A Simple Sales Strategy: What To Say When Asked For A Discount
November 30, 2005 - by Tessa Stowe - Has anyone ever said to you, "Your price is too high and I'd like a discount." In this article I outline two approaches for responding to this comment. One of the approaches even has the potential for you to make a bigger sale than you originally anticipated. Curious?
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How to Create Self Extracting Zip Files
November 30, 2005 - Ed Zivkovic - A self-extracting zip file enables your computer to unzip zipped files without installing any new software. The zip file gets converted to an exe file which once opened, unzips the contents to a predefined destination folder or a destination of your choice.
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So You’ve Invented Something, Now What?
November 30, 2005 - by Lisa Parmley - You need to figure out if you are going to be able to make a profit from your invention. Patenting and marketing your invention are not inexpensive, easy tasks. They are very costly and take time!
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Ebay Shipping - 10 Tips To Start Right
November 30, 2005 - by Mason Hipp - There are about as many different ways to ship ebay items as there are ebay sellers. That being said, there are many eBay sellers who don't ship using the correct packaging or the least expensive service. These 10 tips are written to help sellers get started shipping their ebay items correctly.
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How To Hire A Web Developer
November 29, 2005 - by David Risley - You have a business and you want a website. You want to hire a web developer/designer to create a professional website for you, set it up, then hand it over to you for you to do what you want with it. But, how should you go about finding someone to do this? What should you look for? There are literally thousands of companies/individuals out there offering to do your website. How do you pick from this large group?
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The Present and Future of Pop Windows in Internet Marketing
November 29, 2005 - by Gail McLaurin - Is there some way that pop-up windows can be less irritating and still be effective?
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Avoiding Buyer Complaints on eBay Is Easy
November 29, 2005 - by Ben Catt - Once you've sold a product on eBay and shipped it, the last thing you need is for the buyer to contact you to complain. If this happens you now have to spend extra time exchanging emails and trying to please them so they don't leave negative feedback or insist on a refund.Follow the points below and you will protect yourself against complaints and potentially messy refund/return situations.
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Build Your Online Business With Product Reviews
November 28, 2005 - by Wendy Wood - While each customer is unique in how they make the final decision about who to buy from, adding 3rd party product review links to your site can give you the competitive edge in an overcrowded marketplace.
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Has Your Site Been Left in the Dust?
November 28, 2005 - Todd Levi - It’s important to keep your site fresh. What have you done for it lately? Design, fashions, search engines and almost every element of the internet changes (along with everything in this world). The same-ol-same-ol just doesn’t cut it in this world.
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Designing Jewlery for Teenagers - A Profitable Market Niche
November 18, 2005 - by Rena Klingenberg - Teenage jewelry is an important and lucrative market niche. Today's 12- to 19-year-old crowd shops for fashions more than any other age group. Fashion market analysts say that American teens currently spend $33 billion a year on fashion and beauty, with over 90% of them shopping for clothes and accessories at least once a month.
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The Best Thing About Mom Masterminds
November 18, 2005 - by Nicole Dean - A Mastermind group is a concept where success-minded people are joined together with mentors. In a good Mastermind group, you will find many people who take their business seriously and are willing to work hard to achieve success.
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It's Never Too Late To Be Successful, Age Is Not An Excuse
November 18, 2005 - by Gordon Bellows - People who have reached any significant level of success agree there are a few things that successful people have in common. It all boils down to having desire and determination combined with a spirit that never gives up.
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No More Mommy Guilt
November 18, 2005 - by www.wahmwannabe.com - Have you ever had one of those A-Ha feelings, of those life-altering moments when all of a sudden a light bulb goes off in your head and you finally get it?
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From the Web 2.0 Trenches: How to Build Real Businesses
November 17, 2005 - by Michael McDerment - There is a lot of buzz and discussion about Web 2.0: what it is and what it means. The debate over its importance and/or relevance has been fuelled by thought leaders such as Tim O’Reilly and Nicholas Carr, but what appears to be getting lost is how viable businesses can be built, and how entrepreneurs can succeed in this changing landscape.
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The Merchant Account Head-Spin: Finding Reliable Information About Merchant Accounts
November 17, 2005 - by Jack Lang - Why is there so much conflicting information among merchant level sales people and so-called reliable informational resources? The answer is really quite simple.
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The Essentials of Wireless Security
November 15, 2005 - by Daniel Robson - With wireless networks proliferating it is becoming more important than ever that sufficient security measures are put in place. And yet many people, especially those new to the technology or computers in general, are just not aware of the dangers of not properly securing a wireless network.
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Working at Home? Here's 10 Ways to Be More Productive
November 15, 2005 - by Alexandria K. Brown - Welcome to the real world of working at home: unforeseen distractions, a lack of structured time, and sometimes a perceived loss of identity. But don't give up the dream just yet! By putting into place a few simple ideas, you can reap more of the rewards of working at home. Based on my experiences and those of my associates, here are 10 simple ways to help you stay on track.
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4 Ways of Increasing Your Profits Using Images
November 15, 2005 - by Barrett Phillips - Images not only can create an aesthetically pleasing atmosphere for users, but they can also (and more importantly) help you gain credibility, and ultimately sales if done correctly. Here are some great ways to increase your credibility.
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E-mail Protocol – 12 Simple Rules to Stay Connected
November 15, 2005 - by Joy Fisher-Sykes - Electronic mail is a quick, easy, and convenient way toinstantly link up with people around the globe. To ensure our messages don’t confuse or alienate others, it’s importantto practice basic e-mail etiquette. Here are twelve simple e-mail rules to keep you connected and make sure everycommuniqué is clear, polished, and professional.
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For Those Who Are Really Sick Of Their Jobs Working For Others
November 14, 2005 - by Sung-Liang Woon - Majority of people are trapped in the rat race having jobs working for others but do not know how to get out. This article offers a way out to achieve freedom through earning passive income. Internet business is recommended because it is exciting, rewarding and best home based business. Tips are given that are designed for professional business working from home.
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Why Self-Published eBooks are Winners
November 14, 2005 - by Judy Cullins - Myths abound about print books being the right kind of book and eBooks being on their last leg. These ideas spring from traditional publishing.
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Finding the Perfect Web Designer 101
November 11, 2005 - by Teri Tucker - So, you've decided that your company needs a web site. Now what? Since we are ultimately talking about your "online business image", unless you yourself have web design experience, finding that perfect web designer to create your company site is a very important next step.
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Work At Home Moms Time Management Tips
November 11, 2005 - by Carrie Lauth - Time management is a serious issue for work from home Moms. You want your home business to be a success, but you don't want the rest of your responsibilities to fall by the wayside... especially your children, who are the reason you chose to work from home in the first place.
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Repackaged Shopping Cart Software: Upgrade Your Site
November 11, 2005 - by Jay Moncliff - No matter what you decide to sell online, you will most likely need shopping cart software to make your site user friendly and easy to purchase from. Allowing your customers to add the items that they’d like to purchase and check out right from your site makes purchasing much easier for the internet consumer and will help increase your sales.
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Avoiding the Spam Trap: Get Your Message Delivered! -
November 11, 2005 - by Article Man - If you send emails to your customers, I have some bad news for you. Not all of your emails are making it to your intended recipients.
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Attracting Affiliates to Your Sales Program
November 10, 2005 - by David Hudson - What could be better than exceeding your personal sales goals for a given month or year? How about doubling, tripling, or quadrupling your sales goal for the month? This is exactly what affiliates can do for you
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Frustration Is Typical When Operating A Home Based Business
November 09, 2005 - by Kirk Bannerman - Regardless of whether it is online, or offline, operating any type of business will present challenges and periods of frustration.
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From Seller To Buyer: Shipping Details For Ebay Auctions
November 09, 2005 - by David Riewe - eBay is an online market/transaction facilitator. It merely becomes a means for the buyer and the seller to meet. It is also a regulating body that helps develop fairness of trades among parties. Shipping details for purchases over eBay is actually a misnomer. eBay is not responsible for the shipping details of an item.
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The Basics of Borrowing Money to Start a Business
November 09, 2005 - by Jose Valdez - Are you thinking about starting a business but have no money to do it with? Well, you're not alone. This article will tell you the basics of borrowing money.
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Convert Leads Into Customers, And Customers Into Super-customers!
November 09, 2005 - By Kirsten Hawkins - A simple definition of marketing is "the getting and keeping of customers." To sell your product or service, you must have customers. To increase your revenues, you must have customers, and you must turn those customers into repeat super-customers. The easiest way to do this, both on- and off-line, is through a content newsletter.
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Franchise Opportunity - 5 Questions to Ask About The Franchise
November 08, 2005 - by Dennis Schooley - How do you identify a good Franchise system? Well it makes sense that if you want to find out about strategies, culture, and compatibility, then you should ask the right questions. The answers can then be assessed to determine if the fit is right.
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Tips For Managing Multiple Ebay Auctions
November 08, 2005 - by Kirsten Hawkins - It can be very time-consuming to keep your auctions ticking along, especially if you have hundreds listed at a time. Don't despair, though: there are a few things you can do to take the weight off you.
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Link Directory Software
November 08, 2005 - by Henry James - Link directory is the place on the internet where various web players maintain their links for free to exchange links or trade purposes. In fact it is an easy and effective way for the link seeking websites to sight their links.
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The Most Popular Subjects People Will Pay For!
November 08, 2005 - by Ian Canaway - If you're still having a hard time trying to figure out which niche market to go into, start by simply spending some time asking questions of yourself...What are my favorite hobbies, interests, activities, etc. Or...What are some things I don't know yet but have a burning desire to learn more about?
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MLM's- Waste of time or Goldmine?
November 04, 2005 - by Sharon Davis - When most people think about Multi-Level Marketing, they envision slick-talking, insurance salesman-like people pushing their products at everyone in sight. Maybe some of you have even tried MLM's, didn't get insanely rich overnight and gave up thinking, "I must not be cut out for this business" or "this is the last time I fall for one of these schemes".
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Using Product Reviews to Build Your Online Business
November 04, 2005 - by Mom City - Consumer product reviews are independent opinions about the products that you sell. While anyone can put up a storefront website and write rave reviews about their own products, independent product reviews provide an unbiased opinion about your merchandise that adds credibility to your site.
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Quick Books and Finances
November 04, 2005 - by Adam Smith - Quick Books is a software package that assists you in managing your accounting and financial data. Quick Books streamlines the accounting and financial reporting process, allowing a small business to operate void of any financial specialist.
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Regret or Passion? Which Will Yours Be?
November 04, 2005 - by Kathleen Gage - “If money was not an issue, yet you had to work full-time, what would you do?” Answering this question was a turning point for me. Now - years later - I am doing much of what came up in my answer.
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Guide to Instant Product Creation
November 03, 2005 - by Ed Zivkovic - One day, not too long ago, most Internet Marketing forums had threads talking about creating eBooks for the purpose of Viral Marketing and the large sums of money that could be made by marketing eBooks. Since then, the evolution of the eBook has come a long way to include software applications which are really just compiled HTML with some kind of JavaScript.
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The Four Types of Mini Sites You Can Create And Make Money From
November 03, 2005 - by Jim Edwards - Mini-sites are growing up all over the web because they are so easy to set up and fast to provide a stream of passive income. You can become a webmaster in a couple of weeks and learn how to create many mini websites for fun or for profit.
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How to Advertise with Flyers
November 03, 2005 - by Terri Seymour - When you first start out on your business venture, money is usually tight but you still need to advertise. One of the most affordable, yet very effective, ways to begin your advertising campaign is with flyers.
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How To Get Business Leads
November 03, 2005 - by Jack Elmy - Anyone who runs their own business can tell you how challenging it is to generate business leads on a consistent basis. Finding good leads and generating more sales is vital to the long term growth of any business. There are many well documented sources of business leads – we will try to cover some of the best in this article.
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Understanding Radio Speak
November 02, 2005 - by BIG Mike McDaniel - Every industry has its own jargon. Radio is no different. To communicate with the radio salesperson and get what you want, you should know and understand the radio terms.
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The Worst Web Site Design Advice I've Ever Seen
November 02, 2005 - by Dennis Gaskill - Reading a recent article on the things you shouldn't do as you build web sites, the author stated, "Don't link 'out' unless you *want* your visitors to leave!" That might apply if you're building a one-trick pony, that is, a mini web site only designed to sell one product. For everyone else, this is among the worst web site design advice I've ever seen. How do I fault thee? Let me count the ways.
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How to Create a Multi-Functional Newsletter to Promote Your Freelance Business and Secure More Work
November 02, 2005 - by Brian Konradt - Harness the following techniques and you won't be a freelancer who calls it quits. Your business newsletter will be different and powerful. It'll serve as a business-builder, lead-generator, and repetitive project-producing money-making marketing tool.
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Tips For Turning CD Duplication Into A Profitable Side Business
November 02, 2005 - by Mike Waters - With so much attention focused on cd duplication, now is the perfect time to turn your home cd duplication hardware into a very profitable side business.
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Website Value - What's Your Business' Website Worth?
November 01, 2005 - by William Lee - If you were asked to put a value on your website what would it be? Perhaps you paid a small fortune and commissioned a top design agency to build it. It would still be worth at least what you paid for it, right?
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Making Customer Satisfaction Surveys Work
November 01, 2005 - by Martin Day - A Customer Satisfaction survey will help you not only identify problem areas but will also demonstrate to your customers that you care and are proactive in looking for ways to improve the service that you provide.
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90s Web Design: A Nostalgic Look Back
November 01, 2005 - by Joel Walsh - A nostalgic look back at 90s web design, and a warning to anyone whose website is an accidental anachronism.
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Art Collecting As A Home Business
November 01, 2005 - by Amy Hutton - When we think of art collectors, we generally think of wealthy sophisticates combing glamourous fine art galleries for the hottest new painter’s works. That may have been true in the past, but today there are many online art collectors who make a good living without ever visiting a brick and mortar art gallery.
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