Business Ideas

Get print ads noticed

Fri, 09 May 2008 08:37:05 -0500

Advertising in print media? Here are several things you can do to get your ad to stand out from all the other ads on the page.

Change the Terms

Mon, 05 May 2008 09:53:41 -0500

One problem businesses face as they grow is where to get money to buy more inventory and supplies to support increased demand from their customers. Here's a tip that can help you improve your cash flow and even reduce some expenses.

How to Make Money on the Web

Fri, 02 May 2008 09:26:01 -0500

You've probably heard stories about people making millions of dollars a year on the web. Maybe you know one or two. And you'd like to make money while you sleep, too. Is it really possible?

Who's a Tire Kicker and Who's Your Next Customer?

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:28:33 -0500

Tire kickers are people who will call and ask lots of questions about your product and take up lots of your time but never actually make a purchase. But some tire kickers do turn into paying customers eventually. How do you tell the difference? Find out here.

Find and work with sales reps

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:31:22 -0500

There are only a limited number of people you can reach on your own. If you don’t want to hire your own staff, you may find it advantageous to use one or more independent sales representatives to bring in new business.

Doing Too Much?

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:25:37 -0500

Do you spend all week dealing with urgent situations in your business, then all weekend on the non-urgent, but essential tasks? You probably think you have to run your business that way if you want it to succeed, but you could actually be doing more harm than good.

What's your real shipping cost?

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:43:04 -0500

Shipping products to customers come with many hidden costs. Here's how you can be sure to account for all of them so you aren't losing money.

The Right Way to Hire New Employees

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 05:07:56 -0500

It's natural to want to hire and promote friends and loyal employees as your business grows. But the friends and people who helped you get started and build your business to the point it is at today may not be the people you need to move ahead...

Home Page Math Quiz

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:20:34 -0500

Your web site has just one entrance, right? Well, not exactly. Find out why each and every page on your site should be treated like a "front door" for your visitors.

Where's Your AdWords Ad?

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:52:30 -0500

Can't find your Adwords ads, even though you're searching for the keywords you targeted? Here's why - and how you can find them.

Tax Deadline Worries?

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:07:09 -0500

Not going to make the upcoming tax deadline? Here's how you can buy yourself a little time.

Clean Your Outlook InBox Faster

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:21:00 -0500

Sorting out the spam from wanted email can be a time consuming task. Here's a tip that'll make cleaning out your inbox faster and easier.

Get Customers To Buy More

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 09:45:19 -0500

Before you send your customer happily on his way with merchandise in hand, make sure you're not skipping this important step in the sales process.

Stuck in a rut?

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:22:10 -0500

If your business is stagnating and you can't think of any ideas to jump start your growth, you could be a victim of these two small business traps.

The Secret to Getting Direct Mail Opened

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:04:15 -0500

Direct mail can be very effective, but only if your prospects actually open your envelope. Here's a tip for getting more envelopes opened so your letter gets read.