6,217 articles related to "marketing"

Are You Using a Chess or Checkers Small Business Marketing Strategy

Until the day I learned to play chess I loved playing checkers. Both games require a strategy that maximizes a player’s ability to capture her opponents pieces without first losing her own. Checkers was fun. But the complexities of chess lead to mo...

Marketing  marketing chess business message
Brand Lo-o-o-o-o-ve...

So... how have you been building your brand lately?Now, I'm writing this in my best Barry White voice... "How's your Brand Lo-o-o-o-o-ve, baby?"It may sound obvious, but increase Brand Love by branding better.Branding your business better ...

Marketing  marketing love brand good
Non-Stop Marketing Machine

What is the best way to market your company? How can you generate more sales? Use theseideas to develop your company's most effective sales tool, your web site.Company Information: Provide information about your company and products- List your p...

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Making News is Better than Just 'Making the News'

There is a major difference between making news and “making the news.” It is the difference between a shotgun and a slingshot.Amateurs can “make the news.” They can entice a morning TV crew to take video of a charity event. Or land a mention ...

Marketing  marketing news making product make
Small Businesses Reveal Romantic Side to Attract Customers

Small businesses can make sales soar this Valentine’s Day just by exhibiting some of Cupid’s matchmaking qualities. The moment a customer enters your retail store or Web site you should smother them with love. Immediately reinforce that they’ve...

Marketing  marketing valentines customers love gift
The Power of Word of Mouth

Most of us remember the commercial that said, “I told two friends, and they told two friends, and so on, and so on, and…”, well you get the picture. This commercial, which represented Breck Hair Shampoo, ran so many times that even I remember w...

Marketing  marketing service mouth word
Improve Your Chances of Success

The internet has completely changed the business world.It has changed the whole concept of how to be successfulin a home business. It has also provided the opportunityfor many to give up the 9 to 5 world and seek their dreamon the internet. Some have...

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20 Ways to Improve Newsletter Conversions

We’ve all seen them.They come in various sizes, and though they look innocent enough, they’re really a mysterious black hole leading to something even more puzzling.A newsletter!Hard to believe, but it’s true. A newsletter signup box can be tha...

Marketing  marketing newsletter page
Intuition Your Secret Weapon for Sales Success

Mark sits at his desk with his eyes closed, pen in hand,apparently deep in thought. Or is he dozing? Actually, he'sabout to take a crucial first step in winning a new account.Holly is on her way to see a potential client when a flashof insight r...

Marketing  marketing intuition sales will
The Little Things Count8 Things to Remember When Designing a Direct Sales Piece

When it comes to designing a direct sales piece, whether it be abrochure or a sales letter, the little things really do count.Focus as much on presentation as you do on the message.Keep these 10 essential tips in mind when designing your directsales ...

Marketing  marketing sales direct piece envelope donapost