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[FNAME], Quick Tactics To Brand Your Business And Make More Sales

Quick Tactics To Brand Your Business And Make More Sales ---------------------------------------------------------- (c) 2004 Charles Kangethe ---------------------------------------------------------- This may come as a surprise... to you, but Branding is more than just Logo and Business or Product Name recognition. Branding is "The total emotional and intellectual involvement your prospect. . .

7 Super Ways To Use Autoresponders To Increase Your Sales

1. Use your autoresponder to publish an ezine. Autoresponders with a broadcast feature are a low cost way to create mailing lists that your visitors can subscribe to including your own ezine that you can use to effectively market your products. Concentrate on making your ezine a source of valuable information for your subscribers and you'll be able to create an ezine that your subscribers loo. . .

Seven of My Favorite Sites for Small Business Advice

Just because I'm the Small Business Guru, that doesn't mean that I know everything. I am smart enough to know where to find what I need to know. Here is a developing list of where I go to find information: S.C.O.R.E. (http://www.score.org/) This is a wonderful resource for small start-ups. S.C.O.R.E.'s 10,500 retired and working volunteers provide free business counseling and advice as a public. . .

The ONLY and ONE KEY to your SUCCESS.

The ONLY and ONE KEY to your SUCCESS © 2004 IntendedForSuccess.com There was once a young man seeking for SUCCESS in his life. He thought to himself, " If I can just find the key to SUCCESS, I will be successful, but where can I find this key unless from someone with great wisdom by which he himself walk through the success in life" The young man started asking around. And many people poin. . .

10 Great Ezine Content Tips To Increase Your Sales And Readership

1. Write articles that provide your readers with a list of tips. Depending on the topics your ezine covers, your tips could be on customer service, autoresponders, or you could provide your subscribers with a list of tips that help them to increase their sales or market their businesses more successfully. You could also provide your readers with a list of your top tips on a specific subject su. . .

The Leader's "Trump" Card

I've been a big fan of the new TV show, "The Apprentice," appearing every Thursday night on NBC. This new show is co- produced by Mark Burnett, producer of the incredibly successful "Survivor" reality show, and billionaire real estate mogul, Donald Trump in Manhattan. Though I love the business lessons that come across each week, I cringe at the contestants' terrible leadership skills. So . . .

How To Get Qualified Visitors to Your Site

Having an eBusiness isn't just about getting gobs of people to your site and hope that a number of them buy. Having your little web counter screaming 50,000 visitors a day doesn't mean "jack" if no one buys from you. It isn't about the quantity of your visitors it's about the quality. Steve Boutelle has realized this and it sparked this question from him... Steve Boutelle here . . . LOVED t. . .

Get Viral...

Hey, using eBooks, eReports and eCourses is a fantastic way to build a list. You can use these things as an "incentive" for joining your affiliate program, as a "thank you" for visiting your site, a "bonus" when someone purchases a product/service from you. The possibilities are endless!! Many eBusiness people use them, however, some are making TWO HUGE MISTAKES when they do use them. Here is w. . .

How to save big bucks on a laptop computer

====================================================== How To Save Big Bucks On A Laptop Computer By John San Filippo ====================================================== If you're a bargain shopper looking to get the most bang for your buck, you'll find no shortage of deals on the Internet. And that's particularly true in the fast-changing world of laptop comput. . .

How to Check the Status of Your Tax Refund Online

So, you were pleasantly surprised to learn that you are getting a refund on your taxes. Congratulations! The IRS expects to issue approximately $54 billion dollars in refunds for the 2003 tax year. The question for most taxpayers expecting a return is, "Where is my refund?" Check Your Refund Status Online The easiest way to check on your refund is to ask the IRS through IRS.gov. On the home pag. . .

5 Tips For Buying The Right Laptop Computer

============================================================ 5 Tips For Buying The Right Laptop Computer By John San Filippo ============================================================ It's easy to be intimidated by all the laptop models on the market today. There are literally dozens and dozens in every price range. The key to finding the right one for you is to st. . .

5 BS-Alarm Trippers for Opportunity Seekers

The web is overflowing with scams. Thousands and thousands of otherwise normal people are looking for ways to make big money by doing NOTHING. Still, we persist in thinking there are some legitimate opportunities on the web. Yes there are. But how do you tell the scams from the real things? Here are five things that set off my BS-Alarm.r Number 1 BS-Alarm Tripperr "You can make thousands of dol. . .

Lessons In Leadership: What Not To Do... From A Canoe!

When it comes to fishing, my husband takes the lead. But his lack of leadership ability in a recent canoe trip on the Boundary Waters in Northern Minnesota offered wonderful lessons on how leaders can unknowingly screw up. (1) Assign responsibility without authority. Bill insisted that in order to cast his fishing line, he needed to be in the back of the canoe. I was to paddle as he cast and . . .

Secrets to Sales-Driven Brochures

Secrets to Sales-Driven Brochures by Lisa Sparks, http://www.integritywriting.com After you’ve gotten past the basics of identifying your audience, knowing your message and determining the right tone of voice, you have to do one of the toughest jobs that even some professional writers haven’t mastered yet - spill the beans about your product or service’s benefits. How Not to Fall Into th. . .

Choosing The Right Gift

Although there are many variables to choosing the right gift for the woman in your life some rules always apply. Following are some basic tips to help you through the murky waters of choosing a gift. Pay attention. Take a good look at the home decor of the woman who will receive your gift. Does she decorate with angels, candles, family pictures, posters or art. The items a woman chooses for. . .

Visions Of Sugarplums

Visions Of Sugarplums by Bob Osgoodby Not a day goes by that I don't hear about someone lamenting about their decision to leave corporate America and work at home. Maybe they were laid off, opted for early retirement, or just decided that commuting four hours on the train, coupled with an eight hour workday was simply too much. Possibly, they will keep their job and work part-time at home to . . .

Get Your Ducks in Order

Get Your Ducks in Order by Bob Osgoodby Some people equate the cost of an item to its value. Others comparison shop to try to find the best price. Maybe both are correct in a way, but most people try to look at the whole picture. If someone jumped out of a dark alley, and tried to sell you a Rolex watch for fourteen dollars, you might look askance at the offer. But if that's what you want. . .

Is there a Spy in your computer?

You may have inadvertently invited a spy into your computer. There you are, shopping on line and little did you know it you caught a spy or two. The spy is known by a few names "spyware, adware, trojans". Whatever it’s called, what it does, once it's in your computer, is start taking statistical information as you travel the Internet. It may also send you pop-up ads and slow down your computer.. . .

Celebrate! Create Your Very Own WOW List

What in the world is a "WOW List"? It's a tool (a reminder we humans sometimes need) to help us put the joy back in our lives. Maybe it's a tool to help us realize how much we really have, or to remember what brings a big smile to our faces. How do you create a WOW List? First, purchase a small booklet, like an assignment pad or journal. Glue something to the cover to add color. Add a picture y. . .

Building A Tax Reserve

Do you know how to create or maintain reserves? For many people, the concept of creating reserves is something they've never heard of and therefore never considered. I'm pretty new to the concept myself, having learned it only a few years ago from Thomas Leonard (1955-2003), founder of Coach U and Coachville. Thomas then took this reserve concept further by creating a super-reserve list and Int. . .

The Winning Combination

The Winning Combination by Bob Osgoodby We could all take a lesson from children. As they are growing up, and learning right from wrong, they are constantly testing to see what they can do, and what is not acceptable. I see hundreds of ads everyday on the web, and while there are some good ones, most fall into the "ho-hum" variety, and some are downright awful. Now this isn't bad, if they. . .

Ezine Don'ts

In business? Then you've looked into or know the potential an ezine has for your business. It's one of the marketing tools available to you that can help you increase sales and create name recognition, too. Savvy ezine publishers incorporate these four elements to increase the chance for success. --Create an "opt-in" ezine. --Reach your target audience. --Format a readable ezine. --Market c. . .

6 Ways Search Engines Find Your Web site

Search Engine Optimizer Consultants will tell you that there is much more to search engine than what I have below. They are 100% right. However, the 6 ways below are the basics that you want your site to include from the "get go". 1) Your information contained in your domain name Example: www.CoachMaria.com 2) The words used in the name of each pages Example: www.CoachMaria.com/busi. . .

How To Be A Successful Home Business Working Mother

For most of us Internet entrepreneurs the reality of starting our own home business on a full time basis is not a reality. With financial and/or family commitments a priority it is hard work to get a home business off the ground and nurture it into a successful money making venture. Working a job at the same time is a necessity for 99% of us just starting up. Where do you find the available tim. . .

6 P's of Marketing

Plan, Pick, Price, Package, Promote, Prove 1. Plan your marketing strategy. 2. Pick a way to market. 3. Price it right. 4. Package it professionally. 5. Promote your product/service. 6. Prove that it works. If not, make it better or go back to #1. © 2003 Maria Marsala. Home and Main Street Business Owners: Learn how you can improve your bottom line with our Wall Street expertise. . .

Four creative ways to add power to your marketing

There's a hard truth about marketing: People don't care about businesses (and that includes your business). What they care about is how your business's products or services can solve THEIR problems, meet THEIR needs and make THEIR lives easier. In other words, you need to explain the benefits of your product or service, not the features. So what do I mean by features and benefits. Features ar. . .

Where is your business within the business cycle?

What's the saying, something like... you can't get where you want to go if you don't know where you're going. Every business starts and ends somewhere. First it's an idea and it may stay at this place for a short time or many years. Then it develops into a start-up that takes where you build the critical strong business foundation. If you are stuck or on a downward spiral then it's time. . .

Promoting in Online Forums

Forums can be a useful tool if you`re doing business online. You can learn a lot by reading the content and actively taking part in the discussions. Reading a forum's archives can be a great way to get a basic knowledge about a topic, and it can also give you pointers about the changes in trends and opinions through time. It is always very important to read the terms and conditions of each part. . .

Email is great! Or IS it??

Isn`t the power of email wonderful? It comes in all shapes and sizes, and it`s virtually instant. There`s plain text, there`s HTML, there`s even something called "rich media". Email can be used in many ways to market online. Frequent bursts of advertising, weekly newsletters, or even just a mail to your biz contacts when something great comes along. Unfortunately, where there`s power, there`s a. . .

Breaking Bad News to Customers: Five Tips to Soften the Blow

By Susan Berkley You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, for free. This article is to be used without changes and the author’s attribution must be included. A copy of the publication or a link to the website posting would be appreciated. Breaking bad news to customers is not an easy task. However, occasionally, it's a duty that many business people must carry . . .

Five Ways To Be Happy...TODAY

Five Ways To Be Happy… TODAY! Does this sound familiar? "I'll be happy when the kids are in school and I have more time…" "I'll be happy when I have more money" "I'll be happy when I have my debts paid off" "I'll be happy when….." I must confess that I was guilty of saying these things too, almost every day. I was trying to get my network marketing business going, raising two small child. . .

You Can't Afford To Be In Business

You Can't Afford To Be In Business by Bob Osgoodby We've all heard the old saying "Penny Wise and Pound Foolish”. It never ceases to amaze me that someone will join an income opportunity program, but not effectively promote it and scout out new customers. Most people join programs of this type to generate income, and they pay a monthly fee to be involved. They first might try all the free a. . .

"Solo" 401(k) Plans Offer Big Tax Deductions: Tax-Deferred Investing to the Max

Major changes to the tax laws now allow small business owners to establish 401(k) plans more easily than ever before, and benefit from bigger 401(k) plan deductions than they've ever seen. These 401(k) plans have been dubbed "solo" 401(k) plans because of the new rules' popularity among single-owner businesses. Yet, it is possible to have more than one owner and maintain a "solo" 401(k) plan, . . .

How Life is a Choice!

Copyright 2003 I believe I have a unique set of obstacles, but in the big scheme of things they are no different than anyonelses obstacles. Let me explain. When I look into my past I see my adult life in three parts. The first was when I was sick, and in complete denial. This happens to a lot of people with invisible disabilities pre-diagnosis, and even post-diagnosis where someone tells them ". . .

How Energy Integration Works

When I was asked to write about what happens in an Energy Integration session, I was both excited and skeptical. As someone with health problems, I have done a little Tai Chi, meditation and other things in that genre that involve the energies of the body in hopes of having my health improved. It’s why I gave Energy Integration with Deborah Aaron a try. Her services can be found at http://www.e. . .

Turning Upheaval Into Profit

Nobody likes a whiner, that much is true, but it's even worse when the whining we hear is from people that just don't adjust well to change. If necessity is indeed the mother of invention, why is it that so many people don't see the opportunities that arise in the midst of change? It may sound harsh, but I've always believed that you cannot help those that will not first, help themselves. Take. . .

Two Types of People

by Bob Osgoodby Those with a "brick and mortar" business, quickly learn that there are two types of people they will meet in their store. Those who can afford to pay for the goods and services, and those who can't. Now that seems simple enough. Someone who leaves the store without buying, because they couldn't pay now, will seldom be seen again. Sure, some go to an ATM, withdraw the cash and . . .

Hate To Burst Your Bubble: Identifying 6 Common Internet Scams

If you`ve been online for more than a week, you`ve probably already seen them. Ads that promise great wealth, in little or no time, for little or no work on your behalf. They then go on to tell you how simple and easy it is to work from home, being your own boss and setting your own hours. Sounds great, doesn`t it? But is it actually true? Ok, so you get to decide your work hours, but let me te. . .

It’s Better to Ask than Assume.(The Power of Market Research.)

No doubt about it. Smart marketing takes finesse. Nowhere is that truism more apt than in message definition. If you want to craft a compelling message, you need to understand your prospective buyer’s motivation. I had a boss once whose favorite saying was "Don't assume. It makes an ass out of you and me." Drove me nuts, but you know what? It stuck. It was meaningful, memorable (althoug. . .

A Great Opportunity

A Great Opportunity by Bob Osgoodby Every time you turn around it seems you see another affiliate program which promises you vast riches. They give you all the sales material you need and even throw in a free web page. How can I lose, one might think. Everything is all set up for me, and all I need is get a bigger PO Box to handle all the checks that will roll in. Your web site will be ca. . .

Web Stats Reveal WebMaster Responsibility

Monitoring your web site's statistics is an important part of any WebMaster's job. You can easily determine your most popular content, your search engine effectiveness, and the flow of visitor click throughs. Your web site statistics are the most tangible proof of effective marketing, layout and design. Your navigation can also be evaluated by studying the flow of your viewer's visit. Not surpr. . .

Your Business Profile

Your Business Profile by Bob Osgoodby So you followed our advice and went to all the work to build your own website, and now it's up and running. You put a hit counter on the site, and are dismayed at the number of visitors who stop by to visit. Aside from your personal hits when you check the activity, there have been few if any others. You notified everyone in your address book, put up a . . .

5 Ways To Help Your Kids Do Math

Uh oh. Your kids arrive home with their school reports and it's poor marks from the math department. Now what do you do? You may not be a math teacher, but thankfully there are ways you can help your kids improve their grades. Studies have shown that children are much more likely to perform well in a subject that interests them. So here are 5 ways to get your kids excited about math and actual. . .

The Art of Direct Mailing

Art of Direct MailingThe In any industry, direct mail shots remain one of the most effective means of drumming up new business. To ensure that the mail shots themselves are of a high standard there are three main criteria to be observed, namely; content, design and the target list. The latter is, in a way, the most important, as without a comprehensive and accurate list of names and addres. . .

Common Courtesy

Common Courtesy by Bob Osgoodby Have you ever gone into a store and wasn't able to find anyone to help you? If you walk into some your major discount chains, you might see something that is of interest, but trying to get information about the product however, is impossible sometimes. While you might save a few bucks by purchasing from these chains, is it worth the risk to buy something that . . .

Who's in Control

Who's in Control by Bob Osgoodby Are you in control of yourself; your destiny; your business? There are many warning signs that you might not be, but many times they go unheeded. To be in control of anything, you must first be in control of yourself. If you are working from your home, it is easy to "lose control" and slip into bad habits. You must exercise the same discipline that would e. . .

Your Target Market

Your Target Market by Bob Osgoodby Identifying your target market is one of the things you should have learned in Marketing 101, no matter what school you attended. Many of us attend the "School of Hard Knocks", and if you don't learn it there, you probably never will be successful in your marketing efforts. Now let's think a little. Would it pay you to advertise sporting goods to people in a. . .

What's In It For Me

What's In It For Me by Bob Osgoodby We've all heard the term "sell the sizzle, not the steak". Well, if you're selling anything, you had better pay attention to the "sizzle". In today's market, your potential prospects have one thing in mind. "What's in it for me", and if you're into sales, you must realize this. While the "nuts and bolts" of your product or offer are important, that is not. . .

10 Myths of Aircraft Ownership

Can't afford one? Can't justify one? Don't like that Salesperson? Read on and we'll dispel the top 10 myths of aircraft ownership! 1. Only the rich can afford one. . . Not so! Many aircraft owners are earning moderate incomes. How do they do it? Mostly through proper planning and a thorough education prior to making their purchase. You can learn about many aspects of purchasing an airpl. . .

Can One Airplane Do it All?

Probably not, however you can own a plane that will accomplish most of what you'd like it to do. First you must ask yourself the following questions: 1. How will I be using this airplane? Business Flying myself from point "A" to point "B" Flying myself and a couple of employees Flying customers Personal Flying to a 2nd home, either up north or in the south Vacationing with my airplane Visiting . . .

Reality. What a concept!

As a business coach, I'm seeing a pattern in the questions that new clients ask me. Usually, one of the very first questions they ask me is, "How long before I can realistically expect to earn an income through doing business on the Internet"? Since each client is different, the answer to this question is not an easy one, but there are some points I like to make right off the bat, considering t. . .

Send Your Kids To Summer Camp and Write It Off

If you paid someone to care for a child so you could work, you may be able claim a tax credit for child and dependent care expenses on your federal income tax return. This credit is available to people who, in order to work or to look for work, have to pay for child care services for dependents under age 13. The credit is a percentage, based on your adjusted gross income, of the amount of work. . .

Licensing Your Copyrighted Materia

If you’ve taken the necessary steps to register your copyrighted works, you inevitably will have an opportunity to royalties off of them. To take advantage of the opportunity, you will need to be familiar with copyright license agreements. Copyright License Agreement A copyright license agreement sets for the terms under which a third party can use your content. In legal language, you will the. . .

Is your employee newsletter management propaganda?

It should not be. If it is an effective newsletter, it will serve the needs of readers (employees) as much as it serves the needs of the publisher (management). Let me explain how to ensure it serves employees as well as management, by reviewing four key points I make in A Manager’s Guide to Newsletters: Communicating for Results. Objectives and reader responses: First, state your objectives i. . .

The View from The Aisle: Attending A Trade Show

How many teams does your company send to a trade show? Unless you work for the very largest of Fortune 500 companies, the answer is probably one. It’s very rare for a company to send two teams to a show. Instead the same small group of staff members have to pull double-duty at the trade show, acting as both booth staff and gathering relevant information. You’ve spent lots of time and effort co. . .

25 Things Mapping Software Can Do For You

1. With mapping software you can create a report that tracks your retirement plan for you. 2. Use mapping software to create an Executive Dashboard, which tracks the bottom line. 3. Use mapping software to find the snowfall reports for your favorite ski resorts in Idaho. 4. You can even use mapping software to explore an interactive map of India for school reports, business, or travel. 5. Track. . .

What You Need To Know About Taxes If You’re Getting Married

It may not be high on the list of wedding planning activities, but there are a few simple steps that can help keep tax issues from interrupting your newly wedded bliss. If you recently married, check out your new tax situation. You might save money or even prevent the problem of a missing refund check. The first things to handle are changes of name and address. Later, as tax season approaches. . .

Loving Kindness - A Meditation

The practice of meditating on loving-kindness may be over two thousand years old. Although it may feel a bit mechanical at first, many who have used it experience greater feelings of compassion and love towards both themselves and others. Here's how you do it: Sit comfortably wherever you normally do your meditating. Relax and let your mind quiet down a little. Start repeating the following in . . .

Zero Down - How To Do It

Zero down? Why would a seller want to walk away from closing with nothing? Well, they wouldn't, and that brings up the most important point about real estate investing with no downpayment: The seller almost always needs cash at closing, but it doesn't have to be YOUR cash. A Zero Down Example I'm selling a small rental property right now, with payments of $400/month. The buyer has a good credi. . .

Invest In Yourself, Invest In Your Future

Commonly held wisdom tells us that it is a very good idea to save 10% of what we earn. Many popular authors of financial self help books explain in great detail that after 20 to 30 years this 10% savings can likely help you retire from your day job. In fact, you probably know of such people that live in your neighborhood that have paid themselves first in this manner and over the years amassed. . .

Are You Making Money At Craft Shows?

If you are involved in the crafts business, and are profitable, you are among the rare breed who have successfully combined art with business. If, however, you still have yet to show a profit (or enough profit) after a show, this article may get you going in the right direction. Whatever reason you have to enter the craft show business world, you probably will have a big wake-up call when . . .

What Do I Do If I Can’t Pay My Taxes

The end of tax filing extensions is quickly approaching. What do you do if you can’t pay the amounts you owe? You should still file your return by the due date and pay as much as you can. There are, however, additional steps that might help. Credit Cards You can charge your taxes on your American Express, MasterCard, Visa or Discover cards. If you go in this direction, you can use either of the. . .

Ultralight Backpacking - Getting Started

Want to run up that ridge, just to see what's there? Want to easily carry your pack up those fourteener's, so you can go down by any route you choose? Want to feel good at the end of a twenty-mile day? It's time to liighten your load. Ultralight Backpacking - The First 3 Steps 1. Buy a light backpack. Mine weighs 14 ounces, and I've used it on week-long trips. Don't go over two pounds. 2. Buy. . .

5 Ways To Boost Your Memory

=========================================================== 5 Ways To Boost Your Memory - by Murdo Macleod =========================================================== Have you ever imagined the benefits a good memory can bring you? Being able to remember important pieces of information - like names, facts and figures, directions, procedures, quotations - can give you a powerful advantage in lif. . .

Investing on a Fixed Income

For some people, it is not until the moment that they lose their way of earning their keep that they realize just how far ahead they were of those who by circumstance (lost job, disability, or retirement) live on a fixed income. A lot of the same rules to investing apply to those on a fixed income, as it does to those who don’t except that in order to be successful we must work smarter, an. . .

So what happens now? Part 3: Dealing with the financial stress of illness

Financial stress can be present in our lives no matter what our health status is, but the fact remains that “health is wealth”. Being sick or disabled is expensive. There are doctors or medical bills to pay. Missed time at work, or you may not be able to work your present job at all which will lower or zero your income. There are things you can do to relieve the financial stress. 1. Detail. . .

Creating a Good First Impression

No doubt about it, first impressions are important – whether you’re meeting a prospective mate’s family or introducing a product. What you say, how you say it, and when you say it are all critical. After all, your product’s only new once! Of course, you’ll create a product introduction communications plan, and stick to it. You know continuity works. And you’ll set aside adequate funding for. . .

So What Happens Now? Part 1: Dealing with the Emotional Stress of Illness

Dear Publisher, Please consider this article for your consideration. Reprints are appreciated and must include byline, contact information and copyright. Warmly, Andrea Martell Getting sick and then spending years of money and time fighting for a diagnosis and treatment is enough to knock the wind out of anyone's sail. Disability is stressful. Emotional stress. Physical stress. Financial stres. . .

Steps to Success

Steps to Success by Bob Osgoodby The late Norman Vincent Peale was a controversial preacher who burst into public consciousness with his best-selling book, "The Power of Positive Thinking". He felt that ordinary people could become really quite remarkable if they believed in themselves, and if they do, thwy will find the secret of success. So many people trying to start a business, don't beli. . .

How to Get a 100% Return on Your Marketing Investment Guaranteed!

One of the most effective ways to market your products/services is to create strategic alliances. Strategic alliances are partnerships with companies who sell to a client base similar to yours but they sell different products/services. The idea is to find partners whose clients may also be interested in your products/services. Many times people will casually agree to spread the word about e. . .

If You Can’t Answer This Question Your Business is Doomed!

How do you answer the seemingly easy question, “What do you do?” Do you talk about YOU? Do you talk about your products/services? Do you talk about your industry? Do you explain the process of how your products/services work? If you answered yes to any of these questions you are missing an enormous opportunity. Every time someone asks you “What do you do?” and every time someone reads your. . .

Seven Secret Spells for Exhibiting Success

JK Rowling has done it again. With her latest volume, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, she’s got fans lining up in the bookstores, vying for the chance to be the very first to grab a copy of the 600-page tome. That in itself is a type of magic – she’s created a product so good that children who would otherwise entertain themselves with a world of electronic media choose to curl up with a. . .

So what happens now? Part 2: Dealing with the Physical Stress of Illness

Dear Publisher, Please consider this article for publication. Reprints are appreciated and must include byline, contact information and copyright. Warmly, Andrea Martell As I discussed in the first part of this series, illness can cause a lot of stress in your life, even after diagnosis. The best way to prevent further illness is to stop that stress right in its tracks. Last week I spoke of d. . .

How to Turn an Unhappy Customer into Your Best Client

It’s a salesperson’s worst nightmare- the phone call that comes in from a disgruntled customer. Not only does it create extra work for you, but it cuts into your valuable selling time. But believe it or not, this is actually a tremendous sales opportunity and a chance for you to become a hero. Here’s how to make this situation work for you: Empathize With the Client Though it may be difficul. . .

5 Ways to Upgrade Your Existing Marketing Materials for Practically Nothing!

In addition to direct marketing strategies you want to be sure your existing passive, or indirect, marketing activities are as effective as possible. When is the last time you took a good look at your existing marketing activities? Here are some fast, easy (and free to inexpensive) ways to update and upgrade your existing marketing activities. YOUR VOICE MAIL MESSAGE Does your voice mail messa. . .

Best Hundred Bucks

Best Hundred Bucks by Bob Osgoodby Did you know there is software available for about a hundred dollars, which will allow you to automatically submit your ads to web sites that accept free ads, and to newsletters that do likewise? This software will submit any number of ads you wish, in any frequency you desire. "Wow - what a great idea!", you might think. I can submit my ads to thousand. . .

Utilize Those Traffic Exchanges.

Utilize Those Traffic Exchanges. By Anna-Marie Stewart Venton I`ve had people come to me and say "Traffic Exchanges are useless, and I don`t have time to click anyway", or they`ll say "There are too many of them, and I find it all overwhelming" Here`s what I say: Ok, the traffic may not be 100% targeted visitors, but somebody, somewhere just MIGHT like your product, affiliate program, sales. . .

Building Downlines and Keeping Them

Building Downlines and Keeping Them By Anna-Marie Stewart Venton You know the scenario: You join some program, work your butt off to promote it, to get signups, and you feel like you`re hitting a brick wall. After a few months, you give up, and try something else, or give up completely. Know what`s missing? Active, helpful sponsors/uplines. Have you ever tried mailing your upline, only to get. . .

Fine-Tuning Your Website

Fine-Tuning Your Website © 2003 Gillian Gaston You can spend hours, days, weeks or even months getting your website to look wonderful. There is nothing in the world that feels beats the feeling you get when someone comes to at your site and tells you that it looks great. All your hard work has paid off! But has it? Apart from looking good your site has to work smoothly for it to be successf. . .

A Lesson of Life From A Friend

The following is a true story... Yesterday I received a phone call from a friend whom I last talked to almost two years ago. Like other people, I was surprised to hear her voice. She heard from a mutual friend that I just set up a fitness studio and she wanted to ask me about my new venture and as well as what's going on in my life. To my surprise again, she told me that she was retrenched from. . .

Are You Ready To Be Your Own Boss?

You have this burning desire you want to be on your own. The temptation is so great that you want to quit your job. Enough is enough. You're sick of working for other people for a ridiculous pay. To be your own boss means controlling your own destiny, having your own time and no bosses to report to. Basically, you can do whatever you want. But before you really jump into a new territory of bein. . .

Where Do YOU find Your Contacts?

Where Do YOU find Your Contacts? By Anna-Marie Stewart Venton This is a question I have been asked over and over again. It`s quite simple to answer, too. I chat! That is basically all I do in my pursuit for getting contacts. I find people via chats, be it chat downloads, yahoo, get paid chats, msn messenger, any of them. It`s personal, it`s friendly, people get to know each other so much bet. . .

How To Motivate Yourself For Success?

I was having coffee with my friend the other day. He just joined a multi-level marketing company. The company sells aromatherapy products that improve air quality and help people to have a healthier life. My friend had tested the products himself and he is very convinced with the effectiveness of the products. But my friend told me, "I have problem motivating myself." "The products are excellen. . .

Words Sell

Words Sell by Bob Osgoodby They say that a picture is worth a thousand words. While this may be true if the picture is a schematic of a complicated gizmo you're trying to put together, it is hardly the case when it comes to your ads. An image should be used as an attention getter. It should draw people in to read the words used in the ad. Words sell - not pictures. Each word used in the ad . . .

Tips on Avoiding Scams

Tips on Avoiding Scams By Anna-Marie Stewart Venton One thing I think we ALL agree on: There are way too many scams out there. Both online and off. Things like: Email from a "millionaire who needs help transferring large sums of money" This is one of the most popular scams online today. How about the "You`ve won the lottery!!" mails? You know that unless you`ve bought a ticket, or registered fo. . .

Wasting Time

Wasting Time by Bob Osgoodby Whether you are writing an article for a magazine, trade journal, online publication, or a press release, there are certain conventions you must follow. If you follow them, you have a chance of it being published. If you don't, you are simply wasting your time. When a publisher contracts with you to write an article, you have no doubt established contact with. . .

Negative Vibes

Negative Vibes by Bob Osgoodby It never ceases to amaze me that some people trying to do business on the Internet exhibit a bad attitude. It can take many forms. I recently sent out an email request to someone, and the answer I received, was to say the least, brusque. Needless to say, I removed his email addresses from my files, and he won't hear from me in the future. Now what is the point h. . .

UNDERSTANDING THE CORPORATE BUYER

Selling your services to corporations is an attractive proposition. The contracts are larger than with small businesses and individuals, and often longer-term. There's the possibility of repeat business worth many billable hours at respectable rates. But the best clients are not always the easiest to get. If you don't grasp the realities of the corporate environment, you may sabotage even a . . .

MAKE YOUR WEB SITE WORK MORE SO YOU CAN WORK LESS

Do you know how your web site fits into the overall marketing strategy for your business? Do you have a strategy for your web site as a marketing tool? If you're like many entrepreneurs I speak with, you probably don't. All over the world, small business owners are spending thousands of dollars on building and maintaining web sites without being able to answer one big question: What do you wa. . .

CRACKING THE BILLABLE HOURS CEILING

How many of you made as much money as you wanted to last year? Don't be shy; raise your hands. Hmm, I don't see too many hands out there. What would you say is the cause of this gap between your goals and your earnings? While you could certainly name the economy or inadequate marketing as the culprit, I'd like to suggest a third alternative. It may be the constraints of the billable hours mo. . .