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Vlog: CCC Turns 6!

CCC turned 6 years old this week! Thank you to everyone who has supported us along the way.

4 Ways Running Can Help You Run A Business

Two runners run down the road as the sun sets

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”

4 Lessons Learned in 4 Years as an Entrepreneur

On Sunday, my company, Clearly Conveyed Communications, celebrated its 4th anniversary. Along with some gray hairs and a sense of accomplishment, I’ve learned numerous lessons along the way. 4 Lessons I’ve Learned in 4 Years as an Entrepreneur: Starting and growing a business is a thrilling roller coaster ride. If you love roller coasters (like I do),Continue reading “4 Lessons Learned in 4 Years as an Entrepreneur”

5 Smart Steps to Become a Better Small Business Owner

How to become a SocialMedia Manager by Urs Steiner via CC BY 2.0

As an entrepreneur or small business owner, you dream big. That’s probably one reason you pursued this career path in the first place. Dreaming big is great, but it can also be paralyzing. Where do you start? “Entrepreneurs are often defined by the size of our ambitions, but the best way to make a big impactContinue reading “5 Smart Steps to Become a Better Small Business Owner”

How the Gift-Giving Process Makes You a Better Marketer

I love to give gifts. Part of it is seeing the joy that the recipient expresses, but part of it is the process. Finding the perfect gift for someone isn’t easy and shares a lot in common with the marketing process. First, there’s the research into what the recipient likes and how he spends hisContinue reading “How the Gift-Giving Process Makes You a Better Marketer”

Specialized Services to Help You Run Your Small Business Smoothly

There are a variety of skills involved in running your own business, and so many to-do’s that it can get a little overwhelming. By using specialized services, I free myself up to concentrate on what CCC does best — help brands communicate with their target audiences. Specialized services take care of the nitty-gritty and letContinue reading “Specialized Services to Help You Run Your Small Business Smoothly”

It’s All About the Bling (Even in Business)

It really is all about the bling, even in business. Presentation, image, packaging… call it what you want. Time and time again, I’m reminded of this fact. Whether a client compliments my laptop bag (love Wenger Swiss Army!) or a prospect is impressed by a smartly packaged presentation, it matters. Yes, substance is important, butContinue reading “It’s All About the Bling (Even in Business)”

LinkedIn: Are You Connected?

All of your colleagues and fellow business professionals keep telling you to get on LinkedIn, but you’re not looking for a job. So what’s the point, right? Wrong. LinkedIn is the Rolodex of the 21st century and so much more: an organized way to store your professional contacts, an easy way to follow up withContinue reading “LinkedIn: Are You Connected?”

To Blog, or Not To Blog: That Is the Question

Why do you blog? That’s assuming you do blog, which millions of people do across the world, on millions of different topics for millions of different reasons for audiences of one to (yes, you guessed it) millions. Some blog for business while others type their hearts away purely for pleasure, a way to scratch thatContinue reading “To Blog, or Not To Blog: That Is the Question”