Posts Tagged ‘Relationships’
Why Facebook Unlikes Mean You’re on the Right Track
When I first started my business, I would take anything I could get. I wanted any customers that would work with me, I wanted plenty of speaking opportunities, and I wanted a lot of social media attention.
Read More Start Dancing with the Stars
Customers and clients are what drive business success, and networking should be your #1 marketing tool because it’s THE most cost-effective! The problem is that most people would rather have a colonoscopy than attend a networking event…so they simply rely on social networking sites.
Read More Customer Zombies
A recent study from Colloquy found that more than 50% of customers who initiate a loyalty program failed to return. Customers become zombies when they lose interest in the company, product or service.
Read More Why You Should Say Thanks for Positive Social Media Mentions
Does your business or nonprofit organization monitor the Internet for social media mentions? Good and bad references affect its brand reputation, so knowing what people say—and replying—are very important.
Read More 8 Productivity-Boosting Tips for Prioritizing Your Work Day, Part 2
In Part 1 of this series, we talked about four “productivity hacks” related to working smarter and approaching work in a more organized way—as well as embracing the strengths of technologies you use on the job. Here are four more pillars to productivity success.
Read More What CRM Can Mean for Small Business
Many small businesses operate as if customer relationship management (CRM) simply means staying on good terms with your customers. Maybe a nice dinner or drinks occasionally. You know better than that.
Read More Opportunities Knock Unexpectedly
One doesn’t always have to be in a formal networking situation to be able to network. You don’t always need an after-work event to learn about the people around you. Opportunities present themselves on a regular and daily basis.
Read More 5 Steps for Getting Your Product Into Stores
Compared to department stores, boutiques and small retailers are generally easier to work with, as long as you set the payment terms upfront.
Read More How to Find a Venture Capital Firm Aligned with Your Values
You’ve got the ideas. You’ve got the plan. You’ve even got a potential staff. What you don’t have is the money. Pairing with a venture capital firm can be promising but precarious.
Read More Imagine Making a Sales Call Without Mentioning the Product
We want to meet customers, we’re excited about what we have to sell, we just need someone willing to listen to us. But customers have changed. They don’t care. They really don’t want to hear about our products.
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