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- Ezine Advertising Sins Revealed - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Adrian JockEzine advertising is a powerful advertising tool that has been used by internet marketers since the early days of the Internet. Unfortunately, in their money rush some ezine publishers and ezine ad co-ops owners forgot essential words such as honesty and professionalism and gave a bad name to ...
Views: 1308 - Focus Your Small Business Marketing Message On The End Result, The End Benefits - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2013 from David GikandiA man walking into a hardware shop is not interested in buying a hammer; he is interested in making a table for his dining room. That is what you should market to him; the ability to make a table, not the hammer. A man who wants to make holes in wood is not interested in drills; he is interested ...
Views: 1308 - How to Replace an Old iPhone Battery, and How Much will It Cost? - by Submitted on May 16, 2018 from Cell SparesElectronic devices have certain age and they don’t last forever. Complete failure of device happens infrequently. In circumstances, we find that most parts are working normally but one or two of them give up functioning after every stipulated time period. If you are using iPhone of any model for ...
Views: 1307 - 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) - 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) - Review your Credit Card Statement! - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2016 from Kim CarpentierYou should review your credit card statements for several reasons: to verify transactions and payments; pay attention to the due date; look for fees and penalties; and note credit line/ limit and credit available. Transactions and payments Verify the transactions on your bill including ...
Views: 1303 - A brief description about how to post free classifieds - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2011 from sonia sharmaAdvertising through the use of classifieds is an effective way for individuals to garner sales for products and services in a forum that is, oftentimes, free of charge. This text-only mode of advertising uses short phrases and abbreviations to convey the main points about the purpose of the ads. ...
Views: 1301 - Why A Solopreneur Can Offer Less But Make More - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Sue PainterOne of the most surprising things for solo professionals to find out is that their prospects (potential customers) actually will buy more often when they have less choice about what they can buy. It seems counter-intuitive, doesn't it? I've seen more than one solopreneur run herself ragged, ...
Views: 1301(11 votes) - Exhibition Stall Designer helps in endorsing your brand awareness - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2012 from Harry CarlinExhibition stall designers help in creating a mass brand awareness of the product or service offered by your business and generate more prospective customers. Exhibition stall designers often work as project managers in the exhibitions and they are responsible in gathering all the required ...
Views: 1300 - How is Your Lead Generation System Working for You? - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Lisa MininniThe goal of any business owner is to grow a profitable business. In order to do this efficiently, you need to build systems. It’s not a collection of systems you need to build, but systems that work together. One such system is a Lead Generation System. While Lead Generation has been around ...
Views: 1298 - 5 Ways To Increase Your Bottom Line - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Sheela MasandWhen my business partner and I set up our import business here in Spain with one very old 2nd hand van, his garage as storage space, and my living room as our office, with no business or marketing plan, we had no idea just how successful it was going to be. He had been a salesman and I the ...
Views: 1297 - How Can we Use Planned Continuity Consulting Service? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Eryn tribbleCONTINUITY CONSULTING SERVICE Continuity consulting is a coaching, training and consulting firm dedicated to helping dentists creates sustainable success in their practices and lives. A continuity consulting services entail design and planning implementation, rehearsal and review, ...
Views: 1297 - Re-negotiate Your Credit Card %. - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2016 from Kim CarpentierMany credit card issuers charge interest rates as high as 30% interest (APR) or higher. And most people do not realize that you can negotiate with your credit card company for a lower rate, especially if you've had any of your credit cards for a long time. To do this, all a consumer needs to ...
Views: 1297 - Take Help from Export Consultants to Understrand International Market - by Submitted on May 28, 2012 from Christopher BoysWith the on-going globalisation in today’s world, it has become imperative for companies to expand outside their domestic markets in order to actually survive. Coupled with the fact that some domestic markets are shrinking due to the growing competition from small businesses is the fact that the ...
Views: 1297(2 votes) - Web Design and SEO Tool Bar Add-ons for Popular Web Browsers - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Matt FullerGoogle Chrome, Internet Explorer and Fire Fox feature a variety of add-ons for both web design and SEO. This article offers various reviews and tips regarding some of the latest add-ons so you can get the most out of your web browser. The use of web browser add-ons are a great way to ...
Views: 1297 - Lids Hats - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Kirsten GrossComplexion ruddy people choose caps a wider range of color, can with many color coordination. Gray color suits with the purity of the demitint is not high, do not choose the gorgeous colors. White skin, apply colour more hat. But because the white color easy to give a person tender feeling, ...
Views: 1296 - Increase Your Profits with a Leaner Business - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Yoon CannonDo you want to generate more profits in 2012? (Yes, who doesn’t?) As small business owners and Entrepreneurs you are acutely aware of keeping your eye on the bottom line. If you want to raise that number of what’s left over at the end of the year there’s 3 ways you can go about it. 1. ...
Views: 1294(3 votes) - Fixing The Leaking Pipes - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from agnes celinaPipes are the most important things that are used in all kinds of plumbing. But minor problems in these pipes sometimes cause major trouble therefore it is very important to learn fixing them. There can be problems such as leaking and pipe break which need to be repaired. Pipes sometimes may ...
Views: 1293 - How To Cut The Astro Turf - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2012 from elvina jakeAt first when instating your artificial turf, measure and mark the areas and roll the grass on the base and cut each and every area. It is exceptional to leave some additional length when you position and trim the yard. Regarding commissioning synthetic or artificial turfs, there are various ...
Views: 1293 - Make Sure Your Sales Team Is Working on Your Lead Generation Effectively - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from Belinda SummersConsidering that the holidays are coming up, especially Thanksgiving and Black Friday, you will agree that things are in a rush. And that includes your lead generation campaign. Depending on what business you offer, there will be firms that will be in need of what you have. These are potential ...
Views: 1293 - Marketing is Scary - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2016 from Margie BeiswangerI don't know of a single entrepreneur who started their business because they said to themselves, "Oh goodie, I love marketing and can't wait to start spending time, energy, and money on marketing for my business!" Do you? Maybe you're one of the rare ones who relish marketing. But it's ...
Views: 1293 - Telemarketing is for Small and Medium Business Too - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2012 from Anika DavisJust because your business is not that big enough or because you've already got your own sales team, you may think that you don’t need telemarketing services anymore. However, this should not be the case. Not all organizations are big enough to employ, train and build up a thriving sales team. ...
Views: 1293 - 5 Reasons You Won’t Make Money - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Vanessa SimpkinsI went to a wonderful networking event last night and met Loral Langemeier 4 time best selling author who shared with us these ideas on wealth creation. These are the top 5 reasons most people don’t make money in their businesses. The 5 Reasons You Wont Make Money 1- Don’t have an identity, ...
Views: 1291 - 5 Ways to Significantly Increase Attendance of Your Free Teleclass - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from Tracey LawtonHosting a free teleclass is one of my favorite ways to increase my subscriber base as well as get to know members of my community. Setting up your teleclass is relatively straightforward too – all you need is a: * Registration page * Teleconference bridge line * Follow-up system ...
Views: 1291 - Long Distance Vehicle Shifting With Professional Packers and Movers - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from hitesh kumarAre you going to shift your home with entire goods to a long distance place? You can make shipping of your valuable stuffs smooth and easily manageable with the help of professional packers and movers. In relocation to a long distance place shipping of vehicles is also very traumatic task. We ...
Views: 1291 - Personalized Candy Wrappers Make for a Unique Gift Idea - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Boyer ChristinaJust about everyone loves candy! But did you know that you can now get your favorite candies and have them enclosed in a Personalized Candy wrapper? Personalized candy is a great way to show someone that you care. Whether it is a family member, friend, or co-worker, they will all be impressed ...
Views: 1291 - *7* Marketing Secrets to Experience a BREAKTHROUGH - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2015 from John Di LemmeMarketing Secret #1 - Ignore the Critics and Naysayers - We all know those people that have something to say about everything, but offer nothing of significance with their words. When you listen to those people, you are allowing them to speak that garbage into your life. Instead, make the ...
Views: 1290(1 vote) - Content Marketing Blog Help: Increasing Your Online Exposure - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2012 from Merv StevensContent marketing blog articles is necessary if you are looking to increase your online exposure. An effective content marketing blog strategy can help you acquire the target audience and improve search engine optimization, or SEO. In fact, content marketing is often overlooked by many new ...
Views: 1290 - Local Business Marketing - How to Dominate Page One On Google With Video Marketing - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from David CarletonTake a look at these amazing facts about YouTube... • If YouTube were a country it would the #3 populated in the world • YouTube is the second largest search engine on the planet • YouTube gets 1 billion views a day • 20 hours of video are uploaded to YouTube every minute For a ...
Views: 1290 - Create Fans Not Clients - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Peter GeorgeI remember it well. I was 12 years old when I heard Eric Clapton's first solo album. I can tell you where I was. I can tell you the first song I listened to. (It wasn't the first track.) I can tell you that I was an instant fan and have been ever since --- so much so that my oldest child, Erika, ...
Views: 1289(9 votes) - Leadership and Marketing - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Karen KleinwortAs a leader, main man, top dog or any other pet name you can think of for yourself when referring to your role as decision maker, there will be times you will be faced with when to refocus, redefine or repurpose the financial resources of your organization depending on the challenges you may be ...
Views: 1288(1 vote) - Your Copy Doesn't Have to Pop & Sizzle - by Submitted on May 04, 2016 from ling wongMany trainings on email marketing, copywriting or persuasion promise to teach you how to write emails, copy or marketing materials that “pop, sizzle and whistle.” Sounds good on paper – who doesn’t want some attention? But wait… Those trainings try to convince you that your copy needs ...
Views: 1288 - Marketing or Selling -- Which Is More Important? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from C.J. HaydenA question I often get from clients and students goes something like this: "I've been collecting marketing ideas... and I have a drawer full! I also have a stack of promising leads I've accumulated. And I know it's important to stay visible, so I do a lot of networking, but then I just end up ...
Views: 1287 - One K.I.T. System Does Not Fit All - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2013 from Lisa MininniHave you ever attended a meeting, bonded with someone you could refer business to but didn’t have a need for their services? Then, you found yourself on their list receiving weekly information from them that provided no value to you. One of the major mistakes businesses make is create an ...
Views: 1287 - Creating a Successful Business Newsletter - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Marquita HeraldA newsletter is a great way to promote your business or service, and if you’re a budding entrepreneur it can go a long way toward establishing you as an expert in your field. A newsletter also provides you with a way to communicate with clients who may not regularly visit your website about ...
Views: 1286 - If You Map Out Your Sales Process, You WILL Make More Money! - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Jason BrettImagine how easy getting new clients could be, knowing exactly what must be done & said… Before I get into this power process remember that the authors here invest hours into producing these articles. SOOO if at the end of this article you find yourself saying, "hey, that Jason guy is ...
Views: 1286 - Noida Packers and Movers Will Make Move Easy and Smooth - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from kundan singh boraWhether you are shifting to a new home locally within the city of Noida or moving from this city to somewhere else, professional packers and movers or removal companies of Noida can certainly make the situation easy and smooth. There are many professional moving companies in this city that can ...
Views: 1286(1 vote) - 2 Designs for Adding Virtual Retreat Days to Your Business to Help Your Business Soar! - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Kim Kirmmse TothA Virtual Retreat is a vehicle for helping your business reach new financial gains. I have done many and just love the ease and the transformations that can occur in a short period of time, as well as generating income. These VIP Days are wonderful when people don't want to travel due to ...
Views: 1285 - What Does CRM Bring To The Company? - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2011 from Sarika PeriwalThe Bottom Line Counts What is the purpose of a company? It is not to produce or manufacture products and services, but to sell them and make a profit without which no company can hope to exist. It is sales that make a company and to boost sales is what the company should focus on. The ...
Views: 1285 - Is Now the Best Time to Start a New Business? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Geoff FickeI am often asked if these are good times for new enterprise opportunities? Should I wait? Is the economy down? Is it a good funding market? Is competition too intense? These, and dozens more stated concerns are nothing more than self-imposed hurdles to movement. Now is the best time in ...
Views: 1284(4 votes) - Find Your Niche Market Through Lead Generation - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Matt HallaranFinding your niche is the first step to doing successful marketing. Unless you know your target market, you will not be able to direct your campaigns properly. Today, lead generation adopts the power of the internet; thus making it so much easier for you to define the demographics. But how can ...
Views: 1283 - Consistency is Key to Getting More Clients - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Lisa MininniWhen it comes to getting more clients, consistency is key. When your marketing, messaging and branding are consistent, it demonstrates that you are focused. This focus will attract clients because they see that they can depend on you to provide consistent value. There are three important ...
Views: 1282 - Famous Fashion Store Logo Designs In America - Because Fashion Is Passion - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Tammy BeckerFashion industry is one of the most famous and revenue generating industries in the world. In the recent times, there has been a lot of emphasis on appearances which has been a positive impact on apparel sales. Below mentioned are some clothing store names that every almost every person, ...
Views: 1282 - How to Attract MORE Clients Using LinkedIn - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Yoon CannonDid you miss this? If you are a business owner, sales professional or rainmaker in your firm, I hope by now you have a LinkedIn account and a basic profile set up. However, if that’s about all you have, then chances are that you’re not really attracting a steady flow of new clients on ...
Views: 1281(1 vote) - 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 Market Your Pet Sitting Business Online - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2008 from Danielle ChonodyDon’t underestimate the value of advertising your pet sitting business online. Advertising in directories, using pay-per-click and Squidoo and Hubpages can increase your website’s traffic and sales conversion rates. Advertising in Directories Look for directories that cater to ...
Views: 1279 - 3 Ways To Activate People's Desire For Your Small Business Products - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2013 from David GikandiDesire: A strong feeling of wanting to have something. Activate desire, and you are in business. How do you activate it? First, discover what people really want. Also, discover the language, feelings, colors, sounds, textures and other neural representations they use to describe and ...
Views: 1278 - Bake And Store With Cake Storage Tins - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Frank JitIf you love baking cakes in short intervals at home, then you need to be aware of the baking techniques and storage criteria. The equipments generally involves the cake storage tins, cake stands, cupcakes giant or small, the baking equipments, the decorating material, and the icing products. ...
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