Social Media Marketing the Winner’s Edge

by Blair Evan Ball March 2, 2013

Winners make it happen. Life and Business is a do-it-to-yourself project. Whatever you give credence to in your thinking will likely come to pass. A recent study indicates that the happiest, most well-adjusted individuals are those who believe they have a strong measure of control over their lives. They choose appropriate responses to what occurs […]

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Defining Your Brand Persona

by Blair Evan Ball February 23, 2013

The American Marketing Association (AMA) defines a brand as a “name, term, sign, symbol or design, or a combination of them intended to identify the goods and services of one seller or group of sellers and to differentiate them from those of other sellers. Who is your brand? What is a brand? What is branding? […]

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7 Video Branding Tips for Business

by Blair Evan Ball February 16, 2013

As the internet continues to shift from text to photos, to video, I winced. I prefer to read and take photographs. But here’s the deal: Nothing builds rapport, gets traffic, and makes sales like a good video.   So Why Video? Online Video Business Content to Soar in 2013. Source Cisco YouTube is now the […]

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9 Blogging Tips for You and Your Business

by Blair Evan Ball February 9, 2013

Why Blog? In the last few years, the social media field has exploded. From Facebook to Google+, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Quora, Pinterest, and Tumblr, companies have access to a range of platform for reaching consumers. Social needs content and content needs social – that interplay is essential to success. That’s where blogging can really move the […]

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6 Google+ Tips for You and Your Business

by Blair Evan Ball February 2, 2013

Google+ I use to be more of a late adopter to technology and social media trends. Times change, and I had to change with it. Are things moving faster today or slower? Has the pace of change accelerated? When I first heard of Google+, my first reaction was NO…Not another Social Media Networking Site!   […]

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5 Twitter Tips for Business

by Blair Evan Ball January 26, 2013

Why Twitter? When I first heard of Twitter a few years ago, the first tweet I read was my cat ate X for lunch. First thought who cares! I’m a business guy…then it struck me that social media marketing had legs, and if I wanted to become better, I needed to become a student of […]

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12 Habits of Character and Leadership

by Blair Evan Ball January 19, 2013

The most important goal that you accomplish in the course of your life is to become an excellent person, in every respect. Your purpose should be to develop the kind of personality and character that earns you the respect, esteem and affection of the important people in your world. But what if you have reached […]

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10 Tips for a Successful Social Media Game Plan in 2013

by Blair Evan Ball January 12, 2013

Social Media Game Plan for 2013   Football season is winding down for college and pros. There are Winners and Losers. In watching the bowl games and the playoffs, it becomes clear that each team has a game plan. Some teams have good plans and some bad plans. Some teams do a better job of […]

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10 Social Media Marketing Trends in 2013

by Blair Evan Ball January 5, 2013

10 Social Media Trends in 2013   Social Media is changing the way people see, communicate and do business. From the smallest business to the Fortune 100, everyone has an opportunity to… Improve and expand Brand Awareness. Reach a wider audience than ever before. Communicate faster with your client. TRENDS   1. You will see […]

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12 Steps to Goal Mastery in 2013

by Blair Evan Ball December 31, 2012

Why Set Goals?   Studies tell us that only 3% of people in the USA set goals, and they are among the wealthiest people in the nation! Worldwide the percentage is probably lower. Why so low? There are several reasons, but the one that concerns us the most at Prepare1 is lack of know-how. When […]

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