Small Business UnMarketing

7 Tips for Using the Internet to Explode Your Business

I am beginning my series of tips and information on how you can leverage the power of the internet to explode your business. I wrote this originally for real estate professionals, but it applies to most small businesses. If you would like to download my f'ree Special Report go to New Media Marketing you can get the report immediately.

TIP#1 -   Think about your business in a new way   

We are well into the new milennium, so start thinking of your business in a new way. Old media, such as direct mail, radio ads, and newspaper advertising will not be as cost effective as the New Media marketing that is available by using the internet. You are now able to reach out to new prospects that are currently living half way around the world. Almost one third of the people who read this blog live on a different continent than I do! Realize that you can market to people who need your specific skill or product or service, instead of marketing to everyone who lives in your city, most of whom have no need to interact with you for business.

There has never been a better time to be in business for yourself. The opportunities that exist at this time in our history are unlimited. Think about it. We live in a global economy so that we are able to do business with people who live on other continents, halfway around the world from us. Our personal and laptop computers allow us to conduct our businesses from wherever we happen to be at the moment.

If you are already in business or wish to start a small business, this is your time. Spend some time educating yourself in the area you wish to focus on in your business and then strike out on your own. The internet allows you to make mistakes at a relatively low cost, and then you correct and continue towards your goal.

I encourage you to explore blogging with the Blog Squad, writing articles with Jeff Herring, and internet marketing with the King of Kaching,Tom Antion. These people and their programs can help you to achieve your wildest dreams of running a small business from your home. 

 

BLOGRUSH Rushes Into Business

Be prepared for business to flow to you quickly and easily. If you have a blog for your business, and you definitely do if you have been paying attention, then you will want to find out what BLOGRUSH is all about.

BLOGRUSH is a widget, created by internet marketing leader John Reese. It will drive readers to your blog and back, reciprocating the traffic flow. To sign up and find out more, go to BLOGRUSH. This widget will not only bring you more visitors to your blog, but may also motivate you to have good, solid content ready for them to read, and a call to action for them to find out more.

Rush on over to BLOGRUSH.

Thinking Outside the Business Card

I saw a great marketing idea while I was out walking early this morning. One of my neighbors has a plumbing business. When I walked by his truck I saw that he had placed about twenty small magnets of his business card all over the side door panels. naturally, I took one, and now have all of his contact info close by. Anywhere he parks his truck people can peel off a magnet and refer him or call him later when they need his services. Brilliant! 

I will be giving a free teleseminar tomorrow, Monday at 11 PST. If you want to be on the call go to this site to get the call in information. The topic will be "Using Writing to Promote Your Small Business". If you can't make it there will be a replay available.