How to make marketing easier by creating instead of consuming

By Stephanie Ward

As a small business owner, it’s easy to think that the more information you consume the more effective your marketing will be. And while it’s important to be aware of trends, it’s dangerous to consume more than you create.

Creating is what keeps you sharp

Why? Well, consuming information takes up your precious time and it can also lead to you becoming overwhelmed, which can lead to inaction. Creating is actually what keeps you sharp, focused, and connected to your work. Another benefit of creating is that it makes marketing your business so much easier!

Stephanie Ward explains:

 

Are you ready to make the shift from consuming to creating? Share your thoughts and questions in the comments section below.


Stephanie Ward
Stephanie Ward is a Business and Marketing Mentor (fireflycoaching.com) who helps passionate small business owners attract more clients and grow their businesses. She offers a free special report, 7 Steps to Attract More Clients in Less Time at her website fireflycoaching.com. Stephanie Ward has been a marketing and business coach to a multitude of clients and knows how to go from a job you are note happy in to finding a career that you love. She left behind her years in the corporate world to pursue work she is passionate about: helping other business owners grow profitable businesses. Stephanie is an American citizen who has lived in the Netherlands since 1999. Before she began her coaching business, she worked in the corporate arena in business development, sales, marketing, management and consulting. She is a professionally trained coach who received her training at Coach Inc. She has an undergraduate degree in Business Management and a Masters degree.Read more

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