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Even beginners can design web pages that stand out

Web Sites That Stand Outby Carol A.The Wide World Web has information that some of us aren't aware of. Months ago, I needed help with designing my web site. One that would stand out. Well, it took awhile to find. I checked other pages by writers...

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Making News is Better than Just 'Making the News'

There is a major difference between making news and “making the news.” It is the difference between a shotgun and a slingshot.Amateurs can “make the news.” They can entice a morning TV crew to take video of a charity event. Or land a mention ...

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Creative Contests, Profitable Promotions

Conducting a contest (and making sure it succeeds!) requiresa lot of hard work, plenty of planning, and a significantshare of your marketing budget.So why am I recommending that you TRY it?Because when done creatively and none too quietly, it can bey...

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The Power Of Subconscious Marketing

When you persuade your prospect's subconscious mind todo something, their conscious mind will usually follow. Thisis true even if the conscious mind disagrees with thesubconscious.For example, your prospect may make a conscious choicenot to buy ...

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I'm an Internet Marketing Guru

I trained as an accountant so I'm not used to being excited aboutmy work.I've changed careers and I'm now an Internet marketing guru. I'vegot all the right tools in my bag... I've written an eBook, Ihave a direct response web...

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The Power of Endorsements

Endorsements are one of the most powerful marketing tools that you can use to promote a product or service. An endorsement simply is when a person talks or writes about a particular product or service in a favorable manner and recommends that you buy...

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HOW TO USE A HOT MARKET TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS

Do you remember all the anxiety about Y2K in 1999? It created a "hot market". A lot of businesses jumped into that hot market. Many of them failed when the Y2K problem evaporated. But a few used the unique opportunity it provided to build permanent, ...

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Trade Shows

Trade Shows are a great way to meet prospective clients. Atfirst, it seems like a "walk in the park", and they can be a lotof fun. Many of the visitors to the show are there to see whatis being offered, and to them it is more of a holiday than work.I...

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Sell at the top enjoy greater success!

As a former CEO of a good size industrial company, I always found it strange that I didn't have more salespeople call me directly. Did they know I always answered my own phone? Did they not intuitively understand that, at some point, I would be ...

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Prospecting - Building an Advocate Army

The single greatest concern facing all salespeople is prospecting for new business. As a commission salesperson, your livelihood is directly dependent on your ability to prospect effectively. Do you consistently ask for referrals? To be successful in...

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