Category Archives: Today in History

May 22nd is Free Marketing Day

Today is Free Marketing Day. What does that mean? It means you are free to market your business any way you like. Here are 3 ideas to get you started: No. 1 ~ Print out flyers with your contact info, … Continue reading

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Today is Care to Air Day

Levi STrauss & Company, the world giant Jean manufacturer announces their “Care to Air” contest taking place June 1st. The company is looking for the next generation of air drying design ideas that will improve or replace the typical clothesline. … Continue reading

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May 17th is International Virtual Assistants Day

According to A Clayton’s Secretary” in Australia “A VA is a self-employed professional business services operator providing almost any type of admin support service you require on a remote basis from their own office using their own equipment and software.” … Continue reading

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Today May 15th is Getting Ink Day

Today is How to be your own PR Person Day In the media “getting ink” simply means to get the media’s attention and ultimate coverage in their media sources. Today there are so many ways to get publicity beyond newspapers, … Continue reading

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May 13th is Let It Be Day

Today in 1970 the Beatles Movie Let it Be premiered. Just as the song suggests, when you find yourself in times of trouble, “let it be.” Sometimes in business we just have to take a step back and “let it … Continue reading

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May 12th is World Fair Trade Day

“Fair Trade” promotes and empowers poor farmers in remote areas to participate meaningfully in the global economy and lead to a better life for all. Join the BIG BANG!! BEAT POVERTY BEAT CLIMATE CHANGE BEAT FINANCIAL CRISIS BEAT A DRUM … Continue reading

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Today Begins Work At Home Moms WEEK

May 12 – 18th  is Work at Home Moms Week ~ WAHM’S might send clients a note announcing the week-long celebration and include a special offer every day or for the week. Family and friends of WAHM’S can send a … Continue reading

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Today May 12th is Mother’s Day!

Happy Mother’s Day… In addition to sending flowers, why not send this MOTHER OF THE DECADE Award video created by CNNBC for MomsRising Here’s the one sent to me: http://news.cnnbcvideo.com/?nid=QEyFG0yOuakNtSa.0qXXwDE1MDAyMTY2&first=Heidi&last=&z=yes) You can customize the video to send to Your favorite … Continue reading

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May 10th is Trust Your Intuition Day

Microsoft is one of most well-know success stories in business and marketing history.  It all started when Bill Gates (famous for  being the richest man in the world, a cofounder of the software company Microsoft, and for being one of … Continue reading

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May 7th is Teacher’s Day

 On National Teacher’s Day, thousands of communities will take time out to honor their local educators and acknowledge the contributions they make to our lives. Our Teacher Day annual theme has been replaced with a standing tagline, “Great Teachers Make … Continue reading

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