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It's always interesting to study the internal and external communication policies and procedures of small and medium size businesses. Companies that cultivate…
The big talk on the Internet these days is about "Melissa" and its copycat versions, such as "I Love You." No, it's not an adult oriented website or some new software game but a virus. And the devious (or perhaps even brilliant) way it works is that, after opening the email attachment, it sends more virus-infected emails to the first fifty people in your address…
Too often businesses and individuals only think of profits in a linear fashion. They think of adding 10% more customers this month or this year. They think of growing in small little steps.
As most of my business is found through referrals, I received a call from a company that was referred to me by someone at the college where I teach marketing management. They were looking specifically for help in the area of ecommerce (i.e., SQL database programming, shopping cart software, and notably merchant account set-up, which is in my estimation a more daunting task here in…
Don't get defensive, and don't become offended by the points made in this article -- this is meant to HELP you. So if you're ready to learn how to avoid a common marketing faux pas, then put on your thinking cap and let's get to work! :)
Are you a salesperson? Do you "close" sales? Are you often playing psychological tug-of-war with your clients? Most of us do. I did that for the greater part of my sales career. From the "assumptive close," the "trial close," right down to the famous "Benjamin Franklin close," I've used quite a few of them if not all of the tricks in the book. However, things…
