By Bill James | October 19, 2007 - 1:15 pm - Posted in Marketing

How you approach your work and what it is you do is critical. There are some days that absolutely suck, and some years that are tough. Yet, winners do it, anyway.

Don’t wait for the perfect time to make things happen. There is no such thing as the perfect time. Just get it done and get it out! Can we say that again – Just Get It Done and Get It Out!! If that is not your mindset in marketing your business, it will never happen.

Your marketing plan must include as many robotic tactics as possible. I am providing you with the information on how to make your marketing easier and more effective.

Is it hard for you to grasp that easier marketing can be more effective? Then I challenge you to stick around and check out these tips.

A few of the robotic ways to market include a 24-hour free recorded message, a testimonial line, autoresponders, creating your own network of vendors who are both reliable and easy on your budget. Outsourcing can actually help you generate revenue because why waste your time on something you aren’t very good at. Let someone else get it done while you are out making money on what you ARE good at.

By Bill James | October 17, 2007 - 11:30 am - Posted in Marketing, Marketing Mix, Offline Marketing, Online Marketing

I believe that there should be balance of on and offline strategies in any marketing that a company adopts no matter what size you are.

I want to acquaint you with each of those strategies so that you can choose which is best for your business.

You should be using every available marketing tactic that will work for your business. It is the only plan of attack. If plan of attack sounds harsh, don’t kid yourself. You are in a war with your competitors for every dollar spent in your market.

Peter Drucker once said, “You can either take action, or you can hang back and hope for a miracle”. I am going to show you how to take action.

Keep an eye out for my short tips to help you with your on and offline marketing. These tips will give you a new perspective on how to market your business.

By Bill James | October 16, 2007 - 2:18 pm - Posted in Business Card, Marketing

It is a necessary business investment to have a professional design your business card. That way you will have a great card that can generate a positive response and increase business. The difference in price between a good card and a “great card” is minimal.

You’re not spending money on business cards; you’re making a one-time investment in your image – your brand. Make it count! Even with the services of a professional designer, business cards are not expensive and yet can project the most powerful company image of any of your marketing tools.

Good printing, as well as design are at the top of your production list for your business card. If you use cheap-o thermal-engraved, tacky laser-printed or those freeby business cards, it will be a dead give away of an amateur. Position yourself with quality. The extra dollars you spend on a good image will be paid back in that comment from your customer – ”great card!” If you are looking for a great designer check out Heather Kirk at graphicsbyheather.com.

By Bill James | October 15, 2007 - 9:06 pm - Posted in Business Card, Marketing

Most people underestimate the impact of a business card…

The image or perception a client develops about your company starts the minute you hand them your business card. That little 2” x 3.5” piece of paper represents your company and what it can do for them.

Two words you love to hear from a prospect are “great card!” A “great card” comment from a prospect sets a positive tone from the start.

“Great card,” great work.
Ordinary card, ordinary work.

Make sure you position your business card as a powerful tool in your bag of tricks for marketing your company.

By Bill James | October 13, 2007 - 10:02 am - Posted in Business Card, Marketing

A Company business card …no big deal? Think again …
… It’s your image.
… It’s your identity.
… It’s a reflection of you, your product and your company.
… It’s your corporate signature.
… It screams you’re “special” before you say anything.
… It’s a mini billboard.
… It shows you have positioned your company as a winner.
… It’s the least expensive, long-lasting advertising you can buy.
… It sets you apart from your competition.