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For many businesses, the prices your vendors ask can make or break you. And even if price is no object, your vendors' abilities to deliver products or services on time, while avoiding errors or damaged products can control the fate of your business. However, if you take care to negotiate contracts with your vendors that protect your business, you can create a long-term relationship that will help Read More
Enthusiasm transfers emotion from the salesperson to the prospect, right? Enthusiasm is contagious, yes? Enthusiasm breeds more enthusiasm, correct? Enthusiasm sells, doesn't it? Or does it... Read More

How Important is Social Media in a Marketing Plan?

Avatar Posted by bestbizpractices under Social Media
From http://bestbizpractices.org 5413 days ago
Made Hot by: on February 2, 2010 5:17 pm
Many businesses are struggling and asking for help. I know because I meet with them every week. Actually, it is not too surprising to find that entrepreneurs who are doing most of the work might have trouble seeing the forest for the trees. I listen to them as they tell me that what they used to do is no longer working. What does surprise me is their reaction when I bring up the subject of Web 2. Read More

Lessons from a Consultant about Business

Avatar Posted by smallbiztrends under Management
From http://competitiondemolition.com 5413 days ago
Made Hot by: Jed on February 5, 2010 9:21 am
This article features 8 lessons from an SEO contractor about how to be successful in business. It could apply to any consultant or professional, including an attorney or management consultant. I thought this was a valuable article because one of the hardest things any new consultant or professional starting a service business has to learn is HOW to run their business. It's harder ... Read More
If a crisis or opportunity happens, you need to be able to get in touch with business professionals, like your PR consultant or lawyer, quickly. Read More

Sales Tip A Day: Get Testimonials - Proof is in the pudding

Avatar Posted by argentisgroup under Direct Marketing
From http://www.salestipaday.com 5413 days ago
Made Hot by: on February 5, 2010 7:31 pm
One of the least done processes in sales that can have one of the biggest impacts on your results. This will help take a potential sale to a done deal.

The secret is to get testimonials and share them with clients and prospects.
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People often come across the trademark sign in their life. Sometimes they have to perform a Trademark Search for study or professional purposes. However, one should know what a trademark is before beginning the search for it. The article will provide you knowledge and some very basic information about Trademark. Read More
What is copyright law? This answer is unknown to many and so through this article, we are trying to provide you some basic information about copywriting and its laws. The Copyright Act, introduced in 1976, had ushered in the copyright laws. Read More
Even though I’m not a parent, I believe that parents often have concerns about letting their children use social networking sites such as Facebook and Myspace. Read More

Small Business Advertising Basics

Avatar Posted by ThomasPickering under Advertising
From http://www.allbusiness.com 5416 days ago
Made Hot by: stroberken9 on February 1, 2010 4:42 am
In the broadest sense, anything that promotes your business
might be considered advertising, whether it's a radio spot, a brochure, or a booth at a trade show. But the term advertising usually refers to paid commercial messages in newspapers, magazines, radio, television, the Yellow Pages, or outdoor advertising.

Here's a rundown of the key media: Read More
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