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The biggest mistake you can make in your marketing writing is to make it all about you. This common fault produces business materials that go on and on about you, and hold no attraction for the prospects they are supposed to address. Think about it. Read the rest of this entry »

Signage makes a business pop. For years I worked at a small local store and as a guy with the best handwriting (in the store at least, as far as the rest of the world there may be a few folks better) I made a lot of signs. Small signs for candy bar prices and cigarette deals. Read the rest of this entry »

A brand name adds a unique value proposition to a company offering differentiated products across a wide spectrum. It is an important component of a firm's corporate identity. The logo that represents a brand is just not a symbol but is a source of commitment to the customers. Read the rest of this entry »

Because your website has a direct impact on your sales, it needs to send the right message about your business. Read the rest of this entry »

New product development is the need of the hour for firms that are involved in the manufacture and supply of consumer goods, to meet the demands of the consumer market as well to satisfy the changing preferences of the consumers... The process of new product development starts with the search for new ideas. Read the rest of this entry »

As an independent consultant, you must have a marketing mentality focused on generating new business until you're well established and have more business than you can handle. If you are already a well-established consultant, consider becoming a mentor to a new consultant or do some hiring and teaching. Independent consulting is an area of work in which expertise in your niche is both expected and required. Read the rest of this entry »

There is no doubt that the internet has revolutionized our lives in more way than one can possibly calculate. No matter whether you need information of the latest development in your fields of interest, or buying your new iPad; internet has the answer to probably everything we have or may use. Read the rest of this entry »

A sticker is self adhesive piece of paper, used for sticking onto a surface for many purposes. Many types of stickers are available, which can be used for commercial as well as non commercial purposes. These are very attractive, and are very useful for catching the attention of the target audience. Read the rest of this entry »

There are several hoops to jump through in becoming a marketing consultant. Read the rest of this entry »

The first of 3 responsibilities of a sales and marketing consultant should be for them to be honest with you; simply having a website is not nearly enough to succeed, never mind prosper these days. Although it is true that you are putting yourself out there into the "online ocean" and positioned ahead of most business owners in your marketplace, the truth at a higher level is that just having a 24 hour brochure type website, (one without the bells and whistles) will get you nowhere and fast in this "new age" era! Each and every marketplace and industry is getting more and more competitive and when you add changes from the consumer behavior side of this formula, you NEED TO UNDERSTAND how to adapt to this transformation or you will severely suffer. Let's review some rather interesting statistics about marketing online. Read the rest of this entry »

Creating positive perceptions about your school won't happen without knowledge and effort on your part. As an educational leader, find out what is influencing those perceptions and take steps to improve them. Read the rest of this entry »

When you are doing marketing for your business, you want to use your words to create a "gravitational pull" that attracts prospects and moves them consistently closer until they become clients. Read the rest of this entry »

Social Media branding is the creation of a conversation between "friends". How is this done. Ford's introduction of the Fiesta is a case study in doing it right. Read the rest of this entry »

Being a central component in the economic development of all civilisations, water and water infrastructure continues to be at the forefront of governmental and private development. With the increasing pressures being placed on the reliable supply of healthy water due to increases in population, even greater impetus is being placed on the implementation of innovative and cost effective water infrastructure solutions. In developing nations, the infrastructure is often lacking; and where it does exist, it is often rudimentary. Read the rest of this entry »

Many small businesses have very limited marketing budgets. They cannot afford TV ads, radio, billboards, print ads, etc. So how can they get prospective customers. In this article penned for March Marketing Madness, Jeff Ogden, President of Find New Customers, shares insights for limited budgets. Read the rest of this entry »

Originally developed and introduced into every day manufacturing working practices by the American giant Motorola in 1986, Lean Sigma or Six Sigma has quickly established as one of the leading efficiency improvement training courses for many types of business. From SME's to massive public sector areas, Six Sigma training can be of benefit to any organisation looking to improve effectiveness in the workplace. Read the rest of this entry »

Autoresponders are popular tools with marketers as they allow you to do many things - from building a list to selling a product. In this article I will show you how to plan and create your own successful marketing campaigns which you can use with your autoresponder tool. Read the rest of this entry »

The social media leads to social change, in the nature of marketing, and change in the way in which the business and the brand operate and are managed. The social media is, for marketers and managers, the marketing of tomorrow. Read the rest of this entry »

Consulting can be a lucrative occupation. In most cases, the expenses are minimal and the fees you can charge per hour are often substantial. You can start a consulting business if you have everything you need to get the job done. Here is a partial list. Read the rest of this entry »

Hiring a consultant for your business is not something you do a whim. Without careful research you could easily lose the business you are trying to save. There are steps you can take to avoid being scammed. Read the rest of this entry »

Almost all business owners in the business world use business cards as part of their marketing efforts. They are all excited to hand out their cards to their potential clients and customers. However, there are times that these cards are just being thrown out or being trashed by customers for the simply reason that it is not compelling. Read the rest of this entry »

Why do we celebrate special events like National African American Women's Fitness Month? What do we have to gain for it? If you're like me who's fond of participating in different national and local events, you'll probably agree that it is very important to take notice of these special occasions. National African American Women's Fitness Month, in particular, aims to recognize the importance of physical fitness of African American women. If you're wondering how best to campaign for this event, you might want to use promotional products as primary advertisers. Read the rest of this entry »

A logo is the image of an organization that addresses the aim and objectives of the institution in an attractive manner. Mainly business enterprises use customized logo for broadcasting their brand name to the targeted areas. Prime aim of these marketing techniques is to organize the brand image of the organization exclusively and make it able to leave an everlasting impression on potential customers. Read the rest of this entry »

Launching a new business can be both exhilarating and anxiety-riddled. What do you do first? What can wait? How much will it cost? Read the rest of this entry »

For some, the celebration of Earth Day may be dreading. It is always laden with fear and tremor caused by visuals that are being shown through terrifying calamities that took millions of lives of innocent people. But such event should never let that kind of notion enter people's mind. Read the rest of this entry »