{How-To} Create a multi-purpose live/work space
What was once a lovely dining room is now filled with filing boxes, printer wires and all the “stuff” of a busy office. Unfortunately, this means that when the day is over, you have no space where you...
View ArticleMerry Christmas from my family to yours!
From my family to yours, wishing you JOY this Christmas and New Year! We want to thank all of our loyal followers, readers and clients for their support this past year and we hope to continue to...
View Article{Tana’s Book Picks} The Martha Rules
I get asked quite a bit for some “good business books” to read… Every now and again, I’ll share one with you. One of my favorites is The Martha Rules by Martha Stewart. Even though this book has been...
View Article{Random} What’s in a font? A lot.
Fonts don’t just display letters as words and sentences – they can convey emotion, attitude and the tone…of your business. Are you conveying the right message? Check this out: Now look at the type of...
View Article{Random} Not only use the brains you have, but all that you can borrow!
(Bloggers: Laurie Turk “Tip Junkie” and Tana Nelson “Your Marketing BFF”) This past year and a half of having a blog has been an amazing ride. But these past few months I’ve been totally overwhelmed...
View ArticleFrom my family to yours…
From my family to yours… Have a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING! And get some rest…Black Friday and Cyber Monday are coming!!! May your retail sales be OVERFLOWING. xoxo Your Marketing BFF Tana
View Article{Random} Your Marketing BFF has been M.I.A.
I am fascinated by entrepreneurs. Actually, their behind-the-scenes “backstage pass” kind of stories…The WHY they started their business. HOW they started. Their biggest MISTAKES. Their PERSONALITY....
View Article{Random} My latest obsession: Canon 5D Mark III
Okay, so if you’ve been reading this blog for some time, you’ll know that this is not my usual blog post. But… Back when I was in college (Pacific Lutheran University) I took a photography class....
View Article{Displays} Window Displays using Chalkboards!
Want a fun, easy and inexpensive window display? A display idea that is HOT at the moment is a framed chalkboard piece of art! The Ralph Lauren window display (image featured above) takes up the...
View Article{Marketing} Tips For How To Build Credibility
Not too long ago, one of our readers asked me, “How do you build credibility when you’re just starting out or starting over in a new business?” My answer was easy and to the point. And the best part...
View Article{Planning Retreat} That’s Amore
It’s always good to close shop, take a break and catch some much needed deep breaths with Bryan. During our time off, we submersed ourselves in the Italian culture. We started in Venice just so I...
View ArticleRedesigning + Restarting
(Your Marketing BFF Inspiration Board) I’m so excited to be redesigning my blog business and sharing with you the personal steps I’m taking to restart my business. Why? So you can do the same…you can...
View ArticleAre You Attracting What You Put Out There?
You attract what you put out there! Cartoon avatar’s (a computer designed cartoon in one’s likeness) were the HOT thing when I was designing Your Marketing BFF, so I created a Tana Avatar. Today, I...
View ArticleHow To Optimize Your Site Using SEO
This past week I had the chance to talk with a lovely gal who has a hand-made jewelry business. Like most first meetings, there comes a time when I ask how they discovered my blog (it’s important to...
View ArticleBlogging Alliance Tips
Even though I’ve been in marketing for almost 20 years, I’m relatively new to the blogging world. Before I jumped into this marketing arena, I did some behind-the-scenes research and studied two...
View ArticleTrade show Inspiration: Snow & Graham
Welcome to Trade Show Inspiration, where you can share in my love for marketing, design + trade show spaces. I hope you become inspired to take your booth space up a notch! It’s always good to create...
View ArticleA New Look for Your Marketing BFF
Hello friends! I am so excited to announce the launch of our revamped logo and blog design! I actually designed it myself and had my girl, Tawnia from The Chic Studios, do the backend programming. The...
View ArticleTrade Show Inspiration: Lani Elias
Welcome to Trade Show Inspiration, where you can share in my love for marketing, design + trade show spaces. I hope you become inspired to take your booth space up a notch! Have you ever heard of...
View Article5 Things Your Website Should Do
When I was gearing up to redesign this blog, I made a list of the key elements that I wanted the site to do for me and my business… and today I wanted to share these with you. (Missed the ‘New Look’...
View ArticleTrade show Inspiration: Almondleaf Studios
Welcome to Trade Show Inspiration, where you can share in my love for marketing, design + trade show spaces. I hope you become inspired to take your booth space up a notch! Want more? Check it out...
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