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- Don't Break These Marketing Rules - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2004 from Charlie CookMarketing a business is like any game. If you know the rules you are much more likely to win. All to often small businesses spend their limited time and money on advertising, networking, making calls, mailings, meeting with prospects, yet only achieve middling results. The problem isn’t that ...
Views: 1103 - The Mystery of the Magical Keyword Density Formula - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2004 from Karon Thackston© 2004 http://www.copywritingcourse.com/keyword Keyword density. When it comes to SEO copywriting, this has to be one of the most talked about subjects. Why? Because keywords are the very foundation of search engine copywriting. Without keywords we wouldn’t even have SEO copywriting. ...
Views: 2195 - Leaning Toward Lean: Clear Thinking For Better Health(Care) - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2004 from Maya FrostMindfulness is all about paying attention. It's amazing what can be accomplished when mindfulness is applied to systems that need all the attention they can get. If there's an industry that needs some CPR and TLC, it's healthcare. Cindy Jimmerson is a 30-year trauma nurse who is passionate ...
Views: 2698 - Sales and the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2004 from Bob DoyleI’m about to challenge your belief system, or at least I’m going to try.I’m going to tell you exactly why you make a sale, and why you do not.By doing this, I’m going to give you access to some extraordinary principles that seem to fly in the face of logic, but nonetheless are at work in your ...
Views: 11900(2 votes) - How to answer your call in mid-life - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2004 from Craig NathansonHank Bochenski’s story proves it is never too late to walk away from a life you feel trapped in and do something that you really love. Hank spent 30 years in demanding senior positions at large high-tech companies. By the time he went home each day, he felt like all the blood had been drained ...
Views: 899 - Ten Steps to a Job-Winning Interview - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Cathy GoodwinThese days, interviews don't come easily. When you get The Call, make the most of your time -- and go for it! 1. Investigate the company's culture, markets, and finances. But resist the temptation to show off what you've researched: "I just read that you're about to embark on a new ...
Views: 1283 - Market Your Way to Professional Success - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Joanne VictoriaIt’s never too early to start saying thanks to yourclients, vendors and referral sources for what theycontribute to your business or practice. Everyoneloves to be appreciated and acknowledged, so start now and do something every month. Keep in contact with your clients and vendors by sending ...
Views: 1347 - Women and Divorce: How Women Should Protect Themselves Financially Regarding Divorce - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2004 from Karl AugustineWomen who believe a divorce is a possibility or who think that their husband will be asking about getting a divorce at some point should put their emotions aside and plan "just in case" their intuition is correct that a divorce may be coming in the near future. If women who believe that the ...
Views: 13104(1 vote) - Keep Good Company - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2004 from graham julieDo you have the courage to reach your goals? Do you have the courage to succeed? Do you have the courage to mix with the people who can change your life. Do you have the courage to walk away from those who keep you in your place? If you really want to change your lifestyle and become successful ...
Views: 4886(1 vote) - LESS STRESS MEANS MORE SUCCESS - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2004 from Shoshanna KatzmanMost people spend an enormous number of hours in their workplace. For this reason alone, it is essential to make it a place where people want to be, but also one that promotes physical and emotional health for its inhabitants. Business people normally operate at extreme levels of stress on a ...
Views: 2210(1 vote) - habits to increase your sales and income - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2004 from tony polaTHE 6 “SECRETS” TO SALES SUCCESS AND A 6-FIGURE INCOME There is no magic pill, trick, teqnique, system or secret to success. However there are many beliefs and habits that will bring you the desired results that you wish to have. It is your choice to develop the appropriate beliefs and habits ...
Views: 1020(1 vote) - Be Aware of Phishing Scams! - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2004 from Nowshade KabirIf you use emails actively in your communication, you must have received various messages claiming to be from Ebay, Paypal and a number of banks. A recent email as if from U.S. Bank Corporation that I received contains the subject "U.S. Bank Fraud Verification Process" and in the body of the ...
Views: 1298(1 vote) - From Zero-Cost To...Fraud! - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from S. KumarFrom Zero-Cost To...Fraud! By S. Kumar, Learnhomebusiness.com Personalization! One of the decisive ingredients of a ...
Views: 1863(1 vote) - Copywriting and Your Five Senses - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2004 from Karon Thackston© 2004 http://www.copywritingcourse.com In its most basic form, copywriting is, among other things, the art of conveying a message in writing for the purpose of persuading someone to do something. This is especially true when writing descriptive copy. Why? Because your customer’s five senses ...
Views: 1148 - The What, Who and Why of Virtual Assistants - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2004 from Kathy SparksWhat, you've never heard of a Virtual Assistant??? Imagine an assistant working from a home office helping clients all over the country to be successful. Imagine having an assistant who you don't have to manage. Imagine moving your business forward and still maintaining your ...
Views: 1667 - Closing the Job Interview - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2004 from Carole Martin“When do I start?” That’s about as aggressive as you can get at the close of the interview. It may knock the interviewer for a loop, and might appear to be overly aggressive, but some people think of it as “closing the sale.” And, for some people it has worked. For others this approach may not ...
Views: 2871 - Those Unexpected Telephone Screenings - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2004 from Carole MartinThe phone rings just as you are about to sit down for dinner, butthis time it’s not a pesky telemarketer – it’s a companyrecruiter calling. You’ve been caught off-guard! The telephone “screen call” can come at any time – day or night.Some interviewers find evenings the best time to catch people ...
Views: 1218 - Who wants to be a Millionaire? - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2004 from Rod MooreWe have all heard the old song right? 'Who wants to be a millionaire?' Don't you always internally say 'I do' when ever you hear that question posed? Most people do ... it's a worthy goal to have. It's one you should consider setting if you haven't already. Just imagine, in ten years time you ...
Views: 1164 - 11 FREE Ways How To Explode Your Website Traffic Hit Counter - by Every website needs traffic because without traffic it's
impossible to sell anything. Here are 11 simple ways how you can
get your website hit counter explode.
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Views: 1799 - Website Savvy: 10 Key Steps to Turn Your Customers ON! - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2004 from Carmen WisenbakerHow to turn slightly interested customers into I’ve got to have it! customers! I am truly amazed as to the lack of information websites contain. You would think that a business would realize that a potential customer would at least like to know how to contact the customer service department. ...
Views: 1074 - 7 Must-Have Traits For Work At Home Success - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2004 from Trent BrownriggCopyright© Trent Brownrigg www.work-at-home-jobs-iowa.com I grant permission to publish this article, electronically or in print, as long as the bylines are included, with a live link, and the article is not changed in any way (grammatical corrections accepted). 7 Must-Have Traits For Work At ...
Views: 1268 - 10 Simple Ways To Expand Your Subscriber List - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2004 from Catherine FranzHere are 10 ways to expand your subscriber list: 1. Keep your subscription form easy to find on every webpage. Preferably, add it on your navigational bar. If theform is to large for the bar or page, add a hyperlink andsend them to a popup or a separate page so that the previouspage on your ...
Views: 1414 - How To Stop Spam (Especially If You’re Already a Victim) - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2004 from Karyn GreenstreetSpam. Those annoying, time-consuming emails that clog your Inbox and ruin your day. You wonder: How did it ever get so bad? While it's not possible to completely eliminate spam, there are quite a few things you CAN do about the problem to reduce your burden. Spam is defined as an unsolicited ...
Views: 1399 - MONEY MANAGEMENT FOR THE NEW MILLENIUM - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2004 from Judy Lawrence4 Reasons Why Managing Money Today Is So Hard and What You Can Do About It. By Judy Lawrence, MS Ed. Budget Coach and Author of The Budget Kit 4th Edition Have you ever noticed how personal money management has a feel of dieting to it? Not only is there the challenge of knowing what method ...
Views: 1295 - Why Suppliers should use B2B exchanges - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2004 from Nowshade KabirBusiness to business e-commerce is on the rise! Worldwide B2B e-commerce revenues are estimated to reach around US$ 2 trillion in 2004. This is a significant leap from last year’s US$ 1.4 trillion. However, according to a recent survey, although, more than 70% of companies have already used ...
Views: 1188 - 3 Things to Count on the First Weeks in a New Job (and What to Do Around Them) - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2004 from Susan DunnHere are three things typical of your first weeks on a new job. 1. You will get sick. 2. You will find out you were lied to. 3. You will have a mini-crisis at home. There. Now that you have the proper expectations, it will be easier. If these don't happen to you, be pleasantly ...
Views: 1549 - Get More Clients using Pull then Push Marketing - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2004 from Charlie CookMarketing is like rowing. You pull hard on the oars to go forward, then lift them out of the water and push them back to finish the stroke and get ready for the next pull. Once you’ve got the sequence of the stroke right, you and your boat slip forward through the water and build speed and ...
Views: 1108 - My Rich Mum's ebook secrets - by As usual, I walked into the Starbucks for my morning coffee. Enjoying my morning coffee in Starbucks has been a routine since a year back. Now, everything in that particular Starbucks seems so familiar. Even the customers looked similar.
Just as I was walking to my favorite table with my warm ...
Views: 1308 - To Meet or Not to Meet…What are the Questions? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2004 from Susan FriedmannMeetings can be a total waste of time or a powerful and productive communication tool that solve problems, stimulate ideas, promote team spirit and generate action. The results lie totally in how they are run. Organized and well-managed meetings will inevitably produce effective results. ...
Views: 1200(1 vote) - Common Exhibit Marketing Mistakes: Ten Tips on How to Avoid Them - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2004 from Susan FriedmannThe key to great exhibiting is marketing. But marketing is a very inexact science that leaves room for a multitude of errors to occur. The following are 10 of the most common marketing mistakes that exhibitors often make. Learn to avoid them and you will increase your chances for a successful ...
Views: 1117(1 vote) - Use EQ to Make Yourself a More Attractive Job Applicant - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2004 from Susan DunnI’ve counseled some truly beautiful people – I mean physically beautiful. People whom anyone would term “stunning.” I’ve also know some personally, and worked with some. Aside from being beautiful (which is a big “aside), I’d say the “other things” we look for in life (or that hunt us down) ...
Views: 1064(1 vote) - What Do Your Site Statistics Mean, Anyway? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2004 from Karyn GreenstreetThe purpose of analyzing your web site statistics is to look for trends and to research the success level of your marketing campaigns. The numbers themselves can be misleading, as statistical packages count “hits” in different ways. If someone visits a page on your site doesn’t mean that they ...
Views: 1271(1 vote) - "How I Make And Save Thousands Of Dollars, Using Only My Subconscious Mind - And You Can Do The Same With Yours!" - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2004 from Terry GossThousands of dollars will be yours, just by using your subconscious mind. You get a very good feeling when you make new money. You also get a very good feeling when you save money. Here's how you can have and enjoy both: First, I'd like to share my personal story with you. When it ...
Views: 1546(1 vote) - Segmenting Your Target Audience Through Your Copywriting - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2004 from Karon Thackston© 2004 http://www.copywritingcourse.com Ask any copywriter what the first commandment of copywriting is and they’ll quickly tell you “Know Thy Target Audience.” In order to write effectively you have to know this one group of people and know them well. I guess that’s why many people get so ...
Views: 1192(1 vote) - Stop Selling - And Close More Business! - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2004 from Craig Jameshttp://www.sales-solutions.biz What? Am I reading this correctly? Stop selling and I'll close more business? Yes. Let me explain. I was on an initial meeting with a prospective client last week. This prospect was frustrated that several prospects of his that exhibited classic ...
Views: 1704(1 vote) - How to make exceptional income on the internet! - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2004 from Bob ArcherOrdinary people are making extraordinary income working from home on the internet. There are many ways to make money on the internet but the great majority of people struggle and fail trying to do it on their own. I want to make you aware of an opportunity to work with a group of people who ...
Views: 1088 - How To Choose a Hosting Company - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2004 from Karyn GreenstreetThere are hundreds, if not thousands, of hosting companies out there. They come in all price ranges, and with all kinds of bells and whistles. Here are some things you may want to look for in a hosting company, especially if your website is part of your overall marketing plan to sell products ...
Views: 1147 - Game Over? Your decision! - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2004 from Cathy GoodwinWhen a basketball team is down by 20 points with 30 seconds to go, giving up is not an option. Spectators start leaving and reserve players take the floor, but the game goes on. When you're playing a business game, you blow your own whistle. Here are some ways to check the score. 1. How ...
Views: 1379 - The Six Figure Job Search - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2004 from Rob WaiteBefore we start discussing how to search for a six figure salary job, let’s set a goal. The goal I suggest is to double your income every five years. That may sound like a stretch. Well it is… but it is a doable stretch goal. I set this goal for myself twenty years ago when I graduated from a ...
Views: 1115 - Doing business online — Private B2B Exchanges - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2004 from Nowshade KabirBusiness processes are the building blocks of an enterprise. If one of these processes fails to live up to its expectation, business starts to flounder. How to minimize the risks, get a better monitoring of the processes and, at the same time, reduce costs involved? The answer is – business ...
Views: 1414 - Working at Home - The One Thing You MUST Know - by Submitted on May 26, 2004 from Trent BrownriggCopyright© Trent Brownrigg www.work-at-home-jobs-iowa.com I grant permission to publish this article, electronically or in print, as long as the bylines are included, with a live link, and the article is not changed in any way (grammatical corrections accepted). Working at Home - The One ...
Views: 1190 - The Top Five 2004 Required Marketing Tips Needed to Succeed - by Submitted on May 24, 2004 from Catherine FranzWhen marketing your practice, as well as designing yourbrochure, web site, business card, flier, advertisement, orother marketing effort, we recommend investing the time andeffort needed to effectively address all these tips. Notone of them can be omitted. Tip 1. MARKET FOR YOUR DESIRED ...
Views: 1451 - Planning A Slow Season Calendar - by Submitted on May 23, 2004 from Catherine FranzEvery business experiences slower periods. For some, theysell more during the Christmas season while others move at asnail pace. Some sell more during the summer and othersless. The key is being aware of your seasons andalternatives available to solve the challenge and change theresults. All ...
Views: 1465 - A Job is Like a Pie - by Submitted on May 20, 2004 from Cathy GoodwinLet's say you have baked a magnificent coconut cream pie and you've cut the pie into slices, ready to serve at a special dinner. As the hour approaches, you realize something is very wrong with your pie. At one extreme, let's say some slices got more whipped cream than others. That's easy - a ...
Views: 1329 - Optimizing Online Catalog Copy for the Search Engines - by Submitted on May 18, 2004 from Karon Thackston© 2004 http://www.marketingwords.com It only makes sense. You have an e-commerce catalog site. You want lots of visitors to come to your site and buy. The best (and most cost-effective) way to do that is with great search engine placement. However, search engines are text machines, and most ...
Views: 884 - Optimizing Online Catalog Copy for the Search Engines - by Submitted on May 18, 2004 from Karon Thackston© 2004 http://www.marketingwords.com It only makes sense. You have an e-commerce catalog site. You want lots of visitors to come to your site and buy. The best (and most cost-effective) way to do that is with great search engine placement. However, search engines are text machines, and most ...
Views: 938 - Optimizing Online Catalog Copy for the Search Engines - by Submitted on May 18, 2004 from Karon Thackston© 2004 http://www.marketingwords.com It only makes sense. You have an e-commerce catalog site. You want lots of visitors to come to your site and buy. The best (and most cost-effective) way to do that is with great search engine placement. However, search engines are text machines, and most ...
Views: 1103 - Optimizing Online Catalog Copy for the Search Engines - by Submitted on May 18, 2004 from Karon Thackston© 2004 http://www.marketingwords.com It only makes sense. You have an e-commerce catalog site. You want lots of visitors to come to your site and buy. The best (and most cost-effective) way to do that is with great search engine placement. However, search engines are text machines, and most ...
Views: 985 - Copywriting Is Not One-Size-Fits-All - by Submitted on May 15, 2004 from Karon Thackston© 2004 http://www.copywritingcourse.com I was in shock. Honestly, I shook my head when I read his email. I meant no disrespect; I just couldn’t believe he really felt that way. “Karon, I want you to write the sales letter for my site. How much will it cost me?” read his note. After ...
Views: 886 - Copywriting Is Not One-Size-Fits-All - by Submitted on May 15, 2004 from Karon Thackston© 2004 http://www.copywritingcourse.com I was in shock. Honestly, I shook my head when I read his email. I meant no disrespect; I just couldn’t believe he really felt that way. “Karon, I want you to write the sales letter for my site. How much will it cost me?” read his note. After ...
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