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- Definition: Marketing a Small Business Online - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteInternet marketing, also referred to as online marketing or Emarketing, is the marketing of products or services over the Internet. The Internet has brought many unique benefits to marketing including low costs in distributing information and media to a global audience. The interactive nature of ...
Views: 808 - Definition: Niche Marketing - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteA niche market is a focused targetable portion (subset) of a market sector. By definition, then, a business that focuses on a niche market is addressing a need for a product or service that is not being addressed by mainstream providers. A niche market may be thought of as a narrowly defined ...
Views: 2731 - Definition: Marketing Idea for Small Business - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteA great way to market your small business is through Google AdWords. AdWords is Google's flagship advertising product and main source of revenue. AdWords offers pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, and site-targeted advertising for both text and banner ads. The AdWords program includes local, ...
Views: 2240 - 7-Key Questions To Ask Before Marketing Your Product Or Service - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2008 from Russ SmallWhen creating a new company, naming a product, or rolling out a service, the way that you brand the benefits can often make more of an impact than conveying any actual features. A good brand can motivate a target market in a desired way, in fact branding is often defined as a set of beliefs ...
Views: 1854 - Online Data Back-Up Services - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from james larryYour data is highly valuable and critical to your business’s success. Since computers serve as store house for the company’s work, you will undoubtedly want to protect them to the best of your ability. Earlier, computer back-up procedures used to be highly demanding in terms of time, ...
Views: 919 - 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: 1030(3 votes) - Multi Level Marketing Affiliate Program - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2008 from bruce barnesI'm talking Smokin' Hot leads here. Do not confuse these with the so-called "Hot" leads that your lead company is providing you with their bankruptcy-inducing prices. (Why do you COLD call if they are HOT leads?) Hmmmm. The primary reason people fail with multi-level marketing, affiliate ...
Views: 919 - Consumer Dept: The Good, The Bad And The UGgy - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2008 from Robert SheminThe word “debt” has as much appeal as the words, “tax audit, root canal and we have to talk.” Consumer credit card debt has become part of America’s fabric, skyrocketing from $8 billion in 1968 to $880 billion in 2006, according to the Federal Reserve Bank. To compound the problem, the average ...
Views: 788 - 5 Easy And Low Cost Ways To Promote Your Website -- Success Strategies Ezine - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2008 from Sandra Martini"Build it and they will come" is a phrase made popular by Kevin Costner and the movie "Field of Dreams". It may have worked for the movie, but flops when it comes to websites. Successful websites have several things in common, not the least of which is that they are marketed to the proper ...
Views: 857 - 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: 1504(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: 695 - 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: 1803 - 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: 1138 - 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: 931 - 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: 886 - 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: 682 - ***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: 5779(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: 750 - 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: 779 - 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: 1130 - 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: 994 - ***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: 2117 - 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: 904 - 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: 715 - 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: 976 - 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: 1174 - ***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: 2149 - 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: 801 - 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: 1686 - 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: 1084 - 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: 827 - 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: 658 - 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: 708 - 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: 1018(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: 900 - *** 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: 2809 - 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: 1251 - *** 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: 1037 - ***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: 1023 - 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: 1590(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: 1361 - 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: 1861 - 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: 1769 - ***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: 1072 - ***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: 1067 - ***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: 1116 - 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: 3026(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: 1465 - 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: 1562 - 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. ...
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