The Winner’s Summit Conference & Expo
The Winner’s Summit Conference & Expo™ Savvy Advice * Practical Application for Winning Women!™ March 19 & 20, 2010 http://www.thewinnerssummit.com Over $250,000 cash & gifts $2,500 Grand Cash Prize Fashion Show Celebrity Entertainment * Exhibitor booths available (limited & they are inside the conference hall) * Affiliate Program *Group & Student Rates Available For more […]
Crystal Washington Addresses Social Media on Channel 2’s Beyond The Headlines
I had the opportunity to participate in a panel of social media experts last week on Channel 2’s “Beyond The Headlines“. Kim Davis hosted a discussion highlighting Twitter and Facebook fundamentals and tips. I was joined by Ashley Minor of Medley Inc., Ed Schipul of Schipul and Dan Joyce of AudioADD.net. Click on the image […]
Crystal’s Questionable Picks Part I

Sometimes I like to simply walk around grocery stores and see how fellow marketers are selling food products. If you want a good laugh, I suggest you do the same from time to time…
Woo Your Customers- 4 Tips For A Successful Brand “Love” Affair

I like social media. Okay, I like it A LOT. So much so that on top of all of my other activities, I manage a few groups on meetup.com, including Meetup Organizers of Houston. In other words, I organize a group of organizers. Sounds slightly repetitive, no? Fortunately, my group was selected to be one […]
Find A Job Or Contract Work On Twitter
“What is Twitter for?” “I just don’t get it.” “Does it have a practical purpose?” These are the questions that I hear about Twitter on a daily basis. Yes, Twitter is a valuable tool and not only to business owners. You can actually use Twitter to find a job! Watch this video as I show […]
Easy Tips For Creating a Business Presence on Facebook
With Facebook having over 250 million users and Nielson’s recent study stating that more information is shared via social networks that email, it is obvious that business owners cannot afford to ignore social networks. If you are representing your business on social networks, are you clear on the basics?
Number One Marketing Technique- Customer Retention & Referrals
Why spend tons of money advertising for new business when you have not fully utilized your list of customers who have bought from you before? Past customers are any business’ most valuable, yet often underutilized, assets. Three reasons why you should value your already-existing customers: The hard part is getting a client to buy from […]
2009 Houston Business Expo
A fabulous opportunity to build your business! Over 100 companies and 1,000 attendees participating in a large tradeshow environment! Hyatt Regency Downtown December 10, 2009 For more information, contact [email protected].
National Black Pre-Law Admissions & Preparation Conference
Celebrating five years of inspiring and empowering aspiring Black lawyers! Crystal’s Topic- Power Networking The University of Houston – Downtown One Main Street Houston, Texas 77002
The Number One Free Public Relations Tool- Community Service

Great public relations is a vital part of every marketing campaign. Simply put, public relations (PR) is how your public/ target market perceives your business/ brand. Good public relations grants exposure through stories/ information of public interest. It is oftentimes difficult to put an exact price or pinpoint the exact ROI (return on investment) of […]