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- Wish, Hope, and Pray Marketing - by Submitted on May 24, 2010 from Sue PainterWith apologies to one of my favorite authors, Elizabeth Gilbert, I want to ask you to assess your marketing with a cold eye and an honest look. Tell me.....is your marketing system based on the wish, hope, and pray method? Here are some signs that it is: 1) No one in your organization has a ...
Views: 2165(1 vote) - Zinging along with Joe Sugarman - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2010 from joan contreA great recording just posted and a Calgary Writing class coming Hope you had a great week. One of the fun things I did recently was interview Joe Sugarman. If you don’t know Joe, you may have heard of his sun glass line “BluBlockers”? Many years ago, Joe was busy running a thriving ad ...
Views: 696(4 votes) - How Tracking Time Can Change Productivity and Boost Profits - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2013 from Donna Marie ThompsonIn today’s economy small business owners need solid information on productivity and time spent on revenue-producing tasks. More and more, employers are using tools to boost their profits and raise productivity. Time tracking software is a great asset to assist small business owners in tracking ...
Views: 1340(5 votes) - ***Profit on an Old Grove: The Last Hurrah - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromThe old orange grove had seen its last bearing days years ago. The trees were ancient gnarled and unattended. Everyone knew there was to be no citrus coming from there. It was the 1920s in south Florida, then a backwater swamp populated by vacationers who spent all their cash and never could ...
Views: 2377(17 votes) - 3 Ways to KISS Procrastination Away for Good - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Lisa MininniProcrastination can be detrimental to an entrepreneur’s productivity and business growth. It sidelines a project or product going to market. Everyone has a certain activity they choose instead of the project they should be working on. Once you identify those procrastination pitfalls, it’s a ...
Views: 2105(4 votes) - 7 Hot Tips for Getting Your Articles Read - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Carma SpenceYou're putting a concerted effort into your article marketing ... writing, posting, doing it again ... so I would think that you'd want your articles to be read. I am right? For article marketing to be effective in bringing your website the traffic you seek, you have to write articles with ...
Views: 1376(4 votes) - Guidelines for Marketing and Developing A Successful Practice - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Licia GinneBuilding a successful private practice takes a coordination of activity. It takes working honing your craft, it takes a support system, the use of multiple of marketing tools and in this day and age it takes creating a web presence. If you'd like to know more about marketing tools you can go to ...
Views: 1446(4 votes) - Motivate Customer Loyalty & Employee Productivity for Business Growth - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Yoon CannonFor most small business owners and Entrepreneurs sustaining business growth in today’s economy can feel like you’re treading water — which is unnecessarily exhausting when you’re doing those 52 weeks a year. A well thought out marketing plan to attract new customers is important factor to ...
Views: 1428(4 votes) - Some Solo Ads Scream DELETE ME - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Adrian JockIf you want to improve the results of your solo ads advertising campaigns, then try to understand the reasons that make the readers click quickly on that button hated by all email marketers: DELETE. The purpose of this article is to help you discover such reasons ... During the last hours ...
Views: 2278(4 votes) - Blogging Strategies For Your Marketing Plan - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Caroline and Craig MakepeaceSo you've finally decided that writing a blog is an essential part of your marketing plan. As discussed before there are lots of reasons why this is a great idea, the most important being that it will increase your rankings in the search engine a lot quicker and more easily. This is going to ...
Views: 1226(3 votes) - Driving Business Growth Through Strong Leadership (Part 1) - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Yoon Cannon6 Powerful Leadership Principles to Bring Out the Best in Your People As a business growth coach I am often asked the question, “What’s your advice on achieving fast business growth?” My one line response, “Never try to do it alone.” Whether you are the CEO or a key manager, the ...
Views: 1279(3 votes) - How To Verify Reliable China Suppliers - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2011 from Qing Lin PetrasThe following factors that anyone who dealing with Chinese suppliers,manufacturers or import export agents should know about. Introductions, Referrals and Word-of-Mouth Recommendations People are doing business with those they know, specially for their international business. Same as you are ...
Views: 2041(3 votes) - Making Money from Home – Holiday Business - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2009 from Clifford MacHanterThe holiday season always make stores are full of beautiful gifts to buy. Other holiday businesses have wonderful lights and bows and bells. This is a more wonderful holiday business ideas of our year; we are all excited with this one of a time event of a year. On the other part, many people are ...
Views: 849(3 votes) - Smart Women Give Their Business a Marketing Makeover - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2012 from Joy ChudacoffWhen you begin your journey as a woman entrepreneur, your most important action step is to get clients and create a “buzz” about your product or service so you can keep the business alive and get on a path to profitability. With effective marketing, your business will grow and over time, word ...
Views: 1009(3 votes) - Ten Tips to Competing in Challenging Times - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Geri StengelAs we’ve all been reminded lately, business is cyclical. When your company enters a down period, it’s a good time to fine-tune your strategy to improve your chances for success. Here are 10 guidelines for doing just that. 1. Know Your Company: Develop a clear vision for your organization. ...
Views: 1781(6 votes) - The Hidden Cost of Free Email - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Young KimWhen I attend networking events, I am always surprised by freelancers, and entrepreneurs that use a free email account – like Hotmail, or Yahoo, or one provided by an Internet Service Provider – rather than a vanity email with their own domain name. They have emails like ABC235LLCCorp@Gmail.com ...
Views: 1074(3 votes) - Your Profit is in Your Productivity - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2013 from Lisa MininniAs a business owner, you wear many hats. If you try to do everything yourself, you will certainly fail. Becoming a successful business owner often means shifting the way you work. Figuring it was part of her open door policy, one of my clients allowed her employees to interrupt her at any ...
Views: 1192(3 votes) - The World’s Oldest Watch Manufacturer Stays on Top by Constantly Innovating - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Geoff FickeOne of life’s great pleasures is travel. The opportunity to view distant lands, experience new food and drink, sample exotic cultures and meet local citizens is always rewarding. One of my most prized experiences when I visit any new land is to sample local produce, manufactured goods and learn ...
Views: 5636(5 votes) - Year-End Business Review: Check up on Your Business Results and Double Your Profits In the New Year - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Sue ClementHow has business been this past year? If you want to do better (or EVEN better) in 2013, it's time to do that dreaded task: the year-end business check-up. Like a physical, the year-end check-up goes over every detail of your business to find out if everything is in order, and how well ...
Views: 920(5 votes) - Get Clear About Your Clients: 3 Influential Factors Every Small Business Owner Must Know - by Submitted on May 27, 2010 from Lisa MininniOne of the biggest challenges for today’s small business owner is that there is a volume of information that’s out there and your prospective clients are bombarded with that information every day. Today’s small business owner needs to be more laser focused than ever to target their market ...
Views: 1665(7 votes) - 5 Easy Steps to Instantly Drive Crazy Amounts of Traffic to Your Website - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Judah SwagertyYou should always be looking for different ways to drive more traffic to your website. Concentrate on the five areas below and watch your online sales sky-rocket in no time! 1.) Search Engine Optimization (SEO): Your site must be optimized in order for you to see positive rankings in the ...
Views: 884(2 votes) - Earning Income thru Affiliate Marketing. - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from Donna Marie ThompsonYes, it may be hard to believe, but you can discover hidden profits in your business just by using your customer list. The stagnant economy that has plagued small business owners definitely has us seeking uncommon ways to make more profits. One thing to consider, if you’re not doing it already, ...
Views: 1193(2 votes) - Entrepreneurial Mindset for Coaches – Pinpoint the Right Group of People to Work With - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Suzanne EvansStep one in growing and launching a business is what I call Grow Up. Get your mindset for entrepreneurship. What this means is that maturity does not solely come from experience, age, wisdom or longevity. It comes from decisiveness. When you decide to stop living small and embrace your ...
Views: 709(2 votes) - Has Your Business Hit A Glass Ceiling? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Adele Howell-PryceThe term “glass ceiling” is most often used in corporate jobs. It is used to explain the phenomenon where people climb the ladder, get promoted, seem to be on track and then for no apparent reason – their promotion path seems to stall and they get no further. However, in my experience this ...
Views: 2076(2 votes) - How Social Media can boost your success rate on Affiliate Marketing - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from Richard AllenSocial marketing is one of the newest strategies/tools out there today, when you are choosing a social network you need to keep awareness of the people you are targeting. The idea is to interact with people who already share the same interests as you (this way you are already hitting your ...
Views: 807(2 votes) - How to Anticipate Your Customer's Buying Needs and Generate More Product Sales - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Judah SwagertyWhy do fortune 500 companies make it to that level of prestige? Is it because they have a good product? Is it because of their excellent customer service? Or, maybe they have a superb business system? While all of these may be the right answer, your customer loyalty will come from anticipating ...
Views: 2021(2 votes) - How To Write A Business Plan For A Small Business In 5 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2009 from Michael LeeEven if your business is not as enormous as the giant corporations, it doesn’t mean you should disregard writing a business plan. In fact, you should learn how to write a business plan for a small business. Why? Because a business plan gives you structure. It provides your company direction ...
Views: 1797(2 votes) - How Your Blog Statistics Can Help You Improve Your Traffic - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Carma SpenceDid you know that your blog's analytics can tell you the best time and best topics to increase traffic to your site? It's true, for those statistic can help you write posts that people want to read and when they'll want to read them! The statistics you want to pay particular attention to ...
Views: 1253(2 votes) - Movers Packers Noida – Choose the Right One to Make Move Right - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2012 from kundan singh boraAre you moving from Noida to somewhere else? Are you moving locally within Noida just from one home to another? Do you want to make move easy and smooth? Do you want a successful and safe relocation of your household belongings or valuable possessions? If yes then it is advisable that you might ...
Views: 771(2 votes) - Savor the Moment - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Lisa MininniFor many years, I found it difficult to live in the moment. I had all of this energy frequently thinking about the next step and moving through each moment. For high-achieving entrepreneurs, being in the moment can be elusive. Throughout the years, I’ve found the following strategies ...
Views: 1157(2 votes) - Small Business Marketing Advice – Writing Effective Sales Letters - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Yoon CannonI recently got an email from the president of a fast growing IT company seeking some marketing counsel on business from me. He asked if I would evaluate the sales letter they have been using to schedule information meetings with contacts they meet at various networking events. The letter I ...
Views: 2126(4 votes) - Small Business Marketing: The Truth About Building a Referral Based Business - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Larry FergusonDuring the first five years of my business, I lived and died for referrals. I would do anything to get a referral because everybody was telling me that was the best way to get business. I read about this multiple marketing books and heard about it from several highly-successful speakers. It ...
Views: 716(2 votes) - Small Businesses Turn Leads into Sales by Responding Quickly - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from Doug StaneartThe key for a small business to turn leads into sales is speed. When people look for information, products, or solutions on the internet, they want instant gratification. If they have to wait for you to send back an email or wait for a phone call from you, you’ve probably already lost them. ...
Views: 8834(2 votes) - The Attitude towards Persuasion - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from stephanie stephanieDo you believe that life is 15% of what happens to you and 85% is on how you reacted to it. That is the work of attitude. You cannot change the past but you can change the future by changing the attitude. You cannot change the inevitable but you can change on how you reacted on it. That’s the ...
Views: 908(2 votes) - The Restroom Test - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Young KimI walked into a big box office supply retailer the other day. It was possibly one of the dirtiest restrooms I’ve seen. It looked like a truck stop restroom. I decided to go to the restroom next door at a coffee shop. It was pristine. The cleanliness of a restroom tells me a lot about how a ...
Views: 1307(4 votes) - There Is No Such Thing as a Duplicate Content Penalty - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Karen ScharfFirst, I want you to understand that I am NOT giving you license to steal other people’s content. There ARE repercussions to using duplicate content, but it is not a penalty per se. There continues to be a lot of misinformation surrounding the so-called "Duplicate Content" penalty. I ...
Views: 1122(2 votes) - The Mentality of the Young Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Ken SundheimIf you think successful entrepreneurship does not come with a price tag, think once again. Then, another time after that. At an early age, I feel hardened. I joke a lot with my friends. However, when it comes to business, I feel that I don't smile as much as I would if I were an ...
Views: 1189(3 votes) - What Exactly Is A Bounce Rate? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2010 from Robert & Carol BurnsWebsites are a vital tool today for any business. It does not matter what your business is – if you are not on line you are missing out - on potential customers, on opportunities to build business contacts and the chance to cross market your products / services. However, if your website does ...
Views: 681(5 votes) - Leveraging Your External Thinker - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Lisa MininniIsn’t it interesting that we know each individual has a different style of communicating and doing things, but many people never really realize why that is? Yet, when we realize how individuals behave, we can be more effective in providing information the way the other person wants to receive ...
Views: 1795(6 votes) - Social Networking for Business - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from J. Mariah BrownSocial networks have become increasingly popular in the past few years. From car collectors to book lovers, there seems to be a network out there for everyone. That said, social networks present a prime opportunity for businesses of all sizes to reach targeted audiences, while saving money and ...
Views: 1236(6 votes) - Have You Made Your First Dollar From Affiliate Marketing? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Jamian SurenjavDo you want to know how to earn $10 to $20 per month with affiliate marketing? The very first thing you want to do is to make your first dollar. It seems obvious, but many beginners try to make thousands of dollars at their first try. It doesn't really work like this. Do you know that ...
Views: 1125(1 vote) - Improving Your Relationships with NLP - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Kevin ColeBetter relationships with those around us: it's something most of us crave. And having a good rapport with everyone in our lives can certainly improve the quality of our own existence. When one first hears the word "relationship," the mind turns almost automatically to those of a romantic ...
Views: 695(1 vote) - "At the Cutting Edge of the New Frontier of Cyberspace" - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: "At the Cutting Edge of the New Frontier of Cyberspace" Author Names: Craig Lock and Bill Rosoman Category (key words): Internet, www, technology, trends, internet marketing Web Sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/books.html http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/craiglock ...
Views: 1240(1 vote) - 10 Steps for Taking Advantage of Technology to Grow Your Practice - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2021 from Dr Rick GoodmanIt is more important than ever before that our businesses embrace technology if we want to grow during this down economic time. Many business owners and corporations look for that one key idea or system that's going to take their business to the next level. However, it's been my experience ...
Views: 4204(1 vote) - 101 Marketing Strategies Part 1 - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Shonda Miles1. Write a book/booklet/whitepaper 2. Remember the customer is always right. 3. Determine what you want your marketing to accomplish for your business ? 4. Measure your Marketing efforts. Where are you getting the most bang for your buck? 5. Get a website if you don’t have one. Make sure ...
Views: 1144(1 vote) - 3 Action Steps to Increase Time & Profit - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Shelene TaylorAre you feeling pulled all over the place? Are you spending your days (and maybe nights!) spending your time flat out busy and not accomplishing anything towards your goals? Do you feel like you are pulled all over the place operating out of chaos? Are you frustrated that your staff ...
Views: 930(1 vote) - 4 Free or Low Cost Methods To Advertise Your Online Opportunity - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Russell MorrisAlthough traditional offline businesses differ from online businesses, whether it's a make money online network or affiliate opportunity or online store fronts, it is becoming more and more vital to receive online exposure. Google and other search engines are the new Yellow Pages. When was ...
Views: 2354(1 vote) - 5 Ways Businesses Can Stretch Their Marketing Dollars - by For a lot of small businesses, the summer can be a quiet period as customers and clients are typically on holidays enjoying time with their family and friends.
But it doesn’t have to be that way. It can actually be the perfect time to get active with implementing some proven, simple marketing ...
Views: 561(2 votes) - 6 Surprisingly Simple Steps to Integrating Social Media - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2010 from Lisa MininniAre you still trying to figure out how to integrate social media into your Marketing Mix? You’re not alone; many small business owners are confused about how to blend social media into their business. You might have signed yourself up for LinkedIn or Facebook but you find yourself wondering if ...
Views: 1306(6 votes) - 7 Ways to Keep Your Business Afloat in a Bad Economy - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Janet Attardby Janet Attard Has the economy got you down in the dumps? Is the sales prospect who seemed so excited about your product last month stalling this month? Did that big account you've been trying to nail in another company tell you they love your product, but want you to cut your price in ...
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