surround yourself with only people who are going to lift you higher

Networking Tips: Stay Connected to the Right Crowd Part I Who you surround yourself with is much more important than how many are in your network. Networking is a necessity in today's ever-changing writing atmosphere and global marketplace. There are many levels of personal and professional connections that can lift you higher. These people motivate you, give you sound advice, and provide that boost to help you to the top. It's important to know who may be a good influence on your goals and productivity. As you begin to network with fellow Expert Authors in your niche, inspiring mentors, and influential ("angel") clients, think about who you would want by your side when it counts. Turn to the right people who will help you increase your credibility as an Expert Author by seeking the following 5 personalities to add to your network. 5 People to Add to Your Network

Make Your Small Business Thrive With Quality Content

Content Marketing and Article Writing for Small Businesses Make Your Small Business Thrive With Quality Content Articles, reviews, blog posts, social media posts, videos, infographics, images, photos, podcasts, and more - you consume hundreds of content pieces every month. Whether you're intentionally looking for information to help you decide on a purchase or "just browsing," all of this content influences your decisions in your personal life and business endeavors. It also influences your current and prospective customers' or clients' decisions. As a small business owner (ranging from only a handful of employees to 500), you can use content marketing to build sustainable exposure for you and your business. Not only does content marketing typically cost less than traditional marketing methods (like TV advertising and radio ads), it has been reported to generate over twice the amount of leads as traditional marketing methods.* Small, big, non-profit, and even work-at-home, there's no doubt that an online presence is a must for any business to survive. Why settle for "survive" when you can thrive with content marketing? Ready to get started?

to Make People Fall in Love

10 Ways to Make People Fall in Love With Your Article You'll Want to Bookmark This Post! We're going to skip the cliches about love, romance, and other sundries. You want to know how to make people fall in love with your articles. Let me be frank with you: it's not a walk in the park. It takes being honest with yourself and practice, but that doesn't mean it isn't worthwhile! These 10 steps will help you connect with readers, build your exposure, and you'll have a lot more fun with your writing in the process. Let's get started. 1. Calling all thrill-seeking titles! A good title is the difference between stating "I have a story to tell you" and "you're not going to believe what just happened to me." The latter always trumps the former - always. People want to be surprised and even possibly shocked. They want to feel included, like you're sharing some private secret or giving them information that's exclusively for them.