The 19 Oaks Business Growth Blog

Looking to join a local service-focused organization in the new year? If so, we have a wonderful organization to share with you!

Allow us to introduce you to Altrusa Portland!

Headed to INBOUND for the first time this year and feeling a bit nervous? Don't worry! We've got some great tips to help you prepare.

The New York Times calls the Twitter bio a “postmodern art form.” But it’s not just Twitter bios we should be paying attention to; each social media platform’s bio is equally important. In fact, most people see a social bio as an introduction. If that’s the case, does your current bio properly introduce your company?

You’ve heard the popular song by Meghan Trainor, “All About That Bass.” After reading this premium content, we’ll have you singing, “It’s all about the lists!”

Contact lists are an absolutely critical component in your business strategy. Unfortunately, many businesses and individuals overlook their lists, or worse, forget about them completely. 

Some people will try to tell you that SEO is all about optimizing for the computer. Sure, that makes sense at first. SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization, after all. However, that simply isn’t the case anymore. Don’t get me wrong, optimizing for the computer is still important. But what’s the point if your website ends up providing human visitors with a bad experience?

So you want to make your own podcast. That's a great idea! No matter what your specialty, there is an audience of listeners waiting out in cyberspace for you. But how do you get started? Don't worry, we have a few tips to help steer you in the right direction. 

Working from home can be both a blessing and a curse. It’s wonderful because you can save money on gas, tolls and other travel costs, you can work without interruption, you can even work in your pajamas if you want to! However, you also risk feeling detached from office culture, being left “out of the loop,” and, worst of all, you can suffer from a major lack of motivation.

You’ve heard the saying, “it’s all about who you know,” right? Well, in the modern world where social media reigns, it’s all about who you are connected to. And there is no better place to connect than on the leading professional branding platform, LinkedIn.

Whether you're looking for a new job, trying to get ahead in your field, or just trying to grow your network, connecting on LinkedIn is the best way to get in touch with people who can influence your career. But first, you need to optimize your LinkedIn profile.

We all know that money is a sensitive subject. Nobody really likes to ask others for money, and nobody likes to be asked for money. For nonprofit organizations, however, asking for money is a crucial component of their business strategy. While asking for donations may be a stressful process, there are ways that nonprofits can effectively reach their fundraising goals.

Here are five helpful tips that will get your organization a step closer to reaching its fundraising goals: