Author Archives: Jaime Shine

50 Things I’m Grateful For, Fall 2017 Edition

When I started my business in 2012, I knew that gratitude and helping others would play a large part. Each year, I write down 50 things I’m grateful for as a reminder to not take any blessings for granted, large or small. Show your gratitude by sharing your list (of any size) in the commentsContinue reading “50 Things I’m Grateful For, Fall 2017 Edition”

4 Ways Running Can Help You Run A Business

Running translates well to running a business on several fronts. Runners can draw inspiration and insight from their hobby while they tackle the tough task of running a business.

5 Years In: Life as a Small Business Owner

Something crazy happened this week: CCC celebrated its 5th anniversary. In the midst of client projects and deadlines, I almost missed it — which is so appropriate. It was just another day in what has become my life as a small business owner. When I started this journey, I never thought I’d get here. Sure, IContinue reading “5 Years In: Life as a Small Business Owner”

Understanding Social Media Etiquette with Real-World Scenarios

Google social media etiquette, and you’ll retrieve over 4,000,000 results (at the time of this writing). Clearly, it’s a topic that resonates with people, and in the ever-changing, real-time realm of social media, it’s easy to understand why people are confused on what’s appropriate and what’s not. Throw in trying to balance personal and business accounts on aContinue reading “Understanding Social Media Etiquette with Real-World Scenarios”

Content Marketing: A Crucial Component of the Customer Experience

A stat from a recent article on content marketing caught our eye. “Consumers engage with 11.4 pieces of content on average prior to making a purchase.” In the B2B world, buying journeys tend to run longer anyway, but consumers (B2B and B2C) are doing their homework these days. Studies show that 70-80% of people research aContinue reading “Content Marketing: A Crucial Component of the Customer Experience”

How to Take a Break from Technology Without Moving to the Woods

The views were breathtaking. After a client conference last week, I took a day off in nearby Park City, Utah. If you’ve never been, the landscape is breathtaking, and I didn’t even have a chance to hit the slopes. If you’re not a skier, there’s plenty of other sights and sounds to entertain you. There’sContinue reading “How to Take a Break from Technology Without Moving to the Woods”

4 Ways to Add More Fun (& Productivity) To Your Events

Are attendees excited to attend your company’s events? Or are your events just another stop on the circuit? Recently CCC had the opportunity to attend ASI Orlando, a leading promotional products show, and headed home with marketing ideas galore. Today, we’re going to focus on how to liven up your meetings and events.  Add some fun withContinue reading “4 Ways to Add More Fun (& Productivity) To Your Events”

Going Live: What Social Platform Suits You?

You’re hearing it everywhere — live streaming is all the rage, and your brand should be doing it. (All the cool ones are, right?) Broadcasting can provide a boost for your brand, but you should think about what works best for your brand before going live. Here are three things to consider: To Keep orContinue reading “Going Live: What Social Platform Suits You?”

Yes, Small Business Owners, There is a Holiday Season

It’s our favorite time of year at CCC. The holidays bring so much joy and cheer — fun festivities, beautiful decorations and spending time with family and friends. How do you take part while still running your business? “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas Ev’rywhere you go; Take a look in the five-and-ten,Continue reading “Yes, Small Business Owners, There is a Holiday Season”