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What is the main advantage of a systematic approach to anything? Well, there are many of course! Not least of which is the ability to replicate something that works with minimal thought and re-design every time. There is another advantage that cam...
Keeping in touch with your prospects, clients and potential referral base is, of course, a good idea! There are many options to make this easier, and this week there was a great illustration of how to use online tools, specifically social media, i...
How long should you commit to a certain marketing tactic? Perfectly reasonable question, especially if the tool in question has a high cost associated with it! However it is also hazardous as an approach unless you tread with caution.
Why?
1. Co...
It can take a while to build significant awareness. As a small business you face competition for attention. This comes from your direct competition to be sure, but generally your prospects and referral sources are subjected to a huge number of sal...
It's been a busy networking week. As always, there is much to learn during the networking process however familiar you may be with the networking circuit. This week was no exception. At a Chamber of Commerce round table networking event yesterday ...
Attending network events is a great small business marketing activity. The use of networking as a marketing tactic tool is a great decision for many small business owners, and is a relatively inexpensive and readily available one to boot. It is a ...
What is the most commonly used small business marketing tactic? That may be a question impossible to answer precisely, but "networking" would be a safe bet. When you include online and social media platforms that assumption becomes even more likel...
Networking is probably one of the main marketing tools and tactics employed by small business. There are a number of reasons for that of course. It is relatively inexpensive and there are numerous opportunities to network in both business and soci...
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- What city do you live in
- Kansas City
- Where do you work and what do you do
- Kansas City - helping small business owners to attract great clients
- Tell us about yourself
- Moved to KC 3 years ago from the UK where I was born lived for 40 years. My passion is working with small business owners who are ready to grow their business but struggle to attract high quality clients consistently.
Jerry Smith's Blog
Marketing Systems
What is the main advantage of a systematic approach to anything? Well, there are many of course! Not least of which is the ability to replicate something that works with minimal thought and re-design every time. There is another advantage that came up this week that adds another reason.
In your business you likely have a number of systematized ways you deliver your service. These can be very valuable in the marketing process but NOT when you initially talk to prospects.
The reason for t… Continue
In your business you likely have a number of systematized ways you deliver your service. These can be very valuable in the marketing process but NOT when you initially talk to prospects.
The reason for t… Continue
Posted on November 20, 2009 at 8:30am —
Power of keep in touch marketing
Keeping in touch with your prospects, clients and potential referral base is, of course, a good idea! There are many options to make this easier, and this week there was a great illustration of how to use online tools, specifically social media, in this regard.
One of the many books currently addressing social media and its use in business is:… Continue
One of the many books currently addressing social media and its use in business is:… Continue
Posted on November 17, 2009 at 12:31pm —
Marketing Commitment
How long should you commit to a certain marketing tactic? Perfectly reasonable question, especially if the tool in question has a high cost associated with it! However it is also hazardous as an approach unless you tread with caution.
Why?
1. Commitment needs to be general, as well as specific - in other words you need to have a big picture commitment to your marketing success and how that plays into your overall business (and indeed your life) plan. This will underpin eve… Continue
Why?
1. Commitment needs to be general, as well as specific - in other words you need to have a big picture commitment to your marketing success and how that plays into your overall business (and indeed your life) plan. This will underpin eve… Continue
Posted on November 3, 2009 at 10:30am —
Marketing Consistently
It can take a while to build significant awareness. As a small business you face competition for attention. This comes from your direct competition to be sure, but generally your prospects and referral sources are subjected to a huge number of sales and marketing messages every day.
How do you stand out? One of the ways to do this is develop a marketing message that sounds different from those your audience typically hears. This is a separate topic covered extensively in the Get M… Continue
How do you stand out? One of the ways to do this is develop a marketing message that sounds different from those your audience typically hears. This is a separate topic covered extensively in the Get M… Continue
Posted on October 27, 2009 at 8:52am —
Marketing Your Uniqueness
It's been a busy networking week. As always, there is much to learn during the networking process however familiar you may be with the networking circuit. This week was no exception. At a Chamber of Commerce round table networking event yesterday (you know the sort of thing: 3 minutes to promote your business to 7 others at the table) and there were two financial advisors on our table.
Financial Advisors perform a great service and the business is very competitive. It isn't surpri… Continue
Financial Advisors perform a great service and the business is very competitive. It isn't surpri… Continue
Posted on October 23, 2009 at 10:23am —
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Enjoyed your talk last night at the KC Public House. I am the program director for the KC Freelance Exchange and I would like to invite you to talk to our group of advertising professionals at our monthly luncheon in April. Please contact me at 913-677-7060.
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