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- Do you Tweet? Twitter Observations - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2011 from Lyn Prowse-BishopIf you don't understand what that title means, the answer is probably no! It seems that what started out as something a CNN journalist inaccurately described as "a place where teenagers were posting what they were doing throughout the day, from the cereal they were eating to the movies they were ...
Views: 1862(3 votes) - Just Do It and Reap the Rewards - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Peter GeorgeSome of your greatest opportunities are ahead of you, although some may not seem possible, at this time. To achieve them, all you have to do is decide to try ... to take the first step ... to put something into motion ... to just do it. There's a reason why Nike chose "Just Do It" as its ...
Views: 1127(3 votes) - Seven Ways Accountants Can Quickly Attract More Clients - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Peter GeorgeYou might not be able to attract overnight all the clients you need, but you can immediately get yourself in a better position to do so. Implement these seven easy steps, and you're on your way. 1. Your cell phone message voicemail announcement I've heard just about every kind of message ...
Views: 1085(3 votes) - The 30-Second Speech: Can You Describe What You Do? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Laurie BornsteinSomething I have all of my coaching clients do, no matter what coaching program we're working on, is to develop what Thomas Leonard called, "The Elevator Speech". What he meant by this statement was that you have 30 seconds to describe what you do in a way that is not only easy to understand but ...
Views: 9544(3 votes) - The Power Of Niche Marketing - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2011 from Lyn Prowse-BishopAs a successful Virtual Assistant, the question I am asked most frequently by new VAs is what is the one thing you wish you knew when you started. Without doubt, the answer is the power of niche marketing. When starting out, most new businesses try to be all things to all people. This just is ...
Views: 994(3 votes) - Twitter: How VAs Can Help - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2011 from Lyn Prowse-BishopAre you wanting to get on Twitter but are not sure if you have the time, energy or ability to use it effectively? A virtual assistant can help you get started - and keep going - on Twitter. This is a perfect 'back office' function you can outsource to your VA. Here are some of the things a ...
Views: 1730(4 votes) - *** Small Business Marketing Tips – Effective Ways to Get Success! - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Dr. Mary WatersA proper marketing plan is the key to the success for any type of business. In a small business, it is even more challenging because the funds and the time are limited. The efficient use of the available budget along with a good strategy will take a small business a long way. The marketing plan ...
Views: 21703(5 votes) - Is Building a List Worth the Aggravation? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2011 from TJ PhilpottBuilding a list if done correctly requires effort, time and plenty of patience. With every new opt in relationship building is a priority and this can take time away from your sales efforts. The idea here is that the more you become familiar with list members and they with you, the greater your ...
Views: 596(1 vote) - Secure Packing and Moving by Faridabad Professionals - by Submitted on May 24, 2012 from kundan singh boraRelocation is a pathetic task which is not easy for anybody. People put their best efforts to get the secure and easy relocation but generally fails to get as don’t they don’t have much knowledge. These companies have trained professionals with them that tackle the move successfully. These ...
Views: 1083(1 vote) - "Keeping It Real" - The Ultimate Online Business Success Story - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2010 from Lelia RaynalHave you ever doubt some Online Business Success Story that seem to good to be true? Have you ever doubt certain online business decisions you made and if they were appropriate? Several people did so, myself included. It is a good thing to go through that phase as this is how one figures stuff ...
Views: 1088(1 vote) - *** How Important is Budgeting for Small Businesses? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Dr. Mary WatersBudgeting is an integral part of business so no matter what kind of business it is, you will need a good budget. You can consult with the accountant or the business manager on the previous year’s expenditures. You can also arrange a board meeting to discuss managing your sales and expenses by ...
Views: 13233(1 vote) - 3 Challenges Facing Every Small Online Business - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from TJ PhilpottThe great thing about the internet is that it allows a small online business to start up with very little financial investment. Lowering or even eliminating financial barriers of entry like this allow many a more than decent opportunity to own a profitable business. With that being said however ...
Views: 1082(1 vote) - 3 Huge Advantages of Working Online - by Submitted on May 30, 2011 from TJ PhilpottWhen working online normally everything you need is contained in or accessible through the computer in front of you! Some of the most obvious benefits of operating an internet business is the 'portable' nature of your office and the cost efficiency of doing business. What we are going to discuss ...
Views: 547(1 vote) - 3 Keys to Niche Marketing Success - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from TJ PhilpottNiche marketing is a very effective way to avoid heavy competition while still allowing for you to build a profitable business. The key to becoming successful is to find a niche with a good demand and preferably one with which you have an interest. The more interest you have the more motivated ...
Views: 698(3 votes) - 3 Keys to Niche Marketing Success - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from TJ PhilpottNiche marketing is a very effective way to avoid heavy competition while still allowing for you to build a profitable business. The key to becoming successful is to find a niche with a good demand and preferably one with which you have an interest. The more interest you have the more motivated ...
Views: 698(3 votes) - 3 Keys to Niche Marketing Success - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from TJ PhilpottNiche marketing is a very effective way to avoid heavy competition while still allowing for you to build a profitable business. The key to becoming successful is to find a niche with a good demand and preferably one with which you have an interest. The more interest you have the more motivated ...
Views: 698(3 votes) - 3 Myths of Niche Marketing - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from TJ PhilpottNiche marketing is most noted for allowing you to 'fly below the radar' in terms of the competition online you may face. In most cases the target market you select to work is generally much smaller and somewhat remote in regards to popularity. The fact of the matter is there are certain ...
Views: 876(1 vote) - 3 Points to Keep in Mind When Visiting a Conservatory Outlet in Warrington - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Jacob WatsonIt's wonderful to have a conservatory attached to a home! It's like building one more spacious room where you can do a lot of things. You can ask your friends to join you here. You can relax and read your favourite books in the structure. And, it looks great when you choose the design with care. ...
Views: 539(1 vote) - 3 Tips to Get More Leads Every Time You Speak - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Lisa MininniThere it is – you just made the decision to add speaking to your marketing mix so you get in front of your ideal prospects. You work hard at securing your first gig and are thrilled because you have your first real shot at getting in front of a room filled with your ideal prospects. So, you ...
Views: 1147(1 vote) - 3 Viral Ways to Advertise Online - by Submitted on May 18, 2011 from TJ PhilpottThere are many ways to advertise a business on the internet but the most efficient strategy is to use a viral campaign to deliver your marketing message! Viral marketing has a long history of acceptance and success and these methods have translated over well onto the internet! Combining both the ...
Views: 678(1 vote) - 5 Powerful Mind Success Strategies - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2010 from Bill Blett5 Powerful Mind Success Strategies Building a business is a fantastic and challenging experience. You can wake up exhilarated to begin your day and go to bed feeling overwhelmed and frustrated. The key to success is to maintain a positive, yes you can do it, mindset. Easier said than ...
Views: 2152(2 votes) - 5 Things Every Affiliate Business Needs - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2011 from TJ PhilpottAn affiliate business is a great way to make money at home online and allows you to get into profit quickly! Since the affiliate products you promote are developed and supported by someone else your focus is simply choosing the most effective marketing tactics. Now this is not to say you will ...
Views: 523(1 vote) - 7 Effective Steps For Reconstructing During the Recession - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2009 from Kym Moore,What type of letter grade can you give your overall business operations right now? An A, B, C, D, or F? Is this grade the same that you gave your business a year or two ago? At this point, everyone is practically worn out from discussing the perils of our current recession. It doesn't matter who ...
Views: 2487(1 vote) - 7 Key Things to "Know" Before Desperation Leads to Victimization - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2009 from Kym Moore,During desperate times, desperate people do desperate things! The recession and current state of our economy, has seen a resurgence of many past schemes and the creation of new, savvier scams. Sadly, it is also revealing how so many people, especially those experiencing financial duress, are ...
Views: 3852(1 vote) - 7 Things to Remember Before You Send Out Your Newsletters - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Andrew McCombeOne really great way to nurture leads and be more able to convert those leads into actual customers is to start sending out newsletters. This is a non-intrusive form of marketing that really works, as long as you put great content into those newsletters. You can accomplish a lot with a simple ...
Views: 508(1 vote) - 7 Viral Marketing Weapons of Mass Domination - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from TJ PhilpottViral marketing is generally regarded, and rightfully so, as a promotional strategy that can easily expand your online presence, sometimes overnight! Being able to leverage the efforts of others unlike many of the other online marketing strategies is what really makes this approach so appealing ...
Views: 820(1 vote) - A Good Small Business Market Has These 11 Characteristics - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2013 from David GikandiNot all markets are created equal. Some are bigger, better and more lucrative than others. Knowing how to evaluate a market is like knowing where to go fishing for a great catch. Use these 11 characteristics to evaluate any market with ease so that you can take your business where there are ...
Views: 1230(2 votes) - Accounting firm social media strategy to combat bad press - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Kevin WaddelThese days, times are tough. People have trouble making their mortgage and car payments at the end of each and every month. Many working class, lower income, and middle class stay at home parents have had to get a second, or even a third job in some extreme circumstances to be able to just ...
Views: 541(1 vote) - Affordable and Safe Relocation Services of Packers and Movers Gurgaon - by Submitted on May 28, 2012 from kundan singh boraProfessional moving companies of Gurgaon offer wide range of relocation services according to needs of people. They have well trained staff and resources to make clients’ move completely safe and trouble-free. Professional movers of the city first make a complete analysis of clients relocation ...
Views: 1271(1 vote) - Be Willing To Do What Others Aren’t: Take Action, In Spite Of - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2010 from Fabienne FredricksonSometimes, you just KNOW there’s something you need to take action on to take your business forward. However, if you’re anything like me, you’ve gotten stopped in the past, even when it’s something you KNOW will create big results. You procrastinate, you tidy up your office, get another cup of ...
Views: 1405(4 votes) - Becoming a Brand Name: Don't Imitate -- Emulate - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2014 from Bruce CadleTrying to become a brand name? Learn from Rock and Roll Hall of Famer David Crosby! I was fascinated at David Crosby's recent admission on CBS Sunday Morning show that he copied everything from George Harrison and the Beatles. Crosby said that he admired The Beatles so much that he bought ...
Views: 1659(1 vote) - Beneficial EBay Product Scraping - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2013 from Roze TailerIt is very beneficial for you and your creativity and hard work of every dollar that was earned by work. Most companies created money and knowledge necessary to make it a success will require a large number of vices. She can run in a few months. With the right guidance, anyone can, regardless ...
Views: 1018(1 vote) - Bring Jobs Back To America - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2008 from Lanky LevyAmerica has become a dust bowl, reminiscent of John Steinbeck's "Grapes of Wrath" where farmers left their devastated drought stricken farms to look west for work. Today's unemployment has reached a staggering 600,000 and growing. The meltdown on Wall Street and the inability of small ...
Views: 3389(2 votes) - Building a Consulting Practice: How to Avoid the Cash Flow Roller Coaster Ride - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Larry FergusonAbout three months after I left my internal consultant job to start my full-time consulting practice, I remember meeting a consultant who had worked with our consulting/training department. For over three years, he served as a coach and mentor to our group. As if it was just yesterday, I ...
Views: 773(1 vote) - Choosing the Right Domain Name for Your Online Business - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Janise MajetteSometimes we just have a tough time searching for that right name - something that just works when you see it. But either way, when you know what you want to do, then there is no time like the present to start your search. Then you have to wade through all the mess just to pay for it. You know ...
Views: 416(1 vote) - Communicating Your Brand - What Does Your Logo REALLY Say About Your Company? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2014 from Bruce CadleWhat were they thinking? I've lived in Central Florida since I was a toddler. I've eaten more than my share of country fried steak, fried green tomatoes, catfish, shrimp and grits, and other fine Southern favorites. I'm not shocked when I see gator tail on a menu or gator jerky at a ...
Views: 1169(1 vote) - Dealing with a Logo Design Company - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Claudia WinifredLogo of a company is its identity in the market. Competitors and customers remember your business through the Logo Design but there must be some essential attributes in the logo which enable the customers to memorize it as whatever you see around in a day doesn’t stick to your mind. Only a few ...
Views: 632(1 vote) - Desired Relocation by Nashik Experts - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from kundan singh boraRelocation is a task that makes people feel irritate as it comprises with lots of messy tasks. In this busy life people can’t take out time to handle this chaotic task. But as it is quite important so people need to take out time for this activity. People who want to make their relocation easy ...
Views: 801(1 vote) - DIY: Sustainable Business PR - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Kevin WaddelIn a greener world sustainable business has been the main focus for everyone conscious of our environment and the future of Planet Earth. Those business do practice sustainable activities are likely to be recognized in big trade publications or newspapers, especially if their practice is ...
Views: 606(1 vote) - eBay Business Virtual Office Assistant Share 5 Powerful Steps to (SEO) Search Engine Optimize Your eBay Listings - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from sharon dsouzaSearch Engine Optimization (SEO) is a technique that you can use effectively to create a listing of your product in eBay business platform for better traffic. The best eBay Business listing should basically include -writing good content, smart keyword placement on your pages, and exact inbound ...
Views: 641(1 vote) - Effective Brand Building Requires 100% Commitment - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from TJ PhilpottBrand building online begins with communicating a clear and concise image of who you are or what you represent. It is the clarity of this 'message' and the signal of your commitment that will help you build the online reputation you are seeking! Your first step however will be to create a brand ...
Views: 853(1 vote) - Efficient Relocation by Noida Movers and Packers - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from kundan singh boraMoving from one place to another is an important process and task also. People must take the help of moving companies that are present in market to serve you. People need not to worry at all on their relocation as these removal companies take the entire burden of relocation on them and make them ...
Views: 674(1 vote) - Enhance Your Online Visibility with Manual Directory Submission Service - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2012 from Sean BardieraThese days, online business owners are taking help of the link building services in order to get more exposure for their products and services. They have understood the importance of permanent one way links that can really offer them the most effective way to enhance their website’ online ...
Views: 1183(1 vote) - Every Successful Blog Offers 3 Things - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from TJ PhilpottIn order to have a successful blog you will always be on the lookout for ways to get more traffic to your site! Of course as a blogger simply getting people to your site is only half the battle, the key is to get them to return! For this to happen before you even start blogging you must realize ...
Views: 900(1 vote) - Expand Your Business with Internet Marketing Experts - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2011 from Selina MacwanIt is very hard to grow your business in today's market but at the same time if you plan it well then it is equally rewarding. For every businessman, business expansion is the very first priority. Internet is the best place to expand your business because this is the place where your services ...
Views: 344(1 vote) - Facebook Fan Pages for Business: Valuable or Not? - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Merv StevensBuilding Facebook Fan pages for business reasons can be extremely beneficial. Considering Facebook is a social networking platform, it is hard for some to comprehend why a business would allocate resources to build a page on this social media site. Facebook is one of the most visited websites ...
Views: 1249(1 vote) - Faridabad Packers Movers Make Your Home Shift Easy - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from kundan singh boraThere are many professional packers and movers or moving companies in Noida to choose from. It is always a good decision to hire a good moving company whether you are moving locally within Nagpur just from one home to another or moving from this city to somewhere else. It is unnecessary to ...
Views: 849(1 vote) - Five Intelligent Risks for Sales Professionals - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2010 from Jim McCormickAscending to a new level of performance in any endeavor is a matter of taking intelligent risks well. Sales is no exception. Having written a book on intelligent risk-taking called The Power of Risk and often speaking to sales professionals, I’m regularly asked by ambitious sale people what ...
Views: 2536(2 votes) - 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) - Focusing Your Viral Marketing Efforts - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from TJ PhilpottViral marketing is one of the most effective marketing strategies you can use on the internet that allows you to harness the efforts of others. There are however ways in which you can increase your own efficiency when initiating any advertising campaigns you want to go viral! Remember it still ...
Views: 647(2 votes) - Focusing Your Viral Marketing Efforts - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from TJ PhilpottViral marketing is one of the most effective marketing strategies you can use on the internet that allows you to harness the efforts of others. There are however ways in which you can increase your own efficiency when initiating any advertising campaigns you want to go viral! Remember it still ...
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