Posts by Jamie Teasdale
7 Steps To Determining Your Brand Voice
Steps to brand voice success Growing up we all went through our awkward phases, trying to find our identity, style, and how we wanted to be represented to the public. The same transformation can take place in your professional development. There is a lot to consider when finding the brand “personality” for each of your…
Read MoreThe Bottom-line Reason You Need A Blog
Q: What’s the point of blogging? Nobody reads mine anyway. A: No, no, no, no, no! There is a point to blogging! If you find yourself asking this, chances are there are a few things you’re forgetting to do — mainly sharing it and making it shareable. But fear not, we can explain why…
Read MoreWhy We Think Strategy is the Most Important Thing
Children’s author Dr. Seuss taught us a lesson in tolerance with this famous quote. But the same goes for businesses. Even if your business is small, you probably still want to be taken seriously. An essential way to do so is to strategize and have written out goals and mile markers. It is that important. And…
Read MoreHow #SMWNYC 2014 Ranked – from an entrepreneur’s perspective
Highs and Lows: How #SMWNYC 2014 Ranked – from an entrepreneur’s perspective The jury is still out on whether Social Media Week – New York City (#SMWNYC) was worth the travel and valuable time spent waiting in lines, and yet the event as a whole was insightful (and I made some #awesomesauce connections). While I…
Read MoreImportance of Taking Breaks at Work
Sometimes you are so over your head with work and obligations that you forget what it’s like to not be constantly running around, on your way to an appointment, or buried under projects and paperwork. In the midst of all the chaos, it’s important to make sure that you are living a healthy and well-balanced…
Read MoreBy the numbers: a breakdown of business accounting software
Your business’ financial picture is vital to growth and planning. As business owners, we invest a lot of time, effort and money on bookkeeping and accounting. Whether you do your own bookkeeping, payroll and tax preparations, accounting doesn’t come naturally to everyone. The good news is – you have options like using an online…
Read MoreWhy It Matters Who You Work With
They say that patience is a virtue, but when your business suddenly needs to hire or you feel desperate for clients, can beggars be choosers? Even though times may feel tense, that doesn’t mean you should take any Joe Shmoe that walks in the door. You’re potentially going to be seeing this person frequently, passing…
Read MoreIs It Worth the Risk?
I often find that I put myself in “no risk, no reward” situations. Through my travels and life experiences thus far, I’ve discovered the saying to remain true. If I have learned anything, it’s that you truly do not know what you are capable of if you do not push the boundaries and step outside…
Read MoreLogo Logic: Why Branding is Important to Your Business
Why branding your business makes all the difference. Let’s start off by first discussing what a logo is. A logo is usually the first representation of your company that potential customers associate your brand with. A professional designer often designs a logo because there is no worse representation of your brand than a badly designed…
Read MoreSharing Thanks: Phil Marcus
UPDATE: 11/19/13 It is with a sad heart that I write this update about my friend Phil Marcus. In July, Phil was diagnosed with a very aggressive cancer and I learned last Friday that he passed away on November 4th, making this thanks just 8 days shy of Phil publicly seeing just how much I…
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