Business was a little slow this month, so I took advantage of the extra time to take a class I’ve been wanting to take for a couple of years now – Profit Mastery – offered by the University of Alaska’s Small Business Development Center. The class was developed by Steve LeFever of Business Resource Services [...]
Media Relations Tips
One of my clients, Rasmuson Foundation, asked me to do a guest blog post on media relations. Thought I’d share the same content, here on my blog. What are your tips for good media relations? Media relations still relevant in a shifting media environment “Media relations [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Media_relations] involves working with various media for the purpose [...]
Facebook Changes Make Working With Business Pages Easier
Here at KD/PR Virtual, we’re thrilled to see that Facebook has redesigned business pages. They now look, feel and operate a lot like personal profiles. KD/PR Virtual’s Jordan Hanson shares some of the new features, and how they may affect the Pages you administrate. • Post as Page – Admins can now Use Facebook as [...]
Top 10 Do’s For Small Business
Most people hate public speaking. Call me crazy, but I really enjoy it! Of all the things I’ve done to promote my virtual PR firm and my own talents, getting in front of a group, sharing some advice and showcasing some of my work has by far been the most beneficial way to bring in [...]
The Roller Coaster Ride of Public Relations Work
This month, I took a couple of days off and went dipnetting. For non-Alaskans, that is the easy way of filling the freezer with salmon by scooping fish with a net. Yes, it’s legal for Alaska residents, and it’s incredibly fun! We got 17 red salmon for a couple of hours work. While out on [...]
Sometimes Businesses Only Need That One Important “Investor”
A couple of weeks, I lost my dad. He passed away of a heart attack at age 79. After a lot of reflecting, I thought it only appropriate that this week’s blog post incorporate Ben Day, and his contribution to my business. The fact is, I likely would never have opened KD/PR Virtual if it [...]
Passion is Key To Career Success-reposted from PRCGPowerlines Blog
A recent report in PR Newser™ said that being a public relations consultant is one of the top 10 high-stress jobs. I’m not surprised. Each of the members of PRConsultants Group work long hours, handle critical issues and rarely get a thank you for a day’s work. But despite the downsides, I still think being [...]
Virtual View
As KD/PR Virtual Celebrates Ten Years, I Reflect on What Has Motivated Me the Most in Business This week, I celebrate 10 years of owning my own business. I actually can’t believe it’s been a decade since I left the agency world and struck out on my own. I wouldn’t recommend anyone do it like [...]
