Sep
04
2010
Blogging is a journey! While I sit here at my computer, in serious contemplation, I try to imagine how I can connect with you through writing. What can I write that will support your learning about essential oils? How can my blog posts actually change and grow your business and/or personal life? Can I find [...]
Tags: aromatherapy business
Jun
14
2010
The 1 Password website starts out by asking “Have you ever forgotten a password?”
Of course that grabs my attention as I am on the Internet all the time, and as we all know, passwords can be ridiculously annoying!
“1Password is a password manager that goes beyond simple password storage by integrating directly with [...]
Tags: passwords, save password, websites
May
20
2010
I have now written over 100 blog posts. My first post was in the summer of 2008, almost exactly two years ago. This feels like a milestone, a place to pause and reflect.
I love writing about essential oils, distillers, importing, traveling, teaching and ways small businesses can grow on the web. I also love reading [...]
Tags: aromahead, aromahead institute, aromatherapy, aromatherapy business, education, Essential Oils
May
12
2010
Ready to build your web presence online using free, fun social media networks?
Let’s take a moment to consider what each of these social networking sites are about and what you need to get set up.
1. Facebook: Create a free page with pictures and links, post your thoughts, and share ideas.
2. Twitter: Connect [...]
Tags: small businesses on facebook, small businesses on twitter, social media, social media networks, using linkedin
Mar
03
2010
Over the years, many of our friends and students have asked for advice and recommendations for web design. Cindy and I are excited to be working on a project with Andi, our web designer, that will offer a great solution for creating a new website.
We are now in the final stages of this new website [...]
Tags: aromatherapy websites, business scents, ecommerce, online shopping, selling essential oils
Jan
18
2010
The online business world is ever-changing. To stay on top of the latest web trends, I regularly follow some great websites and blogs. Each one continues to contribute to my leaning and professional growth. I try to set aside an hour a day to read. This hour has proven to be extremely productive. I learn [...]
Tags: business blogs, social media marketing