Imagine the scenario ...You've agreed to chair the Auction Committee for your favorite charity. You're excited because you have a lot of new ideas, but you also feel overwhelmed. You've heard that many benefit auctioneers are booked months in advance, so you've decided to call a few today to get an idea of their styles.Stop. Don't pick up the phone until you're clear about one point. By answering this question first, you will save everyone's...more
Let s face it, there is a lot going on out there. Our economy is on the fritz and every news story tells us that one more multimillion-dollar company needs a government bailout. Foreclosures are happening right and left. We have troops in harm s way, and Christmas is only a few short weeks away. And that is just the big picture! We have not even mentioned your business and all the things that you need to keep up with on a daily basis. Here are 15...more
The corporate community makes use of different terms in talking about business planning - business strategy, sales planning, marketing strategy, business plans, and marketing schemes. But as different as these terms sound or spell, they cover same principles -- how to improve sales and getting the company "out there". Efficient business plans and marketing schemes need to be strong, cost-effective, and most of all, realistic. As such, an efficient business plan considers several important factors: products, services, market size, competitor activity, marketing, and production costs.Since a business's' selling point and source of income are the kind of products and service it offers, it is logical to pay these much attention. Product and service evaluation should be part of all business plans and marketing schemes a company formulates. Product evaluation involves product testing, improving quality control, product design, and marketing. In product testing and quality control, it is important to ensure that the company's product is all it claims to be. For example, if company A wants to claim that its product washes off stains in less time than the leading brand B, it...more
Have you seen one of those post-it pop-up? The one that looks so realistic, with awesome shadow effect. If you don't know what I am talking about, try opening the following website: http://myhobbybooks.com/wowpop They look awesome don't they? And something like this is always good for your web marketing campaign. One reason, it never gets blocked...more
When it comes to skin care, Dallas is about more than facials. This affluent Texas city has made non-surgical procedures like chemical peels, laser skin resurfacing, microdermabrasion and Botox treatments extremely popular and very common. If you're a Dallas resident and looking for more information on these five popular skin care treatments, read...more
Payday loan is a very short-term loan that is offered to a borrower to cover the expenses until his or her next payday. The amount may vary from 100 dollars to 500 dollars on a two -week term, the interest rate ranging from 390 percent to 780 percent .The most appealing part of payday loan is that the lenders give the cash instantly when the borrower needs money in case of emergencies which makes pay day loans very effective. The best lending companies are the ones that give the money needed without charging exorbitant interest. The requirements for acquiring a payday loan are as follows: Must be a citizen of the United StatesShould be aged above 18 yearsProof of ID and current employment backed by a pay slipShould have a salary of atleast 1000US$ per monthShould have an active bank accountThe borrower has to provide a post dated check which will be cashed on the payday loan due date. Payday loans do not have a long drawn out payment plan, but generally due in two weeks, which helps to get out of financial crisis and provides a security. A payday loan can also be applied for online and can be got approved within minutes.Payday loans are also known as cash advance loans, check...more
Get Out Of Debt Before Starting A Home BusinessKey factors in starting a home business:1. Keep your investment as low as possible.2. Make sure that whatever you are investing in will payout a returnin a short period of time.3. Make sure that your...more
I like to think that my approach to business is 1 part experience, 1 part research and 2 parts common sense. I know my business; that's my experience. I read as much as I possibly can to strike a balance in my efforts between tried and...more
The welcome email is probably the single greatest opportunity that email marketers have to engage subscribers and drive action. Welcome messages generate superior open rates and, done well, create a halo effect that boosts subscribers engagement with...more
Millions of would-be entrepreneurs want to sell things on eBay. EBay is the 1 home business opportunity in the world right now, so it is natural that many are eager to find highly profitable items for re sale on eBay. However, it is important to know...more
When you are reading the newspaper or looking on news websites, how do you decide which article to read? Most likely you read articles that have headlines that caught your attention. The headline had something in it that made you stop and think...more
It's a recession.The answer, of course, is marketing. To get revenues up, you have to market more. In order to do that, here are a few ideas to help you:1. Collect email addresses.The lifeblood of an online business is email addresses. If you...more