How to Survive “No, Thanks.” In Business

When owning or operating a business, it’s inevitable that sometimes, people will not buy your product or service. This might occur early in the contact cycle, or it might occur later, after you’ve expended some amount of time, money, and effort. While this never feels good, here are 10 ways you can minimize its impact on you and your business.

Affiliates – Don’t Sell, Pre-sell!

OK, so you have just finished putting together your Website and you are ready to start making some money. You heard about affiliate programs and how they are an excellent way to make some extra income from your Website. So you join a few, post some banners on your site, but you really don't see many sales.

It’s The LIST, Stupid!

You recall that famous slogan written on a blackboard in the Clinton war room during the 1992 campaign: "It's the economy, stupid!" It helped the Clinton campaign stay focused, and a catch phrase like that can work for you, too.