Andrew Lock

Get Things Done with Small Business Web Tools Any one of these three Web tools will make a great addition to your small business marketing toolkit. Whether you use 5Min to learn more about business or to promote your own expertise, find free photos for your marketing materials on StockVault or create slick covers for […]

This week we revisit the inaugural episode of Help! My Business Sucks. If you missed it the first time around, you’re in for a treat. Andrew Lock, our small business marketing maverick explains that conventional marketing is dead and shows small business owners and entrepreneurs how to stand out from the crowd. Each episode examines […]

Take Your Pick: 3 Small Business Web Tools Your time is you most valuable asset, and finding small business Web tools that actually makes your work life easier is almost as good as finding free money. Hey, we said almost. This week, we’ve got three small business Web tools to boost your small business marketing, […]

Easy-to-Implement Small Business Marketing Tips Effective small business marketing is all about standing out from the crowd, but as our maverick marketer points out in this week’s episode, some TV ad execs think they can do that simply by jacking up the volume on commercials. The reality is those commercials don’t stand out from the […]

Small business owners need a great selection of Web tools and Web resources in their toolbox to help tackle a wide range of tasks. Whether you need help with small business marketing, you’re interested in intellectual and personal growth as an entrepreneur, or you’re looking for products to sell, this week’s collection of Web tools […]

This week’s episode of smart small business marketing tips includes a look at a marketing strategy that the Mandalay Bay hotel uses to increase its revenue — and how you can take that same strategy and plug it into your small business marketing plan. Our small business marketing guru also offers tips on promoting a […]

In this world of giant megasites and huge organizations, there are still places you can run across that feel like you’re coming home.  E-ssistance is one of those sites. It’s run by a woman named Jema Watts, and she offers a range of virtual assistant services, although her specialty is transcription services.  Now the beauty […]

Running a small business can be stressful and all-consuming, almost to the point where you might wonder why you bother. Just to put things in perspective, Andrew Lock, our small business marketing expert, has a few visual reminders of jobs that are far worse than anything you have to deal with. Yes, gratitude is a […]

The Free Graphics Store (Click for larger image). The Free Graphics Store “Free” is the most overused word on the Internet, but in this case, the Free Graphics Store really does mean it.  This Web tool delivers exactly what it advertises: free graphics.  The site offers a huge list of free graphics that you can […]

We’ve got more small business marketing strategy and fun for you from our resident marketing expert, Andrew Lock. Back from his adventures in Hawaii, our maverick marketer turns his attention to the inkjet versus laser controversy. You know, the crazy price of inkjet cartridges doesn’t seem to be getting any better. He also looks at […]

With millions of websites on the Internet, it’s not always easy to find the best small business marketing tools and resources. But online marketing expert Andrew Lock knows a great Web tool when he sees one, and he’s got three to share with you right here and right now. Check ’em out, and while you’re […]

You’re in for a real treat this week. We’ve got part two of Andrew Lock’s Hawaiian adventures in small business marketing. (If you missed part one, it’s worth taking the time to watch it now). A very genuine, one-on-one interview with one of Maui’s top small business owners clearly demonstrates that providing a great product […]