| 851 | ARE YOU BRANDING YOURSELF? Preview: Are you placing your email address and URL on all correspondence? Many people forget to add this to important mailings and even their business cards. Today, most people prefer to email messages than make phone calls, so it is very important to have your email address on all letters, invoices and business cards. Make sure your URL (web address) ... (more) Published By: Tom Falco Submitted: 09 December,2001 |
| 852 | Are You Getting Free Publicity? Do You Know How? Preview: On line marketers and business people are always looking for free publicity and advertising. One excellent way to get tons of free advertising is by sending out press releases to various newspapers and magazines. Many times, if the press release is interesting enough, they will run it as filler. Publications are always interested in filler ma... (more) Published By: Tom Falco Submitted: 09 December,2001 |
| 853 | 5 Surefire Tactics to Increasing Your Website Sales and Profits! Preview: If your business is online to profit, then you know how important it is to convert your visitors into paying customers. Despite this, a common question I get asked by my clients is: "I'm getting tons of hits to my page, but I'm not making any sales! What's going on Adam?" Without doubt, the most rewarding point of selling online is when you ca... (more) Published By: Adam Kling Submitted: 09 December,2001 |
| 854 | The 80:20 Rule- Your Formula For Success Preview: The previous 'dirt-world' retail business I managed had a large turnover, a very high profit, and less than 100 lines. Early in 2001, I was contracted to manage another business. This one carries over 800 different lines, yet has a turnover of only about a sixth of the other business, and a lower profit margin. They both have a comparable amount o... (more) Published By: John Payne Submitted: 11 December,2001 |
| 855 | And That Is The Name Of The Game Preview: And That Is The Name Of The Game by John Botscharow This morning I had a very enlightening discussion with Rok Hrastnik, one of my partners in 3R Marketing. The conversation with Rok started out discussing self-reflection. Rok is nineteen years old and at that point in his life where his summer has been quite an education for him. He has, perhaps... (more) Published By: John Botscharow Submitted: 14 December,2001 |
| 856 | Top Ten Objectives of Database Marketing Preview: Top Ten Objectives of Database Marketing by John Botscharow Database marketing depends on you creating a pool of information about your individual customers and prospects. Thsi data is taken from order forms, information requests, customer service contacts, questionnaires, etc. You use this information to analyze what your customers are buying, ... (more) Published By: John Botscharow Submitted: 14 December,2001 |
| 857 | They May Have Missed The Boat Preview: Discover the 6 unique characteristics of a web site that sells. You may need another web site dedicated to selling your products and services online! Most small business web sites aren't very effective when it comes to selling online. For the most part, I think small business owners may have missed the boat. They're lost in the fog of tradition... (more) Published By: James Maduk Submitted: 14 December,2001 |
| 858 | Seeds Preview: SEEDS In the real estate business, there is a concept called "farming." An agent will pick a neighborhood as his farm and work the farm in various ways. Sometimes he’ll start by mailing out an announcement to each resident to make them aware of his services, his location, and contact information (plowing up the fields). Then he may condu... (more) Published By: Mary Wilkey Submitted: 14 December,2001 |
| 859 | Is It Easy for You? Preview: Is It Easy For You? Is it? If it isn’t, then consider doing something that is! Let me explain: if what you're doing isn’t easy right off the bat, don’t give up, and DON’T consider doing something else—I mean, there’s a learning curve to everything! What I’m getting at is, once you’ve applied yourself and learned that you have a natural ap... (more) Published By: Mary Wilkey Submitted: 14 December,2001 |
| 860 | Internet Marketing: I don't know everything - neither do you! Preview: ===================== INTERNET MARKETING IS CONFUSING, ISN'T IT? ===================== Wherever you go, Internet marketing sites proclaim that they have the solution to your money-making woes! These sales-letter sites all know how to CREATE AN AVALANCHE OF SALES, all know how to SKYROCKET TRAFFIC. They all claim that they, and only they, have the... (more) Published By: Steve Nash Submitted: 14 December,2001 |
| 861 | MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS STRATEGIES FOR THE RECESSION Preview: Many companies are now paying the price for following bad counsel during the 1999-2000 tech gold rush. While entrepreneurs and VCs vaguely understood that a strong marketing communications (marcom) and PR campaign is needed to create awareness, build brands, and drive sales, too many were ignorant when it came to deciding how to select the right a... (more) Published By: Jon Boroshok Submitted: 14 December,2001 |
| 862 | Strategize Your Marketing! Preview: Anyone in the business of Internet marketing has probably seen the phrase "marketing plan" over and over again. Unfortunately, a lot of people seem to think that having a marketing plan is just another way of saying, "Where will I advertise today?" I'm a firm believer that your marketing plan should be much more than this. To use some military te... (more) Published By: Ron Sathoff Submitted: 14 December,2001 |
| 863 | my cybernet life story, the life and trials of an Internet junkie Preview: my cybernet life story, the life and trials of an Internet junkie I sat here this morning in front of a blank screen desperately trying to think of a subject for my next article. It wasn't only the screen that was blank, my mind started to wander away from the screen and on to random thoughts about Internet life in general and peoples name... (more) Published By: Robert Pudy Submitted: 14 December,2001 |
| 864 | The Seller’s Creed Preview: I will not make sales. I will make Customers. I will target the heart of my Customer. Never their wallet. My Customer is the lifeblood of my business. Though I may sell my Customers what they want, I will deliver what they need and make their lives better. Courtesy and Service are cornerstones of my relationship with my Customer. I will view ... (more) Published By: Rick Beneteau Submitted: 15 December,2001 |
| 865 | Putting Your Game Plan Together Preview: Are you shooting in the dark or do you have a well organized and effective game plan in place? Lets say, you are planning the vacation of your dreams. You can pick any location you desire. In the excitement of things you've gotten so caught up with being on this vacation and day dreaming about how you're going to be spending it, that you for... (more) Published By: Lois R. Thompson Submitted: 15 December,2001 |
| 866 | The Missing Cornerstone of Success Preview: 1. A Hero is someone who the moment prior to becoming one was a reckless, irresponsible dreamer. 2. One is successful just in the sincere attempt to become successful. I wrote the above while in deep reflection, mulling over whether I was truly prepared to take on the mammoth job of successfully launching an Internet marketing company. Having su... (more) Published By: Rick Beneteau Submitted: 15 December,2001 |
| 867 | The Wealthy Have Been Doing It...So Should You Preview: All Wealthy People Have Multiple Streams Of Income - So Should YOU! To build wealth, we must establish multiple streams of income or what is known as Diversification. Today, I want to share with you one of the most important strategies in building wealth, one that can improve your chance of online success. It is the strategy of: DIVERSIFICA... (more) Published By: Lois R. Thompson Submitted: 15 December,2001 |
| 868 | Getting Priorities Straight Preview: It is reported that there are over 1.5 million new people coming online each month, with only 95% of all online businesses making a profit. I believe that the Internet is by far the greatest gold rush in history. So, how can this be...only 5% of online businesses raking in the gold? Are the opportunities not equal for all? does it take large... (more) Published By: Lois R. Thompson Submitted: 15 December,2001 |
| 869 | The Latest, Not-so-Greatest dotCon Game Preview: Affiliate Program Managers Beware!! Last week I became the unwitting victim of the latest Internet scam. I own and operate 3 affiliate programs and as such am used to receiving and filing order confirmation emails all day long. I was noticing a recently registered affiliate (overseas) for EZineMoney.net was really racking up the sales. Much to ... (more) Published By: Rick Beneteau Submitted: 15 December,2001 |
| 870 | Online Marketing, Attracting The Right Kind of Attention Preview: Attracting The Right Kind of Attention By Barrett Niehus http://www.freetrainer.com If you have spent time on the internet trying to promote your web site, you have realized that it takes a great deal of work to maintain a constant level of traffic. From search engine submissions to awards and affiliates, promoting your web site takes a sig... (more) Published By: Barrett Niehus Submitted: 15 December,2001 |