Even in the age of the Internet, there's no denying the power of direct marketing, says Lois K. Geller is president of Mason and Geller Direct Marketing whose clients include both industry giants and small entrepreneurial firms. In this CNN Money.com post she shares some of her top secrets to marketing direct and getting results that will put your small business on par with the top marketing firm Read More
With less of a budget than huge corporations, small business owners must get the best value they can for their advertising dollar says Darrell Zahorsky, About.com guide for Small Business Information. And as a result, Darrell has put together this great comprehensive list of tips culled from his experience working on the legendary advertising campaign that made NordicTrack a house hold name. Cons Read More
Ever noticed how often we're starting to forget about the basic purpose of a mobile phone - voice communication? We text, share, transfer data, browse the Internet etc - and all that because there's a constant lack of time and there're new options that smarty Smartphones are happy to serve with. Yet, how popular these options have become? ...http://ow.ly/18uYW Read More
Though it’s the goal of every company to create a recognizable brand identity, it’s especially important for growing businesses because they must compete against competitors large and small, says brand management expert Sara LaForest, cofounder of Kubica LaForest Consulting. But a brand is much more than a name — it’s “a look and feel about the company and what it stands for,” LaForest points out Read More
It is tempting to ask them for their opinion on your business idea, marketing campaign, website, branding etc. It is quick and you think you will be able to take the best action based on the results. Unfortunately this is not always the case and whilst they may mean well, their opinion may throw you off the marketing success path. Read More
Whether you’re developing software, working in marketing or even a full-time writer, the odds that you’ll be asked to contribute to a blog at some point just keep going up, because blogs have become a key method of communication for many organizations. However, contributing to a blog is not easy, especially if writing isn’t one of your strengths.

Fortunately, it is a skill that can be learned. Read More
It’s getting to be quite a social jungle out there, even before the announcement of Google Buzz, and that’s a good thing – particularly if you’re an individual or business ever on the lookout to attract new customers and stay connected with existing ones. Read More
Prospecting doesn't have to be a drag. Here are three things you can do to take the sting out of it. Read More
The big idea is to find Influencers and entice them to persuade their followers to do business with you. Good idea but uncertain and expensive. There is a better way to use social influence that's easier and more effective. Obi-Wan was right. Make your enthusiasts into a Force to gain new customers. Read More
Most sales people hate prospecting, but for all the wrong reasons. It is not the rejection as much as the lack of preparedness. Here we look at three key elements to succeed in prospecting. Read More
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