7,744 articles on "market"

Keeping Customers With Communication

You work hard to attract new customers, right? Mailings, phone calls, ads, publicity. You have an annual marketing plan devoted to bringing in new customers. What about the customers you already have? What are you doing for them? Of course, you’re ...

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Should You Write a Book

Should You Write a Book?One morning, you open your inbox and find several e-mails that will boost your business. There is an invitation to speak at a local group comprised of your best prospects. Several emails have arrived from people who've "h...

Marketing  marketing book business publishing
How to Get That All-Important Email Address

Hey, I just noticed something. I've been sitting here filling out a bajillion forms, submitting my dang article about alexa's changed-up toolbar til I'm blue in the face (vent much? yes.), and I realized what makes me give out my real ...

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Networking 10 ways to do it better

Networking - 10 ways to do it better"It's not what you know but who you know that counts"Getting ahead in this world still relies heavily on the truth of the saying "It's not what you know but who you know that counts". Making the right con...

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11 Internet Marketing Strategies to Boost Your Visibility

It's so easy to fall into a 'labor of love' - painstakinglyrevamping our websites so that they look absolutely'perfect'... or pouring our heart and soul into creatingthe best product possible, one that's sure to draw rav...

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Eight Steps to Increase Your Newsletter Advertising Revenue

As the newsletter market becomes increasingly more competitive, it's important to follow several key steps in your pursuit of potential advertisers. Simple steps such as providing basic information and practicing timely follow-up can contribute ...

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What's really different about your company, product or service

Assuming you’re not the only company on the planet that provides products and services similar to yours, what is it about your offering that’s unique? As with benefits you offer your customers, your uniqueness needs to be tied to things valued b...

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A Requiem for the Sales Meeting Super-Jock

A REQUIEM FOR THE SALES MEETING SUPER-JOCKbyJohn K. MackenzieCopyright (C) 1980All rights reservedVictory via VHSFrom keynote speech to laser lights, technique and technology fuse to find a re-motivated, re-dedicated, and re-energized sales force ch...

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What You Should Know Before You Hire an Outside Business Development Partner

If your company’s sales are lacking or you are reaching into a new market, outside business development staff could significantly improve your profits. They are cost effective, very profitable, and can easily expand your existing staff. One caution...

Marketing  marketing sales existing business staff people
3 Killer Secrets for Closing the Sale

"Inherently, each one of us has the substance within to achievewhatever our goals and dreams define. What is missing from each of us is the training, education, knowledge and insight to utilize what we already have." Mark Twain FACT: Selling is the ...

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