Market to the Moment

What 2008 Meant to Me

PamelaWeir — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:45:39 -0600

What I’ve Learned (in no particular order): Being the best, or the first, takes a lot of hard work. Don’t be fooled by get rich quick scams. Going into business with a friend is a huge mistake. You won’t miss the business, you’ll miss the friend. Expect the unexpected, or at least have a great voicemail system just [...]

Review - RebateRabbit.com

Pamela Weir — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:36:56 -0600

Market to the Moment has grown substantially over the last 9 months. It’s grown so much that my original web host wasn’t big enough to keep up with my business needs. Having already spent my hosting and domain budget for the year, I needed a hosting solution that wouldn’t cost a fortune. I really couldn’t afford [...]

What Twitter Has Given Me

Pamela Weir — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:46:19 -0600

Since creating my Twitter account in May 2008, I’ve been lucky enough to find: Companionship, Advice, Answers, New Ideas, Friends, Laughter, Support, Mentors, Chances to Collaborate with Great People, NaNoWriMo Writing Buddies, Awesome Copywriting Projects, Connections Within My Own Industry, Connections with PR Firms and the Media, Great Blog Posts, Free Stuff, Great Contests, Good Affiliate Programs, Breaking Local and World News, Offline Meet-ups, A Chance to Support Others, A Chance to Help Others Succeed, A Chance [...]

Copy Quickies: Your First 50 Words

Pamela Weir — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:34:24 -0500

50 words… That’s all you have to grab your reader’s attention, otherwise, it’s all over. Honestly, it could be less than 50 words. Sometimes, our readers have a very little time or attention to invest. If you want your blog post, squeeze page, sales page, press release etc., to be sticky, you need to tantalize, intrigue, educate, [...]

Starting an Online Business?

Pamela Weir — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 02:51:41 -0500

Are you thinking of expanding your business into the online marketplace? Don’t waste hours, days or even weeks looking for start-up business information on the internet. In How to Start a Business Website and Hire a Web Designer, the Remarkablogger, Michael Martine, shares secrets that will help you determine the perfect website for your business needs, maximize [...]

Know What Your Prospects Really Want

Pamela Weir — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:18:13 -0500

We can’t deny that we buy “things” that make us feel better. We don’t buy products, we buy solutions. Even the things we “need”, whether they are brand name, bargain or environmentally-friendly, are purchased because on some subconscious level they make us feel good about our choice. In today’s market, we have a tremendous choice between [...]

My Aunt Rox

Pamela Weir — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:59:54 -0500

Today would have been my Aunt’s 53rd Birthday. If anything, my aunt was the main reason I decided to start my own business. She was always thinking up crazy plans. She never doubted her ability to conjure up a good idea and create success with whatever resources were available to her. Even if the idea turned bad, [...]

Interaction Builds Business Communities

Pamela Weir — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:00:39 -0500

As I discussed in The Future of Public Relations, blogs, social networking, and podcasts have changed the way people get ideas, share information, communicate, and respond. The web’s interactive communication style has changed how people want to learn, connect, and build relationships. Conversations are crucial to growth and the development of innovative ideas. There are a [...]

The Future of Public Relations?

Pamela Weir — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:34:58 -0500

Last week, Jason Falls sparked a debate about the future of Public Relations in his post Social Media is the Responsibility of Public Relations. Falls points out, many companies don’t have the resources to employ Social Media specialists and must rely on internal resources to create and maintain consumer and business relationships online. He suggests that [...]

Start-up Business Advice from ‘Knocked-Up’

Pamela Weir — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:37:03 -0500

I know. What does ‘Knocked-Up’ have to do with business, right? The most important thing I learned from this movie: If you do not plan and launch your business fast, someone else, with a similar idea, will. That wasn’t the point of the movie. I understand that. I actually learned many things from that movie, such as: If you’re [...]