Category Archives: & Tools

Top of Mind Marketing

At a loss for different ways to use your branding creatively? After a quick brainstorm session I came up with this fun idea. It’s a USB card that’s the size of a credit card! Not only is it easy to …

Formulate a Strong Marketing Plan

Every how-to book on the market has a different take on the essential elements of a marketing plan. Those geared toward the big corporate crowd communicate in a language few human beings understand. However, the words you use are much …

Technology and Your Business

We all know the benefits of technology when it comes to our business. What about the companies that have a need to show their clients photos or examples of their work? One of the best inventions for small businesses such …

Get Your Business on Siri’s Radar

We all recognize the importance of boosting the visibility of our business. Have you considered getting onto Siri’s radar? According to entreprenuer.com this could be just the thing that your business might need. Here’s what Gwen Moran has to say. …

Looking for Super Stars to Contribute

As small business owners we all recognize the importance of having a support group and staying in touch with our peers. How many of us are actively participating in an actual community that not only supports our goals but also …

Becoming a Blogging Genius

While perusing through the Friends of Ricki Facebook page, I stumbled upon another super useful article from www.startupnation.com. Check it out! With just 15 minutes devoted to it per day you can become a blogging genius in no time. Read …

Top 5 FREE Finance Apps

The top five finance apps for your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch cover every angle of business and personal finance. Check out these apps that we found on Forbes.com. You can manage all of your bills in once place, check …

SheBrand Candy!

Take a look at my girl Liz’s hot, new website. When it comes to branding and getting your message out there, she is a genius! She has a company called SheBrand and has recently launched a new offering for entrepreneurs …