Marketing & Communications Agency
Allison Bliss, Director of Oakland Marketing Agency “Allison Bliss Consulting” offers Marketing & Communications Services with teams of specialists. Our affordable and high-value marketing services and programs range from Social Media to video, SEO, writing, design and more – all in one agency affording you time and money savings.
After all, ignorance is expensive, but “Knowledge is Bliss.“
How to Get Your Book Sold: Know How the Game is Played
How authors can get their books sold when their publisher isn’t. Tips in a video by marketing expert Kathleen Gage with an introduction by marketing agency Director, Allison Bliss of Allison Bliss Consulting.
READ FULL POSTUpcoming Changes to Facebook: A Simplified Summary
note: This post was written in 2011, but still has a bit of helpful information. Facebook is now starting to make mondo changes to your (personal) “profile” and (business) “Page”. Here’s my oversimplified summary from the most succinct expert, Mari Smith, to help prepare you. … READ FULL POST
Need Your Input: Attracting Clients You Love
This month, I’m seeking your best ideas to help businesses attract clients they love. Why? Because those are the most fun to work with and usually the most profitable, too! I’m presenting on this topic over the next few months and want to include … READ FULL POST
Marketing as a “Spiritual” Practice
I’m bringing back this decade old (non-religious) post because it seems more important than ever now. May this calm your fragmented, multi-directional, “social-everything” marketing efforts back to the core of our “prime directive” – enabling clients to obtain the brilliance you offer. “Marketing as a … READ FULL POST
3 September Offers
Here are 3 great offers for you in September: 1) Sign up for my presentation on “Attracting Clients You Love” 2) Find More Time with “Custom Living Solutions Home Organizing” 3) Free “Blissful Wisdom” Ebook 1) MY PRESENTATION If you seek more clients … READ FULL POST
Why Big Customers Resist Doing Business with Start-Ups
Thanks to Cynthia Kocialski for her guest post today; “Why Big Customers Resist Doing Business with Start-Ups”. When we find a symbiotic author with the business acumen, we like to share her wisdom in hopes it helps our clients and readers attain their goals more … READ FULL POST
Startup From The Ground Up
I wanted to share a book I find valuable for both startups and entrepreneurs called “Startup From The Ground Up”. Author Cynthia Kocialski brings reconnaissance from big business to new startups. Our agency exactly supports that mission: “putting wings on your dreams”. We’re honored to … READ FULL POST
Marketing & Communications Services for Entrepreneurs and Startups
Marketing & Communications Services for Entrepreneurs or Startups: Affordable, High-Value Programs to Get It Done all at one full- service agency (Social Media Management, SEO, Websites/Blogs, Design, Writing, Strategic Marketing Planning, Publicity and more!)! 510-879-7600.
READ FULL POST“Marketing as Spiritual Practice: Unleashing Your Potential”
People the world over are bored and spammed to the brink of tears. But there is good news: There’s a better way to connect with precisely those you wish to reach . . . and it works far better than traditional, expensive, gimmick-driven marketing. The … READ FULL POST
How To Market a Service & Enjoy It!
There is a special “help” gene in people who are brave enough to run service businesses. These businesses come in all sizes and flavors, from auto repair to psychotherapy, teaching to dentistry, financial wizards to farmers. GIFT FOR SERVICE BUSINESSES In honor of service … READ FULL POST
How does Hypnotherapy Help with Marketing Your Business?
In the decades I’ve helped clients build businesses, I find that issues of self-confidence, trust, deservability, self-worth, fear of rejection or conflict, and feeling like a fraud cloud the ability of many, many leaders to succeed. Leaders in business often have great services or products … READ FULL POST
19 Ways to Use Images to Enhance Your Blog
Thanks to Cindy King of Social Media Examiner for this terrific guest post. ♦♦♦ Do you want to know the secrets to successful blogging? Of course the best blogs are built on top of outstanding content. This draws readers in and keeps them engaged. … READ FULL POST
How to Prioritize Marketing – So Much To Do, So Little Time
The oversimplified answer to managing your marketing time is to pick strategies that fit the goals of your business. Strategies are different for those in business under 5 years (generally growth mode), 5-10 years (refinement of service, marketing, operations and finance) and over 10 years … READ FULL POST
You Don’t Need a Business Plan!
Why does a company need a business plan if they’re already in business? I’m asked this question by clients, students and business owners almost daily. Honestly, you don’t need a plan if you: Know where you’re going and you’re achieving all you want or earning … READ FULL POST
Shoot for the Moon
With our endless ‘to do’ lists, it’s sometimes critically important to be reminded why we started our businesses, what our higher goals are besides just generating income – how to shoot for the moon! In fact, that’s why we created our “Walk with Bliss: Idea … READ FULL POST
Are They Trying to Confuse You About SEO?
Just this tiny bit of knowledge should protect you from one of those smarmy emails about SEO (search engine optimization – or getting top of Google). . . If you’ve received a “personal” email from someone saying they noticed your website wasn’t top of Google … READ FULL POST
Do You Wonder About People With the Midas Touch?
Our agency’s media partner Susan Harrow — a respected media coach & PR expert — has helped her clients appear on… * The Oprah Winfrey Show * 60 Minutes * CNN * Good Morning America * Larry King Live * and tons more… Susan herself … READ FULL POST
The Secret Revealed: The Dramatic Impact
While working in television & film, I learned from some great masters how to visually tell stories and captivate audiences. Crossing into different media like business (print, internet or even social media), the lessons blur when that movie screen separating actors from audience – is … READ FULL POST