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Ever wondered what the absolute best steak recipe was? Interested in creating for yourself the type of perfect steak that melts in your mouth, right in the comfort of your own home? Let me paint a picture for you: You come home from work after a busy day, craving the ultimate man-meal of USDA Choice [...]
How to Generate More Business In A Struggling Economy
Generate more business for your efforts using online marketing, social media, and bartering. This post will analyze some ways you can implement right away to generate more business for yourself while our economy attempts to right itself.
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-06-22
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Blogging Killed the Newspaper Store
OK, that was a terrible attempt at a “punny” title (get it?), but there’s been so much talk lately about whether or not the newsprint industry will be able to survive the next 5-10 years. The Internet coupled with a changing user base, plus a dated business model, may just be enough to overthrow the [...]
Useful Reading…
I’m busy working on a website for my church, so I’ll keep the post short tonight–here’s a catch-up on some useful reading material in different business-related categories: Feedback: Just Say It! by Brandon Marker. Safeguarding Your Mac by AppStorm. Textbook Rant by Seth Godin. 5 Ways to Systemize Your Blogging by ME! I guest posted [...]
Selling Solutions
I just read a ridiculously-awesomely-written post from Johnny over at IttyBiz about selling holes, not drill bits. Remember, people will pay almost anything for a solution to their problem. If they truly are in dire straits and you have a solution (read:not necessarily the perfect solution), you will most likely make a sale. So the [...]
The Definitive Guide to Making Money Blogging
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10 Online Marketing Tips for Offline Businesses
You’ve most likely engaged in some online promotion tactics for your business. Social networking, internet marketing, and online business strategies are all the rage. In college, entrepreneurship can often be easier with the internet as a tool, but if your core audience is offline (or you just want to find another way to reach out), [...]
No-Fee, No-Interest Loans
Small Business Administration – ARC Loan Program. The SBA recently announced SBA-backed loans of up to $35,000 will be available to small businesses beginning June 15th. The loans will be mainly for redirecting capital to pay off debts, retain employees, and fight recessionary problems. I’m not sure what kinds of businesses are able to qualify, [...]
How to Use Testimonials to Improve Your Product
Testimonials are a great way to prove to prospects that your product or service is a worthwhile investment. People don’t like to be the first to try something out, especially if it’s over-the-top, risky (or risque…), or just too new. Seeing some no-hype testimonials from actual, down-to-earth people can ignite your sales effectiveness. But often [...]
