Two games in, and my bracket’s already busted. Oh hey, welcome to the CCC blog. I’m trying to sneak in some work today around the NCAA Men’s Tournament games. Sound familiar? March Madness. As a basketball fan, sports junkie or gambler, you love it. As a business owner or manager, you may hate it. How doContinue reading “3 Ways To Embrace the March Madness Spirit For Your Business”
Tag Archives: small business
The Psychology of Color: Following Guides or Going With Your Gut?
Color. We all have a favorite one, and probably, a least favorite one too. From boxes of Crayola crayons to apparel and interior design, color plays a big part in our lives. So what do your colors say about your business? Well, it depends on who you ask. Colors do tend to evoke emotions inContinue reading “The Psychology of Color: Following Guides or Going With Your Gut?”
Spring Cleaning? Don’t Forget Your Business
Spring is in the air! Maybe it’s the rising temperatures or longer days, but optimism abounds this time of year. If spring cleaning is on your to-do list, don’t forget about your business! How can you spring clean your business? Try these tips: Get Organized — Go through your paper and electronic files and form aContinue reading “Spring Cleaning? Don’t Forget Your Business”
A Subtle Dash of Branding Can Make Your Customers Smile
It’s amazing how what you do shows up throughout your life, even when you least expect it. For example… I was opening my mail yesterday after a long day spent catching up at home and in the office from traveling to a client’s conference last week. To my surprise, I received an early birthday gift fromContinue reading “A Subtle Dash of Branding Can Make Your Customers Smile”
Eat, Pray, Love — In Business Too
As I was reading Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert earlier today, two things dawned on me. One, I’m enjoying this book. Two, the concepts discussed apply to business as well as life (and no, not only for women). In Eat, Pray, Love, Gilbert travels the world in order to examine three different aspects of herContinue reading “Eat, Pray, Love — In Business Too”
A Modern Marketer (with an Old School Soul): Things I Carry
As a modern marketer with an old school soul, what kind of things do I carry? Staying Connected Mini Tablet — This little guy keeps me connected while I’m on the go. It’s powerful enough to stream videos, manage multiple social media accounts and drive me around the World Wide Web, but small enough to fitContinue reading “A Modern Marketer (with an Old School Soul): Things I Carry”
How to Increase Productivity In and Out of the Office in 2015
Ready, set, go. It’s a new year, and we’re all excited for what 2015 will bring. One resolution near the top of most professionals’ lists is to be more productive. While we don’t make New Year’s resolutions here at CCC, we love to be productive and efficient throughout the year. Related reading: Free Your MindContinue reading “How to Increase Productivity In and Out of the Office in 2015”
Auld Lang Syne & Happy New Year!
The time has come to say goodbye to 2014. Before we watch the ball drop to kick off 2015, let’s take a quick look back at the year that was. My helper monkeys, Mojo and Penelope, have prepared an end-of-year report for the CCC blog. Thanks to you, what a year it’s been! Consider this: A NewContinue reading “Auld Lang Syne & Happy New Year!”
3 Ways to Encourage More Referrals (From Santa or The Grinch)
What’s on your list for Santa this year? A new computer? Fancy office digs? Or new business? Let’s go with the latter. Referrals. We all want them, but how do you encourage your clients and supporters to provide them? Gift Cards – It’s no coincidence that gift cards are the top gift year after year.Continue reading “3 Ways to Encourage More Referrals (From Santa or The Grinch)”
Saved: Facebook Scrolls Into the News Game
Let’s face it. Facebook desperately wants to be the center of your online activities: your home page, your entertainment hub, your news source. Especially your news source. The social media giant may have finally arrived in this last sector. The recently introduced Save feature finally allows you to store interesting news stories and posts away for laterContinue reading “Saved: Facebook Scrolls Into the News Game”
clearly conveyed communications 