Sales and Marketing
The Reviews Aren’t Good
In the “good old days” when a neighbor or work colleague told you how much they enjoyed a nearby B&B, movie or restaurant, it mattered. Word of mouth has always been one of marketing’s most…
Try This Secret Strategy to Build Your Email List
Over the years, we’ve gone into great depth on email list building. Of course, the use of popups and similar strategies continue to be the fundamental ways to build your list. There are other places you can…
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…
8 Types of Content for a Great Business Blog
Raise your hand if this scenario is familiar: it’s Friday morning, and you still haven’t written the blog post for the week. It’s not that you don’t feel like writing it, it’s just that you…
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…
May I Ask You a Question?
One of the biggest issues marketing and sales folks face is just getting on the radar screen of their prospects. Even when you have something of incredible value and you genuinely know the prospect needs…
Personal Branding Basics: The Content Question
“When you come to a fork in the road – take it.” – Yogi Berra While it may seem nonsensical from a logical point of view, Yogi’s advice applies exactly to the content you must…
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…