The last thing you want is to find customer interest has been generated, only to find them flocking to your competition out of spite.
Read MoreKnow what you’re selling, to whom, and have a fair price. With a persuasive sales pitch, you might soon have as many customers as there are grains of sand on the beach.
Read MoreAs with anything else you’re touting, be able to answer the question “Why should I deal with YOU?” Just being a nice person isn’t enough anymore.
Read MoreElon Musk likes that everyone’s talking about him right now. His ploy’s generated millions in free publicity, making every company ask how their own marketing plans will be impacted?
Read MoreIf you insist on naming the company to satisfy your ego, plan to have a robust marketing budget for promoting yourself and building recognition. You’re going to need it.
Read MoreRegardless of how much automation we have in our lives, people still prefer personal connections and feeling like they’re talking to the actual people they’re buying from.
Read MoreThings can sometimes shift overnight, and marketers who aren’t paying attention can get caught in an unpleasant environment.
Read MoreIf you’re seeking fresh opportunities, look at your hobbies, skills, and friendships. Whether you’re looking for new ventures or side hustles, consider what makes you happy and see if there are gaps in the marketplace. Opportunity may be closer than you think, but doing it properly is a bit more involved than you realized.
Read MoreRegardless of what you sell, you can benefit from customer feedback, new prospective clientele, and testimonials. It’s as easy as asking a few questions to your existing customer list.
Read MoreRegardless of what you sell, whoever is answering your phone is the first line of defense, and the information being provided to consumers may make all the difference in whether you close the deal.
Read MoreNew year is the perfect time to take stock in your business and re-examine your branding, packaging, and strategies. Because, regardless of what you sell, you too can probably increase sales by changing your image.
Read MoreComposition notebooks are great for developing your business plan. You can’t tear out the pages, and any ideas you scribble down are still there six months later.
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