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I received a bunch of search tips from friends and colleagues this month, so I've written a new blog post to share them with you. Enjoy! #searchengineoptimization #Search #tipsandtricks

I've collected some interesting news through August, and now that it's September I wanted to share them with you. Please comment and let me know what you think, and I hope you have a happy and safe Labor Day weekend! #fivethings #comment #share #news

A recent poll on my LinkedIn feed prompted me to revisit a May 2021 Sprout Social article about when to post on social media. I summarize the poll and the Sprout Social article, and include my thoughts and experiences, in my latest blog post. Enjoy, and have a happy and healthy weekend! #socialmedia #facebookpost #linkedintips #Twitter #instagram

If you want to read the letter I wrote to the business broker separately, I put that letter in a different post on the BCG blog. #buyingabusiness #businesslessons #icecream #candyshop #boundaries #TermsAndConditions https://butow.net/2021/07/30/write-out-your-terms/

As we wrap up the last week of July, I want to wrap up this week of articles about knowing your boundaries before you enter negotiations. We’re blinded by the romanticism of trusting someone and/or the good things the negotiation will bring. The risk is self-evident: If you're wrong, you find yourself with unforeseen problems, stress, and damage to your business. That damage could include the loss of one or more clients. Here are some tips for learning what you should be thin...king about when you have a big business decision to make: * Think about your boundaries. * Ask for their terms. * Tell the other party your terms. * Tell the other party about your past issues that are informing you now. * Don’t be afraid to go into detail. * Ask others about the person or company. * Keep talking until it’s clear it’s a win-lose negotiation. * Don’t be afraid to walk away. * Consider leaving your options open. I go into more detail in my latest blog post on the BCG blog. You can also read the letter I sent to the broker who is selling a candy and ice cream store that I was looking to buy in a separate blog post. I hope you've enjoyed these posts and gotten something out of them, and please comment on my blog posts if you're so inclined. In the meantime, have a great weekend and a good start to your August! #lessonslearned #businesslessons #boundaries #buyingabusiness

The Land of Milk and Money (LMM) book promotion website has been updated to reflect the long-awaited release of the e-book version that's now available on Amazon Kindle. This critically acclaimed novel by Anthony Barcellos tells the story of a Portuguese immigrant family that falls apart when the matriarch's death leaves their dairy farm legacy up for grabs. Eric originally designed this website in Dreamweaver in 2012 for the book's print release. Though BCG designs websites ...in WordPress now, it was an interesting diversion to work with Dreamweaver again. You can learn more about the book, read reviews, and connect to the Amazon page on the LMM website. #AmazonKindle #dairyfarm #california #webdesign

Eric's new book MCA Microsoft Office Specialist Study Guide: Word Associate Exam MO-100 is now available! If you plan to take the exam to get a raise or you just want to be more proficient in Word, this book is for you. You can buy your copy now at https://amzn.to/3cmmJ62. We hope you've had a prosperous January and have a great weekend. #microsoftword #specialists #exampreparation

Do you know you can buy your own copy of Instagram for Business for Dummies Second Edition right now? Eric Butow co-authored this book with Jenn Herman and Corey Raymond Walker, and it's chock full of the latest information about Instagram and how you can use the service to propel your business in 2021. Click the link below to buy your copy today! #Instagram #business #fordummies #SocialMediaMarketing https://amzn.to/3g4ntwM

Our first day of 2021 ended with a dinner of Quiche Lorraine and raisin pie for dessert. We hope you had a good New Year's Day and that your 2021 is off to a good start.

Merry Christmas from all of us at Butow Communications Group! #xmas2020 #xmastree

January 20, 2021, is not just Inauguration Day but also launch day -- of Instagram for Business for Dummies, Second Edition! Eric co-authored this book with Jenn Herman and Corey Raymond Walker, and the book is available for pre-order now! Order today so you get your copy as soon as it's available -- and you'll be ready to implement your 2021 Instagram strategy that much sooner. #instagram #dummies #business