LegalShield Business Plans provide Protection and Peace of Mind!

I have been a member of of LegalShield for about 3 years but recently was introduced to their legal plan for Entreprenuers and business owners.
I have recently become an Associate because I want to help business owners and entrepreneurs protect and grow their business! Check out my website for more info, www.mariadvega.legalshield.com 
Did you know LegalShield offers Small Business Legal Plans that include Invaluable Business Tools?
What is your Small Biz Question? With a Small Business Legal Plan you have access to Top Business Consultants in Tax, Accounting, Sales, Marketing, Legal, and more!  GoSmallBiz - Member Benefits

How to Choose a Marketing Consultant

Every local business today has a multitude of marketing options available. And it’s all too easy to get bogged down with so many different choices, and waste time and money with products or services that don’t work. 
Your competitors are spending more ad dollars to connect with consumers online and you should too! The trend today among local businesses is to work with one major Marketing Consultant that can do the heavy lifting for you and get you the leads you need without the fuss or bother on your part. Your Marketing Partner should provide the widest distribution possible for your ads, including print, online, mobile and other digital offerings. Most important: That partner should focus on getting you new business leads, not just more clicks on your website or impressions. This partner should invest time in learning about you and your business, and how to make the most of your budget, showing you the 'ROI', return on investment. 

Here's interview, Rick Courville and I did on Good Day NM!
http://www.kob.com/article/stories/S2812135.shtml?cat=11121

Social Media Lessons & Tips from Schedulicity!

How can Social Media foster growth and build your business reputation?
Schedulicity shares their Success Story!
Social Media Optimization like it's close cousin, Search Engine Optimization is a way for local businesses to improve their opportunity to be found online! With Social Media Usage Skyrocketing, the 'Big Three' I recommend are Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter! It's a Great Way to gain a Competitive Edge and connect with clients and potential clients!
http://shoptalk.dexone.com/social/2011/07/social-media-lessons-from-a-small-business-success/

How to Create a Powerful Call to Action for Local Businesses!

Are you including a powerful call to action in your Marketing Messages?
A strong CTA makes it clear what action the customer is expected to take and why. Your approach depends on the action you want to motivate. For example, if the goal is to spur a purchase and you have given the benefits, a simple “Buy Now!” might be all you need. Here are 10 tips for creating strong calls to action:
How to Create a Powerful Call to Action for Local Businesses | Marketing Matters

How to Help Your BIZ Get Found on Local Search!

How to Help Your Business Be Found on Local Search
How can you rank higher in the local search engines and Google Places?
One of the ways to ensure top placement is by getting citations from well-established and well-indexed portals such as DexKnows.com which help the authenticity and credibility about your business to the search engines. Paying attention to your online presence is a sure way to get your business listing near the top on search engine results.
Is your business listed on the local Internet Yellow Pages? Contact me, 505.328.7743 or maria.vega@dexdigital.com for a Free Consultation and a Free Listing!

Free Marketing Workshop, Thursday, August 2, 8:30 am -10:30 am

I will be sponsoring a Free Marketing Workshop with Darren Johnson at the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, Thursday, August 2, 8:30 am -10:30 am.
One of the most challenging aspects of succeeding in business is knowing how to creatively, cost effectively, and successfully market your product or service. For business owners, this is sometimes a daily challenge.
One of the best places to advertise one’s business is on the first page of a Google, Yahoo and Big search result,  as this is where 65% of consumers are going and 90% for B2B. The best way to insure such a position is through SEO, Search Engine Optimization and SEM, Search Engine Marketing, SMO, Social Media Marketing. I will be speaking on Internet Marketing.
Join Darren Johnson, author of Letting Go of Stuff®, www.DarrenLJohnson.com

Facebook Tips for Veterinarians, Animal Hospitals/Clinics!

Do you know how crazy Facebook users are about pets? A cute Pomeranian named Boo has his own Facebook page with 2 million fans. Veterinarians, Animal Hospitals, mobile vets and spay and neuter clinics with engaging Facebook pages find that clients will jump in with photos and messages of their own. All of this creates word-of-mouth marketing that builds a veterinary practice. Some successful Vets with Facebook pages were surveyed to find these 10 tips to grow a social media audience!

http://marketingmatters.dexone.com/2314/facebook-tips-veterinarians-animal-hospitals-clinics/