Hot temperatures and long days have us all longing to spend more time at the beach. This month #solopr is joining forces with #SMChat for a combo beach-themed Twitter chat on July 11 at 1 pm ET. Join us from your desk or deck chair as we discuss the topics below....
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Mourning the Loss of Elaine McEachern
It is with a heavy heart that we report the sad news that beloved Solo PR Pro member, Doris Elaine McEachern, passed away on June 28, 2018. Elaine was a beloved and active member of Solo PR Pro and PRSA. She had a gentle presence and was generous with her time and...
Supercharge Your LinkedIn Efforts and Attract Your Ideal Client
Written by Michelle Kane If you missed our June 14 webinar with social media and branding expert Irene Koehler, we’ve got you covered. During our hour together, she shared how we can get more out of LinkedIn and leverage it to attract our ideal clients. You can view...
5 Sources of New Business Leads for Solo PR Pros
A common challenge with new and seasoned solo PR Pros is developing new business. For many consultants, referrals are a primary source of new business, and that is great! However, it is unwise to depend solely on the generosity of your network. As the old saying goes,...
Webinar Recording: How to Supercharge your LinkedIn Efforts and Attract Your Ideal Client
Personal branding and social media strategist, Irene Koehler led us through how to get more out of LinkedIn in this 1-hour webinar. The webinar was not an exhaustive primer on LinkedIn but educated on practical tips to improve your profile and attract clients....
Data, Privacy and Why Solo PR Pros Should Care
Data science once the domain of math geeks and academia has moved from the windowless basement to the top floor of organizations. If content is king, data is the emperor. Data has always informed the work of public relations professionals, but the sheer volume of...
Solo PR Twitter Chat: Data Privacy, Social Media and Summer Business Development
The long-running #solopr Twitter chat is a popular chat for independent and small business pros in public relations, communications, social media and related fields. Join us for the next chat on Tuesday, June 5Â at 1 pm Eastern as we cover any remaining questions...
Summertime is the Right Time for Business Development
Memorial Day has ushered in the unofficial start to the summer season. What does that mean for your Solo PR consultancy? Does business slow down or do you find yourself gearing up for client events? For those of us who are parents working from home, summer brings a...
GDPR: The European Union’s New Data Privacy Law US Companies Cannot Ignore
The European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a new data privacy law that will go into effect May 25, 2018. GDPR is meant to provide data privacy protections for individuals in the European Union (EU), giving those individuals more power over the...
7 Surprising Things About Being Your Own Boss
This post was originally published on October 11, 2016 and updated on May 22, 2018. Independent work, once a mere fantasy for weary corporate warriors is a mainstream alternative for millions of people. In fact, independents make up 34% of the US workforce. The ease...
InterviewJS: Tool for interactive interviews
We recently learned of a new interview too, InterviewJS, which we shared in the Facebook group. After taking the site demos, we put it to work on one of our Solo PR Pro premium members, Doug Levy. We thought it would be worthwhile to share, exclusively with Solo PR...
Video: Essential for Modern PR and Marketing
Written by Michelle Kane It’s no secret that video is a key tactic for public relations and marketing professionals. The latest data shows that by 2019, 80% of all internet traffic will be video-based. How are you using video? Video is an excellent way to lay the...