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By Jeannine ClontzRecently published1 topic

Getting Referrals

Getting referrals takes time and work. Just because you do a good job for your clients doesn't mean they're going to naturally send you referrals. Attending networking events and making connections with people who could potentially provide you with referrals isn't automatic, either. Just like everything else to do with your business, it's hard work! But it doesn't have to be drudgery. Once you start asking for and listening for the openings to make a request, it becomes a habit that will help you expand your business and increase profits.

Primary topic: Internet Marketing

Internet Marketing

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By Jeannine ClontzRecently published1 topic

Making Ourselves Accountable to Achieving Our Goals

Looking through magazines for gift ideas recently, I stumbled upon something I hadn't seen in years, a glass piggybank. I recall receiving one when I opened my first savings account as a child. It forced me to continue to save because I didn't want to 'break' it until it was completely full, or until I had enough to purchase something I really wanted. My eyes were always on the prize.

Primary topic: Internet Marketing

Internet Marketing

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By Jeannine ClontzRecently published1 topic

Ten Tips to Increase Website Traffic Without Any Expense

We use several strategies and search engine optimization (SEO) tactics to help clients increase their online presence and rankings through our marketing and social media support, however, there are several things you can do regularly to help increase your rankings at the major search engines that are easy to implement and maintain. Here are 10 simple ways to improve your SEO with little to no expense (depending on whether or not you're a DIY or have website support and maintenance done by a Virtual Assistant (VA), or in-house staffer/IT Support.). I hope you find them helpful.

Primary topic: Internet Marketing

Internet Marketing

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By Jeannine ClontzRecently published1 topic

5 Tried-And-True Methods to Stay Focused

Got your goals set and your motivation and systems in place? Great! Now let's look at five ways to stay focused on keeping focused, especially on long-term goals. Focus is a problem even for the most experienced goal-setter. In fact, getting distracted is one of the biggest problems in goal achievement. Try these five methods to keep focused and your eye on the prize: Commit

Primary topic: Internet Marketing

Internet Marketing

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By Jeannine ClontzRecently published1 topic

Four Tips to Creating Successful Videos to Promote Your Business

Video is a powerful marketing tool for any business. YouTube is ranked as the second most popular online search engine, making it a smart choice for business to have a presence there. These techniques will assist you in establishing a successful campaign, increase work-of-mouth and enhance your business marketing strategies..

Primary topic: Internet Marketing

Internet Marketing

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By Jeannine ClontzRecently published1 topic

Five Strategies to Achieve Your Goals

Even when you've set a "good" goal - one that adheres to your higher objective and is specific and measurable - you can run into some issues along the way... namely, staying motivated. Without motivation, even the most ambitious person will get sidetracked. Here are the strategies that I feel will keep you on track to achieving your goals: Get an accountability friend.

Primary topic: Internet Marketing

Internet Marketing

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By Jeannine ClontzRecently published1 topic

The Four Biggest Social Network Marketing Blunders

Unlike other forms of online marketing, social media marketing has no stone-set right and wrong behaviors; no cost-per-user statistics, and there is, by no means, a code of conduct or behavioral plan that must be adhered to. While pay-per-click advertisers and SEO experts are inundated with information on what is and is not effective, social media marketers are left without dedicated and accurate information.

Primary topic: Internet Marketing

Internet Marketing

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By Jeannine ClontzRecently published1 topic

5 Online Business Optimization Strategies

Running an online business gives entrepreneurs an incredible chance to expand and scale their operations. While offline business requires a physical presence -- offices, retail outlets, and kiosks in every location -- an online business can operate virtually and via digital real estate. Expanding is simple, and scaling businesses can be achieved without the need for expensive physical locations.

Primary topic: Internet Marketing

Internet Marketing

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By Jeannine ClontzRecently published1 topic

Promoter of Women's Business Growth Says Women Need to Delegate More

Through her position as president of Count Me In and CEO of her own company, Merlino has witnessed firsthand the unique challenges that women in business face. In her experience, the biggest obstacle for women in business has to do with many female business owners' desire to take on all aspects of the business. Merlino finds she is constantly coaching women on becoming better delegators.

Primary topic: Internet Marketing

Internet Marketing

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By Jeannine ClontzRecently published1 topic

Can I Get a Second Chance at a First Impression?

The short answer to that question is, 'no' - it is what it is. A first impression is what you project to someone whenever they are first connected to you. Especially if you're in a B2B-type business, it's important to remember that your body language, the words you speak, and the way you present yourself (hair, clothing, if online, through your copy), etc., are what people will immediately judge.

Primary topic: Internet Marketing

Internet Marketing

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By Jeannine ClontzRecently published1 topic

The Benefit of Email Marketing

Email marketing has become an acceptable option for marketing a business. It allows you to stay connected to current and prospective clients and provides ways to grow your business and build a loyal following. As a viable and low-cost part of your marketing plan, it plays a big role as a method by which you can distribute, advertise, and promote various types of communication to a wide range of recipients. Through a targeted email marketing approach you may tailor or personalize your message to your specific audience or niche. In marketing terms, this is called segmentation.

Primary topic: Internet Marketing

Internet Marketing

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By Jeannine ClontzRecently published1 topic

The Reputation of Ethics

I recently received a ‘chain’ E-mail from an associate, an elected official in a nearby community, offering me a $20 Applebee’s gift certificate if I forwarded this official, signed by the owner of Applebee’s E-mail, to nine of my friends and family. It said that Applebee’s was looking to increase awareness in rural areas by offering this free giveaway. I immediately wondered how anyone, or Applebee’s for that matter, would know I was in a rural area by my e-mail address. And how would anyone know whether or not I’d sent it to nine, and not eight, of my friends and family?

Primary topic: Internet Marketing

Internet Marketing

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By Jeannine ClontzRecently published1 topic

Build Ethics into Client Relations

Ever have a client make a deduction from an invoice? I bet that got your attention. You know the type, they always find fault with your work, can’t believe that you charge those kinds of hourly rates, and they wonder why you’re not able to drop everything and handle their projects immediately without adding “rush charges” to the invoice.

Primary topic: Internet Marketing

Internet Marketing

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By Jeannine ClontzRecently published1 topic

Managing Good Client Relations

We purchased new appliances for our kitchen three years ago, and extended warranties. The refrigerator started freezing over within the first 6-months, so we initially got service directly from the manufacturer. Eight months later, when the problem returned, we started working with the extended warranty through the point of purchase.

Primary topic: Internet Marketing

Internet Marketing

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By Jeannine ClontzRecently published1 topic

Now Tweeting for Business: Twitter Benefits (Part Two)

In my last article, Now Tweeting for Business: Twitter Benefits (Part One), we looked at how utilizing Twitter in small businesses can save marketing dollars, expand your customer base, and manage and increase your ability to build relationships. In this final segment, we look at additional ways Twitter allows small business to reap big rewards. Feedback loop

Primary topic: Internet Marketing

Internet Marketing

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By Jeannine ClontzRecently published1 topic

Now Tweeting for Business: Twitter Benefits (Part One)

According to research released recently by O2, the mobile phone provider (“Small Businesses are Catching Twitter Bug,” Richard Tyler, The Telegraph, 16 March 2009), almost one in five small businesses now tweet regularly. Although the larger, multinational firms were the first to jump on the Twitter bandwagon, increasing numbers of small to medium sized businesses are taking the plunge.

Primary topic: Internet Marketing

Internet Marketing

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By Jeannine ClontzRecently published1 topic

Creating Our Value

Value is a funny thing. We look for it everywhere we go – if it’s not a good value, or doesn’t provide us with benefits, we keep moving. I wonder why it is we don’t feel WE have a value?

Primary topic: Internet Marketing

Internet Marketing

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