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1581. Embracing The Future - Marketing Yourself, Your Business And Your By Thomas Murrell
      IntroductionMany businesses and organisations have a perception that marketing means promotions and advertising. They think being good at marketing is producing a glossy brochure and having an ad on the local radio or television. But marketing is much more than slick promotions and expensive pamphlets. It is about a process and having a clear strategy. It is also about structuring every aspect of your business to include a marketing function.It…



1582. Principles in Marketing to Women By Dejan Bizinger
      What women want? Old question, many think it is too hard to give an answer. Well, it isn’t. In this article we will write about principles in marketing to women.Marketing is all about fulfilling needs. That’s why marketers have to know the answer on what women want. The most important thing that every woman wants is security. They want to have a man they can lean on; to be secure in their love relationship; to be secure that they will make the …



1583. Is Money Evil? By Shane Wilson
      Why is it that many people say “Money is the root of all evil”. Is it because the individual’s who say this have had negative experiences with money. I tend to think so. This statement is just false. If money were the root of all evil, then how do you explain a serial killer? Are you really telling me that they do what they do because of money? No, I refuse to believe that.Money, as well as your business if handled correctly, can be used …



1584. How to Connect Features and Values
      'Buy this magazine or we'll shoot the dog,' went a memorable cover for the satire magazine National Lampoon many years ago. On the cover, along with the threat, was the picture of an attractive dog with large sad eyes - and a pistol pointed at its head!Want a powerful way to make sure your message leaves an impression on the people who receive it?Talk about the consequences that will occur as a result of following or not following your advice. Th…



1585. Does Your Business Need a Toll-Free 800 Number?
      Should your business have a toll free number for customers to make sales, service and billing inquirers? The industry began in the early 1970’s and today most customers expect you to have it. Providing a toll free line can bring in a number of benefits to your business.From the customer standpoint, it opens an opportunity to inquire about your products or services at no expense. Not only does it show you are established and successful, but it al…



1586. Money-Maker's Secrets to Renting Profitable Mailing Lists By DeAnna Spencer
      As an entrepreneur involved in selling and/or promotion ofsomething by Direct Mail, you should already know that mostimportant aspect of your mailing have to do with the sales letteror circular you send out, and the mailing list you use. Withthese thoughts in mind, and assuming you've got what should be anorder-pulling sales letter or circular, let's focus our attentionspecifically on the problem of finding mailing lists that produceprofitable…



1587. Has the "Free Report" Had Its Day? By Robin Henry
      For years now we have been inundated with offers of Free Reports. Most promise to tell you how, in a few hours per week, you can make incredibly huge sums of money or achieve some other benefit. And it's not only on the web you find these offers. I subscribe to an informative, inexpensivemagazine called "Australian Business & Money Making Opportunities", ostentibly to keep my finger on the pulse of small business. Every issue is chock full of a…



1588. Increase New Customer Traffic to Your Business By Joy Gendusa
      One person tells another, who tells another, who tells another and so on. You get the idea. Let’s see how to make that an actuality.You have a great company and you provide the highest level of customer service. But as the old cliché says: "A happy customer tells a friend, an unhappy customer tells 10 friends." You don’t have to worry about the unhappy customer telling 10 friends because you always do a great job and keep your customers happ…



1589. Business Cards That do the Business By Alan Fairweather
      A business card makes a statement about who you are and what your business is about. It needs to convey the quality of your business and an insight into your personality. I have been handed business cards and the first thought to go through my mind was - "Cheap" A tacky design - low quality paper - doesn't feel good in the hand and looks cheap to the eye. That then becomes my overall impression of the business.Here are some ideas:*Use colour - …



1590. Promotional Freebies By Anita DeFrank
      What's a promotional freebie? A promotional freebie is something you can give to your customers, visitors or subscribers. Giving away "freebies" is an excellent marketing tool. Who doesn't love freebies? Having something to offer your visitors or ezine/newsletter subscribers for free can be very helpful. Often giving away freebies will increase your website/ezine numbers.1. Give free gifts to all new customers.2. Hold a special that every custo…



1591. Ride The Gray Train To Increased Profits By Harry Hoover
      Something is roaring into the business community’s depot that has been building momentum for years. I call it the Gray Train. On December 31, 2004, the last Baby Boomer turned 40, pushing that train to full throttle. Marketers are missing the obvious and not-so obvious opportunities to grow their businesses with this appealing audience.Self-indulgent Baby Boomers want what they want, now. They have business expertise, have received all sorts of…



1592. How To Get Customers To Beg For Your Business Card! By Sean D'Souza
      When someone asks you what you do, what is your first reaction? Most of us say something like, 'I am a lawyer'. We all know what lawyers do, so the conversation stops and goes nowhere. However, if you tailor your answer within these parameters, you'll suddenly find a very interested audience.For example: Conversation With A Cartoonist Q: Hi Sean, what do you do? Sean: Business communication is often very flat. I help to make it exciting.There a…



1593. Nothing Compares to Color Brochures
      Brochures are an integral part in the marketing campaign of every business. And I must say that aside from its design, the most important element of an effective brochure is its color. Color, when incorporated rightfully, can add more impact not only to your brochures but to almost all your marketing materials. It can heighten the interest of your prospective audience too. Therefore, you have to include as many colors as possible in your brochure…



1594. The Future of Marketing Part 1 By Michele Pariza Wacek
      It used to be if you were a small business, you were at a distinct disadvantage with your marketing compared to the bigger companies.No more. Small business owners will actually have an edge over bigger companies thanks to the emerging marketing model.Yes, you heard right. Emerging marketing model. The old ways of marketing are dying. And a new regime is coming of age.To understand how marketing is changing, it's important to start with …



1595. Walking Talking Advertisements By Will Dylan
      So you've made a sale. Great!Now what? You're not just going to sell your new customer a product and let them walk away, are you?Not when you're marketing on tight budget! You now have to use the customer in front of you to build your business, and you do that with a successful referral program.Referrals work. Word of mouth advertising is still the most powerful form of advertising available, and it's getting ever MORE powerful in 2004. The lar…



1596. Profiles Of The Powerful: Advertising Exec Dudley Fitzpatrick
      In a sense, the entrance to SFGT is a window into the person who leads the company, Dudley Fitzpatrick, CEO. Open the big front door of the old town house on Walnut Street and the first thing you notice is three old stone steps. Couldn't they afford new steps? Then you see the second door. It's all glass and through it you see the modern reception room, the classic furniture, the attractive receptionist and the small oriental rug in the center of…



1597. Lead Generation: What Is It worth? By Sharon Drew Morgen
      Our business environment has changed dramatically. Companies must now be disciplined and market-driven if they want to stay alive. They must do more - much more - than create a buzz, or have a well-known brand. Just read the papers: the stock and balance sheets of brand names have plummeted faster, in some cases, than the unknown companies.As a result the sales discipline is moving into a new-found call to action for lead generation. If you don…



1598. Discount Promotional Items – How to Save Money By Cindy Carrera
      It takes money to make money is an adage we hear everyday in the business world. So, when it comes to getting promotional items, you’ve got to budget for it. Or do you?There are several ways you can save money on your promotional item order. If you are planning to kick off a campaign, create an item to woo existing customers or create an exciting event giveaway there may just be a way to pinch a penny or two.PUT OUT FOR BIDYou may have a com…



1599. Clever Headlines Usually Flop! Are You Being Too Clever For Your Own Good? By George Dodge
      Copywriters that try to be clever, humorous, abstract, or use double entendre with their headlines and ads will normally find that they flop and are thus a waste of both time and money. Many of the Super Bowl ads fall in this category. While they are often funny to watch, most people don't remember what company the ad was promoting. Ted Nicholas tells the story of how a book that he had written was not selling very well. He had titled it, "H…



1600. The Secret to 100% Success With Your Marketing By Tim Stokes
      There’s a secret to marketing, which is so simple, yet so effective once you learn it and apply it, you’ll be amazed at the great results you can produce. This secret will prevent you from failing with your marketing pieces.Before I go on, lets start with establishing common ground to begin with.My definition of marketing is… communicating with potential customers in emotionally beneficial terms.To me, the medium or method of marketing communic…



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