July 23rd 2008
How bad do you want to make money on the internet? You know thousands of people are doing it and maybe you’ve had a little success. But do you really want your own business operating 24 hours a day making money for you?
If you don’t then why are you reading this? You must know that you can do this or you would be off investing your time in watching TV or building an ant farm right now. Continue Reading »
July 22nd 2008
As a small business owner, I know that finding the right combination of advertising techniques and marketing strategies is key to getting the beginnings of a solid customer base. People have to have heard about your business before they can patronize it, right?
It would be nice if you could afford network TV commercials, full-page magazine ads, and an expensive ad agency to handle all the details, but if you’re a small business just getting off the ground, this is highly unlikely. Having a huge advertising budget can be great, but it can also create a lot of problems. Continue Reading »
July 21st 2008
As any successful businessman will confirm, having a great product or service is just the beginning. After all, in this day and age, everything comes down to marketing. The more creative you are in your marketing efforts, the more successful your business is. There are many ways to promote your business without spending a fortune. In this article I will describe one of the most powerful tools on the Internet ecards! Continue Reading »
July 20th 2008
Here are the 10 most common mistakes that marketers make. These mistakes are often ones of attitude, missed judgment calls, or misinformation.
Common mistake in network marketing -#1
Inflated Earnings Expectations
There are many millionaires in the Network Marketing Industry. There are also many millionaires in the NBA as well, but how many schoolyard ballplayers make it to the NBA? VERY FEW! This is the case in Network Marketing and those who become millionaires as well. While a large number home based business owners earn a great part-time income. Continue Reading »
July 20th 2008
1. Use keywords in ad text
Show the searcher that your ad is relevant. Google will display the search keywords in bold in your ad if they’re present. This helps your ad stand out from the crowd.
2. Keep ad group keyword list short
Instead of having a single ad group with a large list of keywords, create many ad groups, each with a short list. Continue Reading »
July 16th 2008
Without structure or routine built around your marketing efforts, you’re likely to lose focus and get distracted–something that’s far too easy for small business owners and the self-employed to do–and your marketing will fizzle.
One simple way to add structure to your marketing is to create an overall plan that outlines for you exactly what you hope to accomplish and when. You can then supplement this with shorter-term, action-oriented “to-do” lists aimed at reaching your marketing goals. Continue Reading »
July 15th 2008
If you don`t know it yet, you will probably learn over time, that email marketing is probably THE most effective way of marketing online. That is, IF you do it the right way.
Here`s a couple of hints and tips that have worked for me:
I have a habit of signing up for safe lists that offer free pro memberships to the first so-so many members. I find that smaller safe lists are most responsive. Once they reach around 1000 members or so, the actual opening and reading of mails seems to die off. Continue Reading »
July 15th 2008
If you knew what not to do when considering marketing choices for your business, just think how much money and energy you would save! Put these helpful tips in your marketing toolbox and pry it open before you make any costly decisions!
1. Putting all of your eggs in one basket
Could be very costly. If you bank of success with one thing and one thing only to promote your business, you won’t begin to realize the return on your investment. Keep in mind that marketing is an integrated process. That means that it must consist of a variety of strategies to be successful. By diversifying your efforts, you will increase the reach of your message and stretch your marketing dollars. Continue Reading »
July 14th 2008
It’s so easy to fall into a ‘labor of love’ - painstakingly revamping our websites so that they look absolutely ‘perfect’ … or pouring our heart and soul into creating the best product possible, one that’s sure to draw rave reviews.
The problem is, no matter how great your product or how gorgeous your website, you need traffic. If people can’t find you, they can’t buy from you either. Consistent, dedicated marketing will help you to draw interested prospects to your business. Here are a few strategies… Continue Reading »
July 13th 2008
Here are 5 successful marketing techniques you can use to increase your sales. All of them are simple to use. And they’re effective for building any businesses.
1. Keep Adding Something New
Every time you add something new to your business you create an opportunity to get more sales. For example, something as simple as adding new information on your web site creates another selling opportunity when prospects and customers visit your site to see the new information.
Adding a new product or service to the list of those you already offer usually produces a big increase in sales. The added product boosts your sales in 3 different ways: Continue Reading »
