If your first response to a new marketing idea ever included the words “But MY prospects are different — they won’t respond to that,” then I encourage you to read my latest article on the American Express OPEN Forum. The reality is prospects in all industries share several common characteristics. You’ll learn all about them [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, November 30, 2011
That time of the year is near. As 2011 draws to a close, you’re likely thinking about ways to improve on your achievements from the last 12 months. You may even feel a renewed enthusiasm for marketing your business. If so, congratulations! After all, now is an exciting time to play the marketing game because [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Google just pulled back the veil on its closely guarded algorithmic adjustment announced last February. And the results are worth noting because the change now affects 1 out of every 3 searches. This news is especially troublesome for companies that don’t regularly update their websites or use them to deliver helpful information. After all, Google [...]
Continue reading...Friday, October 14, 2011
Today I awoke to excitement in my e-mail inbox … The content editor at American Express OPEN Forum notified me I was the newest contributor to their online resource for business owners. Check out my first article here (and please share or comment on it): 3 Ways To Keep Prospects Interested In Your Marketing Now [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Perform a Google search on “how to determine a marketing budget” and you’ll get roughly 3.75 million results. Advice includes everything from using a percentage of revenue and copying your competition to establishing a flat dollar amount and estimating expenditures using past costs. Of course, these strategies can work. But, in many instances, establishing a [...]
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