Advertising and Lead Generation
Are We Getting Prospecting Wrong?
Today, most of what I hear from sales people and executives is they are opportunity starved. They are all desperate to find more qualified opportunities. Prospecting and lead gen have become the dominant issues in…
An Entrepreneur’s Virtual Business Card
In the 21st century, we are all virtual entrepreneurs so we should have a digital or virtual business card! Many of the Cash Flow Show fans have asked me about the digital business card provided by Shuffle. There…
Cold Calling is Alive and Kicking
Cold calling is alive—at least when you look at the number of posts proclaiming its death. Also, judging by the number of “cold calls” I get every day. It’s unfortunate that a discussion about cold…
Stay on Top of Your Seasonal Advertisements
For a glance at the latest in small business ad ideas, check out your local monthly magazine. Chock full of creative promotions, regional publications provide a variety of ad options, often with the promise of…
Consumers Pay Attention to Where Your Ads Live and Who Their Neighbors Are
The Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Council came out with a new study that we all need to be aware of as we place our digital ad buys. Nearly half of all consumers indicate they would rethink purchasing…
Seizing Opportunities When Competition Leaves Town
With all your proactive marketing campaigns, increased social media, and a continual eye on customer service, business is booming, right? But as you well know, it’s still a tough economy out there. Not all small…
5 Ways to Turn Today’s Leads into Tomorrow’s Customers
There are a lot of statistics out there that say successful businesses should end up closing about one out of every three calls. But I know from experience that this is often not the case, and I’ll tell you…
9 Advanced Content Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses
Starting a small business can seem like a huge gamble, but the biggest emphasis on your small business is not always the initial or ongoing investment. Your largest influence will be the content marketing strategies…