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« Older EntriesWant to Master the Art of Persuasion? We’re Giving Away Arlene Dickinson’s Book, Persuasion
Friday, October 14th, 2011
Do your co-workers need to be persuaded to believe your new idea?
Does your son need to be persuaded to do his homework?
Does your significant other need to be persuaded to going to your family reunion?
You may think some people just need a little more persuasion than others, a little more push. But everyday we are consistently persuading everybody around us. This doesn’t just mean getting someone to see your point of view. It’s also about creating real connections, authenticity, honesty, and learning how to sell yourself.
One of our latest reads is Arlene Dickinson’s book Persuasion.
Arlene did not have the easiest life (at 31 she was divorced with four kids and a high school diploma), but since then, she has become the CEO of Venture Communications and now co-host of CBC’s Dragons’ Den.
We are always on the lookout for books that will help us, our businesses and the people around us grow.
Let us know your favourite self-development or business book on our Facebook wall and you could win Arlene Dickinson’s Persuasion.
The winner will be announced next Friday (October 21).
Tags: Arlene Dickinson, book, Contest, Facebook, Persuasion
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Press Release: Cucumber Marketing launches Video Fridays Season 2 – Marketing Videos for Small Businesses
Friday, August 26th, 2011
VANCOUVER, BC – August 29, 2011 – In their mission to help small businesses grow, Cucumber Marketing is continuously creating and sharing free resources. In early 2011, Cucumber Marketing launched Video Fridays to provide helpful advice, while connecting with visitors in a way that puts a face to the company. This Friday, September the 2nd Cucumber Marketing is launching the second season of their video blogging series.
Video Fridays is a weekly video series, which features Internet marketing tips for small businesses. Topics are diverse and cover many aspects of Internet marketing. This includes, but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, Web Analytics, and Search Engine Optimization. Relevancy is also paramount to the videos’ success, as they ensure the most important and applicable concerns are addressed. Suggestions for topics and questions can be submitted.
New entrepreneurs and small business may not have the initial budget for an in-house marketing team. Acknowledging this gap, Cucumber Marketing empowers and equips businesses in addition to their services. Video Fridays provides immediate value by showcasing simple and actionable tips that business owners can enact for the short-term and long-term.
To view past Video Fridays and to stay updated with all upcoming episodes, please visit their blog.
About Cucumber Marketing
Cucumber Marketing is a Vancouver-based, full-service Internet Marketing company. Services include Web Design and Development, Social Media Management, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Pay-Per-Click (PPC), Email Marketing, and Internet Marketing consulting. They are committed to helping small businesses, entrepreneurs, and start-ups realize the power of online marketing, Social Media, and to ultimately get noticed online.
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For more information about Cucumber Marketing, please contact:
Cucumber Marketing Inc.
www.cucumbermarketing.com
info@cucumbermarketing.com
1 (778) 995 9400
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Social Media Launchpad by Cucumber University
Monday, March 28th, 2011
WHAT:
A no-nonsense Internet Marketing course designed for small business owners or marketing managers who want to hear about the unlimited and unique opportunities Social Media has to offer and learn how to turn those opportunities into leads.
WHO:
This first ever course in Cucumber University (Twitter hashtag #CucumberU) will be lead by Cucumber Marketing’s managing director Helen Stepchuk. Helen has over 7 years of Internet Marketing experience with a strong focus on strategy and web usability, as well as SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and E-mail marketing.
WHY:
Helen is passionate about connecting with people and sharing her knowledge by making sense of what she is fanatical about – all things Internet Marketing. Helen has been empowering Cucumber’s clients for almost three years and she is now ready to share some of the trade secrets with Cucumber University’s students!
WHEN: Friday, April 29th, 9 am until 12 pm
WHERE: 900 Howe, Waves Coffee House
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
1. Business owners who are just starting out and do not have their Social Media setup, yet
2. Businesses who have their Twitter and Facebook setup, but do not “believe” in it, yet. Businesses who are not sure how to really use it. They want to get practical tips on how to really benefit from SM.
3. Anyone who has been wondering what’s all the hype is about around SM… come and see for yourself – real life examples on how SM is helping businesses to grow and stay connected with their customers.
THE BOTTOM LINE:
- You will walk away from this course with a better understanding on how Social Media works
- Tools to manage your accounts and best practices + lingo
- Marketing tips on how to get you started
- How to analyze and measure your results
REGISTER FOR THE COURSE
http://cucumberu-sm.eventbrite.com/
(ONLY 10 SPOTS AVAILABLE!)
AGENDA:
Social Media Marketing Training – Introduction – Level 1 – Beginner to Intermediate
Block 1: Overview – How’s and Why’s
1. Social Media Introduction – HOW you can benefit and WHY you need to pay attention to it. How to decide which SM platform is right for you? Which tools to use? How to measure your success and how much time you *need* to be spending on your SM? How not to waste your time on SM and to use your time effectively.
2. Twitter overview – why Twitter is so popular and how you can benefit from its popularity. Twitter social graph and stats. Who is using Twitter and WHY on Earth do people tweet? Why do you want to know what @cowgirl3435 had for breakfast…..
3. Facebook for business – WHY businesses use Facebook and how you can benefit from its popularity (takeaways from Facebook Canada Senior Director Alfredo Tan – from the event that we sponsored this month at @SMEI)
4. You Tube Overview – who should be using YouTube and how it can be used for your business. What types of business can benefit from YouTube.
The bottom line: What the heck is it and how do you eat it?
Block 2: SM Best practices.
How to start off right and why it’s important to get it right.
1. Creating a Twitter account – best practices + do’s and don’ts of creating a Twitter Account. What’s important and what to ignore.
2. Creating Facebook page – most common mistakes people make when starting their business Page on Facebook and how to avoid them.
3. Posting videos on YouTube – what to keep in mind. Optimization (SEO) of your YouTube Videos.
Already have your accounts setup? We’ll review them and provide recommendations for improvements.
Block 3: Goals and Analysis
4. Set your goals and plan ahead
5. Measure results and analyze
6. Think strategically
Q and A (analyze 2 Twitter or Facebook accounts from the class)
REGISTER FOR THE COURSE
http://cucumberu-sm.eventbrite.com/
(ONLY 10 SPOTS AVAILABLE!)
Coffee on us! ;)
Tags: cucumber university, internet marketing training, social media marketing
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Cucumber will be at the 2011 Vancouver Sun Run!
Monday, January 17th, 2011
Cucumber Marketing is excited to say that we will be participating in the Vancouver Sun Run again! The Sun Run is one of the world’s largest 10-kilometer runs. This year marks the 27th year and encompasses over 50,000 people. Come join us in this amazing outdoor event, which promotes fitness, health, and community.
Why Join Us at the Sun Run
Not only is the Sun Run an easy way to get outside and exercise, but it also makes a great way to spend time with loved ones and meet new people. Grab your friends and turn it into a fun day out!
And to one of our lucky participants, we will be giving away a special Cucumber Marketing prize pack (stay tuned on details! :). Your registration with the Vancouver Sun Run also includes a souvenir t-shirt and a donation to the Vancouver Sun Raise-a-Reader campaign and the Jerome International Track Classic.
When: Sunday, April 17, 2011
Time: 9am
Where: The Sun Run begins at West Georgia and goes around False Creek, English Bay, and downtown.
How do I sign up?
To join our team and to make Cucumber’s Sun Run a spectacular event, contact us online and we’ll get everything set up for you.
Tags: Cucumber News, Events, Our Adventures, Sun Run, Team
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Happy Holidays!
Monday, December 20th, 2010
Happy Holidays and a big THANK YOU to all of our clients-friends-partners! Thank you so much for your support and your trust! We wish you a very Merry Christmas and the best of everything in the upcoming 2011!
Peace and happiness to you and your loved ones!
Love,
Cucumber Marketing Inc.
xox
Tags: 2011, happy new year, merry christmas
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Our Second Annual Polar Bear Swim. JOIN US!
Thursday, December 9th, 2010
Another great year has passed and this means it’s time for the Annual Polar Bear Swim in Vancouver! Last year was our first year and to say the least, it was an invigorating experience (especially if you go in with no idea of what it will feel like). 
We like to think of this annual event as “getting up on the right side of the bed” – but on a larger scale. What better way to start your year, by accomplishing something outside of your comfort zone with amazing people around you? The first thing you do in the morning can determine the tone for the rest of the day. These little challenges are as important as our daily coffees (or double espressos on some days!) to recharge and keep us “cool as a cucumber.”
The more the merrier!
We’re keeping up with the tradition and rallying up an awesome team. For every team member that joins, we will donate $5 to Canadian Cancer Society.
We’ll have some hot cocoa waiting for you on shore. But, you won’t need it; your blood will already be flowing. We’ll also have a draw for a FREE Internet Marketing Makeover. (Stay tuned for details!)
Ready to take the dive?
Comment on this post or send us an email at BEAR@cucumbermarketing.com. Please RSVP by Dec 30th.
Whether you’re a new Polar Bear or a veteran, join us at English Bay, January 1st, 2011.
Give yourself a fresh start, literally.
Official Details:
Polar Bear Swim 2011 (91st Annual)
The Vancouver Polar Bear Swim Club is one of the largest and oldest Polar Bear Clubs in the world. Its initial swim was in 1920 when a small number of hardy swimmers took the plunge into English Bay on New Year’s Day. Led by their founder, Peter Pantages, the swim has grown from around 10 swimmers in that year to the record number of 2,128 official entries in 2000.
Today, the swim takes place at 2:30pm on the first day of each new year…. read more
Tags: Cucumber News, Our Adventures, Polar Bear, Team
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Free Marketing Consultations! We’re getting into the Holiday mood.
Friday, November 26th, 2010
The winter season is approaching and the warm and fuzzy holiday feeling is starting to get to us. 
There’s nothing better than a hot cup of cocoa by the fire and untangling your Christmas lights! Or, is there?
In the spirit of sharing, we’re giving away a FREE 30-minute Internet marketing consultation every week of December. We’re here to help out and we know that this time of the year is the busiest. What a great way to kick start the New Year, too!
How to enter:
- Copy and tweet this: “Happy Holidays! @CuMarketing is giving away free Internet Marketing consultations. http://bit.ly/fJUS7W”
- Copy and paste this on our Facebook wall: “I love free stuff, and I want your FREE Marketing consultation!”
OR
No purchase is required. No strings attached. Really!
What’s included?
The consultations can cover a wide range of topics. It is all up to you! We’d love to help you out with website design, Pay Per Click, Search Engine Optimization, social media, email marketing, or Web Analytics questions. Check out our full list of Internet Marketing services.
We’ll choose a winner every Wednesday in December. We will connect with the winners via Twitter or Facebook. Follow us, and stay updated!
Enjoy the winter air and don’t hesitate to contact us.
Tags: Contest, Free, internet marketing
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