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how many times have you said this???

4/16/2013

"Oh boy, I sure wish I knew then what I know now."
How many times have you said that? What do you wish you knew about having a business then, when you first started out, that you know now? I am looking forward to seeing your responses.

Michelle Shannon
The Virtual Biz Woman
http://hirethevirtualbizwoman.com
http://facebook.com/hirethevirtualbizwoman

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press releases

4/9/2013

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When I first started my business, I can remember wanting to be in the newspaper.
I can remember sending all of the local newspapers information about my business
in hopes they would write an article about my services. Finally, it happened!
I received calls from 2 newspapers who wanted to write an article about my
services that I was providing in the community. I wanted to get the word out and I thought an
article in the newspaper would be the way to go. Oh boy, was I
wrong.

My articles were printed and the news was out.
Oh but wait! My phone wasn’t ringing off the hook. I kept wondering what
happen to the phones ringing off the hook like I heard from so many other
business owners. Now, I am not saying this will happen to you. I am
telling you what happen to me.

Years later I discovered Press Releases. Press
Releases are straight to the point and informative articles sent to media
personnel about your latest breaking news. If your Press Release is
picked up by the a news editor or producer it could reach millions. You
can either write your own or have someone else write one for you. I wrote my
own and it was free!!   I found my own way to get the word out about
what I had to offer. I have gotten customers as well as sold books from writing
my press releases.

Be careful writing your own Press Release. If
you are not a good writer a poorly written press release can also hurt your
business.  Press Releases show up in the search engines. There are
quite a few things that can be done with a press release. Anytime you do
anything with your business you should have a press release written and
distributed online and to the media. For example, if you launch a new product,
service, book or event.  You will need to have a press release written to
gain exposure.

My latest press release has gotten 400 views in 2 days. A press release
is a great way to allow people to find out about your business.

Please, share your thoughts about press releases?

Michelle Shannon
The Virtual Biz
Woman
http://hirethevirtualbizwoman.com
http://facebook.com/hirethevirtualbizwoman

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I'm going to break it all down so you'll know...

4/5/2013

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I often hear people say they hear others raving about twitter and
Facebook but they still don't understand how it may help their
business or how to use it properly. I am going to break it down to
you so that it will be real easy for you to understand. I really like using
them both to promote my business and the businesses of my clients. It is an
easy way to create that word-of-mouth advertising that we all need to help our
businesses grow. Haven't you heard people say that everyone's on Facebook? I
see quite a few micro business owners gaining lots of exposure here. These
sites are growing by the day with millions of people on them. There is just one
thing... you are going to get out of your business what you put into it. If you keep saying you don't have time
to log on and submit your posts you are going to continue to be in the same
place you are now and that if fine if you are happy with the status of your
business right now. Okay, now here we go... Oh wait.. One more thing.. The best
part about this all is it's FREE if you do it on your own.

Twitter :
Twitter is a website which offers a social networking and micro blogging
service. Twitter enables its users to send and read messages called
tweets. Tweets are messages/posts displayed on your profile made up of up
to 140 characters.

My advice: Use Twitter to help you promote what you are working on and to drive traffic to your website
or blog. It is basically electronic word-of-mouth advertising. Make sure your posts are interesting.

Facebook:
Facebook is also a social network used to share your thoughts, likes,
dislikes, opinions, pictures, videos, and so so much more!!

My advice: If you are a business owner you need
a Facebook Fan Page. It makes it so much easier to promote your business. You
can run contests, promote new products or services, advertise specials, etc..
It is important to post everyday to keep your fans engaged.

About My Services @Hire The Virtual Biz Woman
I offer a service where I will manage your Twitter or Facebook Fan Pages for you. When
someone manages your Fan Page they do not have access to your personal
page.

Share your experiences with Twitter or Facebook. Do you
use them for your business and how? Please add your comments....

Michelle Shannon
The Virtual Biz Woman
http://hirethevirtualbizwoman.com
http://facebook.com/hirethevirtualbizwoman

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how many times have you said this???

press releases

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