Archive for the ‘Business Builders’ Category

August 24, 2010

July 12, 2010

June 25, 2010

June 9, 2010

  • Cool Twitter Tool For Realtors (R)

    I just stumbled upon this really cool tool called Tweet Lister that helps automate and manage your Twitter Listings.  From what I read, it even syncs up to your MLS.  Don't quote me on that, but here is the link to t
    his cool tool.  Tweet Lister
    These are the types of little  things that can boost your rankings in the search engines.  Remember that every opportunity to create a good link back to your website helps your cause.  Make sure to include your URL/main website in your Twitter Listings. (…)

June 8, 2010

  • The FOR SALE signs are up…who's name is on it?

    In my neighborhood the "For Sale" signs are beginning to go up at a very rapid rate and it is no surprise to who I see on those "For Sale" signs.   This may come as a shock to you, BUT it is the Realtors(R) who regularly marketing their services to THIS neighborhood who have the listings.  Crazy right?  NOT! (…)

May 25, 2010

  • Facebook Posts - Increasing Your Readership

    I just came across a really interesting article about how "Facebook Ticks" and how to improve the chances of your posts showing up in the "Newsfeed" where your sphere will actually see it. (…)

May 20, 2010

May 14, 2010

October 23, 2009

  • How to increase repeat business and client referrals

    Many small business owners rely on past client referrals and repeat business from past clients to stay in business.  When you consider how important past client retention is to your business, isn't it important to make it as easy as possible for them to reach you again and again? (…)

June 1, 2009

December 18, 2008

December 15, 2008

September 24, 2008

September 22, 2008

  • Marketing "give aways"

    This weekend, I had the pleasure of taking my two kids to the local "festival" where many of the local businesses rent space to create interest.  As mentioned in so many of my other posts, I am always very focuses on putting myself in the shoes of the consumer.  With that in mind, I definitely thought about that as I cruised around this event. (…)

September 9, 2008

  • "Stand Out" quick tips

    Surprise prospects and clients too with handwritten notes.  I use the word surprise because it really would surprise me to receive a handwritten note.  When is the last time you received a hand written note from someone?  Exactly what I thought you'd say…You can't remember can you? (…)

September 8, 2008

  • To blog or not to blog

    When meeting with prospective clients to discuss their marketing plans I often talk about the Internet being a key factor in any marketing plan they have.  One of the most cost effective and simple ways to get your name, thoughts, ideas and business "out there" is to blog about it!  I tell my clients that blogging about what they do and who they are will really give people a chance to get to know them and more importantly their businesses. (…)

August 14, 2008

  • Marketing materials with a "shelf life"

    One of the things we like to help our clients with is coming up with marketing plans that have a good "shelf life".  You may be pondering "what is shelf life" and why do I care?  When creating marketing peices with a good shelf life, we are creating pieces that people will keep around for a while.  When we can get our prospects, databases, past clients, or farms to keep what we have either given them or sent off to them in the mail, we stand a much better chance they will remember us when they have a need for our services.  When consulting with our cilents we always ask questions like:

    Is this something you would keep? (…)

August 12, 2008

  • Updated Blog

    Our blog is finally in its final location right on our web site. I do have to give Kudos to WordPress, which is the program we use for blogging. (…)

August 6, 2008

  • Monthly Marketing A Must!

    I work very closely with so many of my clients who want to take thier businesses to the next level and are looking for some direction and marketing help. (…)