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1. 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: 990
Things are always a bit difficult at the start of any project or task. There are several challenges that one has to face and over come in order to move ahead with dignity. Starting up a new business and coping well with all its challenges has always been a complex chapter to understand. In the ... Views: 782
1. Small is better. There's been a fundamental cultural change toward small business. Many of those who became unemployed have taken control of their own destiny by creating their own work and boosting local economies. Being small allows for customized, quality customer service which ... Views: 1561
Whoever coined the phrase, “It’s a jungle out there!” must have been a sales rep. Why? Because some days you’ll encounter more difficult customers than there are animals in the jungle. When hacking your way through the dense underbrush to get to the sale, the trick is to stay cool, calm and in ... Views: 1151
"Big words don't equal a bigger brain, intelligent people who are confident in their message and passionate about what they do don't need obscure language to communicate," writes John McFerran.
This simple truth is widely ignored even though studies show that sales and marketing pitches ... Views: 1144
Cash King Frank Poretta, Leading The Wise To Wealth
Cash gifting marketing is the most crucial part of of cash gifting or any activity for that matter, if you don't know how to market you're wasting your time and money. Cash gifting marketing can be done in many ways still the best way that ... Views: 895
In person is the fastest path to success. When you can look someone in the eye, connect with them, and share your gifts nothing else compares. In this world of technology, gadgets, and high-tech the pendulum is swinging back to face-to-face relationship based marketing.
And the best way to ... Views: 657
Cash King Frank Poretta, Leading The Wise To Wealth
Cash gifting marketing is the most important part of cash gifting or any business for that matter, if you don’t know how to market you’re wasting your time and money. Cash gifting marketing can be done in many ways however the best way that ... Views: 1247
Although 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: 2208
Having a successful business means being willing to protect what it is you have. There are many different ways in which you will need to protect your business. You will need to protect your business from the other businesses looking to encroach on your territory. You will also need to make sure ... Views: 610
Although each type of female entrepreneur will find a masterminding group and situation that meets her unique needs and desires, every entrepreneur should carefully consider several topics when creating or joining a mastermind group, to ensure she receives the maximum benefit.
1. Create ... Views: 424
Online currency exchange or forex trading is sprouting like wildfire. It draws in a huge number of newcomers who want to produce more money from home. Mainly they have observed advertisements concerning the quantity of income that may be earned in this trillion dollar marketplace. But what is ... Views: 1743
After making careers out of all my passions: Business Growth, Branding, Marketing and golf, I’ve come to notice a lot of gob-smacking parallels between them. Whether you’re taking a crucial golf shot or an important business decision the same principles that make us winners in sport are the ... Views: 1038
Your handshake says a lot about you. It can convey confidence, warmth, and honesty, or it can signal weakness, uncertainty, and disinterest. Either way, it sends a subtle yet powerful message about who you are, that is not lost on prospective buyers. Use these pointers to make sure your ... Views: 2172
Ever wondered how many Internet Marketers get customers without paying an arm and a leg to get customers via Pay-Per-Click on Google, Facebook Ads, or some other wallet-sucking idea.
The truth is, there are 3 easy ways to get customers without paying 1 cent for advertising or lead generation ... Views: 519
Marketing.
It’s a term most entrepreneurs think involves hours of time, hundreds (or thousands) of dollars, and a complicated matrix of intricate strategies, tricks, and networking.
But what if you could attract all of the eyes you wanted, without opening your wallet EVEN ONCE to a crowd ... Views: 588
Are You in Danger of Burnout?
If you are a business owner or an employee, the holidays can be overly busy times. You feel the responsibility to your customers and clients. Added personal responsibilities for extra time needed to get gifts, attend social events can make you feel like you are ... Views: 1417
More and more people are now thinking about making money from home. People I have talked to entertain this idea because they’ve grown tired of the office politics and they no longer find driving everyday to and from their office exciting. Most of them also want to finally have control over their ... Views: 1296
Where are the hidden Profits in your business?
15 years of assisting businesses with their sales and marketing strategy has led me to the discovery of these hidden gems, when you uncover each one you reveal the true potential for exponential growth in sales. Lets uncover them together ... Views: 786
How 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: 848
INTRAPRENEURSHIP Case Study of the Sony Corporation’s PlayStation
by Super Intrapreneur (Corporate Entrepreneur)Ken Kutaragi
This is an article about an Intrapreneurial (corporate entrepreneurial) creation of the Sony PlayStation by persistent and driven intrapreneur Ken Kutaragi, who’s ... Views: 8943
Many of you are lying to yourself. You have been for a while.
Don't get huffy — you know it's true and it isn't intentional, but it is happening. I see it day after day after day. Usually it shows up in the form of:
* Unfulfilled promises
* Commitments not kept
* "Things ... Views: 712
Does it seem impossible to work less and earn more? In order to get more done, it has probably been ingrained that you need to invest more time. You might have even gotten into a habit of working 12 or more hours a day, perhaps because you think you’ll be viewed as more accomplished than your ... Views: 1425
I’ve been lucky enough to indulge two passions to forge my career: marketing and golf. I’ve come to notice some striking parallels between them: the same thought processes that make us winners in sport are the same ones that can help us win in business.
Winning shots start with ... Views: 890
Since you’re reading this you’re probably looking for ways to grow your business, right? Well let me save you some time by sharing a painful little truth I’ve come to know after 30 years’ developing the world’s top brands. For every 100 of you reading this sentence right now, there’s only one, ... Views: 1008
There’s no doubt about it; submitting articles to directories is one of the best ways to increase the popularity of your website and to increase your sales and profit. In this article, I wish to share with you some important guidelines to keep in mind when distributing your articles online. ... Views: 1638
Starting or joining a mastermind group can provide female entrepreneurs with support, resources and accountability. It’s important for business owners to find a mastermind group that meets their specific needs and desires. Napoleon Hill, author of Think and Grow Rich, first defined the ... Views: 475
When deciding to go through with a new business venture, there are several factors and a needed in-depth analysis that helps bring the entrepreneur to the decision if their venture is practical and feasible. There are millions of articles, blogs, and resources on the most important steps in ... Views: 2600
In order for you to become a successful entrepreneur there are a number of crucial business characteristics that you will need. Although some of these can be learned as you go, possessing the motivation and drive to get your business up and running is essential from the start.
1. Belief in ... Views: 839
Do you even know?
Do you even realize how this one, single insight can impact the level of success you have in your business and with your coaching?
If you don’t know this answer or don’t even realize the importance of this distinction, then you may be hitting upper limits of your level of ... Views: 485
Today more than ever entrepreneurs begin their first steps at home, taking advantage of the incredible possibilities that technology offers us these days.
What traditionally were areas that needed the specialized contribution of specific individuals or groups (such as marketing, distribution ... Views: 892
How to Gesture And Double Your Communication Skills
Adults are learners too, so how do we get our point across (comprehension)
without sounding like a dominating school teacher?
If you visit your doctor and he says your x-rays are Benign, you are a lot
happier than if he says the results ... Views: 1910
Small Businesses are always looking for new lead generation ideas, but many of the things that entrepreneurs do before they even make their first cold call or before they attend their first business card exchange practicaly ensure that they actually fail in the Lead Generation department. Folks ... Views: 8231
Small business lead generation using pay-per-click ads can be very challenging. In fact, paying for leads can either make you really rich or drive you out of business. Google makes a ton of money every year from pay-per-click ads. Most of the money that they make from these ads did not generate ... Views: 8145
Every small business is the proverbial Needle in the Haystack, so small business lead generation is critical to an entrepreneur’s survival and the growth of his/her small business. The thing that most entrepreneurs forget, though, is that it is a lot easier to turn a prospect or lead into a ... Views: 8028
So, you've built your practice, you've set up your business and you've hit a plateau. You can't seem to attract any more clients and all potential clients you attract don't seem to have the money, time or energy to invest in your services right now.
You're frustrated, you don't know where to ... Views: 1327
When you think of the end of the year, what do you think of? Most small business owners think of taxes. It’s not only a good time to analyze, but also plan ahead for the next year.
Since I developed a business blueprint complete with identified metrics, it’s easy to see how I’ve done ... Views: 1314
So many people see themselves as entrepreneurs, so they look into various businesses they believe would help them to achieve this goal. They get into the business of their choice only to realize that the business they chose was not something they were really passionate about, but because they ... Views: 996
What Exactly Is Fortune 2x2?
The web is abuzz with the news of the release of the brand new multi-Level marketing (MLM) company, Fortune 2x2. This MLM program can help thousands of people change their financial future due to its revolutionary cycler program. What's more , it has a completely ... Views: 622
Today more than ever entrepreneurs are spending plenty of time working on Facebook friending and messaging for hour and hours each day. And often, when connecting and engaging with new friends, building your list, client and business attraction there can be an unmistakable habit or a pattern of ... Views: 874
Today more than ever entrepreneurs are spending plenty of time working on Facebook friending and messaging for hour and hours each day. And often, when connecting and engaging with new friends, building your list, client and business attraction there can be an unmistakable habit or a pattern of ... Views: 883
I share the concept with my coaching clients that our online presence on Facebook is like the show called, “The Antiques Roadshow.” On that show all kinds of people, from every age and background possible would stand around for hours to have their cherished possession that had been laying around ... Views: 843
It's times like these that millionaires are made, when industries shift and commerce evolves. The creative, fearless entrepreneur will thrive by recognizing needs in the marketplace and capitalizing on them.
Right now there are new markets being created in the areas of green power, health and ... Views: 776
Wouldn’t it be great if you could follow the Field of Dreams approach to business? What do I mean by that? I mean simply open the doors of your business, then sit back and wait for the people to come. Unfortunately, it’s not a very realistic approach to doing business for most entrepreneurs. ... Views: 855
Standing out in a crowd may not be the goal of most individuals, but in the realm of business, it is the goal. The ability to make your business stand out amongst a sea of competitors can often prove frustrating. However, if you truly want your business to survive and thrive you need to be ... Views: 962
In business, one of your key roles is to spot opportunities that can give you the advantage and help you stay ahead of the competition. Sometimes, it can be hard to tell what these opportunities are as they’re not always obvious, but it’s important that you’re aware of them rather than letting ... Views: 753
No matter what type of business you own, you definitely need a website--or several websites. More and more people each day are turning to the Internet to find what they need, which means having a strong online presence is critical to the well being of your business. It is very difficult, if not ... Views: 463
Have you ever wondered what the real secret to success is? Do you ever read articles about women entrepreneurs who’ve accomplished their dreams and think, “Now how did she do that?” I know I have. I’m always in search of better, more effective ways to achieve my goals both personally and ... Views: 987
Wouldn’t it be great if we could do it all? Imagine never having to think about having the time or resources necessary to do a project because you had all the time and resources in the world. Wishful thinking huh?
The truth is that you don’t have infinite access to time or resources. There ... Views: 1401
Several years ago I conducted a yearlong research study with over 100 working women across the country about professional crises in women and how we can reclaim our lives to overcome them. I was astounded by the findings, and felt they were so universal and important for women, I wrote a book ... Views: 963