Business Basics to run your small business
Some days I sit down to my computer and the words just flow. I know exactly what I want to say and my fingers can barely keep up with my ideas. Other days … nothing. There is nothing in my head; I can’t think of a thing to say. Having written a blog almost daily […]
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I recently attended a technology conference where all the discussions and presentations revolved around using technology to create a community. Even for commercial ventures, the real power of the internet is creating on-going conversations; conversations with and between real people.
It didn’t matter if it was a large newspaper or a solopreneur, everyone was talking about how they created interaction with their audience.
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When I was a teenager I was a competitive swimmer. In the evenings when other kids were hanging out at the mall I was in the gym lifting weights or in the pool doing laps. In the early morning while other kids were still sleeping, I was back in the pool. On weekends, instead of
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Blogs, ezines, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter are all great ways to disseminate information and let prospects get to know, like and trust you enough to want to spend money on your products and services. The more information you put out there, the more people can get to know you. And not just professional advice and
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Often when we start a business we focus on the entrepreneurial skills we need – marketing, sales, financial planning. We’re done with the corporate world. We put corporate skills like managing staff out of our heads. But no matter how small your business is when you start, at some point, if you continue to grow,
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I was complaining to a colleague that I’m not getting as much done as I’d like. I set goals and create to do lists. I’m working hard but I’m just not getting everything done. And it’s making me frustrated. I told her I don’t know if I’m just not being productive or if I’m expecting
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Yesterday a colleague and I were talking about our favourite marketing gurus. I mentioned a couple of online people who are rock stars in their niche; they have huge lists, produce great products and make LOTS of money – in at least one case well over a million dollars annually. My colleague had never heard
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In the movie Field of Dreams the ghostly voice told Ray “If you build it they will come.” But that’s not necessarily true of your website. Once you build it, it takes work to get them to come. 1. Include your web address in all printed marketing materials. It may seem simple but you’d be
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It happened to me again today! I received a telephone call from someone I’d “met” online. “Hi this is Joe. I just got your email. You had some questions?” While he did in fact say his name, he jumped right into the conversation without reminding me how I know him and what exactly the call
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“Great things are only possible with outrageous requests.” –Thea Alexander As a recovering codependent, I often find it impossible to ask for help; I feel like I should be able to do it all, and help you too. However, I’ve noticed over the years that the most successful entrepreneurs never try to do it all.
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