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- The Advantages and Disadvantages of Internet Marketing - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Chris JenkinsonThese days nearly all businesses will have some kind if internet marketing as it is fast becoming the most popular way to keep in touch with people. However the truth is that it is not always as simple as people may first think and it requires a lot of planning to make it successful. For example ...
Views: 12347(1 vote) - Budgeting for Office Supplies - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Chris JenkinsonWhen starting up a small business there are a hundred and one things to think about and something that is often overlooked is the office supply budget. Every good director knows the budget is arguably the most important part of setting up a business and balancing the income with the outgoings is ...
Views: 3272 - How To Create A Buzz Around A New Product - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2012 from Chris JenkinsonIf you’re launching an exciting new product you want it to hit the market with a bang, not a whimper. This being the case, the idea is to build up as much pre-publicity as possible so it’s hotly anticipated before it’s even available for sale. Whatever your product is, the principles for ...
Views: 1787 - Using Vinyl Signs to Draw Attention And Market Your Business - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2018 from Chris JenkinsonIf you’re using vinyl signs to advertise your business they should say: ‘Look at me!’ This means they need to be bold and arresting, yet simple enough to not distract from your core brand message. There are plenty of things to consider if you really want your signs to make an impact and bring in ...
Views: 1635 - Make Learning English Fun For Kids - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2012 from Chris JenkinsonAs any parent or carer knows, it can be hard to hold a child’s attention for any period of time. Because of this, if you really want them to learn something you have to make it fun for them. We know that children find it easier to pick up new languages than adults, so if you want your child to ...
Views: 1574 - How To Avoid A Break-In - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Chris JenkinsonAs anyone who has experienced a break-in will know, it can be an incredibly stressful experience. It is not just the loss of or damage to property that is at issue – many people feel personally traumatised at the idea that somebody has invaded their own space. To avoid this happening, and to try ...
Views: 1341 - Floor Graphics: Exceptional Merchandising And Branding Tools Whatever Size Space You’re Working With - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Chris JenkinsonWhat do you do if you’ve only got a small space to work with? At an exhibition, say, or a point of sale . . . First and foremost, you need to make use of the whole area, without giving the appearance of clutter. As with all forms of advertising, white space is important. Eye-catching ...
Views: 1321 - How soon should you start planning your wedding flowers? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Chris JenkinsonHow soon should you start planning your wedding flowers? Sooner than you think. The ideal time is 12-18 months before the day of your wedding. Why so early? Because if you want your chosen florist to create your dream arrangement for the biggest date on your calendar, then they will ...
Views: 1304 - How to Deal with Late or Non Paying Clients - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Chris JenkinsonNothing is more frustrating then having to deal with a late or non paying client. Unfortunately though it can occur from time to time and is one of the risks with running a home business, but how do you deal with this type of client? 1. Retain all Correspondence When you are first ...
Views: 1269 - How Creating Articles can Help Advertise your Home Business - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Chris JenkinsonIt is vital that at all stages of running a home business you continue to advertise what it is you do to as many people as possible. One way in which you can do this is to create articles based on your business and your area of expertise. If you have little experience of writing then you may ...
Views: 1208 - Setting Up An Online Marketing Consultancy Firm - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Chris JenkinsonAs the percentage of firms without an online presence becomes smaller, internet marketing is becoming ever more lucrative. From multinational corporations to high street florists, marketing online has proven time and time again to be extremely profitable. As a result, the internet marketing ...
Views: 1208 - Muscle Building Is A Life-Changing Process . . . Here’s What You Need To Know Before You Start - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Chris JenkinsonSo you want to begin a muscle building programme? You’ve decided you want to purchase muscle building supplements that will kick-start your muscle building drive. You want the best whey protein, Creatine and so on . . . and you’ve identified a trusted online supplier that has everything you ...
Views: 1204 - Utilising Internet Marketing - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Chris JenkinsonThe internet is a seemingly endless resource for a company of any size and, whilst the opportunity to reach out to millions of potential customers is certainly great, most companies will find they are met by stiff competition on the web. With so many companies now online it might be difficult to ...
Views: 1197 - Business Plans for Setting up a Home Business - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Chris JenkinsonA business plan is essentially a document that will illustrate your business and the objectives and strategies that you have as well as how you feel it will work financially. By having a plan it means that you will be able to gauge the success that your new home business will have. 1. Why ...
Views: 1185 - Tweet, Tweet - Tips in How to Use Twitter As an Internet Marketing Tool - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Chris JenkinsonTwitter is fast becoming the latest "thing" in internet marketing but is it right for your business? Millions of people around the world are doing it along with other forms of social media so you likely recognise the importance of trying to find a way to utilise Twitter. However, exactly how ...
Views: 1161(1 vote) - E-commerce is Booming How to Get Your Share of a Growing Market - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Chris JenkinsonEcommerce:- the process whereby you can market, distribute, buy and sell products online is said to have originated in 1994, when Jeff Bezos launched Amazon.com out of his garage! People describe ‘ecommerce’ in all sorts of ways. Commonly it is referred to as: Online commerce, Web commerce, ...
Views: 1155 - Creating Press Releases to Help Market Your Business - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Chris JenkinsonMarketing your business is incredibly important but to begin with you may not have the funds to advertise as much as you would like. This is why creating free press releases can be a useful way to bring your business to the attention of a wider audience, without having to spend a lot of ...
Views: 1136 - Want To Improve Your Literacy Skills? - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Chris JenkinsonQuite rightly, a lot of emphasis is placed on the development of children’s literacy skills. But what about if you are an adult and have not had the opportunities, time or inclination to perfect your basic literacy skills until now? It’s never too late to learn, as the saying goes, so whether ...
Views: 1132 - Five ways to boost your business with Twitter - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Chris JenkinsonTwitter has become one of the mostly widely-used methods of rapid online communication. In one short, pithy sentence you can promote your latest product or event, or exchange valuable information. This is why hundreds of thousands of businesses, both large and small, have woken up to its ...
Views: 1115(1 vote) - Expand Your Internet Marketing Horizons and Try Blog Advertising - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Chris JenkinsonWith the advent of the cyberspace age in the 1980's, internet marketing was born. As more and more people signed on online, the more business advertising grew. Whilst television, radio and print ads are still quite effective ways of reaching the average consumer, technology is the wave of the ...
Views: 1114 - Alternative Ways of Marketing your Business - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Chris JenkinsonWhen you set up your own business you will need to think about marketing yourself to try and find work. By having your own business cards, leaflets and postcards you will be able to quickly target your chosen market and hopefully find new clients. 1. Business Cards One of the most popular ...
Views: 1104 - The Best Time To Do Email Marketing - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Chris JenkinsonIn 2009 the US Direct Marketing Association (DMA) produced a report: ‘The Power of Direct’, which revealed that every $1 invested in email marketing produced a return of $43.08. Additionally, Forrester Research, an independent IT and business research company, estimates that the European email ...
Views: 1093 - Achieving a Successful Home Business Career - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2011 from Chris JenkinsonNot everyone who sets up a home business will be successful, so it is important to plan well in advance. Obviously one of the main factors in achieving success is building your reputation and producing high quality work, but you will also need to consider where you work and marketing your ...
Views: 1071 - Different Methods of Online Marketing - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Chris JenkinsonWith so many different options for marketing online it is important that you choose the one that is right for your business. This short article outlines a few of the main types that you may like to consider. There are a huge number of options available to you regarding the marketing of your ...
Views: 1070 - What does a marketing consultant do? And why would I need one? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Chris JenkinsonIn broad terms, a marketing consultant will analyse the market potential for what your business does and help you develop products and services that satisfy the needs of the end consumer. They will also work alongside other members of your team within the various departments: sales, ...
Views: 1069 - The History of Laughing - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2012 from Chris JenkinsonIt is estimated the average adult laughs around 20 times a day; some fifteen times less than a small child. But what is laughter? Why do we laugh and what affect does it have on ourselves and other people? There have been countless studies into laughter (the study of laughter is actually called ...
Views: 1067(1 vote) - Get a Better ROI from Your Digital Marketing - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Chris JenkinsonThe latest research from Barclays Corporate predicts that purchase transactions made via tablets and mobile devices will hit the £20 billion mark over the next 10 years. Interestingly, Barclays’ survey of 3,000 consumers reveals that 52 per cent currently use Smartphones at some stage of the ...
Views: 1066 - How to Maintain Customer Loyalty in this Highly Competitive Age. - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Chris Jenkinson80% Of Your Income Will Come From 20% Of Your Customers, arguably the Internet has given us more choice than ever before about whom we decide to do business with. Or otherwise. And even if you don’t currently trade online, if you’re in business you’ll almost certainly have a website ...
Views: 1048 - Launching A New Business? Here’s The One Thing You Must Get Right - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Chris JenkinsonIt’s tempting when you’re just starting out in business, to scrimp on the essentials and try to do everything yourself. But when you think about it, there’s so much to consider in terms of legal obligations, accounting requirements; systems; sales and marketing. Where do you start? Sure, you ...
Views: 1040 - How to Improve Your Google Ranking . . . Strategies for Achieving Website Success - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2011 from Chris JenkinsonYou type your business’s name into Google’s search engine and hey presto it appears on your results screen . . . on page 12. Ouch. In the mind of your potential customers that might as well be somewhere in outer space because you’re definitely off their radar. So what can you do about ...
Views: 1031 - Successful Business Marketing Starts With A Sound Strategy - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Chris JenkinsonWithout a sound marketing strategy in place, your business won’t achieve its true potential. You won’t be exploiting all the potential sales channels for your goods or services and you won’t be reaching your ideal customers on a regular basis. A highly-targeted marketing strategy on the other ...
Views: 1028 - What to Consider when Using an Internet Marketing Agency - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2011 from Chris JenkinsonIf you decide that you need some help carrying out advertising for your business then you may wish to consider finding an internet marketing agency. This article explains what you should look out for. The invention of the internet has meant that the way people spend money and buy items has ...
Views: 1028 - How To Write a Great Online Press Release That Will Get You Noticed - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Chris JenkinsonWhy should I write a press release? Online press releases are a superb way of gaining potentially massive (and often free) exposure for your business. What should I write about? Anything that can be considered newsworthy. Some suggestions: • A product launch • Winning an ...
Views: 1011(1 vote) - Should You Hire a Business Consultant to Write Your Business Plan? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Chris JenkinsonIf you’re looking to save money you might think it a better option to write your business plan yourself. And in some cases this could work out perfectly well. Say for instance you’re looking to create a working document to ensure your financial targets for the year are on track and you’re ...
Views: 1004 - How To Generate 4 Times More Business Leads Though Your Blog - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Chris JenkinsonA study carried out by the software company HubSpot, found that companies who post fresh relevant content to their business blog on a regular basis, receive many more leads than those who post sporadically. No big surprise there. As an added incentive, those businesses that post to their ...
Views: 1002 - How To Get First Aid Training - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2012 from Chris JenkinsonAlmost anyone can learn the basics of first aid, but it is surprising how few people do. It is not just for medical professionals, or specially designated first aiders at work. You really never know when you might need it, and there are so many situations in which taking the time to learn this ...
Views: 1002 - Using Article Marketing To Promote Your Website - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Chris JenkinsonInternet article marketing refers to the practice of companies posting keyword-focused articles on relevant article directories to promote their products and services. Article marketing can really benefit businesses if the directories they choose have a good reputation and strong search engine ...
Views: 997 - Weight-Training Techniques That’ll Have You Working Out Like A Pro In No Time . . . - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2012 from Chris JenkinsonWhat’s the best way to start a weight training programme? The best answer is: gently. The fact is, most men and women who begin weight-training programmes are in a hurry. They’ve seen pictures of their idols flaunting a six pack in a photoshoot or on TV and are hungry (pardon the pun), to ...
Views: 988 - Is Your Website In Need Of A Facelift? Six Top Tips That’ll Help Smooth Your Redesign - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Chris JenkinsonMost websites undergo some revamp during their lifecycle. Maybe your website isn’t converting for you and you’re convinced it’s down to the design. Perhaps you’ve clocked your closest competitor’s swish new ‘bells and whistles’ website that rather puts yours in the shade. Or could it simply ...
Views: 979 - Why you Should Maintain Contact with Previous Clients - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2011 from Chris JenkinsonYou may think that as soon as you have finished work for a client that you can just forget about them and move on to find new work. However, maintaining contact with past clients can in fact be a great way of finding new work or being referred, and therefore reduces the amount of marketing you ...
Views: 969 - How Building a Rapport with those on Twitter can Help Advertise your Home Business - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from Chris JenkinsonTwitter is one of the most popular social networking sites around and can offer you a fantastic way to promote your home business venture. By using Twitter you can contact and follow people who may be interested in what you offer, as well as find help and advice. However you need to remember to ...
Views: 966 - 8 Simple Steps to Outstanding Email Content - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2018 from Chris JenkinsonIf you are looking to orchestrate a successful email marketing campaign, nothing matters more than content. Something of a no-brainer, given how an email with no content is basically a blank page. Still, it’s amazing how few companies genuinely invest the required time and effort in the ...
Views: 965 - Small Businesses – Gain The Edge Online - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Chris JenkinsonIn today’s digital age, finding out all about your competitors has never been easier. With just a few clicks you can see who they are, how they are advertising and in some cases, even how much they are making online. The trick to gaining that edge online is to utilize this easy access of ...
Views: 960 - Search Engine Optimization and Internet Marketing - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Chris JenkinsonIf you have come across internet marketing before then you will no doubt have heard many people talking about search engine optimization, or SEO, but what exactly does this mean and how can it work for you? Essentially it is a way of being aware of what your potential customers look for online ...
Views: 956 - How to Build a Client Base to Create a Successful Home Business - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Chris JenkinsonIt is often assumed that working for yourself and setting up a home business is easy as you can work at your own pace. Although this is occasionally true, more often then not running your own business takes considerable time and effort to be successful. Perhaps one of the main obstacles that ...
Views: 954 - Email marketing – hitting the right targets - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Chris JenkinsonIn this digital age, email marketing is one of the fastest ways for a small business owner to get their message across to the largest number of possible clients. It is an inexpensive, easy process and, if done correctly, can reap significant rewards. Done badly or carelessly, however, and it can ...
Views: 951 - How to Run Your Home Business Accounts - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Chris JenkinsonMaking sure that you keep on top of your accounts is one area that you may have little experience in if you have never run a home business before. Although it is not the most exciting of topics it is one that you need to master if you are to have a successful career. Obviously the most ...
Views: 948 - How to Make Online Networking Work for You – 6 Top Tips! - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Chris JenkinsonMany entrepreneurs and business owners are put off using social media to build an online network, because the whole concept is just too overwhelming and time consuming. Well the good news is, it needn’t be. There’s a huge gulf between using social media personally and professionally. On ...
Views: 945(1 vote) - How to get the most out of Forum Marketing - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Chris JenkinsonForum marketing is a great way to speak directly to those most interested in what it is your offer or sell. However you need to make sure that you approach this type of marketing with care. Marketing your business is an important consideration if you want it to be as successful and profitable ...
Views: 942 - How a Marketing Consultant Can Help Your Business Find Its Niche - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Chris JenkinsonA niche business market is one that is underserved or services only a distinct buying audience. If you're looking to carve out a niche in the business world, a marketing consultant can help you define and promote it. A niche can be either a service or a product. Maybe you offer a specialised ...
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