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PRO-Only Post: How to Get Paid Up Front
We recently had an excellent dialogue in the Solo PR PRO Premium Private Facebook Group about up-front payments (see the full FB discussion embedded below), in response to questions from one of our members. Requiring some payment before you begin working is...
Tool School Series: Find the Tools to Build Your Consulting Business
It’s hard to believe, but the back-to-school season is upon us. There’s the excitement of starting new classes, getting new outfits, and buying school supplies. Fortunately, as adults we can enjoy the fun and excitement of learning without a dress code. In August,...
My Face Freaks Me Out – But I Need to Get Over It
Some people obviously love to post pictures and videos of themselves online. I am not one of those people. I’m a card-carrying Gen-Xer who predates selfie mania. I’d rather veg out than take snaps of myself in a new outfit. And if you ever see a picture of me...
Community Tip: Managing Negative Comments on a Client’s Facebook Page
This Community Tip comes from the Solo PR PRO Premium Closed Facebook Group. A members-only outlet for questions, discussions, lead-sharing and support/camaraderie, if you haven’t joined us there yet, just go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoloPRpremium/ and...
Chat recap: Platforms, Podcasts and Job Postings
In case you missed it, the #solopr chat is moving to a twice monthly schedule. This week we held one of our traditional Q&A chats, where top independent communication professionals shared thought leadership, tips and advice in response to questions submitted by...
The #SoloPR Twitter Chat Evolves – New Schedule and Format Updates
The #solopr Twitter chat is one of the longest continuously-running regular chats on Twitter - this September, the #solopr Twitter chat will be five years old! Nearly 250 chats later, participants in this top Twitter chat for independent communications professionals...
Community Tip: How to Get the Most Mileage Out of Survey Content
This Community Tip comes from the Solo PR PRO Premium Closed Facebook Group. A members-only outlet for questions, discussions, lead-sharing and support/camaraderie, if you haven’t joined us there yet, just go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoloPRpremium/ and...
Community Tip: How to Schedule Retainer Billing
This Community Tip comes from the Solo PR PRO Premium Closed Facebook Group. A members-only outlet for questions, discussions, lead-sharing and support/camaraderie, if you haven’t joined us there yet, just go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoloPRpremium/ and...
Chat recap: Navigating Tricky Clients and the Role for Texting
Each week, top independent communication professionals share thought leadership and tips as part of the #solopr chat on Twitter (learn how to join us here). This week, we weighed in with opinions and insight on the following topics of interest: When a client is...
One No Closer to a Yes – 5 Tips for Overcoming Setbacks
Does any of this sound familiar? You meet with a prospective client, and get to know their business. After spending hours customizing a proposal to fit their needs, they come back and say “no.” You felt confident about your plans for media relations outreach on a...
Chat Recap: Analyzing Success and Keeping Your Chin Up
Each week, top independent communication professionals share thought leadership and tips as part of the #solopr chat on Twitter (learn how to join us here). This week, we weighed in with opinions and insight on the following topics of interest: When you have writer's...
