Archive for May, 2010

Back Up Your Computer

Monday, May 17th, 2010 at 7:32 pm  
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Every computer needs to be backed up at least occasionally. It is preferable that an actual backup schedule is in place. If documents have been lost in a crash and you're trying to get your computer back to normal, having your files backed up can save valuable time and critical information, and can greatly reduce stress. Too many times one will never fully recover from a computer crash if there is not a backup done of pertinent files.

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Marketing Mojo

Thursday, May 13th, 2010 at 6:51 pm  
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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.

One of the easiest ways to develop marketing mojo is for a business owner to fully know their product. What are the product’s best features? What can the product do that the competition’s product can’t?

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What Do I Do When My Email Is Ignored?

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010 at 9:07 pm  
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The Internet age is great, with video conferencing and sending emails back and forth. However one of the most annoying things in this age is when an email is sent to someone who does not reply. When there is no reply to a business email, it can be extremely frustrating and annoying. Believe it or not, it doesn't mean you're being ignored. Sometimes it’s just a way of saying “I'm extremely busy and I'll get back to you when I can.”

That leaves the burning question of what to do about it? Ignore that business contact? Absolutely not.

If all hope is abandoned after the first few tries, how is that sale going to be made? If you have a business proposal for them, how will they accept it if you give up? Prospects need to be reminded, sometimes more than once. Persistence pays off. Always be ready to talk with them when they reply to your email.

Try these techniques when you have an ignored email:

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