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My first professional job after finishing college and Marine Corps service was with a small cosmetic company in the early 1970’s. The beauty industry at that time was in the golden age of its creativity, growth and competitive balance. There were numerous firms able to exist and flourish by ... Views: 1624
Oil seals are famous with the name of grease seals. It works like glue between two elements to remove the spaces of a mechanical tool. It prevents to resist the non-lubricity.
It also prevents from foreign object entrance in a machine in various environments. It gives a proper function to ... Views: 1624
The core of your online presence is your website. Ensuring that your site is really working for you, meaning it engages, informs, develops relationships, flows well and promotes action, is vital to your online marketing success.
Is your website a passive, pretty placeholder or worse yet ugly ... Views: 1623
Marketing is never free. Trying to improve organic search efforts forces you to hire writers, PPC advertising can cost a fortune, and traditional marketing is put in the hands of another company who wants your money. For this reason, companies want to make sure that every advertisement or ... Views: 1623
Recently, I sent out a media release for a company owned by my brother, Scot Morgan. Scot has been in business for himself for twenty years, and in all that time he had never tried to get the free publicity you just can’t buy – that is, by sending out a media release.
And interestingly ... Views: 1622
The key to building a successful marketing campaign is to really understand who your prospect is, what frustrates them and what they dream of for the future.
I would suggest developing a customer profile that clearly details the specifics about your most common customer.
Starting this ... Views: 1620
As you have probably well noticed so far, SEO (search engine optimization) is not only one of the best techniques to give your business a literal boost on the internet, but it also is not just ONE technique, in that matter. It incorporates many different approaches and tactics, which can be used ... Views: 1620
Being an expert in your field makes you the go-to person for your industry. Take a minute and list three people whom you consider to be experts. Think about why you ask their advice:
* They know their stuff.
* They are not trying to sell anything.
* They just want to be ... Views: 1619
Articles are a very important and effective way of delivering a message. Webmasters use it extensively as part of SEO, internet marketers use it to increase sales, reporters use it to convey their stories etc. This article will look at what is an article writing by giving a simple definition and ... Views: 1618
Some people prefer these ways :
1. Find a product that you have confidence in. From make-up to vitamins, the opportunities to sell products through network marketing are endless. However, it is difficult for any salesperson to pitch merchandise she doesn't use or endorse. Choosing the best ... Views: 1617
If there is a common thread that runs through many internet marketing success stories, apart from the hard work aspect, the need for uniqueness and originality is one of the most important. The best Facebook Fan pages achieve just that. As there are no two successful high street stores that look ... Views: 1617
You may have heard me say this over and over - but it's a fact: Talk radio is a great avenue for getting your message in front of a wide audience. With such an abundance of shows airing on terrestrial stations, online stations and satellite radio, and covering such a wide range of topics, ... Views: 1616
Just like Facebook and Linkedin, businesses can now create their own Google Plus pages. I can hear you now, saying, "Oh, no! Not another social networking site! Why bother with this?" The short answer is that Google Plus pages won't be a relevant for every business. But since Google accounts ... Views: 1616
In this article I want to share with you a very simple internet technique to drive targeted traffic to your sites in order to start these targets on a dedicated, tailor-made conversion programme...
...and it is all based on Google AdWords - one of the most targeted advertising systems ... Views: 1616
Are you taking advantage of Social Media to improve your business? Facebook and Twitter been proven to be valuable assets to small business owners, authors, and public speakers. However, many fail to use social media properly, consequently, not reaping the benefits. Social Media can be a ... Views: 1615
If there were an Entrepreneur’s Hall of Fame, Wayne Huizenga would be a charter member. Most people recognize the Wayne Huizenga as being the former owner of the Florida Marlins baseball team, and the current owner of the National Football League’s Miami Dolphins. These are the types of gaudy ... Views: 1615
Online security has become very important for everybody. While browsing internet one’s information and data is exposed to the prying eyes of spammers and hackers. Even anti-virus software installed on your system can not do much once your data is sent out in the chaotic cyberspace where ... Views: 1615
One of the most important things you can do as you grow your business is to know who your market is and what they want. A great way to find out what’s “hot” is to conduct online research. Although a great recommendation, many people have no clue where to begin. Often marketing experts tell you ... Views: 1613
5-10 years from now, there will most likely be no text here in this article. It will be a short & concise 2.7 minute video communication. 5-10 years ago many of the largest internet companies in the world didn't even exist. Today you'd be hard pressed to find someone who didn't know about ... Views: 1612
Before you can unlock the secret steps to signing on a new client you want to be clear about who your Ideal Client is, and be sure you're managing your energy to shift any doubt, fear, worry, concern or any other lower level energies that might be trying to sneak in. Then you are ready to set up ... Views: 1611
by: Geoff Ficke
What Lesson Can Entrepreneurs Learn from a Bespoke Suit Maker and M&M’s Candy?
Recently I read a profile of a relatively new business, Astor & Black that makes bespoke tailored gentlemen’s suits. The Company sends salesmen direct to their clients home or office and custom ... Views: 1611
For businesses trying to build a brand – especially an upstart – they should bear witness to a large sign at the entry gates of the web that states boldly “No Loitering”. Not because it isn’t permitted, but because it’s ineffective.
When it comes to branding a business online, there’s simply ... Views: 1610
Any article that is centered on Search Engine Optimization aims to grab the attention of search engines by using specific and targeted keywords and phrases. Over the years, this marketing technique has effectively attracted visitors to visit websites that contain the information, products, and ... Views: 1610
Most people love to buy stuff, but they don't like being sold. Many of my clients love what they do, but they really detest selling it.
How can we reconcile these two points of view?
What if you could learn to "sell" without actually selling? Then, you wouldn't have an unpleasant feeling ... Views: 1609
When restaurateurs like you subscribe to my monthly newsletter (and to get the freebies that I offer), in the subscription form I ask the following question:
What's your biggest challenge as a restaurant owner/manager?
And this is the number one answer from a significant number of ... Views: 1609
Advertising has always been among one of the most cutthroat schemes employed by companies to heighten awareness to all prospective customers, reaching more than outside the known target market and hence increasing revenues and profits. Marketing campaigns, advertisements, publicity, and even ... Views: 1609
I was writing a bio for a client recently – a darn good bio – that showcased her expertise, her talent, and a bit of her quirky side. It was engaging and told “her story” in an authentic way and hopefully, would make prospects sit up and say, “I want to hire her!”
Now…let’s backtrack a ... Views: 1608
It’s pretty amazing what a video on YouTube can do. For example, when a video of John Jacobson’s educational choreography “Planet Rock” was posted on YouTube, and renamed “Double Dream Hands” (DDH), no one could have foreseen the phenomena that would ensue. In a short three-month period, the ... Views: 1608
The accounting industry is one of the most stable sectors in the business world. Companies under its umbrella could not be hungry of clients because, for obvious reasons, accounting is one of the basic functions in business. As long as there are business activities, the life of accounting will ... Views: 1608
If you are planning to go out and get your own media coverage, here are some crucial elements with regard to orchestrating a PR campaign and more specifically with regard to landing TV appearances. Radio and print publicity definitely require attention to details - but the number of logistical ... Views: 1607
For the past week or so, I’ve seen a hilarious Volkswagen video clip (see link at end of article) floating around that has a little kid in a mini Darth Vader costume trying to use the force. What’s odd is that this was supposed to be a Super Bowl ad. One would think that with all the money ... Views: 1606
We all hear about blogging to make money and how it will change your lifestyle but the fact is blog marketing requires a certain type personality. Maintaining a money making blog requires a lot of patience and perseverance by the site owner. The blog building process is not something that occurs ... Views: 1606
HOW TO DRAW CLIENTS TO YOU
LIKE A MAGNET
What is the MOST important thing you NEED in your business to make money? I think you will agree with me that it’s CLIENTS! CUSTOMERS!
Filling your business with customers is the No. 1 thing you need to do to become and remain successful! Client ... Views: 1605
Infomercials are commercials that are around 30 minutes long selling products of various kinds. They resemble programs like talk shows but highlight the view point of the sponsor. The first modern day infomercial was made and aired in 1984; it sold Ginsu knives.
The infomercial industry is ... Views: 1601
Here are some marketing strategies that I have learned from my coaches over over the years, I hope you will find them useful – they work.
1. Who – The first thing to consider as a marketing strategy is to determine exactly who your target clients are going to be – in other words the ... Views: 1601
The Bible says, Rich men [will] weep and howl, for your miseries that shall come upon you. Your riches are corrupted…Your gold and silver cankered..You have heaped treasure for the last days,” James 5:1-3, King James.
In 2008 the new moon was in the sky as the US Senate approved $760 billion ... Views: 1601
Many years ago, Forex trading was possible when you’re in the actual trading platform. If you’re not present there, you can’t make a trade. Thanks to the introduction of the internet, it is now possible to conduct the Forex transactions from the comfort of your own home or even in the office. ... Views: 1600
Most people are visual learners, and the growing influence of visual material on the web is something to pay attention to. If nothing else, Pinterest's overnight success should drive this point home. Infographics are one of the best ways to leverage this.
Just like any other popular marketing ... Views: 1600
Just like real estate’s saying: location, location, location… business is relationship, relationship, relationship. Actually, everything in life is based on relationships.
Relationships need to be built on a solid foundation of trust. People buy from people they like and trust. If you don’t ... Views: 1599
Don't call your broker or dump your stock. General Electric's global empire is alive and well. The company founded by Thomas Alva Edison in 1890 is not closing their doors, but heads might roll if Mr. Edison were riding with my wife and I down Evans Road in Melbourne, Florida last Saturday ... Views: 1597
Secret #1 - Long-Term Mindset - The Ritz-Carlton has a long-term mindset when it comes to its customers. They show their appreciation for each and every customer in how they deliver EXTREME customer service. Why? Because they have a long-term mindset about their customers. They focus on the ... Views: 1596
I'm asked all the time, "what could I do that will help me grow faster?" And I"d love to have just one answer, but of course I Don't. The "what" is different for each person who hires me, because they are running their business differently that someone else. What I can tell you is that when ... Views: 1595
I see many entrepreneurs overlook a critical tool when it comes to growing their business – client testimonials. When I work with women entrepreneurs, in particular, they are often hesitant to ask for this information.
Think back to when you were making a buying decision! It’s just human ... Views: 1595
Is it possible to get a front page feature article in your local newspaper just from sending a press release?
I've done it multiple times and you can too, but it involves a completely different type of press release than you have probably ever used before.
Most small business owners ... Views: 1595
Creating a blog for business purposes makes sense from several standpoints. More and more companies have come to realize that business blogging has essentially become a necessary requirement. A blog platform presents flexibilities and tremendous exposure that many small businesses formerly ... Views: 1594
Learning how to use twitter for more than making friends starts with actually making friends first! Being the fastest growing online social networking site has made this community a 'target' for traffic generation by many online businesses. This movement has also launched many a instructional ... Views: 1593
Most of the business houses host promotional campaigns in order to carry out efficient marketing. You really need to work hard in order to promote your business in the best possible way. Promotional giveaways are excellent methods of promoting your business along with thanking your clients. You ... Views: 1593
How often have you traveled to a location where you just didn't speak the local language? Where you didn't understand what was being said to or around you? How did that make you feel? Did you have a sense of connection? Or was it something else?
Maybe you were visiting a foreign country, maybe ... Views: 1592
First, let me share with you a definition of marketing I found on Wikipedia: “Marketing is a societal process which discerns consumers' wants, focusing on a product or service to fulfill those wants, attempting to move the consumers toward the products or services offered.” (aka ... Views: 1589
Considering the number of social media resources people can find on the internet, one can truly say that sentiment analysis has recently gone big. If you will try to put the search term sentiment analysis on Google Trends, you’ll see a vast growth from September 2006 up to the present. You’ll ... Views: 1589