How To Add Value, Not Give Discounts
It is too easy for a small business owner to give a discount in order to win over a customer. But discounts hit YOU harder in terms of your profitability than adding an extra service or providing a small ‘gift’ will to keep the relationship sweet. Practice how to add value to a client instead … Continue reading
Five Easy Steps to A Profitable Direct Marketing Campaign
A direct marketing campaign allows you want to reach out and touch your target audience in a personal way; not mass marketing such as through a radio or television commercial. Direct marketing is extremely cost-effective when done correctly with five easy steps. Examples of direct marketing include; personal letters or e-mails personalized e-news brochures sent … Continue reading
Are Your Marketing Fears Holding You Back?
Riveted to the spot in fear may be OK when you are watching a horror movie but not when you are trying to run a business. But fear of what? Or Who? It’s a recurring issue that a magic wand might fix; but my magic wand is currently at the drycleaners being starched. So, are … Continue reading
Are You An Imposter?
Even your best friends won’t tell you. Sigh! You’re tedious, tiresome and repetitive. Well, you’re products and marketing tactics are anyway. Mark Twain got it right when he said that the best fruit is higher up the tree (or on the farthest branch). If it was easy everyone would have gorged themselves already – which … Continue reading
You’ll Waste Money on Advertising Unless You Read This First!
I recently saw an advertisement for a new marketing resource being trialed in Britain. The headline provocatively shouted ‘BIG BRAND ADVERTISING ON A SMALL BUSINESS BUDGET’ – good headline, bound to get a lot of attention. It certainly got my attention. Upon reading further, part of the text said this; “Advertising, whilst necessary for any … Continue reading
How To Motivate Your Team to Success
Have you ever worked for an organisation where there was too much gossip, backstabbing, and rumour mongering? Was the corporate culture one where no one knew what was going on so everyone was on tender hooks thinking negative things about the company? I have. And it’s not pleasant. I worked for someone who didn’t like … Continue reading
Marketing on a Shoestring Budget
Marketing on a Shoestring Budget© Lets face it, most small business owners would rather spend less on marketing than more, So if you are marketing on a shoestring budget or are looking for ways to do more with less outlay, then these ideas are for you. 1. Keep the Customer Satisfied Testimonials are the strongest … Continue reading
Top Ten Recession Busting Marketing Tips
These Top Ten Recession Busting Marketing Tips have proved very popular with clients so I’m sharing them with you as I know they are a valued resource. If you are in any business you will find them imperative for promoting your business and gaining more sales. 1.Cross-Promote: Link with a complimentary company and cross-promote each … Continue reading
Getting Out of The Black Hole
Getting Out of the Black Hole© For many business owners, late November to early February is a black hole of sales inactivity. Pre-Christmas celebrations and office parties are in full swing so many decision-makers don’t want to be thinking about buying products and services. So, what do you do? Join the fun or think strategically … Continue reading
An Insanely Clever Way to Easily Promote Your Small Business
For an insanely clever way to easily promote your business on-line, check this out. I created it today using iMovie and stock shots. You can create your own with different templates and images you shoot yourself. It’s insanely easy. Then just post on Vimeo, Facebook, YouTube, your blog, website, WHATEVER! Have fun. Let me know … Continue reading
Insanely Clever Marketing 