It's been almost 5 years now since I had the privilege of meeting Perry Marshall, and he gets better every day. Here is his latest manifesto.
If your marketing campaign just isn’t working, or you’re just getting started, take a long look at what you’re trying to do. Is it exciting? Is it eye catching? Is it unique? If not, you’re campaign is likely too bland to get anywhere. It used to be that simply advertising your business could get you more than enough customers, but this is normally no longer the case. Look around you. There are advertisements EVERYWHERE.
One thing that even diverse businesses have in common is rude customers. Unfortunately, this is a part of doing business and cannot be totally avoided. On the plus side, these can be few and far between. When you do stumble upon one, it is important to keep positive and not let it ruin your day.
It drives me crazy the way some companies treat their customers – as well as their employees even. An employee who isn’t treated with respect may not treat a customer with respect and then there goes all value of even having a business, right out the window. All I can say is, if you want your business to fail, then forget about customer value. And if you want to succeed, then customer value should be your highest priority.
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Whether you are in a full blown brick and mortar business, operating a business out of your home, or maybe a traveling salesperson, you will have customers, business associates and various other contacts. And like the rest of us, you will need to have access to their contact information. This information can and will be anything from a simple phone number to complete mailing addresses, fax numbers and maybe certain dates. If you have it written down, chances are it is important.
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The term “mojo” can mean different things to different people. For some, it means being “in the swing of things” or on top of their game. When a business owner has marketing mojo, they are on top of their marketing efforts and are having fun with them. Having this mojo is very desirable. When a business owner is having fun with their marketing, it won’t seem like a chore at all.
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In every business there will be a time when business is not at an all-time high. How you handle these periods will determine the outcome of your business when things are moving along better. Don’t close down when profits are down.
Entrepreneurship is a dream for many, and a reality for comparatively few. Though many like the idea of starting a business and becoming their own bosses, it takes a special type of person to succeed as an entrepreneur. You've got to have a high tolerance for risk, a healthy self-esteem, and truckloads of motivation. Not every successful entrepreneur is born with these traits, but all must develop them if they do not come naturally.
If you think Social Media Marketing is a fad, you'd better change your mind, and F A S T. In this space I'll share with you Social Media Marketing ideas (that other business are using) I come upon in my normal daily routine. Here's the first installment:
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Modern technology has made it so much easier to get your materials out there. You can share ideas and pictures with the whole world and use it to make money. But just as it’s easier to share, it’s also easier to steal. That’s why it’s important to know the laws and protect yourself.
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