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- Affiliate Marketing and Your Business - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Andrew McCombeAffiliate marketing is a relatively new concept, having become popular on the internet just a few years ago, but in essence, it works in much the same way as becoming an agent for a product or service, or using freelance sales representatives to sell a product or service. Unlike those ...
Views: 645 - Autoresponders, Your Business, and the Internet - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Andrew McCombeIf you are just getting started in internet marketing for your business, you have probably been wondering how to manage email-marketing campaigns, without spending hours manually sending to your marketing list. The simple solution that you might have heard about is to use what is known as an ...
Views: 632 - Business Planning and Visioning – the Key to Success - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Andrew McCombeOne of the biggest problems that many would be entrepreneurs face is that they do not believe that they can start, and run, a successful business on their own. They believe that only those with high level degrees in business or related fields have the skill and talent to create a company, and ...
Views: 901 - Common Finance Terms Used In Small Business Explained - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Andrew McCombeHave you ever noticed how business seems to have its own language? Even small business owners seem to speak with a language that is all their own, and if you are new to the world of commerce, all that jargon can be daunting. One of the biggest issues for small business owners, when it comes ...
Views: 1199 - Different Types of Websites, and How to Choose the Right One - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Andrew McCombeA few short decades ago, the internet was just starting out. Instead of the millions of websites we had today, there were a few thousand. Back then, there was even a ‘notice board’ that announced the creation of each new site on the net! Something like that would be unimaginable these days, and ...
Views: 690 - Entrepreneur’s checklist: Are you cut out for the Big Game? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Andrew McCombeEntrepreneurship is something that can be very rewarding for many people, but not everyone has what it takes to be a business owner. There are certain qualities that a person must possess if they want to be successful in operating their own business. Now, this doesn't mean that anyone without ...
Views: 503 - Exploring Self-Employment As A Viable Business Entity - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Andrew McCombeDo you have career goals that just don't fit in with your regular nine-to-five job? Do you often dream about being your own boss? If so, then you may have just what it takes to become an entrepreneur. This is not something that everyone is cut out for, but if you have the desire, the passion, ...
Views: 711 - Finding More Business through Mobile Phone Marketing - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Andrew McCombeWhat is the one thing just about every person you know these days will not leave home without? If you answered their mobile phone, you would be correct. Billions of people around the world take their mobile phones with them wherever they go, and they keep them on, all day, every day. Even ...
Views: 931 - Finding Your Sales Style - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Andrew McCombeIf there is one thing most new business owners are scared of, it is the prospect of selling. You hear it over and over – the phrase ‘I’m not a sales person.’ The truth is, we are all sales people. The only difference is that we do not all have the same sales style. If trying to sell the ...
Views: 991 - Five Great Blogs to Follow For Social Media - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Andrew McCombeOf course you are probably going to read more than five blogs on a regular basis, most of us do. Let's face it. We are addicted to information. But, just reading a few blogs is not exactly going to make anyone an expert on any subject. If you really want to be an expert on anything, you have to ...
Views: 496 - Five great Ways To Promote Your Business For Free - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Andrew McCombeMarketing is one of the most important things any business can do, but it is not the most inexpensive thing in the world, and many small business owners have difficulties finding enough money in their budgets for a lot of marketing. If you are an entrepreneur with a small business and a website, ...
Views: 526 - Five Lessons from 5 Top-Converting E-Commerce Websites - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Andrew McCombeThere are so many exciting new tools available on the Internet for businesses to do marketing with that it is no wonder that most businesses, even the smallest ones, are doing at least a portion of their business on the Internet. There are so many opportunities available that is only makes sense ...
Views: 457 - Four great reasons Why Pushing Hard Is Good Enough to Make You Wealthy - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Andrew McCombe“Life begets life. Energy creates energy. It is by spending oneself that one becomes rich”. This unforgettable quote by French writer Sarah Bernhardt is something that entrepreneurs should live by. We must push ourselves to achieve all that we can, and when we don't, we never reach that level of ...
Views: 594 - From Employee to Business Owner – Taking the Next Step - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Andrew McCombeEvery entrepreneur in the world has been there at some point. Stuck in a job that they are not fond of, dreaming of bigger, better things, and wondering how to make that next crucial step. The trouble is, while you may not like your job (in fact, you may even outright hate it) it does ...
Views: 678 - Generate Business Leads Using These 4 Great Tips - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Andrew McCombeIf you are going to make sales, the first thing you have to do is generate leads. After all, without leads, you will not have customers, so there will be no one to buy your product or service. There are many ways that you can go about generating leads, and here are four excellent tips that are ...
Views: 550 - Getting the Most Out of Webinars - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Andrew McCombeIf you are relatively new to the world of online business and marketing, then you might not know what webinars are, and what they can do for your business. A webinar, as the name suggests, is the modern equivalent of the old fashioned seminar. You, as the host or leader of the webinar, ...
Views: 870 - Getting the Most Out of Your Domain Name and Hosting - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Andrew McCombeIf you are a small business owner these days, then you probably know that trying to do business without a website is virtually impossible. Before you decide to get a website, however, there are a few basics you should know about domain names and hosting, that can help your business. The ...
Views: 736 - Hard hitting truths about Email Subscribers You Should Know About - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Andrew McCombeOne of the greatest things for small businesses today is the Internet, and of course, email. You can do a lot with email, from sending out newsletters to other forms of direct marketing. Unfortunately, many entrepreneurs tend to lose interest in this after a while, and don't always keep up with ...
Views: 391 - How an E-Book Can Help Your Business - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Andrew McCombeIt’s impossible to ignore the phenomenon that is the e-book these days. Major online retailers like Amazon.com are reporting e-book sales that match, and sometimes even beat, their traditional book sales! There are even publishers springing up around the world who publish solely in electronic ...
Views: 795 - How Camtasia Can Help Your Business - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Andrew McCombeThere is a good chance, if you have been involved in online business for a while, and are tech savvy, that you have used video and audio, either as marketing materials on other sites or platforms, or on your own site, as interesting content for your visitors. However, if your business ...
Views: 948 - How Disrespecting Customers Puts You Out Of Business - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Andrew McCombeHuman contact is important for everyone, and it is especially important in the world of business. Even though there are millions of people doing a lot of their business over the Internet these days, most of these people still like to have that interaction with an actual human being as well. So, ...
Views: 1853 - How EBay Is Making Inroads in Business - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Andrew McCombeWhen eBay first started out several years ago, it was very much a platform for ordinary people to sell their second hand belongings. There were a few new items, but they were far from the norm. Fast forward a decade or so, and a large proportion of the goods for sale on eBay these days are ...
Views: 780 - How Everyone Can Own a Global Business - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Andrew McCombeOne of the single most important changes that the internet has made to the world is that it is opened up the possibility of becoming a global business owner to everyone who has a computer, a little business and technical knowledge, and a reliable internet connection. There was a time when ...
Views: 733 - How Growing Big Can Hurt Your Business - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Andrew McCombeThere are many people under the misconception that the only truly successful businesses are those that are huge and employ hundreds, even thousands of people. Sure, there are plenty of businesses that do this, as well as branching out into other businesses, and that is fine for some. But just ...
Views: 488 - How Myspace Can Benefit Your Business - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Andrew McCombeWhen it comes to social networking, Facebook is the clear leader, with hundreds of millions of users logging on regularly to connect with their friends, family, co-workers and business associates. However, while Facebook may have the numbers, Myspace has a lot to offer the business owner looking ...
Views: 2821 - How Narrowing Your Niche Market Can Help Your Business - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Andrew McCombeOne of the most common mistakes small business owners make is in trying to be generalists. Instead of focusing on a single area of expertise, they try to be all things to all people. The result is that their advertising and marketing efforts are spread too thin, they are trying to service too ...
Views: 2294 - How Outsourcing Can Help Your Business Grow - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Andrew McCombeIt’s one of the biggest conundrums that small business owners face. They need more, better-qualified staff in order to take their business to the next level, but because they can’t take that crucial step, their turnover means they can’t afford to hire great people! Whether you’re running a ...
Views: 755 - How Passion Sets Your Business Apart - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Andrew McCombeMany would be small business owners and entrepreneurs believe that if they have a good idea, and they put a lot of thought and planning into it, they are virtually guaranteed that their venture will be a runaway success. However, while it is true that planning, logic and reason have a lot to ...
Views: 863 - How Solopreneurs Make Six Figure Incomes - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Andrew McCombeHow would you like to make a six figure income, while being your own boss? It is possible, and there are many success stories you can read about, people who started out working from a closet in their homes and ended up millionaires through all of their hard work. Of course, if you are going to ...
Views: 766 - How Timid Marketing Leads To Timid Profits - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Andrew McCombeAre you doing all that you can when it comes to marketing your business? You can't just sit back and take a wait and see approach to marketing. You need to get in there and get that sale. According to Mark Joyner, an Internet Marketer and author of the best selling book, Mind Control Marketing, ...
Views: 477 - How to Achieve Credibility While Meeting Prospects - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Andrew McCombeIf you really want to create a great relationship with your customers, you have to do things to make them trust you. No one wants to do business with someone they can't trust. To get the trust you need, it is important that you do things to push it along, such as establishing your credibility ...
Views: 492 - How to Build Effective Websites - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Andrew McCombeHaving a website these days is not optional. If you want to do business effectively, and you want to compete, then your company has to be online. However, there’s a vast difference between an effective website, that boosts your company’s profile, and creates new business, and one that does ...
Views: 796 - How to Create a Business by Creating Information Products - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Andrew McCombeMany people still believe that in order to start a business, they need to have a real world store, and sell a real, tangible product. The truth is, however, that starting a business that sells information products is often far easier for a new business owner or entrepreneur. Information ...
Views: 685 - How To Develop A Marketing Strategy That Cannot Fail - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Andrew McCombeYou probably already know all about how important it is to have a great marketing plan for your business. But, do you know what it takes to create a really great marketing plan? You need to sit down and really do your homework. Figure out what is going to work for your business, and how to best ...
Views: 430 - How to Do Business Like a Star During The Low Season - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Andrew McCombeEvery business goes through its slow periods, and when they do, it is important that business owners take steps to improve on their marketing. Even during times of a tough economy, people will still spend money if they need something and are getting value for their money. But, you may have to ...
Views: 888 - How to Get Better At the Art Of Sales In Your Downtime - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Andrew McCombeIf you are an entrepreneur, and you want to ensure that you always have great sales, you must learn to never stop trying to sell, even on your own personal time. This doesn't mean that you have to go out on your day off and start knocking on doors looking for sales. But, there are a number of ...
Views: 618 - How to Get Referrals you Can Profit From - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Andrew McCombeYou may be getting out there and finding all kinds of sales leads for your small business, but if you are not converting these leads into sales, what are you wasting your time getting them for? They are useless to you. There are three things that you can expect from customers. They buy or they ...
Views: 477 - How to Get the most out of Your Business Cards - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Andrew McCombeThere are many small business owners who treat their business cards as just ways to provide people with contact information. This is really a waste of money if this is all that they are being used for, since there are ways that you can turn business cards in to really great marketing tools. If ...
Views: 579 - How to Keep Yourself Motivated with Your Sales Calls - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Andrew McCombeThe main goal of any business is to make profits, and in most cases, the way this is done is through sales. Obviously, the more sales you get, the more you are going to earn, but being a good sales person is not something that comes easily to everyone. Although some people are born with the gift ...
Views: 1187 - How To Knock Your Audience Out at Business Presentations - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Andrew McCombeIf you have been to a number of business presentations, you know just how boring many can be. When a business presentation is boring and dry, it is not going to have the intended effect. In fact, you may even find that those who you are presenting to are actually not paying the least bit of ...
Views: 785 - How To Leverage Your Lead Acquisition though Others' Efforts - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Andrew McCombeIn order for any entrepreneur to really achieve success, it is important to try and leverage as much as possible. There are many ways you can leverage your business, including leveraging your lead acquisition. In fact, you can use the efforts of others to leverage your lead acquisition, which is ...
Views: 432 - How To Leverage Your Lead Acquisition through Others’ Efforts - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Andrew McCombeIn order for any entrepreneur to really achieve success, it is important to try and leverage as much as possible. There are many ways you can leverage your business, including leveraging your lead acquisition. In fact, you can use the efforts of others to leverage your lead acquisition, which is ...
Views: 485 - How to Make Social Media Work For You As Well As Direct Marketing Does - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Andrew McCombeOne of the greatest things about today's technology is the Internet. Not only do people have access to any information they want right at their fingertips, it is also a great way to do business, and many people are making a lot of their purchases online. Today, everyone is using social ...
Views: 510 - How To Make the Law Of Attraction Work For Your Business - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Andrew McCombeThere are all kinds of different strategies that business owners use to make sure that their businesses are successful. One of these strategies is being able to make the law of attraction work for them. Basically, the law of attraction states that when you really want something, and you think ...
Views: 462 - How To Make Your Customer Swear By Your Business - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Andrew McCombeIt makes sense that the more customers a business has, the more income it should have. But really, what you want to have instead of a really huge customer base is a customer base that may be a bit smaller, but one’s that are lifetime customers who return to you again and again to do business. ...
Views: 555 - How To Make Your Employees Feel Like Working For You - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Andrew McCombeIf you have decided to become an entrepreneur, it may be that you are the sole proprietor of your business, and that you have no employees, at least at first. There is probably going to come a time when you do need to hire people, and it takes a little bit of work to find the right employees for ...
Views: 1190 - How to Market Like a Soldier during a Recession - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Andrew McCombeJust because we are going through a recession doesn't mean that it has to affect your business negatively. You just need to know how to market effectively during a recession. No matter what, you must always be focused on your marketing efforts, and it is even more important when there is a ...
Views: 516 - How to Pump Up the Number of Transactions Per Customer for Your Business - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Andrew McCombeThe more transactions you make, the more profits your business is going to earn. It's as simple as that, and it is something that every entrepreneur knows. Unfortunately, not every entrepreneur knows how to pump up the number of transactions per customer, which is very important. It is true that ...
Views: 570 - How To Stop Avoiding Your Business Development Efforts - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Andrew McCombeThere really is only one way to make a business a successful one, and that is by working hard. Unfortunately, many entrepreneurs just don't realize how hard they have to work, and the often do not bother doing everything that they could be doing. If you are an entrepreneur, you need to do ...
Views: 534 - How to Use Actual, time tested ways To Close the Sale In Person - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Andrew McCombeEveryone loves the Internet and what it can do for increasing sales for many businesses, but even with all of the advancements in technology, nothing works better for lead generation than getting out there and meeting with others in person. Although there are advantages to Internet lead ...
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