WARNING! You are losing money every day! That’s a disconcerting allegation, isn’t it? It’s true, though. Why are we in business? To sell our products and services? NO. We’re in business to make the maximum after tax profit. Is it important to focus on profit margin, volume and leverage? Of…
What exactly are the marketing basics when it comes to direct response marketing? Clearly Defined Goals for Your Marketing Campaign Concise Call to Action Targeted & Segmented List With A Good Message to Market Match A Compelling Offer & Guarantee A Unique Delivery Device and Compelling Headline to Get Noticed…
“Effective executives focus on outward contribution. They gear their efforts to results rather than to work. They start out with the question, “what results are expected of me?” rather than with the work to be done.” Peter Drucker What is the secret of effective leadership? How would you like to…
As a business owner you’re always looking for shortcuts and ways to make the most money possible for your marketing and advertising dollars. This is a very smart business strategy that sometimes leads to you failing to look at what’s right in front of you. You probably have a marketing…
These days it seems like everyone has their view on what it takes to have success in business, how to put it all together, and what the elements of success really are in business and in life. After giving this a lot of thought, here’s a little different spin on…
Most businesses lack adequate systems to get things done efficiently and effectively in their businesses. Anything and everything, from how the phone is answered to processing refunds to running successful events can, and should be systematized, and standards should be put in place so everyone knows what is expected of…
I met Bob Leonard several months ago. He impressed me with his understanding of marketing and business strategies. After talking with Bob, I asked him to write several guest blogs talking about the emerging marketing trend of content curation for SMB organizations. For many of us involved in creating content…
There’s a lot of talk these days about being authentic – especially as it relates to your business. The question is, what exactly does that mean? Some business owners have taken this to mean they can say and do whatever they want to because it’s just them being authentic. Everyone’s…
Many business owners think they have to sell on one thing and one thing only – price. This is absolutely the right path to take if you want whatever the product or service you offer to be treated like and thought about as a commodity by your clients and prospects….
“If executive recruiting and staffing is a barometer of how our economy is progressing, I am pleased to say that I feel optimistic about the days ahead,” says Chris Gardner, principal of Artemis Consultants. Chris leads an executive search firm that places talent in the areas of data, marketing and…