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[2003-11-26] Save Time, Make More Money: Automating Your Sales
It's going to be another long day. Your heart sinks as you stare at the dozens of emails sitting in your mailbox, awaiting your response. Most of them are asking for approximately the same information, yet you have to answer them all manually. You want to provide excellent customer service - which means no bulk email - and so you also need to respond within the same day.
[2003-11-26] The Something-For-Nothing Syndrome
You've had a long day. You're tired from working all day long and tired of having to watch every penny you spend. For the millionth time, you wonder what it would be like to work from home and make good money while you're at it.
[2003-11-26] Strategies to Make the Most of Free Advertising
I gleefully fired up my expensive classified ad submission software and posted hundreds of free ads. What an opportunity! By using this software I was able to post ads automatically - I just started up the software, gave it the ad I wanted to post, and it did all the rest.
[2003-11-26] Success Comes in All Forms
Money, money, money. It's THE accepted measure of whether or not you are succeeding with your business.
[2003-11-26] To Buy or Not to Buy? A Money-Making Tip for Affiliates
A few days ago, a member of one of my affiliate program downlines contacted me with this email:
[2003-11-26] What Are YOU Doing to Keep Your Customers?
Not too long ago I ran a survey on my site asking visitors what their main complaints were about shopping for or finding information online.
[2003-11-26] What Ever Happened to Personalized Service?
If you've ever written to a company that over-uses automation or form letters, you'll understand the feeling of teeth-gritting *frustration* with canned responses that don't even begin to answer your question.
[2003-11-26] What Makes a Top-Earning Affiliate?
"Put up our banners on your website or use our pre-written ads ... we'll do the rest!"
[2003-11-26] Freelance Writing on the Internet
So, you've decided to take up a freelancing career in writing. You've hooked up the computer, installed the printer, and learnt the nitty-gritty of your word processor. You've maybe even got a couple of published clips. You're all set to conquer the online world of publishing. But wait. Do you know all the options available to you?
[2003-11-26] Ideal Marketing Methods for Home-Based Businessess
What is the difference between a small business that makes it and one that does not? Most likely, the one that was successful engaged in some effective marketing. Wise marketing is critical for owners of home-based businesses for a number of reasons:
[2003-11-26] Dealing with Disgruntled Customers
No matter how hard you try, in business you simply can't please everyone. You could have a highly trained customer service squadron and an award-winning product, but still you'd have some buyers who just weren't happy. The bad news is that unhappy customers are more eager to share their experiences than happy ones which could spell disaster for your business.
[2003-11-26] Benefits of Ebooks for Your Business
No matter what type of home-based business you operate, chances are ebooks are already or should be part of it. Most of us are familiar with the term and probably have seen at least one ebook, but you may not have realized how beneficial they could be for your business.
[2003-11-26] Spam and Scams Go Hand in Hand
We all know there's been alot of chaos lately about new anti-Spam laws and honest business owners like you and me don't want to have our businesses and ezines shut down due to false complaints. Yet we also know that true Spammers and Scammers will continue to get away with their crap.
[2003-11-26] The Top Seven Strategies for Website Success
Whether you're concerned with business-to-business, or business to consumer, whether your organization is large or small, commercial or nonprofit, these are some fundamental questions around your Website and technology strategy that should be addressed.
[2003-11-26] E is for everything?? . . .
Just this week, a member of my audience asked me the following:
[2003-11-25] Tips on Finding the Right Search Engine Optimization Firm
There are hundreds of Search Engine Optimization (SEO, for short) companies that claim they provide "successful," "proven", "guaranteed" search engine placement for your Web site. How do you know whether they deliver on their promise, when you have no clue how they do it? Most firms can't afford a staffer who specializes in online marketing. Most find it's best to outsource to an SEO firm. So, how can you tell which one to choose? The most important six elements are described below. Take a moment to educate yourself. You'll be saving yourself time, money and lots of headaches if you get it right the first time.
[2003-11-25] Just Do Something
There are many keys to success, but they all depend on one thing: action. No one ever experiences success in any area of life without first taking some action. No amount of good training, excellent planning or benevolent intention will ever create success. Not even a little.
[2003-11-25] A Simple Way To Dramatically Increase Your Affiliate Earnings
Affiliate programs are undoubtedly one of the most powerful systems of business available today. When they first appeared, they were a stunning example of how the powerful traditional strategy of joint-venture marketing, when combined with the power of the internet, created an entire new industry that solved the biggest problems faced by webmasters and web merchants.
[2003-11-25] How Many Subscribers Actually READ Your Email?
Would you like to find out exactly how many of your subscribers are opening and reading the emails you send to them? This article describes a very quick and simple method that anyone can use to do this, that you'll be able to implement immediately on all the HTML mail that you send out.
[2003-11-25] Can Web Copywriters Learn From Direct Marketing Techniques?
Would you send a million letters costing tens of thousands to print and mail, in a direct marketing campaign, without testing the letter content first? It's what many website owners do when they don't test and measure their own website copy and content then spend thousands on web marketing campaigns to drive traffic to their websites.
[2003-11-25] Is Your Web Site Driving Customers Away?
It's late at night, you're surfing the web, and you are on a site that promises to provide you with the answer you need. After a few moments you grow frustrated as you click on link, after link, with no end in site. Sound familiar?
[2003-11-25] Where's My Spam?
THIS morning my computer announced, 'You HAD mail,' and then laughed like a dope fiend in a 1940's anti-drug movie.
[2003-11-25] Four Tips on Tip Sheets
Getting newspaper and magazine coverage for your book can be challenging. The book review section has disappeared from many publications; the lifestyle section is very competitive. But a simple tip sheet from your book can get you into almost any publication in America. Here are four tips on writing tip sheets:
[2003-11-25] "But They Said the List was Opt-in!" Don't Become an Unwitting SPAMMER.
Spam. A dirty word for those on the Internet. Also called UCE, or unsolicited commercial email, spam is when someone sends you their offer without your express consent.
[2003-11-25] Can You Really Get Rich With No Experience?
Visions of dollars bills dance in your head as you focus your starry-eyed gaze on the words before you.
[2003-11-25] Choosing a Business Opportunity That's Right for YOU
Ever thought something like, 'If SHE can make thousands a month with the Super-Duper-Money-Making-Opportunity-of-the- Century, why can't I?'
[2003-11-25] Does Hype Really Sell?
It's just plain insulting.
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[2003-11-25] Extra Traffic Doesn't Mean More Sales!
You know those companies that boast that they can increase your hits significantly, and for free?
[2003-11-25] Harnessing the Power of Testimonials
Let's say you want to take your spouse out to a nice restaurant. You read the 'dining' column of your local newspaper, and ask family or friends for recommendations.
[2003-11-25] How to Choose a Web Host
Now that you've got your cool new domain name, the next step is to select a web host that will provide you with the service and features you need. An important thing to remember is not to choose your web host based solely on cost alone!
[2003-11-25] The Evolution of Email, Part II
In my last article I began a look at how email marketing is changing. You can take a look at it here: http://www.All-In-One-Business.com/imm/20031114/feature.html
[2003-11-25] How to Run an Effective Ezine Ad Campaign
You've faithfully submitted your free ad to dozens of ezines. You've heard that ezines are one of the best ways to get the word out about your business ...
[2003-11-25] New Year's Resolution: "I QUIT"
You indulge in a luxurious stretch as you slowly awaken, refreshed, to a new day.
[2003-11-24] How To Price Your Creative Work
How do you put a dollar value on your creative work? Are you charging too much? Too little? In your creative small business, pricing issues will come up again and again. I struggled with them for years, until I managed to get them straight in my own mind.
[2003-11-24] Lack of Business Isn't Always the Problem
When you're just starting out in business, it's a safe bet that you need more clients. But what if you have been up and running for a while, and you're still not making as much money as you would like? You may be in the habit of thinking that attracting new clients is the answer, but this isn't always the case.
[2003-11-24] 3 Magic Ways To Increase Your Sales!
1) Tell your potential customers in your ad copy that you will donate a percentage of their purchase price to a specific charity. This will show them you really care about people. They may just buy your product so their money will go to the charity. For example, you could say, "I will donate .75 cents from each order to the (name) Foundation."
[2003-11-24] Don't Let The Holidays Detour You From Your Financial Goals
Do you dread going to your mailbox and finding yet another credit card bill? Do you find yourself worrying about how you'll pay your bills from one month to the next ?
[2003-11-24] Breaking the Voice Mail Barrier
Even if you never place a cold call, you still have to reach people by phone. That customer who was so interested last month never called you back, and now you must call her. You call once, twice, three times, but you can't get her in person. How can you manage to close a sale if all you ever get is voice mail?
[2003-11-24] I'm Guilty Until Proven Innocent
No doubt about it. "Spam" (unsolicited commercial email) threatens to paralyze and ultimately destroy the email system as it currently exists on the Internet.
[2003-11-24] Empty Your Bag of Excuses for the Last Time
It's time for me to take off the kid gloves and give it to you straight. Here goes…
[2003-11-24] Are 'Blinders' Preventing You from Finding Real Opportunity?
Not so long ago, I was making my daily rounds to various message boards online that are dedicated to working from home. Alongside the usual, 'Is this a scam?' questions was a disturbing post, which basically said:
[2003-11-24] A Quick Guide to Third-Party Credit Card Processors
If you've ever looked into getting your own merchant account, you already know how expensive it can be. Application fees, setup fees, standard monthly fees, transaction fees... they all add up fast! It can be too much for a business that's just getting started.
[2003-11-24] 10 Quick Tips on How to Create, Distribute, and Profit from Free eBooks
Free eBooks are a powerful viral marketing tool that can literally provide you with an entire network of people who promote your business, absolutely free. Here are a few quick tips on how to benefit from your free eBook ...
[2003-11-24] The 3 'Alternate' Types of Online Selling
'I think I finally found something I can do!', Joanne wrote, 'this company doesn't need me to do any selling at all. All I have to do is advertise a telephone number and their staff handles my sales. I think I finally have a chance!'
[2003-11-24] 4 Success Strategies for Ezine Promotion
It's your masterpiece. You've worked hard to put together an informative and interesting newsletter. Your current subscribers often write to tell you how much they enjoy it. So why are you having so many problems getting new subscribers?
[2003-11-24] "404 Not Found":Don't Let This Be YOU
You're all fired up and ready to go. Enthusiasm bubbles over - you're eager to start your online business and want to get going as fast as you can.
[2003-11-24] 7 Important Tips on Investigating a Business Opportunity
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[2003-11-24] 8 Essential Questions For Aspiring Ezine Editors
Online business 'newbies' have no doubt heard that offering a free newsletter is one of the best ways available to build their business and their profits. Some of the benefits include:
[2003-11-24] The Basics of Building a Business on the 'Net
I remember the first time the idea of starting a business online popped into my head. Pumped and full of enthusiasm, I was scared but also ready to jump right in and make myself a whole load of money.
[2003-11-24] Build Traffic and Value Through Reciprocal Links
Reciprocal linking is catching on in popularity. It's a way for website owners to share each other's traffic, a simple "let's trade links" deal that can help to widen your web audience.
[2003-11-21] The Evolution of Email
Email ain't what it used to be. In fact, email ain't what it was last month.
[2003-11-21] They Didn't Think I Could Make A Full-Time Income Online, But I Proved Them Wrong
When I first attempted to make money online I was so naive just like any newbie. But I learned from the school of hard knocks. I learned by trial and error and by just doing.
[2003-11-21] How to Build an Online Business Part 4
Customer service means different things to different people, but we have to remember the bottom line - treat each and every customer with respect and courtesy ( no matter how difficult they may be).
[2003-11-21] Foolproof Customer Service Strategies (that only a fool would try!)
Ever notice how customer service varies from store to store? You walk into some stores, and before you can say "Buzz off!" a salesperson asks "May I help you?"
[2003-11-21] 16 Closely Guarded Secrets to Influence and Win Prospects
1. Reward
Example:
"If You Order Your "Business-In-A-Box" By The Date Stamped In Red On The "Registration Form", You'll Get These FREE BONUSES Worth $1,469.00!"
[2003-11-21] Excite@Home Surpasses 2 Million Broadband Subscribers
Excite@Home, the leader in broadband, today announced that the company surpassed the two million-subscriber mark for the high-speed, always-on @Home service. Excite@Home is the first company to achieve this milestone. This figure does not include subscribers to be contributed by chello broadband to Excite Chello, the formation of which was announced in July. The announcement also underscores strong growth momentum for broadband access and its emergence as a mainstream service for consumers.
[2003-11-18] Increase Your Sales Through Emotional Connections
Emotional connections? Is this one of those cosmic vibration things? Am I asking you to flaunt your aura at people or something?
[2003-11-18] Christmas Strategies: Gifting without Charging
Before we know it, the shopping season will be upon us. And, just like Santa's little elves will be working feverishly, we've got to get busy saving up our cash for Christmas. The alternative could be to watch helplessly as our credit card balances increase.
[2003-11-18] Bridging the Chasm from Lead to Loyal Customer : A Step by Step Guide for Developing Awareness, Building Credibility and Acquiring Customers
Have you ever watched a documentary about climbing Mount Everest? If so, you will undoubtedly remember one specific segment of the journey where the climbers cross a chasm, one carefully placed step after another, using aluminum ladders strung end to end. For me, just the thought of it is enough to cause an anxiety attack!
[2003-11-18] The Information Publisher's Secret Resource Guide To Blow Customers Away!
Have you ever heard the saying, "Give and you shall receive"? Well, with information publishing, this saying is one of the most important you will ever hear. Let me explain:
[2003-11-18] Marketers: The Top 5 Things You Can Still Do About Christmas
1. Make Money by Offering Old Friends Something Special.
Invite your customer list to take advantage of an exclusive offer, made only to them. Package a collection of your items or combine your items with a premium incentive. Phone, mail or email your offer. Do it now.
[2003-11-18] 10 Ways To Build Trust and Build Your Business
You wouldn't buy a car if you didn't think it could get you home. And you wouldn't purchase it from a dealer you thought was robbing you blind on the price and might not stand behind it if the engine fell out as you drove it off the lot.
[2003-11-18] Five Basic and Essential Features of Your Follow up Autoresponder
If you are not using a follow up autoresponder until now just buy it. Follow up autoresponders are very valuable tool for online business.
[2003-11-18] Five Advanced and Essential Features of Your Follow up Autoresponder
1. Personalization of Your emails:
If your subscriber sees his/her name in the subject field, they will stop a second at your email. Well... it's human nature to respond to their names. Once they stop at your email subject, more chances of clicking on your email and go in to the message.
[2003-11-18] What Are Subdomains? Are They Necessary For Web Sites?
What are subdomains? Subdomains are the third level domains that are used to organise your web site content.
[2003-11-18] Reasons Why you Should Have a Weblogger Installed on Your Web Site
I don't know about you, but when I built my first web site three years back I don't know anything about the webloggers. One day when I checking the features of my web host control panel (after two months of uploading my first home page) I saw the link 'Webstats'. That was the first time I get to know that I can know how many people are comming to my site.
[2003-11-17] What Flavor is Your Fear?
Reading this article might just change your life. After 15 years of helping hundreds of people start or grow their businesses-both online and off-I have discovered something:
[2003-11-17] 3 Words That Pull Orders Like MAD!
1) Use the word "free" in your ad. People want free incentives before they do business with you. They could be free books, accessories, services, etc. For example, you could say. " Free shipping with every order over $50!" Another example would be, "Order within the next 5 minutes to get 3 extra bonuses free!"
[2003-11-17] The Freelance Translator and PayPal
A problem most freelance translators are faces with is how to receive payment. In particular: How to receive payment for small jobs. Many translation agencies are reluctant to pay small fees via wire transfer due to the transaction fees; often they will send you a check instead. And I suppose I don't have to tell you: The banks charge an enormous commission when you come and want to cash in your check.
[2003-11-17] Expect A New Boom In Writing for the Web
If you've been keeping your fingers on the economic pulse, you'll have noticed that the worldwide economy is picking up. All indications point to a new Web boom. This means that writers should gear up and get ready for all the work they can handle.
[2003-11-17] Prosperity Begins Between Your Ears
If you're waiting for someone or something to give you what you want in life, you'll wait a long time! Prosperity is something you create. No one gives it to you. So, stop waiting and get on with making it happen.
[2003-11-13] Grow your Business with Emarketplace Part III
Increase Company Productivity
After years of hard work, finally your business started to pick up. You are selling more products then ever! You have lined up a good number of suppliers and buyers. Things have never been better than now. Except one thing! With rising sales your overhead and supply chain expenses are also sky-rocketing. Your profit margin is no longer the same as it used to be! You feel that you are in a limbo! How to increase productivity? How to cut costs without giving up sales?
[2003-11-13] How to Build an Online Business Part 3
In Part 3 of this series, I would like to discuss online networking as a way of building your business.
[2003-11-13] Marketing Tip: Posting to Forums
Does it pay to cruise the forums and make the occasional post? It might, here are the results we got...
[2003-11-13] Phishing - For You!
They call it "phishing" - trolling for information using spam, trying to catch -- you, or rather, your identity. A recent survey estimated that 7 million adults in the U.S. were victims of identity theft, a 79% increase over last year. Although identity theft is mostly practiced off-line the online world is experiencing this crime at an increased rate.
[2003-11-12] How to Create a Web Site That Makes the Sale
Nothing can be more frustrating than visiting a web site and not being able to find what you are looking for.
[2003-11-12] Review of Ezine Article Creator V2.0
By now most entrepreneurs realize that the most cost effective method of promoting their business and services is writing and distributing articles to e-zines, newsletters, magazines and web sites.
[2003-11-12] How to Start Right
Almost everyone who succeeds online does so with their SECOND site, not their first. Most people start out with a site, make a ton of mistakes, learn by doing and--once they have figured out the ropes--get it right the SECOND time.
[2003-11-11] Celebrate! Create Your Very Own WOW List
What in the world is a "WOW List"? It's a tool (a reminder we humans sometimes need) to help us put the joy back in our lives. Maybe it's a tool to help us realize how much we really have, or to remember what brings a big smile to our faces.
[2003-11-11] How My Friend Bob Went From Being A Failure To A Winner By Taking Intelligent Action!
Let me tell you story about a friend of mine who used to be a complete failure. His name was Bob. My friend Bob was the type of guy who always was looking for instant riches, but never could seem to find them.
[2003-11-11] How To Recover Your 'Almost Customers'
You'll always need to find new prospects for your business. But don't overlook the prospects you already attracted. Many are close to buying. Use these four simple procedures to convert those "almost customers" into paying customers.
[2003-11-11] 8 Simple Rules for Web Writing
Writing for the web is different than writing for print. People read differently on the web.
[2003-11-10] Make Your Complaint Heard And Get Results !
At some point in time you will be faced with the need to register a complaint because of a poor product or poor service, or maybe even both !
[2003-11-10] Are You Ignoring These Marketing Principles?
In marketing as in science there are basic principles that govern the movement of bodies in space, or prospects and clients. Just as people instinctively know the law of gravity, they are aware of the fundamental principles of marketing. Unlike the law of gravity which is hard to deny, many small business owners often neglect to apply core marketing principles to attract clients.
[2003-11-10] 7 Questions Home Business Owners MUST Answer
There are a few items any home business owner must address if their business is to properly function and turn a consistent profit.
[2003-11-10] Keep On Keeping On
"Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no help at all." -- Dale Carnegie
[2003-11-10] Search the Web More Efficiently: Tips, Techniques and Strategies
Studies show that after email, searching the Web is the most popular activity on the Internet. Searching is easy; finding what you're looking for can sometimes be difficult. Hopefully the advice below will make your next Web search a breeze.
[2003-11-10] Meaningful Gifts You Can Give Your Clients for the Holidays
We're always looking for unique, personal ways to remember our clients for the holidays. Coaching is a relationship field, and somewhere the Honey-baked Ham just doesn't fit. Here are some ideas that will work for whatever your client is celebrating, whether it's Eid al Fitr, Hanukkah, Christmas, or Dewali.
[2003-11-10] Folks, Let's Lighten Up A Little!
I am not naive. I know what kind of shape the world's in. I wish many things were different, but as the saying goes, if wishes were candy...
[2003-11-10] Understanding Search Engines Part Two: Five tips to improve your chances with Google et al.
"Dear David: I just created a website on baby toy safety. What should I do to make sure gazillions of people find me through the search engines?"
[2003-11-10] The Truth About Info Business
Let me save you, at least, several hundreds of dollars you would have spent on different business guides and tutorials, claiming to bring you online wealth.
[2003-11-10] How To Sell Anything To Your Prospect list on The Internet
Do you like fishing? I'm going to tell you a fisherman's secret.
[2003-11-10] Jealously Guarded Secret of One Overlooked Hidden Selling Technique
"Just who's Mr. Q?" I bet you've asked this question now.
[2003-11-10] How To Exploit The Articles You Write And Milk It like Cash Cow Instantly
Can you create many articles related to your products? If you do, this marketing strategy is for you. You can easily move ahead of any competition.
[2003-11-10] How to Make Money From Your Book And Get Massive Profit Before You Finish Writing It
You can generate instant income from your book instead of waiting till you complete it.
[2003-11-10] A Sad Truth That Makes You Rich
Have you ever faced this situation before? Imagine this.
[2003-11-10] 3 Fast Opt-In List Building Ideas!
1) Product Discounts
You could offer your visitors a discount on all the products you sell if they subscribe to your free e-zine. For example, you could say, "Subscribe to our free e-zine and get 50% off all our products!" Another example, "Subscribe to our free e-zine and get $8 off our brand new e-book!"
[2003-11-07] Get Outsiders on Your Side
Especially good advice for business, non-profit and association managers whose job success depends in large part on the behaviors of their key external audiences.
[2003-11-07] Who Are You Marketing To On the Internet?
"Dear Friend,
My name is JANG DOO-HWAN, The brother of Mr. Chun DOO-HWAN, former President of South Korea who seized power ..."
[2003-11-07] Always Do the Hardest Thing First
"In the time you spent complaining about this, Susan, you could've had it done."
[2003-11-07] Autoresponders : Ease Your Life
What every small business operator always lacks is time. Sometimes lack of time leads to inefficiency, what in its turn, leads to business failure even if you have plenty of financial resources.
[2003-11-06] Building New Business Through Referrals
One of the most effective ways to generate new business is to encourage customer referrals. That is, you can use the influence of happy customers to help your business continue to grow without having to rely on constant advertising.
[2003-11-06] Cause-Related Marketing
Altruism. Corporate responsibility. Philanthropy. These are often used to describe cause-related marketing, an activity in which businesses join with charities or causes to market an image, product, or service for mutual benefit.
[2003-11-06] 5 Zero-Cost Spam Prevention Tools For All Situations!
Anyone who uses email knows what Spam is! It's annoying and time consuming to wade through volumes of fraud, con and obscene emails to filter out the really important ones. And I am sure you are affected by this menace in some form or other.
[2003-11-04] Overcoming Your Biggest Marketing Obstacle
At times, no matter what you do your marketing is stuck and you're not attracting new clients quickly enough. It doesn't seem to make a difference how much time or money you put into it, its like you are driving in slow motion. You just seem to be spinning your wheels and not getting any traction to move your business forward as quickly as you'd like.
[2003-11-04] Autoresponders: Ease Your Life
What every small business operator always lacks is time. Sometimes lack of time leads to inefficiency, what in its turn, leads to business failure even if you have plenty of financial resources.
[2003-11-03] 6 Tips for Dealing with Angry Callers
There's no avoiding it: sooner or later the voice at the other end of the phone call will get nasty. Here are some simple tips to help defuse the situation.
[2003-11-03] How Many Ways Can I Market Thee? Let Me Count the Ways
What does it take to be a good marketer?
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