Thanks for registering for the webinar – it took place on May 17 @ 7:00 PM CST.

It was a great event – you can catch the replay here – http://www.hbsaonline.com/blog/general/adwords-training-video-with-brittany-lynch

Amazing.  Simply amazing.

Let’s face it – the holidays are a busy time of year.

Friends.

Family.

Traveling.

Great food.

Presents.

The holidays are a wonderful time for building memories.  There’s no doubt about it.

This holiday season, let me encourage you to put another quick “to do” item on your list.

Spend about 15 minutes reflecting back over this past year.  About the things that you did.  And the things you didn’t.

And as take a stroll down the hall of memories that you’ve made the past 12 months, consider the choices that you made.

You probably made some choices that you’re very proud of – and some that may not make you so proud.

Whatever the case, as you move closer to January 1st, 2010, consider what it would take for you to make this next year the MOST memorable year of your life.

What would it take?

Would you need to improve your business to a level previously unimaginable?

Is there a relationship that needs to be dramatically improved?

Is there a health goal that is becoming critical to reach?

Whatever the case, I encourage you to consider these questions so that you can skip the new years resolutions – and instead, focus on the one big thing that – if achieved – could make this next year absolutely unforgettable.

Then – hold it in the fore-front of your attention for the next 12 months.  We’d love to hear about the end results

Twice a year, HBSA staff takes a break to clear the air of projects, re-focus priorities, and plan for the next big push.  We will resume all live classes and normal support starting the week of September 14th.

If you have any questions inthe mean-time, shoot us a quick email and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

Cheers to you.

Whenever I am asked for “free marketing ideas” – I shudder.

Not because there is anything wrong with free marketing – they are often the most effective kind.

And not because I mind giving free advice – I do it all the time, and enjoy it.

And certainly not because there’s anything wrong with “free” – it’s my favorite price.

The problem lies between the ears of the person asking for it.  Usually, there is a negative situation that is promulgating their request [more specifically - lack of funds].

Bootstrap ideology is fun – and growing a business from the grassroots can be an exhilarating challenge.

But one of the main reasons that businesses fail is because they are under-capitalized.  And that is what makes me cringe when I am asked for free marketing ideas.

So – if you’re under-capitalized, and you are reading this for free marketing ideas – I suggest you solve your capitalization issue before trying to expand your marketing efforts.

Now – for actual marketing ideas. Continue reading »