June 4, 2016

GABBF 2016: The Rain (and The Governor) Made it Better

The Great American Brass Band Festival of 2016 was visited by some rain (and the Governor) this afternoon, both of which made things a little more fun. We aren’t just sponsors of GABBF again this year — Steve is an original member of the Advocate Brass Band (started 30 years ago – which makes Steve […]
February 24, 2016

Facebook Gets a Facelift: Do More Than Just “LIKE” a Post!

The “like” button on your facebook page just sprouted wings! You can now “Like” a post with the traditional “thumbs up” or you can LOVE a post with a heart inside a red circle, or you can Laugh at a post, say “WOW” about a post, share sadness about the […]
December 7, 2014

Digital Marketing Statistics for Small Businesses

Census statistics for 2013 showed that 83.8% of all US households had a computer (including desktop, laptop and handheld varieties) and 74.4% of housholds reported Internet Use. Those figures have, undoubtedly, increased in the last year, as have other statistics related to internet and mobile computer usage. Any business that […]
December 6, 2014

How to Add a Background Photo to Your LinkedIn Profile

Social media is a wonderful way to expand the reach of your business. But making yourself stand out isn’t always easy. Now, LinkedIn is expanding beyond a cookie-cutter profile and is offering a little more personalization. Do you want to make your LinkedIn profile stand out a bit more? Want […]