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Some Tips on Networking You Should Do in 2019 As someone who attends numerous networking events and hosts one of the largest Business After Hour groups in my local area, I’m often asked for tips on networking. Here’s some of my best content on this important topic. 3 Things to Never Do at a Networking… Read More
Don’t make these LinkedIn mistakes LinkedIn is the largest business to business platform in the world. Many people feel obligated to use it to grow their network. I am a very active user of LinkedIn with over 2,000 connections all over the world. I’ve noticed some mistakes that people make which I’d like to point out… Read More
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WALL CALENDARS! One of the best ways to promote your business all year long is through a wall calendar. Yes, a traditional wall calendar. Virtually every family hangs a calendar to manage their busy agendas. But they only hang ONE. To get your calendar onto that coveted wall space and keep your business front and… Read More
Marketing Doesn’t Have to Be Scary! Networking, payroll, corporate gifting, or email marketing doesn’t have to be nerve racking if you plan in advance and use the pros at FireWalker Development Group. Make sure to review our special announcement at the end of this message YOU should click here to view my newest newsletter.… Read More
Managing a contracting firm, or any small business, is complex. You probably started as a framer for someone else and thought, “I can do this.” Although you’re probably a fabulous framer, you quickly found out that running a business is hard. Really hard. You have to juggle finding new customers, estimating, scheduling of client appointments… Read More
I’m so proud to announce that my Builders Concierge Service is going live! Find below the Press Release which has been sent to 50+ media outlets in the Greater Boston Area. Please share with any of your builder or remodeler friends in the Southeastern Mass area. If you are a builder or remodeler in Southeastern… Read More
The Holidays? Are you kidding me? Actually no, it is the time right now to start thinking about how you’re going to reward employees, thank your clients, and run your business better. Rewarding Employees Employee satisfaction should always be a top-of-mind concern for any small business owner. You can’t attract and retain customers without top… Read More
Evaluate Periodically Switching outsourced Payroll companies is something that should be regularly evaluated. At least every couple years you should review your current payroll company to make sure that you are paying a competitive price, are taking advantage of the newest technologies, are integrating your data with the vendors of YOUR choice, and/or to get… Read More
Many people know that I do a lot of networking. A LOT! To the point where I won an award in 2016 at one of my networking groups, which has multiple chapters and hundreds of members, for the “Most Ubiquitous Networker.” I’ve belonged to weekly lead generation groups and have attended hundreds of evening networking… Read More
This week is National Payroll Week. I urge you to celebrate with your current employees. It’s a great way to build your team and acknowledge that you appreciate them. However, I also know that many of my friends, particularly in the trades, are having great difficulty finding good help. Let me help you with… Read More
Welcome To September 2017! Kids are heading back to school and it’s time to take massive action to promote your business to end the year strong and to get a jump on 2018. You may have been noticing that your content is only being shared with a tiny portion of your friends on Facebook. Therefore… Read More
If you are a real estate broker, or other service provider such as accountant, financial services rep., insurance broker, etc., looking to differentiate yourself from the large pack of competitors out there, look no further. I wrote about getting direct mail opened FIVE YEARS AGO! You can read that article HERE. Nothing has changed since… Read More
Everyone has a cell phone nowadays. Better brand your business by taking advantage of this trend. There are many unique and creative products for you to put your company logo on which will keep you Top of Mind as most people have their phones with them 24/7. Therefore seeing YOUR logo 24/7. Click HERE… Read More
I know. I know. I’m kind of still waiting for Summer to start as it’s not been a particularly hot one here in New England. NOW is the time to start planning on keeping your crews and staff warm and looking good during the winter, while at the same time branding and promoting your business… Read More
The world of promotional products are replete with products from overseas. This keeps costs down on hundreds of thousands of really cool corporate branding products, but it also contributes to less jobs here in the USA. Have your cake and eat it too The Firewalker Development Group, through the J2 Design Group, can help with… Read More
FORE! There are still many outings happening this summer and into the fall. I’ve played in many golf outings/tournaments, and have been on committees developing the outings. Wish I knew some these ideas. Pre-Tournament You’ll want to send out invitations to your tournament three months before the event itself. The invitations should clearly state the… Read More
Wow! Be careful with water bottles in your car “With the intense heat that’s sweeping across a lot of cities in the U.S., people are wise to stay hydrated. But, a new observation shows that drivers should think twice before they leave plastic water bottles in their cars out in the heat. Think of it… Read More
Marketing in the new era A few years back I worked under the tutelage of the international bestselling author, Gerry Robert. He wrote a world renowned book called The Millionaire Mindset. You’ve probably heard of it. Gerry allowed me at one point to customize with quotations and personal stories a book which he wrote Leads, Where to… Read More
So my girlfriend and I went to see Crosby, Stills and Nash last night at Monmouth University in NJ. Their amazing harmonizing and longevity got me thinking about building teams. Here I am with my girlfriend Hillary and David Crosby who we had the honor to meet after the show. ConnectPay‘s owners, Michael Young… Read More
I attended the Independent Payroll Providers Association Sales and Marketing Workshop in Las Vegas last week. Besides being in Vegas with the beautiful weather, visiting relatives and seeing the very awesome Beatles “Love”, a Cirque Du Soleil show, the discussions on marketing were very insightful and thought provoking. Business IS Personal In particular, we had… Read More
That’s right, you need a strategy!! Many people have asked me to write some tips on networking since I do so much of it and find many leads through this important technique. I’m providing some tips therefore on both offline and online networking. You need to have general networking strategies as well as for specific… Read More
I’ve been posting for month’s to get started with your Holiday Shopping, email marketing, and reviewing your current payroll provider. Thanks to everyone who has already placed their orders for client gifting and employee satisfaction gifts; fired up an email marketing program to finish the year strong and get a jump on 2018 sales; and… Read More
What Small Businesses Need To Know About Payroll The best time to switch payroll companies is coming up shortly with the start of the New Year. NOW is the time to start reviewing your current payroll solution to decide whether it is still the right solution for you. Many things about your business may have… Read More