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- Four Steps to Using Social Networking to Nuture Sales - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Kendra RamirezFour Steps to Using Social Networking to Nuture Sales Sales representatives and business owners know what it’s like to go to networking meetings, make cold calls, and knock on doors to find new business leads. While these traditional methods can produce results, online social networking ...
Views: 1326 - Oprah Spends Money on Advertising/Marketing: Do You? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Jaynine HowardOprah advertises on television. She makes sure that viewers know what channel to watch her show. Are you letting your customers and clients know how to get in touch with you? Advertising/marketing must be done regardless of your budget. Below are my tips for advertising/marketing your ...
Views: 1001 - Are We in a Boom or Bust? The Answer May Surprise You - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from SCOTT LIFERIn defining any period in history, due to our programming and our current economic and educational paradigms, we usually use macroeconomic models in our conclusions. With our current state of complete and total disarray in our financial systems, it's inevitable that most of society have went ...
Views: 1526(2 votes) - Building a Network will be your Lifeline In the New Mega Information Era - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from SCOTT LIFERAs we shift into overdrive in this new Financial Paradigm and socioeconomic environment the internet and economic collapse has helped fuel, we must shift our focus when it comes to our networks. It's been said our "Net Worth" is directly related to our "Networks". In other words, who we choose ...
Views: 1393(2 votes) - Basic Strategies for Increasing Website Traffic - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Malyn VillanuevaThere are many different strategies for how you can increase the traffic that your website gets. Increasing website traffic though isn't rocket science, and there are no magic tricks that are going to instantly turn your site into a powerhouse. Instead, you have to use a combination of many ...
Views: 1055(2 votes) - Copywriting for the Web - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Malyn VillanuevaIf you want to increase the popularity of your website, and increase the amount of sales you produce from the site, then you have to consider developing the proper style of copywriting for the web. Copywriting for the Internet is quite a bit different from copywriting in standard or traditional ...
Views: 1015(2 votes) - *** Inspired Networking - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from David CouperNetworking can be for two reasons. One to gain contacts, information and leads OR two to increase awareness and educate yourself about jobs and the market. And when you are looking to gain awareness and education you want to be inspired. What does that mean? It means that networking with ...
Views: 833(1 vote) - Unlimited Income Opportunities for the Disabled American Veteran - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Hugo DiNunzioThe Disabled American Veteran who qualifies for a 50% disability may only receive $770 a month from government. While the US Department of Veteran’s Affairs is doing what they can to take care of the military members, sometimes it is simply not enough. However, you will find there are many ...
Views: 1024 - Staff Your Seminars for Pennies: How to Secure Volunteers to Support Your Events - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Jenny HambyA content-rich presentation is the core of a successful seminar. But to ensure that your attendees have a pleasant -- if not knock-their-socks-off -- experience, it's important to ensure that your event runs smoothly. But if you are the only one working your event -- a common scenario for new ...
Views: 2577(1 vote) - Social Brand Strategy for Entrepreneurs, Homepreneurs & Solopreneurs - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Dainaz S ILLAVAConnecting and communicating on social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin and YouTube is extremely important for your brand today. To establish a strong social media presence you need to form a strong overall brand strategy. Twitter is a Rock Star these days. As recent as ...
Views: 1831(2 votes) - Networking for a Successful Career - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Andy JobsMany people mistakenly assume that professional life begins with a job hunt and successfully securing employment. In reality our professional lives begin in the last few years of high school and although we are not expected to decide on a career path, our internships, extra curricular activities ...
Views: 863 - The Essence of Attraction Marketing - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Toki ToverAttraction marketing is about one thing and one thing only becoming the Hunted instead of the Hunter. How many times have you chased people around trying to get them to join your business? How many times have you been chased around by utterly desperate people looking for their next ...
Views: 875 - Ole Boy Network Still Has Teeth - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Lillian BjorsethI’m not a sexist, and I’m not a bra-burning feminist. I am a realist. That’s why I can say that the ole boy network still unequivocally affects relationship building in the corporate hallowed halls … not so much in the entrepreneurial ranks. Building beneficial relationships knows no gender ...
Views: 1400(1 vote) - 2 Amazing and Easy To Follow Steps Toward a Winning Affiliate Marketing Plan - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Franck SilvestreA big mistake made by beginners is that they don't have a solid affiliate marketing plan. It's not their fault. Nobody told them the right way to do it. If you want to take your home business to the next level, you need to write this down. A good marketing plan is essential to your online ...
Views: 757(2 votes) - Internet Network Marketing - What People Look for in a Leader - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2009 from Toki ToverThis is what people look for in a leader and what you need to be in order to be one: Confident. Your belief level is absolutely everything. The stronger the belief level you have, the more people are going to listen to you. When you come across with sheer conviction about what it is you are ...
Views: 876(3 votes) - You Can’t Do it Alone - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2009 from Jill LublinWhen I first started my business, I felt that I should be able to run every aspect of it myself. After all, I reasoned, it was my business and I should handle whatever was involved. Soon, I found that although I had skills, I also had holes; big, gaping holes where I was deficient. I knew ...
Views: 1418(2 votes) - A Conversation with Marty Neumeier - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from David CollierStudio B Films had the good fortune to co-produce (with Peachpit Press) Marty Neumeier’s first DVD entitled, Innovation Workshop: Brand Strategy +Design Thinking =Transformation. Marty has published three successful books and frequently gives workshops on branding, innovation in the workplace ...
Views: 632(3 votes) - Internet Network Marketing- Nothing Matters Without The Right Mentality - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Toki ToverThis is either going to be a hard lesson, or an enlightening lesson, but it is the truth you need to hear. If you are not a leader, meaning if you don't have value to offer someone... they are not going to join you in your primary business. We need to get this straight from the beginning. ...
Views: 676(2 votes) - Tips for Writing Press Releases that Generate Website Traffic - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Malyn VillanuevaWriting press releases is a wonderful way that you can generate more traffic to your website. Of course in order for them to be effective for you, you must create them carefully. A well written press release can have great results, but one that is badly written will not get great results and may ...
Views: 768(1 vote) - Grow your business through open social networking site - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from am katichSocial networking is obviously popular among online entrepreneurs. Like giant social networking sites there are a number of other leading social networks that focus on professionals and businesses. These sites can be an excellent place to gain exposure and to communicate with other ...
Views: 815 - 5 Tips for Copywriting for the Web - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Malyn VillanuevaWhen it comes to internet marketing, the ability to write effective copy is one of the most important skills you will need to have. Many people do not understand how to write good copy, which can cause them to be less successfully than they could be with their online business. Copywriting is an ...
Views: 920(2 votes) - Easy Steps to Starting an Online Business of Your Own - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Malyn VillanuevaStarting an online business is definitely a great idea. Many people have found online businesses to offer them a lot of freedom. Of course, there are many different opportunities out there and various products and services that you can get involved in. Many people have started their own online ...
Views: 885(1 vote) - The Easy Way to Show Business Presentation Unrestrictedly - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Wang BonnyCaught in the following troubles of showing your business presentation? When you want to show a well-designed business PowerPoint presentation for your clients, does it mostly happen that your business presentation cannot be shown in their computers just because of the followings? 1. ...
Views: 840(1 vote) - Get Your Business Going! - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from cyrus selsterNowadays, there are various forms of paperwork, like, invoices, business letters, newsletters, etc. on which your business largely depends. It is their presentation that suggests professionalism of your business to the clients or customers and shareholders. Now you can also cut costs and crush ...
Views: 520(2 votes) - Fires are Heating up the AtmosphereSubmitted on Jun 30, 2009 from saddam hussainIt seems each week another natural disaster breaks out somewhere in the world. It seems the number of fires, floods, earthquakes and hurricanes are increasing. They also seem to be becoming more and more devastating. It would be reassuring to tell ourselves that things aren’t any different than ...
Views: 727 - ***Making Money With Social Media: 3 Tips To Follow BEFORE You Try to Sell - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Nancy MarmolejoIf you want to make money with social media, it takes more than a series of hype-heavy posts on Twitter and Facebook to drive clients your way. Most entrepreneurs fail by jumping too quickly to selling and ignoring the most important aspect of this type of marketing. When you go straight ...
Views: 1288 - Pay Per Click Marketing - Tips for Beginners - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Malyn VillanuevaWhen you are involved in internet marketing, one thing you will definitely need to learn about is pay per click marketing. This is a very cost effective type of marketing because you only pay when people actually click on a link and visit your site. With pay per click marketing you won't have to ...
Views: 750 - Trend spotting - Coffee is the new lunch - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Diane CraigTrend spotting - Coffee is the new lunch Times change. "Green is the new black." Who could have imagined that two clashing forces - the Fashion Media and Birkenstockers - would stand united by this simple phrase? Surpassing its creators' wildest dreams, "green is the new black," has ...
Views: 1737 - Tweetiquette - a roundup of ideas, attitudes and opinions, plus, our Top Ten Tweeting Tips - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Diane CraigTweetiquette - a roundup of ideas, attitudes and opinions, plus, our Top Ten Tweeting Tips Twitter - sophisticated branding tool or simple, social-networking toy? Ask President Obama, CNN, Martha Stewart or Ashton Kutcher and you'll hear a resounding "Yes" on the branding tool ...
Views: 2693 - Know Which Glass is Yours and Take a Friend to Lunch - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Mary Lee Gannon,As you make changes in your life and grow, you will want to increase your circle of friends. A great way to do that is to take a friend, business associate, or mentor to lunch. You may be invited to a party, Chamber of Commerce or Rotary meeting or other business networking event that includes ...
Views: 1655(2 votes) - Crafting A Compelling Elevator Speech - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Leah GrantYour elevator speech is a verbal business card or billboard. In order for it to be effective it must be compelling. You want it to draw in the prospect yet leave them wanting to know more. It is one sentence, two at the most, and serves as your benefit statement. Your elevator speech ...
Views: 3167 - Building Traffic With Press Releases For The Web - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Malyn VillanuevaThey’re not something a lot of people associate with the web, but the old publicity tool which is the press release has become one of the most effective ways to drive traffic, increase sales and generally raise the profile of your business online. A well written, search engine optimized press ...
Views: 855 - Be an Internet Millionaire with the Help of a Mentor - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraA mentor is an expert with thorough and comprehensive skills, knowledge and reputation of the Internet Marketing and constantly gives proper assistance, information, support and candid feedback. A mentor plays a great and pivotal role in determining the success of Internet Marketing business. In ...
Views: 770(1 vote) - Why Many Sales People Think LinkedIn Doesn't Work For Them. - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2009 from Jan VermeirenLinkedIn is a very powerful tool that can support us when we want to get in touch with potential customers. However many sales people tell us LinkedIn doesn’t work for them. In this article we talk about the three most important misperceptions. 1. I have made a Profile, now potential customers ...
Views: 718 - The Power of Strategic Partnerships - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Nick PfennigwerthWe live in an ever-evolving, fast pace world. Thanks to the speed and sophistication of technology, information these days are doubling every two years. The famous singer, Bob Dylan, said it himself back in the Sixties, “the times are a changing.” One of my favorite quotes about ...
Views: 989(2 votes) - Do You Have More Time Than Money? Frugal Marketing Ideas - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Darlene SiddonsYou would have to be living under a rock if you hadn’t noticed the present economic shift in energy. With that said, many of us are looking at developing our own businesses, and that usually guides us to the internet. Internet Marketing can get very expensive and for a newbie it is a trial and ...
Views: 1776 - Social Media Marketing for Business - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Ruth SchwartzTwitter, YouTube, Facebook; you have heard the names. What is all the hype about social media networking? How can status reports, videos, and blogging be an influence on your business? Social media marketing can be an inexpensive, yet very productive way of marketing your business. A business ...
Views: 833 - Breakfast Networking or Burnt Toast? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from George TorokBreakfast is a good time for networking. Why? Because it is a good way to start your day - focused on building your business. Also, breakfast is an inexpensive meal and the meeting need not go on too long - unlike dinner. Lunch is a good second choice for networking meetings. One-on-one or ...
Views: 1001 - List Building - The Money is in the List - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2009 from Gary DavidList building is largely about building relationships. What better way to start than to give them something of value? Just make sure that you get something valuable in return. When it comes to marketing online, there's nothing more valuable than your subscribers. List building is to get people ...
Views: 939 - 7 Killer Blog Mistakes - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2009 from Dave SherwinThere are definitely more than 7 blog mistakes people make, but having coached a lot of people in blogging, and owning a high traffic blog myself, I have identified these as some of the worst offenders. It's estimated that there's 115 Million blogs online, and let's face it, most of them suck. ...
Views: 973(1 vote) - The Entrepreneur's Mentality - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Joanna VaiouThe mentality that most of successful entrepreneurs have doesn’t initially appear to be something simple, but as soon as people join this adventure of starting a business on their own they realize that it is not impossible to achieve goals. However starting a free enterprise is not suitable for ...
Views: 3707(2 votes) - Get a Grip! Six Handshakes You Need to Know - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Lillian BjorsethWhile people may decide 10 things about you within 10 seconds of seeing you, it takes only 1-3 seconds to speak volumes through your handshake. Having a firm handshake is essential in the business world. It’s a key ingredient in creating a good first impression. President and Michelle Obama ...
Views: 3409(1 vote) - How to Successfully Work Remotely with Your Clients - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Linda HuntWhen I started my freelance accounting practice ten years ago working virtually was not as widely accepted as it is today. At that time my client base was split evenly down the middle - 50% onsite and 50% offsite. Over the years I was able to migrate my onsite clients into becoming virtual ...
Views: 1002 - The Generation of 700 Euro and its Possibilities - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Joanna VaiouWhen we were students we were looking forward to grow up, finish high school and then go to college. Joining college was a MUST. Having no experience of the employment market I remember myself impatiently waiting to join the famous generation of graduates that start their lives by being rewarded ...
Views: 1450(2 votes) - Networking for the Newly Unemployed - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsNow that layoffs are increasing, a new type of networking is emerging that echoes the pink slip parties held during the dot.com bust -- though now unemployment has been hitting just about every type of industry. Besides pink slip parties, there are unemployed groups forming all over, where ...
Views: 703 - Networking with the Media - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Susan RegierNetworking is all about building relationships…and it’s no different when networking with the media. You are never trying to sell anything – you are simply getting to know the other person. By getting to know your local media contacts in print, online, and on television and radio you can be ...
Views: 1226 - Avoiding the Blogging Blahs - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Jamie PrenticeBlogging is one of the best ways for increasing traffic to your company’s website. It enhances interaction between you and your existing or potential clients, giving them the opportunity to speak openly about your product or service. Here are some tips to assure your blog doesn’t become one of ...
Views: 1249(2 votes) - Web 3.0 – Here it Comes! - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Glen RothquelThe people at the pointy end of the internet pecking order are already talking about and planning Web 3.0 - Monetizing your social networking activity without 'selling.’ So what is Web 3.0 and what does it have to do with you…and me? To explain, let’s start back a few years… Web 1.0 The ...
Views: 581 - What Is It You Do? - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from Joan CurtisHow many times are we asked that question? How many times do we stumble over the response? Let’s see. . . I provide financial services to seniors. . . or I’m a research analyst at the university. As a coach the main problem I encounter with my clients is coming to grips with what they do and ...
Views: 966 - 5 Steps to Building a Strong Relationship - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Renee ShupeHave you ever invested your time and emotions to build a relationship, only to see that relationship destroyed in a matter of minutes? When it was all over, and the dust settled, did you find yourself wondering, "What happened?" Whether the relationship is in your business or personal life, ...
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