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- The Spiritual Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from Robert MorgenThe last couple of decades have seen an interesting evolution in the business world. Today we see people who create businesses in order to create positive change rather than going into business just to make money. We see people using the tools, cash flow and power that their business provides to ...
Views: 1195(1 vote) - Is Traditional Small Business Marketing Dead? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2008 from Jimmy VeeIf you're like many small business owners and entrepreneurs today, you're not attracting new customers the way you should. There was a time when you could just buy a small ad, handout business cards at a networking event or mail a postcard and get clients. That's no longer the case. What ...
Views: 582 - How to Use Presentation Skills While Networking - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Marlene ChismBecause of your anxiety, you’ve missed everyone else’s introduction. You are focused on your own sense of incompetence regarding speaking in front of a crowd. You have three choices when faced with the daunting task of introducing yourself in front of forty people at a business ...
Views: 1447 - One Simple Way To Bring In Tons Of Business For Free - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Kathy AndrewsOne of the most cost-effective marketing tools available today is online newsletters. Your cost is your time. And after the first one is set up, the rest follow the same format which takes less time. If you prefer, you can begin with offline newsletters which are just as effective. ...
Views: 889 - Local Business Search 2.0 - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2008 from Marshall TallmanThe web-world of small business has a handful of very valuable solutions for businesses and consumers alike. The internet has provided many opportunities for local businesses of all types to enhance their business through use of the internet. Businesses of all types us the internet to find ...
Views: 752 - ISO Certification - What's Mandatory And What's Not? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2008 from Certification Standards.comAs a business considering an ISO certification, it is important to know which industries require certifications and in which instances compliance is an alternative. AS 9100 is the Aerospace Quality Management System. Its foundation is ISO 9000:2000, with additional requirements specific to ...
Views: 862 - Getting Started Selling Products Online Beginners Guide - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2008 from Edgar E. KneelLike most small businesses your products or store has little or no national brand recognition. So how can you sell products online amongst the millions of other websites? Let this article serve as a guide to start selling your products online. There are an endless supply of tips and tricks to ...
Views: 569 - ***What Do All the Most Successful People Have In Common? ...Mind Power! - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Dawn AbrahamHave you ever wondered if there was a common thread in all successful people? I have and through my own direct experience, I found that mind power is the number one reason why most people succeed at anything. One person that I was able to observe up close and personal was my ...
Views: 5335(2 votes) - Do You Know Your *Why* For Publishing An Ezine? -- Success Strategies Ezine - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2008 from Sandra MartiniI received the following question yesterday: "How do I get started publishing and marketing my ezine?" While the question is broad enough to warrant its own seminar, let's discuss the "How do I get started publishing?" question this week and the "marketing" of it next week. Before you start ...
Views: 612 - 4 Unconventional Ways To Market Your Ezine -- Success Strategies Ezine - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2008 from Sandra MartiniThere are hundreds of ways to market your ezine. Some are good, some are expensive and many are both. We've all heard of: * article marketing (effective if done right) * ezine advertising (can work) * Google Adwords (can be expensive) * purchasing lists (I don't recommend) * hosting ...
Views: 632 - The Top 5 Ways To Build A Quality Prospect List -- Success Strategies Ezine - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2008 from Sandra MartiniEvery time you turn around these days, people are telling you that you need to have "a big list". Is this true? "Yes. . .and no." Truth is, you must have a list of qualified prospects who relate to you AND who want to purchase the products and services you offer. Let's break that down. * ...
Views: 919 - How To Keep The Cost Of New Customers Down - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2008 from George SierchioAcquiring new customers can be a very resource consuming task. But it is a must in every type of business even if you do a great job of keeping your current customers happy and continually buying from you. Some businesses must get new blood into the sales funnel on a grand scale such as those ...
Views: 723 - ***Can You Really Make Money With An Internet marketing business? Five Sure Fire Business Changing Tips - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2008 from Dawn AbrahamHow do I make money with an internet marketing business? I have many people from all over the world come to me for guidance and answers on just that question. They come to me because I have had a lot of success over the years and most of it came rather quickly. What I mean by quickly is I ...
Views: 1754 - uVme - Building A Home Internet Business. - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2008 from John SorrentoThe uVme stage coach has now rolled in to town. I am extremely privileged to be at the very start of this exciting and wonderful journey. For those of you who have been involved in the gaming industry you will appreciate the revolution that is taking place and for those of you who are visiting ...
Views: 733 - Independence Hummer, Your Perfect Choice! - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2008 from Kimmie RichardIndependence Hummer, one of the leading Hummer dealership in North Carolina, has not only lived up to the rigorous standards set by Hummer, but has also been instrumental in initiating some exemplary standards. Independence Hummer’s maturity as a dealership is apparent from both their ...
Views: 636 - Why Do You Have A Website? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2008 from Joe BottoneDo you really know why? Is it because you need to have one for credibility? Do you have one because you generate sales leads on the web? Do you sell (ecommerce) on your website? Does your advertising drive people to your website for more information? These are just a few examples of why you need ...
Views: 796 - All About DIY Home Improvement - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2008 from ade perilloWhen it comes time to finally sit down and take a long hard look at what needs to be done in and around your home, it is only natural to begin to think about the price that it all will cost you. But if you are looking more towards diy home improvement, chances are you are going to save a lot ...
Views: 988 - ***Niche Marketing Gets You Ten Times The Results - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2008 from Dawn AbrahamNiche Marketing is important so you can hone in and focus your marketing. One of the main concerns I hear from clients is “I don’t want to leave anyone out.” Or “How do I know what my niche is?” This type of thinking tends to stop people from actually Niche ...
Views: 1785 - Lender Tips And Tools: Calculating Alaska FHA Refinance Benefits . - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2008 from Access NationalTrying to find Alaska FHA refinance benefits? Head to your local Alaska FHA mortgage lender and find out about their tools and services. What are the benefits of a Alaska FHA Refinance Need to know what the benefits are of a Alaska FHA refinance are? There are many compared to other programs. ...
Views: 646 - Role Of Promotional Products - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2007 from Steven AndersonPromotional products or promotional items are defined as objects of merchandise utilized in communication and advertising campaigns. Promotional products are imprinted with the company’s name, baseline, slogan, logo, and are often used at trade fairs, events, and promotion ...
Views: 1466 - How To Scrutinize Your Web Design Professional When Building Your Accessible Website - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2007 from Joanna GadelIn all extent, creating something by with a tiny basic knowledge can be stunning and exigent task for all in any view. Stunning because, you are going to produce something by holding elfin knowledge on it and exigent because of the ways and means that one needs to take in order to finish the ...
Views: 920 - Understanding The Importance Of Marketing - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2007 from Joe PolishThere’s something that Dan Sullivan taught me, which is his way of looking at tools that you use every day. Think of it as three drawers. Since we’re not visually able to draw a picture, picture a three-drawer, little cabinet. The top drawer is labeled “tool belt,” and ...
Views: 677 - Marketing And Automating - Business Keys To Success - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2007 from Joe PolishHow many business people out there have gone home to their husbands or wives, screaming in frustration about, “These darned customers! They’re not doing things the way we like!” You know how hard you’ve worked, as an entrepreneur, to deliver your service, to learn your ...
Views: 501 - Make Money With 10 Traffic Building Techniques - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2007 from Jo MarkIn order to make money with your website, you need a steady flow of visitors. After all, traffic is the foundation on which all websites are built. If you are successful in attracting lots of traffic, your site and bank account will flourish. If you cannot build traffic, your site and income ...
Views: 584 - Internet Home Business - What To Do To Start And Succeed Marketing Own Online Home Based Business - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2017 from Leon EdwardWhen you have decided on the business that you are going to do you will need to know what to do and what not to do. You are going to learn what all of the mistakes are that you will not want to make. The business that you are going to hear about is internet marketing and the mistakes that people ...
Views: 871(2 votes) - From Planning to Shining: How To Make Yourself Known In The Virtual Assistance Community - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2007 from Althea Marie TanEven if you have finally decided to start your own virtual assistance business you still need to do a lot of things. Yes, that decision was the biggest of all steps but it doesn’t end there. It is very critical that you have a business design that will ensure that your business will ...
Views: 758 - *** Seven of the Most Important Small Business Internet Marketing Tips! - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2007 from Dawn AbrahamThe most important small business internet marketing tips will guide you into the mainstream where you will get noticed. When your business is noticed on the internet the customers will come. I am going to share with you a few tips to increase your awareness on the internet and get your ...
Views: 2422 - VA Loan Program Guideline basics - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2007 from Access NationalVA loan programs have assisted many veterans receive housing financing with little or no money down. While VA loan programs don’t provide direct funding, they do insure loans for veterans allowing them to tap into loans without down payments, even on larger loans. Without the security of ...
Views: 1054 - *** Three Things Kept Private That You Need to Know... Small Business Marketing On Line - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2007 from Dawn AbrahamI’m going to share with you a few important tips to marketing an online business and making it a success. You have your business idea and you have a business plan, now you want to know the best way to marketing an online business. If you follow these beginning tools, you will have ...
Views: 797 - ***Start Out With A Winning Small Business Marketing Plan - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2007 from Dawn AbrahamOne of the first things you will want to do when starting your small business plan is too get a clear vision of what you want to manifest. It is really important that you know where you are going and what the purpose is before you start your business. Small Business Marketing Plan Part One ...
Views: 782 - 7 Enlightened Ways To Sell Without Selling - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Samantha HartleyMost 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: 1228(2 votes) - Marketing Success In 30 Minutes A Day - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Samantha HartleyOne of the hardest things to do as a business owner is make time to work on growing your own business. We're so busy working for our clients, creating the products or services we sell, or reacting to the Tyranny of the Urgent that there just isn't enough time to give to our ...
Views: 1013 - Top 10 Ways To Get More Referrals - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Samantha HartleySo many of my clients name "referrals" or "word-of-mouth" as the number one source of growth in their business. However, when I ask how they get those referrals - so that we can increase them - they're not sure. I like business boosts to be predictable, reliable and replicable. Referrals ...
Views: 1489 - Marketing For Small Businesses That Think Big! - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from Melissa Ward - Web Strategist and Communication ExpertMarketing For Small Businesses That Think BIG! Small businesses that think BIG use a multifaceted approach to marketing. Learn the secrets, gain the tools then watch your business accelerate to the next level of success. Marketing For Small Businesses That Thing BIG! is a seminar packed ...
Views: 1426 - ***Sales Techniques That Are Essential To Your Business Success! - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2007 from Dawn AbrahamOne of the most important Sales Techniques I learned in marketing and building a business is the power of relationship building. When I put my energy into getting to know my clients personally their likes and dislikes, what their interests and passions are, that takes the business ...
Views: 828 - ***How to apply "The Secret " to your business and get results! - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2007 from Dawn AbrahamThe secret which is the “law of attraction” really works if you understand a few important factors. It’s not enough to just want something or to tell the universe you want something, you have to allow that something to come into your life. There is a certain level of energy ...
Views: 820 - ***The Three Most Important Factors to Making Money When Growing Your Business - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2007 from Dawn AbrahamMaking money and bringing in new business and lots of it can be easy if you know the basics of effective marketing. What I have found in my twenty successful years in sales and marketing as both a Sales Executive and Sales Director/Regional Manger is, most people when they start out don’t know ...
Views: 870 - How the Law of Attraction Can Help Your Business Prosper - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2019 from Leon EdwardThe law of attraction, sometimes referred to as karma, applies to much, much more than just your personal life. The law of attraction is evident all throughout the universe so it is no wonder that a number of people are using the power of positive thoughts and actions to experience unforeseen ...
Views: 2585(4 votes) - From Prospect to Client in Thirty Seconds - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from C.J. HaydenThe process of converting a prospect to a client can seem like it takes forever. You meet a prospective client, follow up with him or her over time, and hopefully have a chance to make a sales presentation or schedule an initial consultation at no charge. Then you follow up some more, trying to ...
Views: 1131 - Where the Clients Are - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from C.J. HaydenA friend of mine is an IT consultant. He's been an independent contractor for the 20-plus years I have known him, and gets all his consulting contracts through agencies. Even when he works a year or two for the same client, the agency takes 15-20% of what the client is paying for his services. I ...
Views: 1199 - Being Unique is a Good Thing... Isn't It? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from C.J. HaydenNew entrepreneurs frequently hear the advice to "be unique" in their marketing. The basic idea is a valuable one -- to get attention in a crowded marketplace, you must stand out in some way. Distinguishing your product or service from the competition can make your marketing more effective. ...
Views: 1191 - What You Are Marketing Is Yourself - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from C.J. Hayden"Call us today and change your life," proclaimed the hot pink flyer on the bulletin board. It was signed "Sunrise Hypnotherapy" with a phone number and a blind email address. No practitioner's name appeared anywhere on the flyer. Posted near it were numerous other leaflets, advertising ...
Views: 1108 - What if No One Signs Up? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from C.J. HaydenIt's the nightmare of every professional who offers group programs. You design a powerful workshop, schedule a date, broadcast your marketing message… and no one registers. Then what? Let's assume you have the basics down. You've chosen a compelling topic, identified a likely audience, and ...
Views: 1166 - To Attract Attention, You Have to Show Off - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from C.J. HaydenRecently, a client of mine complained, "I'm really good at what I do. I shouldn't have to market myself." In fact, he is quite good at his profession, but the problem is that not enough prospective clients know about him. Like many professionals, he is reluctant to talk about his ...
Views: 1150 - Making Time for Marketing - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from C.J. Hayden"I don't have time to market." It's a common complaint from self-employed professionals. When you are the only one who can serve the clients, manage the business, and perform all the sales and marketing functions, time becomes the most precious commodity you have. How can you find time for ...
Views: 1247 - Have You Created an Impossible Business? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from C.J. HaydenIt's easy to think that any business can be successful if you work hard enough, but there are many situations where this just isn't so. Consultants, coaches, and other service professionals often start a business believing that all they need to do is charge a "reasonable" fee and sell ...
Views: 1152 - Five Myths of Internet Marketing for Independent Professionals - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from C.J. HaydenThere's more marketing hype published on the Internet in one day than P.T. Barnum generated in his lifetime. Like a worm swallowing its tail, the Internet marketing beast feeds mostly on itself. The vast majority of what appears on the Internet about marketing is designed to help you market ...
Views: 1192 - What's Your Business Model? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from C.J. HaydenIf you have enough clients to keep you busy, you must be making a good living, right? Well, not necessarily. Some of the busiest professionals around aren't earning enough to pay their bills. On the other hand, there are some consultants, coaches and other service providers who have plenty of ...
Views: 1178 - Turning Your Services into a Product - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from C.J. HaydenOne of the biggest challenges in selling professional services is that what you are offering is intangible. Your product can't be seen, touched, or tasted. Until your prospective clients experience what you do, they have no way of knowing if it will turn out, whether they will like it, and how ...
Views: 966 - Web Technology in Marketing: Friend or Foe? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from C.J. HaydenEvery independent professional should have a website, an ezine, and an email marketing strategy, right? If you're not taking maximum advantage of web technology to market your professional services, you are behind the times, and missing out on huge opportunities. At least that's what most ...
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