There are plenty of ways to market your business today, but few bring the same value and results as joint venture marketing. This process utilizes other related businesses to promote your company and drive targeted traffic your way. Check out these five reasons why joint venture marketing is a good idea for your business.JV Marketing Increases Your Website TrafficThe strategic use of back linking in your joint venture campaign is sure to increase...more
The economy is starting to pick up in places but not everywhere. For those looking at new ways to earn a higher income there may have never been a better time to start your own consultancy from scratch. Alistair Grieve from YourConsultancy discusses 5 reasons for and against Independent Consultancies taking off in 2010.Pros - 5 reasons why Independent Consultancies will thrive in 20101. There are, on average less employees in companies than...more
1.Your customers may be end users or part of a supply chain, regardless of which they may insist that you show transparency in your purchasing and if you cannot prove that you trade ethically they may well consider removing you from their suppliers list.1. Pressure from their customers who may be the end users of a product or the next link in their supply chain. More and more organisations that include some of the world's largest organisations are driving Ethical Trading and transparency up and down their supply chains by insisting that their suppliers not just trade ethically but can prove that they do so.2. Regardless of size, most companies want to be seen as being leaders in their field of commerce. Clients can clearly see that they are a considerate, progressive and worthy copmpany. Ethical trading offers the more forward thinking company the opportunity to shine in a marketplace. There are so few companies who have a published ethical trading policy that those who do will benefit.3. Respect and consideration for those in their supply chain is essential for any procurement team that are looking for a long term, beneficial partnership with their suppliers and end users. Any...more
In the earlier stages of the internet we had web-logs which of course grew and transitioned into simply blogs, and now today business blogs! Just how did it happen that sites as obscure as web-logs evolve into a stand alone industry we refer to as the business blogging? Big time corporations and small time entrepreneurs alike are now successfully...more
5) Compliance. Finally, the fifth reason is a combined benefit of the four previous. Ultimately, compliance is why we manage and maintain records of attendance at all. One false move and you'll end up slapped with a DOL wage and hour suit that could cost your business its very existence. When you combine security, accuracy, efficiency and ease of...more
If you are just starting out marketing your business on the Internet, chances are you have run across a lot of information on using article directories, search engine optimization and banner exchanges to market your business website. Of course these are all effective approaches, but why not consider some unconventioal marketing tools. Take for instance Twitter.I know you've heard about Twitter right? Ok so if you haven't, where on earth have you been. In any case, for those few who are new to this life, let me give you a brief orientation about twitter.Twitter is an online social networking community that is user based. Members create a free account, develop a list of contacts, and then send and receive messages. Responses are sent with the use of replies. These messages are 140 characters or less in length. They are sent through various avenues, including web applications, Facebook, RSS and the Twitter website.For the most part, Twitter looks like nothing more than a common social networking website. Yes, it is, but there is more to this popular service. Remember, it can be an effective internet marketing tool. You can advertise your website, blog, products, or services in...more
5 Real Benefits Your Business Will Get With Sales Training Courses By: Tim Millett About the Author Timothy Millett, head trainer at i perform, has extensive expertise in performance training, sales training and customer...more
Have you considered sending some of your team members to sales training courses? If you are involved in sales in any way, you need effective training for your staff. Like all forms of communication, the sales dialogue has a unique purpose and...more
If you're starting your own flower business, then you have specific needs that must be addressed before moving forward. For starters, you need to know the types of flowers that you wish to sell. Different types require alternative...more
In the world of marketing, you have less than 3 seconds to grab the attention of the reader for them to take the next step towards your product. The same holds true in article marketing. A great headline can lead to sales success and a poor...more
Author: Dan ToombsSmall business owners everywhere know how difficult and expensive it can be to get their name around. This article is aimed at those businesses that work within their own community and deal directly with the general public and...more
It is hard enough to keep a business profitable, much more run an effective marketing campaign. For many startup and small business owners, the one pitfall they usually fall over is creating unsuccessful marketing materials. Contrary to popular...more