Gather the Troops
Today I’d like to focus on the different types of support staff you will require and what makes them so integral. There are essentially three key roles that need to be filled to set your business up for success: The Technician The Manager The Entrepreneur All of these roles must be played simultaneously by […]
Are You Aiding & Abetting E-Myths?
Today we are going to embark upon a journey through the world of e-myths and debunk them to help you avoid falling into the e-myth trap. First, let’s take a minute to discuss what an e-myth is. An entrepreneurial myth, or e-myth, is an assumption that anyone can succeed at business with: Desire; Some capital; […]
Put Them in a Trance
Today we will examine the 5 essential keys to a successful and reusable marketing campaign launch. Once you have these basics down, you will be able to use them over and over again. The 5 essential keys are: Define your Unique Selling Proposition (USP); Put an effective sales offer to work; Avoid the marketing pitfalls; […]
Do It Like the Big Dogs!
Today we’ll explore how the kings of industry wine, dine and otherwise cajole their prospects. Most successful professionals use a series of information-based ads that build emotion with a call to action. This is much more effective than standard company branding advertisements. The same principles that go into developing a high impact (and often, high […]
PR Equals Free Publicity
Today, we will be focusing on how public relations can benefit your business. There are three key areas of public relations you can use to boost your advertising results ten-fold over your paid advertising. The key to public relations lies in: Public relation or publicity; Merchandising; Promotions With a solid plan in place that encompasses […]
How Well Do You Know Your Vendors?
Relationship building is one of the most fundamental ways to develop your business. By building relationships with your vendors and those around, you have the potential to bring in new customers and/or clients, while also increasing awareness of your company branding. The people with whom you work directly on your products and services are the […]
Telemarketing is NOT Your Enemy
Today the focus will be on direct mail marketing and yes, telemarketing to your full advantage. I know the word “telemarketing” might as well be four letters, but there is a way to utilize it in a way that customers feel like they are getting personal attention and keep them from blocking your number! The […]
Turn Prospects into Customers Overnight!
Today we will be exploring how to turn prospects into customers and retain them for future marketing purposes. While your marketing efforts are working to identify prospects, you need to figure out how to turn those prospects into customers. There are a few key ways to draw prospects in and seal the deal. You need […]