Problem: “I don’t have enough clients” Solution: Paying clients are the lifeblood of your business. When you are faced with the fact that your client load isn’t what you’d like it to be, the first reaction might be to panic. Instead of allowing fear to paralyze you, use your energy to take … [Read more...]
5 Simple Shortcuts to Creating GREAT Newsletter Content When You’re Short On Time & Hate To Write
Since we launched the current version of the Smart Simple Marketing brand back in 2009, by far one of the most effective marketing strategies we've used has been our email newsletter. We've sent it out every week since March 2010 and have never missed a single issue. Because of that, every single … [Read more...]
5 Easy Ways to Turn Your Website Into An ATM
It goes without saying that to be taken seriously in the business world today, you MUST have a website. One of the first things prospective clients will do when introduced to you and/or your brand is to “Google” you to see if what you have to offer is what they need. You want to make sure you … [Read more...]
5 Tech Tools That Help Prospective Clients Find You
One thing entrepreneurs never have enough of is time. A lack of time is often cited as a reason why some small business owners aren’t consistent with their marketing efforts. I can’t give you any “magical” tips on pulling time out of thin air, but I can share with you 5 tools that will help … [Read more...]
How to Earn While You Learn
Live events can be a great way to boost your business... if you work them correctly! I learned this valuable lesson in a mighty way when I attended my first large event in 2006. I was a new business owner and didn't know what to expect. I was also REALLY intimidated by the price tag... $1,500 for … [Read more...]
Use Automated Email Messages to Keep the Money Rolling In
Did you know that it takes approximately 7 interactions with a prospective client before they buy from you? Because of this, it’s important that you capture every name and email address that you can from visitors to your website and follow up with them quickly to start getting to know them and … [Read more...]
The Solution To A Lack of Leads, Clients or Consistent Income
Many businesses have characteristics that are similar to any stock market in the world; there are ups and downs. When you experience a downturn, the culprit may be a slow drip of revenue, which means a slow drip of closed business from very few leads. Your goal, then, is to get in front of more … [Read more...]
Uncovering “Hidden” Profits In Your Business
Every (and I do mean EVERY) business – including yours – has the potential to be immediately more profitable. Unfortunately, many times we are unable to see the opportunities in front of us because we buried in the minutia of our daily task list. So how do you dig out the hidden treasure in your … [Read more...]
