Crazy, nuts, totally wacko you are probably thinking to yourself. How could she even begin to think that the current down turn could bring anything but harm to small business venture? All you have to do is look at the mega-stores that are being affected. Store closings listed in 2008 number ... Views: 1627
Sandy is a highly motivated business owner. She comes up with fabulous ways to market her business. While others may be standoffish to merging their marketing efforts with other businesses, Sandy aggressively pursues them.
As an independent beauty consultant, she recently contacted a successful ... Views: 1207
With the recent downturn in the economy, everyone is feeling the crunch. The US dollar hasn’t been worth so little since the great depression in 1929.
So what can we, as business owners, do to ensure our continued success? How can we market our wares in a way that will be cost effective? ... Views: 1151
Whether your business is storefront only or has an online presence, you must have a marketing plan in place to succeed. This may entail a budget set aside annually or as you can afford to advertise you commit the funds at that time. Sometimes the best approach for a new business owner is a ... Views: 1005
It’s that time of year once again; time to celebrate the arrival of spring. How better to spring into action than combining the power of online networking with the opportunity to be tutored by an internet marketing guru? And when you add games and prizes to the mix…well let’s ... Views: 1174
What is a business image? It is the unspoken representation of your business. It defines how others perceive what you do and who you are. Simply said, it is your business identity. The business that has no business image in place actually has a poor business image. Therefore it is important they ... Views: 3300
How often have you found yourself talking to someone about your product or service to find that they never knew you were even in business? If you haven’t had this experience then you are one of the lucky few. Defining your perfect customer can do a lot to help avoid this scenario.
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Everyday we read about this coach and that coach. This one helps you build a better network; that one helps train you in one area or another. Don't get me wrong; the right coach, at the right time, for the right reason is worth their weight in gold. I have even personally referred my friends and ... Views: 1126
What is E-mail marketing? Why use it? Does it work? How do I set one up? I am asked these questions and more by business owners both new and seasoned alike.
To begin with, there are a couple reasons you should consider implementing an e-mail campaign in conjunction with your other marketing ... Views: 1192