Archive for May, 2009

Ten Marketing Ideas for Mental Health Professionals

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Are you looking to go full speed ahead with your marketing efforts but just aren’t sure where to begin?  Here are ten marketing initiatives worth considering.

➢    Build a network by getting yourself out there.

  • Volunteer
  • Join local area boards
  • Offer your expertise to county agencies
  • Participate in fundraising events
  • Check out United Way 211

➢    Leverage your existing network to help you build partnerships with ...

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Slideshow Design Principles That Say “Wow”

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Someone once told me that design is a medium for persuasion and not decoration.  I never truly understood this statement nor did I ever incorporate it into the slides I created until recently.

Here are two important slide design principles that can have a huge impact on your ability to deliver a fantastic presentation as a mental health professional.  The slide images I’ve included in this post come from ...

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Niche Markets for Mental Health Practitioners

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In the year 2000 a music executive named Chris Anderson wrote an e-paper that left a powerful impression on the music industry.  Today, it offers anyone willing to listen important insights into the new economy and the opportunities that are available.

In the past the music industry was dominated by what Chris referred to as, “Hit driven, watered down and average product economics”.  This model existed because stores couldn’t ...

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Get On Your Soapbox and Change Everything!

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Feeling a bit uninspired as of late?  Thinking about a change?  There are several things you can do to help and one worth serious consideration is Blogging.

Why blogging of all things you may ask?

Building an online presence through blogging is becoming an important and highly effective business growth strategy.   The benefits of doing so are too numerous to discuss here, but here’s a small list to start!

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