. A leader is someone who steps back and brings out the best of the team.
• A boss can provide good or bad #leadership. But a good leader can never be a bad boss.
• A boss tends to delegate the task to someone who is a leader. The leader instead does the task with the team.
• A boss will take credit for a job well done, while a leader will take the whole team out for drinks.
Think about it, people may fear and/or #respect the boss, but everyone loves the leader. Your employees have smart ideas, and they are eager to share them if you give them a chance. Using an employee engagement platform allows your team to freely express their thoughts on how to improve your organizational and business dynamics, as well as their feelings about bosses and leaders in your company. What is one of the qualities you appreciate the most about leaders?
#Organizationaldynamics #Leadership #SimpleandSocial #OrganizationalConstellations #developingleaders #womanempowerment #leadershipskills #Letsdothis #Businessdevelopment
🇺🇸Happy 2016 everyone!! May this year bring you happiness, health and success in all your endeavors. Regards from #Peru! Here with Beto having fun at Zorritos beach :)
Life is a series of punches. It presents a lot of challenges. It presents a lot of hardship, but the people that are able to take those punches and move forward are the ones that really do have a lot of success, joy in their life and also have a lot of stories to tell.
There are no constraints on the human mind, no walls around the human spirit, no barriers to our progress except those we ourselves erect.
Find joy in everything that happens to you, life is too short to waste it on sadness and negative thinking. Happiness is everywhere if you really look into it. There is always a bright side in every story... Find yours.
Carpe Diem!
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🇪🇸¡¡Feliz 2016 a todos!! Que este año os traiga felicidad, salud y éxito en todos tus esfuerzos. Saludos desde #Peru con Beto de fondo vacilando
La vida es una serie de golpes. La vida presenta una gran cantidad de desafíos, una gran cantidad de dificultades; pero las personas que son capaces de tomar esos golpes y seguir adelante son los que realmente consiguen el éxito, la alegría en su vida y un montón de historias (batallitas) que contar.
No hay restricciones en la mente humana, ni paredes alrededor del espíritu humano, no hay barreras a nuestro progreso excepto aquellas que nosotros mismos nos creamos.
Encuentra alegría en todo lo que te sucede, la vida es demasiado corta como para desperdiciarla en la tristeza y en el pensamiento negativo. La felicidad está en todas partes, si realmente lo miras bien. Siempre hay un lado positivo en cada historia... Encuentra la tuya.
¡#CarpeDiem!
#SimpleandSocial #SimpleySocial #soloseviveunavez #travels #transformation #selfleadership
La crisis de #Siria contada en resumen. Muchas veces para entender el presente necesitamos saber del pasado. Compártanlo.
#whySiria #humanity #Parisattacks #history #MiddleEast #maps #SimpleandSocial #peace #loveistheanswer #pazenelmundo #opinions #breaknews #noticiasdeultimahora #Francia #Beirut
Pomegranate Tips
Did you know #Falll is #Pomegranate Harvest Season?
Depending on the harvest, pomegranate season typically runs from October through February. When selecting pomegranates, look for a ripe, deep-colored fruit with a red to reddish-brown outer rind that is heavy for its size. The fruit, when stored in the refrigerator, will last three to four weeks unopened. But once seeded, pomegranates should be enjoyed within two to three days; they can also be frozen in a sealed bag for up to a year.
Danielle Mercurio sharing the importance of #Astrology in your life at the Wealthy Sexy Rebel event organized by Hola Lorena.
#SimpleandSocial #moneycoach #womanentrepreneurs #integratedcoaching #WealthySexyRebel #panel #speakers #NYCevents #believes #Constellations #spiritjunkie #girsltalk #spirituality
Tatiana Dellepiane sharing tips on how to connect to your feminine fire to attract opportunities & relationships you desire.
#SimpleandSocial #moneycoach #womanentrepreneurs #integratedcoaching #WealthySexyRebel #panel #speakers #NYCevents #femininity #girlstalk
Tonia Gaudiuso and Danielle Mercurio sharing what they do at the #WealthySexyRebel event last night hosted by Hola Lorena, money & lifestyle #coach.
#SimpleandSocial #Panel #speakers #moneytalk #nycevents #goddesses #womanempowerment #integratedcoaching #girltalk #womaninbusiness
Tatiana Dellepiane at Wealthy Sexy Rebel
Tatiana Dellepiane sharing tips on how to connect to your feminine fire to attract opportunities & relationships you desire. #WealthySexyRebel by Hola Lorena
#Sugar - Azúcar
The Food Industry did a very good job hiding the risks of #sugar. Now we have to uncover the truths and myths about sugar to raise healthier kids. Share & like this #video if you want to make a difference. Sugar is sweet and slowly killing us .Bring some light to those in need.
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La industria alimenticia ha hecho un muy buen trabajo ocultando los riesgos del #azúcar. Ahora nos toca a nosotros descubrir las verdades y mitos sobre el azúcar para así poder criar a nuestro hijos con alimentos de mejor calidad y con hábitos más saludables. Comparte y da a me gusta a este video si quieres crear un impacto positivo en tu #comunidad. Trae un poco de luz a los necesitados. El exceso de azúcar nos está matando dulce y lentamente.
#SimpleandSocial #foodie #sugaraddict #healthierliving #kids #moms #consciousliving #knowhow #tips #nutrition #pancreatitis #healthyfood #food #foodindustry #risks #diabetes #adiccion #dulces #comida #merienda #niños #peques #riesgosalimenticios
The best education is the example, make your influence positive.
When it comes to developing character strength, inner security and unique personal and interpersonal talents and skills in a child, no institution can or ever will compare with, or effectively substitute for, the home's potential for positive influence.
#SimpleandSocial #leadingbyexample #children #transformation #journey #integratedcoaching #sustainability #education #familydynamics #believes #positioning #evolution #conscious
Be curious, follow your instincts, take risks, live fully. <3 The tragedy of life is often not in our failure, but rather in our complacency; not in our doing too much, but rather in our doing too little; not in our living above our ability, but rather in our living below our capacities. Chose to create opportunities for yourself and for your loved ones.
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Se curioso, sigue tus instintos, toma riesgos, vive plenamente. <3 La tragedia de la vida a menudo no se encuentra en nuestro fracaso, sino más bien en nuestra complacencia; no en nuestro hacer demasiado, sino más bien en nuestro hacer muy poco; no en nuestro vivir por encima de nuestras posibilidades, sino más bien en nuestra vida por debajo de nuestras capacidades. Elige crear oportunidades para ti mismo y para tus seres queridos.
Os deseamos a todos una muy buena salida y entrada de año, que el #2015 os llene la vida de felicidad, salud y amor. Muchas gracias a todos por estar en nuestras vidas y ser pasajeros de nuestro tren Sin vosotros no sería lo mismo.
A great example of how to transform your life perspective to make your dreams come true. A big applause to Michaela DePrince and Elaine DePrince for co-writing "TAKING FLIGHT: FROM WAR ORPHAN TO STAR BALLERINA" - Get your copy here! >> http://takingflightmemoir.com/
We are all energy, once you master the art of being your own observer, you can master a great success. This cute baby girl reminds me of the relationship I had with my dogs back in the day. Love and good energy can be shared by all living beings.
<3 Share it if you find it cute and inspiring.
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Todos somos energía, una vez que domines el arte de ser tu propio observador, podrás dominar un gran éxito. La pequeña del vídeo me recuerda a mi relación con mis perros cuando era niña. El amor y la buena energía pueden ser compartidos por todos los seres vivos.
<3 Compártelo si te resulta bonito e inspirador.
Funny #video to spark your afternoon ;)
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Aquí os dejamos un #vídeo divertido para que os alegre la tarde ;)
Let's celebrate yesterday's Partial Solar Eclipse/New Moon in Scorpio with this positive song - Remember, this alignment disrupts the usual flow of solar energy, dissolving old energy and behavior patterns so something new can manifest. Enjoy the ride!
Last time we were in #Galicia I met Myriam, a wise young lady who happens to be an extraordinary physical therapy professional from #Madrid.
She told me how much I reminded her about this #video and shared it with me. Since then, I keep it on my phone as a positive reminder of part of my origins. This is a powerful reminder of how life evolves, human transformation, inner strength, community growth and of course, that Galicia is quality in its best.
In Myriam's honor, we are pleased to share this powerful #video to cheer you up and remind you that if you are not worried about that humongous meteorite flying close to Earth, don't worry about infamous daily accidents. Enjoy your time and welcome life with a big smile!
<3 Like this post if you agree.
<3 Share what cheers you up in the comment section.
No need to understand Gallego, watch the video and feel it's magic :) If you are interested in knowing what the video says though, let us know and we will translate it for you. Almu
Earlier today a friend sent me an ocean of love along with this inspiring #video. Isn't it beautiful?
We find that the dance of the ocean transforms our thoughts, and gives us space to find mindfulness.
As we grow and evolve, we come face to face with what inside of us needs to be revealed and transformed…another step towards wholeness and unity. Staying open to, even welcoming, what surfaces from within to be integrated, allows us to advance and discover the emergence of truth underneath it.
In a way, the process of transformation and development is a constant unveiling, accepting and adjusting…all accomplished in the love of our hearts.
<3 Like this video if you believe in transformation.
<3 Share with us what thoughts come to mind when you see this video.
Best, @AlmuCorazon.
Elevator Joke, smile, it's FREE! :)
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Dale La Vuelta a la Tortilla
#DaleLaVueltaLaTortilla - Para seguir adelante es mejor enfocarse en lo bueno de la vida y compartirlo con los tuyos, así creces en compañía.
Me han mandado este #vídeo desde #España y me gustaría saber vuestra opinión. Para los que lo veis por primera vez, el vídeo es una campaña positiva creada por el programa #español El Hormiguero para difundir un mensaje positivo por las redes sociales. ¿Qué te ha parecido?¿Crees que está siendo efectiva?
Simple and Social supports, celebrates and expands balanced entrepreneurship throughout the professional and personal journey. Providing integrated positioning solutions, marketing and business solution services to help executives, entrepreneurs and small/medium businesses generate the results aspired to have.
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Simple y Social apoya, celebra y amplifica la iniciativa empresarial equilibrada durante todo el curso profesional y personal. Proporcionamos soluciones y servicios de posicionamiento integrados para ayudar a ejecutivos, empresarios y pequeñas/medianas empresas a generar los resultados deseados construyendo una marca y reputación con innovación.
