Should Google Places Should Be
Your Main Focus As A Local Business?

Posted by on Jul 18, 2011 in local internet marketing, Small Business Marketing | 0 comments

Should Google Places Should Be<br /> Your Main Focus As A Local Business?

Local businesses are feeling the push to get online. Some have websites and others don’t. No matter what stage you are in, in getting your small business online. Google Places should be at the top of your list. Because it can literally generate you customers almost immediately and for little to no cost… Just in-case you don’t know, Google has allocated tremendous amounts of their assets to building a platform for helping your local customers find your business. Google Places is, in my opinion, is what yellow pages was in the...

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Why Your Cold Calling Efforts Suck.

Posted by on Jul 7, 2011 in Small Business Marketing | 0 comments

Why Your Cold Calling Efforts Suck.

Many businesses cold call our company, and I always give them the benefit of the doubt. Usually about 3min, and if I can’t identify with the person calling and exactly what they are calling about. I won’t give them anymore of my time. Most of the time that marketers and sales people call, they have no clue about me, my company or product. They start into a pitch before even winning me over. Making me feel like Im being sold a used car right on the spot. My thought to this, is how do you know if your product or service is right for...

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How Your Small Business Might
Be Failing At Local Internet Marketing

Posted by on Jul 1, 2011 in local internet marketing, Small Business Marketing | 0 comments

How Your Small Business Might<br /> Be Failing At Local Internet Marketing

Today, there is a massive rush to get online from the small business community. You as a small business owner, might not be there quite yet… And that’s a good thing! Most small business owners look at internet marketing in a completely wrong fashion. Dooming themselves for failure, before they even begin. Here are a few major mistakes to avoid in your local marketing efforts… 1. Not paying attention to Google Places Google places is so powerful for local businesses, but so many owners look past it. And its really not their fault,...

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The Missing Link When Designing
A Small Business Website

Posted by on Jun 30, 2011 in Internet Marketing Tips, Small Business Marketing, Website Design | 1 comment

The Missing Link When Designing<br /> A Small Business Website

There is a rampant tragedy happening today in the local and small business world when it comes to web design. Most businesses are wasting small fortunes on websites designed by big firms that look awesome! Usually on the recommendation of the web design company, most small business owners go right ahead and think that looking cool is the key to getting customers online. But the truth is that your customers don’t care, how cool you look. Here is what matters when it comes to designing a website for your local business. That is, if you are...

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