Before you start posting signs and placing ads about your property, it's important to be prepared. The first step you'll want to take is to build a buyers list. A buyers list is simply a list of retail buyers or homeowners who want to buy a house. Generating a buyers list now, before you put the property up for sale, will save a lot of hassle in the future. The more prepared you are for the buyer up front, the faster you will get your property...more
Start your new work at home business today. The right time to find a work at home opportunity is right now. There has never been a better time or opportunity to make money online working at home in front of your computer. With so many people using the Internet it has become easier than ever to make money online. Home businesses are an increasingly popular option for people seeking a way to earn an income in a way that better fits their lifestyle....more
This envelope, I'm sorry to say, is like most small business marketing. All the investment is spent on the vehicle or marketing strategy, represented here by a nice, stamped envelope. This is like purchasing advertising, web sites, brochures, Chamber memberships and trade show booths.But, what's missing is a target market (address) and a message (letter inside the envelope). Who should get this envelope? What do you want them to know? In marketing terms, this missing piece is a differentiated brand message stating who your product or services are for, and why they need to purchase from you as opposed to the alternatives. Without a brand message, you may as well toss your money out the window, because your marketing strategy is doing nothing for you.Not having a brand is like sending out sealed, stamped envelopes without addresses or anything inside.This is why so many small business owners find marketing expensive, difficult, and a waste of time. If they went back and did Step #1, things wouldn't be this way.Marketing Strategy #1: Identify Your Brand ValueA brand is the unique identity of a business. It's not just what we communicate; it includes all the impressions and beliefs...more
If you are looking to earn extra money working from home on the internet you may be wondering how to start an affiliate marketing business and become successful. It comes as no surprise because affiliate marketing offers the average person the ability to launch his or her own business for absolutely free and make money online within a...more
It is essential to keep the pool water clean to have a good summer swimming experience. It can be easy to maintain the pool from any contamination but it becomes a problem to clear off the already contaminated water. It can become a major problem for the owner as it will make the environment unsafe and will also spoil the overall look of the...more
What?!? Sabotage your own success? Who would do that? Well, you'd be surprised how many small business owners think they are effectively marketing their business, when in fact they are cutting their own throat. Yes, they may be running ads that are pulling in leads or customers. And yes, they may be writing a regular column for their local newspaper so they are perceived as the expert in their industry. And yes, they may even be doing a pretty good job of marketing on a regular basis to their prospect list. So if they are doing all of these things "right," how are they sabotaging their success? Well there are lots of ways. Following are just a few of the ways small business owners unknowingly sabotage their own success. (1) They have not taken the time to develop a marketing plan. A plan focuses your efforts and allows you to make the most of your marketing budget. Unfortunately, you can market without a plan. Yes, you read that right. You can do it, and people do market without marketing plans everyday. But that does not mean you should. To make the most of your marketing efforts and budget, make sure you take the time each year to create a plan. (2) They dont have written goals...more
Holidays are a time for fun. This is why we look forward to them. Holidays provide us with the opportunity to recharge ourselves. With long hours in the day with nothing else to do but indulge in your favourite person (you!), holidays are a...more
The longer a business lasts the more likely it will be successful in the long term. Indeed the first goal of any business should be to make a profit. The profitability of a business will finally depend on three factors Having the right product;...more
As a director executive I am frequently tasked with supporting businesses as an interim director or manager director. I am often required to appoint an international project manager into the business to help them overcome the financial tipping...more
With today’s economy in such bad shape, more and more people are seeking entrepreneurial business opportunities to get away from the corporate grind. In doing so, they are creating new products, new companies, and new lives. Do you...more
Herbs are fun and easy to grow. When harvested they make even the simplest meal seem like a gourmet delight. By using herbs in your cooking you can easily change the flavors of your recipes in many different ways, according to which herbs you add....more
How Honest Sellers Can Be Robbed By Dishonest Buyers Shill bidding deal is a 21st century version of a confidence game. The purpose of shill bidding is to buy merchandise at an artificially low price which can then be resold for a healthy profit. It...more