RVA News: The next Richmond SCORE small business workshop will be held on August 14, 2015. Greg Magnus with AIM Custom Media will be presenting on the topic of website and social media marketing basics. The Richmond SCORE 1-day workshop is an excellent value for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Numerous RVA entrepreneurs attend this small business workshop and benefit […]
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National Small Business Week May 4 to 8
Recognize and honor your local small businesses during National Small Business Week. It is May 4-8 this year. The theme for small businesses across the country is “Dream Big, Start Small.” Since 1963, one week each year is National Small Business Week. Here in the RVA area as part of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small […]
How To Start Your Own Small Business Workshop and social media marketing
Today I’ll be presenting on the topic of website and social media marketing basics at another Richmond SCORE Workshop here in RVA. The Richmond SCORE 1-day workshop is an excellent value for entrepreneurs in the process of launching a new small business. Existing small business owners also benefit from the information provided in the workshop. Workshop Details […]
Dinah – WordPress 4.1 Released
If you haven’t already done so, it is time to update your WordPress software. Version 4.1 of WordPress, named “Dinah” in honor of jazz singer Dinah Washington, is now available for download or update in your WordPress dashboard. There are several new features in this WordPress release that are excellent for blogs and bloggers as […]
SCORE Workshop – How to Start Your Own Small Business
I presented on the topic of website basics at another Richmond SCORE Workshop today here in RVA. If you are looking to start a new small business or you have already started a small business, the Richmond SCORE 1-day workshop is an excellent value. The workshop is a full-day event from 8:00 AM to 4:30 […]
Inspiring Business Video – Controlling the Message
What made Steve Jobs a genius at communications? Watch this video published by the Stanford Graduate School of Business on YouTube and you’ll learn more than you ever thought possible about the secrets to business communications. It is a presentation on communications by Carmine Gallo, “Three Secrets All Inspiring Messages Share.” ..
A Future Perspective on Facebook
Trends evolve rapidly in the social media world and we all know content is king. How are tech companies using “your content” to sell advertising? Without a doubt, Facebook leverages and controls your content to the max as they rake in billions. However, YouTube (Google) on the other hand helps content creators (you) benefit. In […]
What Makes a Great Holiday Marketing Campaign – Tips
What makes a great holiday marketing campaign? There are several proven marketing strategies to consider to increase sales during the holidays. Below are just a few marketing tips for the holidays: Consider holiday-themed creative designs in your campaigns. It goes without saying that custom landing pages are beneficial for marketing campaigns; especially during the holiday […]
Dubbed Green WordPress 3.4 Released
The latest, and frankly greatest, WordPress has been released. This release has been dubbed “Green” in honor of guitarist Grant Green and his soulful simplicity. The latest version is now WordPress 3.4 and it is already making websites better, faster, and more attractive. This release includes significant improvements to theme customization, custom headers, Twitter embeds, […]
Entrepreneurs – America Means Business Event
For those in New York, there is a event taking place this week for entrepreneurs and small business owners. America Means Business is a landmark event about entrepreneurship. About how to start, grow, and manage your own business. These three days in New York City will be packed with educational, networking, and social events that […]
Strategy Advantage 2012 – Social Media Marketing
Once again, AIM Custom Media is volunteering time to help Richmond businesses increase market exposure and increase market share. And, you can join us for Strategic Advantage 2012; a social media marketing seminar being held on February 15 at the Meadowdale Library. What are the key social media marketing “strategies” for 2012? What marketing tactics […]
WordPress 3.3 Released Major Improvements
As you know, we are avid supporters of WordPress as a CMS; especially for small and mid-size businesses. And, the latest release, WordPress version 3.3, includes a host of major improvements. The following is a quick summary for you. For those interested, there is also an overview video and links for more info below.