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Lose Your Job? Look for the Opportunity.

If you recently lost your job or investments, take heart. When I lost my job five years ago, it was one of the best things that ever happened to me. Why? It gave me that extra push to start my own business. Now, I’m in control of my destiny…...

Published Wed, Jun 06 2009 4:00 AM by Melanie Rembrandt

Filed under: marketing, copywriting, PR, small business public relations, publicity, media relations, business, small business help, public relations, business growth, make money, online copywriting, small business success, SEO

How Much Should You Spend on Press Releases?

A new entrepreneur asked me how much a press release should cost to write and distribute. And the answer is that it can cost anywhere from nothing (if you use your own time and effort to do it yourself) to thousands of dollars (depending on the services...

Published Wed, May 05 2009 5:00 AM by Melanie Rembrandt

Filed under: marketing, copywriting, PR, publicity, media relations, free publicity, small business, business, small business help, public relations, saving money, SEO copywriting, online copywriting, SEO

Why Hire an SEO Copywriter?

Search engine optimization (SEO) is much for than adding a few keywords to your site. SEO is a strategic process of researching competitive data, providing valuable information and finding the right words to work with your organization’s messaging...

Published Wed, Apr 04 2009 6:00 AM by Melanie Rembrandt

Filed under: copywriting, sales, PR, small business public relations, media relations, free publicity, small business, business, small business help, public relations, Web copywriting, SEO copywriting, online copywriting, small business success, goals, writing

Kim Kiyosaki Tips for Being a Successful Investor and Entrepreneur

Last week, Kim Kiyosaki gave us the inside scoop on her success. Today, the successful investor, businesswoman and author of "Rich Woman," www.richwoman.com , shares her top five tips for success: 5 Tips from Kim Kiyosaki for Being a Successful...

Published Wed, Mar 03 2009 7:06 AM by Melanie Rembrandt

Filed under: copywriting, PR, small business public relations, publicity, media relations, free publicity, business, small business help, public relations, financial help, SEO copywriting, online copywriting, small business success

Are you using SEO press releases to boost sales?

A recent article in DM News at http://tinyurl.com/dfmen5 stressed the fact that more businesses are using public-relations activities to increase sales. Why? During tough economic times, it’s important to keep your marketing messages in front of...

Published Wed, Feb 02 2009 4:30 AM by Melanie Rembrandt

Filed under: PR, small business help, public relations, Web copywriting, SEO copywriting, online copywriting