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Internet Marketing Made Easy
Still to this day a sad fact remains, most business owners and marketing directors don't have a clue about online marketing. As a result, billions of dollars are wasted on mistakes. Currently there are over eleven million searches monthly in the US by business people looking for ways to catch up with their online marketing. This should come as no surprise. Everyone knows that the future of marketing is online and when done right, the digital world can deliver the best return on their money including some of the most powerful ways to advertise for free. And therein lies the problem – how do you "do it right"?While there are tons of marketing and advertising tools out there on the internet I've been seeing a disturbing trend amongst internet businesses and that is the lack of conversions rates on websites. So if these other tools were so fantastic then why is there still 11 million searches each month looking

sed, mentally run through your presentation. Visualize success seeing your desired outcome.

9. Play a fast piece of music you love, dance, or walk briskly around the presentation room to pump yourself up and burn excess adrenaline. If it’s not possible for you to do this, run in place or jump up and down for 20-30 seconds somewhere private. If neither is possible, do simple isometric exercises, tensing and releasing muscles while sitting or standing.

10. Acknowledge yourself for the time and energy you have invested to do your best. Trust and BE yourself.

PRESENT

Start and stop on time. Address audience comfort before you begin. Be flexible and able to cut your presentation short, if necessary. Make direct eye contact and speak to your audience as if you were having a conversation with a friend. Move around and gesture freely. Smile, have fun, and be enthusiastic about what you are saying. Focus on delivering maximum value to your listeners. Now, it is all about them.

PLAYBACK

If you can, record all of your presentations on video for playback and feedback. A discreet alternative is a pocket-sized audio recorder. Recordings are especially useful for capturing questions, objections, comments, and action items. Always leave a handout, flyer, brochure, or business card making it easy for people to contact you.

The path to mastery is practice. Confucius said, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a si

Entrepreneurs Know How to Capitalize their Business
Businesses need capital to grow. Besides what you invest, capital can come from profits you leave in the business, from investors or partners who put money into the business, or from money you borrow. This last source has some use and repayment constraints, which must be met in order to really be capital.To keep it simple, money borrowed which doesn't have to be repaid for several years and which can be used for any legitimate business purpose can be part of the business' capitalization. An installment loan, say to finance a truck, or a mortgage to help with the purchase of a building does not count.A good way to think of capital is to compare it to the horsepower of an engine. Small engines with minimum horsepower have to strain to handle the slightest problem. They tend to wear out quickly and often need lots of care as they go about their work. Big engines with lots of horsepower almost loaf throug

Whether you are an investor, entrepreneur, employee, self-employed or unemployed the ability to present yourself and your ideas powerfully has never been more important than in today’s dynamic information age. Speaking well can influence other’s views, close a deal, motivate your team, enhance your business, and elevate your reputation.

Many people get jitters speaking in public. Lilly Walters author of “Secrets of Successful Speakers” says 75% of stage fright can be reduced by rehearsal and preparation, 15% by deep breathing, and 10% by mental preparation. Thorough preparation alleviates anxiety and ultimately provides a consistent structure for achieving extraordinary results.

PREPARE

Create template presentations before you need them. If you use power point, keep text to a minimum with only one idea, no more than six lines per slide, large, readable, and consistent fonts. Most business people prefer little to no slide animation. Summarize often. Never read from your slides/flipcharts and always face your audience. Remember, you are the star not your visual aids.

Customize for your audience. Go to websites and printed materials to gather information like vision, mission and values first. Then interview relevant people to find out where the “pain” is in relation to your product, service, or topic. Ask questions like, what are the internal/external challenges/changes your organization is currently facing? What is the objective/purpose for the meeting? What result would you like to see achieved? Are there others presenting? If so, who are they and where are they on the schedule? How much time will I have? How much Q&A should be included in my total presentation time? Is there anything else you could add to help me do an even better job?

Get details like the date, directions to venue, meeting start/end times, presentation start/end times, dress code, attendees, VIP’s, agenda, equipment availability, etc. If you’re flying in, ask about the closest airport and number of miles/kilometers to venue, recommended transport from airport to meeting site or hotel and all contact phone numbers. If you are meeting overseas, inquire about business and cultural etiquette.

Organize memorable openings and closings by asking a question, mentioning something relevant in the news, using a quotation or audio/video clip. Most adults are visual so be creative. Weave humor throughout your talk. If you don’t consider yourself to be funny, use humorous photos, drawings, unusual clip art, quotes or media clips. Never tell a story or joke that would remotely offend anyone. Relate your closing to your opening coming full circle. Answer questions. End with a strong summary and a compelling call to action.

PRACTICE

When your content is ready, start practicing aloud. Pay special attention to or memorize your beginning, key points, and ending. If you need insurance, use note cards or visual cues. During this process, you will inevitably make revisions and improvements. After rehearsing aloud several times, record yourself on video. Time yourself. Watch your practice session and make adjustments until you are comfortable with your content and delivery.

PLAN

Plan what to wear in advance choosing clothes that make you look and feel great. Dress appropriately. To gain instant respect and boost your confidence, dress a bit better than your audience does.

Reconfirm date, time, venue, and agenda. If you are traveling for your meeting, pack early including a checklist for last minute items. Always have a multimedia CD backup, wireless remote and carry everything you will need for your presentation with you. To be safe, carry an extension cable, a power strip, adaptors, and backup batteries.

PROTECT

The day before and the day of an important presentation, avoid alcohol, smoke, caffeine, chocolate, and antihistamines because of their drying effects. If flying, recycled air in planes is dehydrating and speaking above engine noise can put a strain on your voice so talk as little as possible in-flight. A moist vocal tract will give you the best sound with the least amount of physical exertion. To stay hydrated, consume eight to ten glasses of water daily.

To prevent excess mucus, avoid dairy products and sugar. Grain alcohol, vodka, beer, and red wine can also increase mucus. If you cannot avoid alcohol, choose white wine before a presentation.

Sufficient sleep is absolutely essential to maximum performance.

PRIME

1. In the morning, do a good physical workout to give you energy and focus for the day.

2. Do some self-massage and vocal warm ups in the shower. Massage the base of your tongue, the temporomandibular joint (just by your ears between your cheeks and jaw) and neck and shoulders. Make funny faces to exercise facial muscles, do your favorite tongue twisters, and sing an uplifting song.

3. Before and during your presentation, drinks should be without carbonation and not too hot or too cold. Avoid combining protein and starch in the same meal and only eat fruit on an empty stomach.

4. Run through your presentation physically if you have the time.

5. Arrive early. Set up well in advance. Test and double-check all equipment.

6. Own the room imagining your energy fills the entire space extending to all walls and corners. State your intention aloud four times facing a different wall or direction each time. (i.e. “to win the business”)

7. Close your eyes. In your mind’s eye, imagine a person, place, or thing that you love. If you are religious or spiritual, you may want to connect with your higher power. Allow six or more deep breaths. Breathe in love on the inhale and on the exhale, let go of any tension, anxiety, or stress.

8. With your eyes still closed, mentally run through your presentation. Visualize success seeing your desired outcome.

10. Acknowledge yourself for the time and energy you have invested to do your best. Trust and BE yourself.

PRESENT

PLAYBACK

The path to mastery is practice. Confucius said, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a sin

Pharmaceutical Sales as a Great Combination of Business and Science
Let’s say that you have a science background but want to get more into the business world with dollars and cents rather than microscopes and labs. Or let’s say you have a business background but are completely fascinated with the science, particularly the medical healthcare world. Well, a great way to combine science and business is to work as a pharmaceutical sales representative.First, the science part of this interesting job. Pharmaceutical sales reps will have to understand physiology, anatomy and pharmacology. They also have to know how to go through scientific medical papers and clinical studies. There is a lot of medical science involved during communications with customers including doctors, nurses and pharmacists in pharmaceutical sales.Now for the business part. Instead of wearing a white lab coat, pharmaceutical sales representatives will be wearing business suits and carrying brief c

objective/purpose for the meeting? What result would you like to see achieved? Are there others presenting? If so, who are they and where are they on the schedule? How much time will I have? How much Q&A should be included in my total presentation time? Is there anything else you could add to help me do an even better job?

PRACTICE

PLAN

Plan what to wear in advance choosing clothes that make you look and feel great. Dress appropriately. To gain instant respect and boost your confidence, dress a bit better than your audience does.

PROTECT

To prevent excess mucus, avoid dairy products and sugar. Grain alcohol, vodka, beer, and red wine can also increase mucus. If you cannot avoid alcohol, choose white wine before a presentation.

Sufficient sleep is absolutely essential to maximum performance.

PRIME

1. In the morning, do a good physical workout to give you energy and focus for the day.

3. Before and during your presentation, drinks should be without carbonation and not too hot or too cold. Avoid combining protein and starch in the same meal and only eat fruit on an empty stomach.

4. Run through your presentation physically if you have the time.

5. Arrive early. Set up well in advance. Test and double-check all equipment.

8. With your eyes still closed, mentally run through your presentation. Visualize success seeing your desired outcome.

10. Acknowledge yourself for the time and energy you have invested to do your best. Trust and BE yourself.

PRESENT

PLAYBACK

The path to mastery is practice. Confucius said, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a si

Retail Intelligence - Improving Sales Through CCTV Systems
If you think security is the primary reason stores put up CCTV systems, think again. They are not there to watch shoplifters; they are there to count people.Security Versus SalesThe British bed store, Dreams, had CCTV systems installed for two reasons: the first, marketing; the second, security.Dreams' use video surveillance shows a strong trend surfacing in the market in recent years. Stores put up CCTV systems not so much to prevent losses, but to increase sales. This is a logical move. While shoplifters and negligent employees cause stores to lose money, these losses are minimal compared to loss of potential earnings.Monitoring Foot TrafficFoot traffic is important to business owners and managers, and this is where CCTV systems come in. Cameras map store traffic. They show patterns of movement from department to department, from floor to floor. They show, for example, where cus

, use note cards or visual cues. During this process, you will inevitably make revisions and improvements. After rehearsing aloud several times, record yourself on video. Time yourself. Watch your practice session and make adjustments until you are comfortable with your content and delivery.

PLAN

Plan what to wear in advance choosing clothes that make you look and feel great. Dress appropriately. To gain instant respect and boost your confidence, dress a bit better than your audience does.

PROTECT

To prevent excess mucus, avoid dairy products and sugar. Grain alcohol, vodka, beer, and red wine can also increase mucus. If you cannot avoid alcohol, choose white wine before a presentation.

Sufficient sleep is absolutely essential to maximum performance.

PRIME

1. In the morning, do a good physical workout to give you energy and focus for the day.

3. Before and during your presentation, drinks should be without carbonation and not too hot or too cold. Avoid combining protein and starch in the same meal and only eat fruit on an empty stomach.

4. Run through your presentation physically if you have the time.

5. Arrive early. Set up well in advance. Test and double-check all equipment.

8. With your eyes still closed, mentally run through your presentation. Visualize success seeing your desired outcome.

10. Acknowledge yourself for the time and energy you have invested to do your best. Trust and BE yourself.

PRESENT

PLAYBACK

The path to mastery is practice. Confucius said, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a si

Simple Training Can Quickly Boost Your Non-Profit Revenue
Why train people in fund raising?Consider this: do your donors want their money spent on printing your letterhead or on helping your constituents? Their donations go directly to your cause if you learn to create more business partners to donate your day-to-day needs. And that's just one of the many techniques you can learn to increase and keep your fund-raising revenue.For-profit businesses hire experienced sales and marketing staff to increase revenue. But many non-profit organizations expect to raise money without trained fund raisers. Passion for the cause is enough, right? Well, it's a start, but as with any skill, knowing some key techniques makes people more effective. Raising more money in less time means that you can concentrate on your passion rather than on constant fund raising.I learned the hard way about successful fundraising. My husband and I started a fund-raise

If you cannot avoid alcohol, choose white wine before a presentation.

Sufficient sleep is absolutely essential to maximum performance.

PRIME

1. In the morning, do a good physical workout to give you energy and focus for the day.

3. Before and during your presentation, drinks should be without carbonation and not too hot or too cold. Avoid combining protein and starch in the same meal and only eat fruit on an empty stomach.

4. Run through your presentation physically if you have the time.

5. Arrive early. Set up well in advance. Test and double-check all equipment.

8. With your eyes still closed, mentally run through your presentation. Visualize success seeing your desired outcome.

10. Acknowledge yourself for the time and energy you have invested to do your best. Trust and BE yourself.

PRESENT

PLAYBACK

The path to mastery is practice. Confucius said, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a si

Should You Write Your Own Business Plan?
If you are just starting a company and looking for funding, or looking for additional funding for growth, you will need to develop a traditional business plan. Creating a business plan is a business hurdle that entrepreneurs seem to dread. Do you do it yourself? Do you hire someone to do it? How do you get it done quickly, but without spending too much money on it? Will what you do yourself be adequate to get funding?In this article I will discuss the pros and cons of do-it-yourself business planning versus having a business planning consultant do it for you or with you.The Do It Yourself Business PlanParticularly if you are seeking capital of less than $200,000, consider creating the plan yourself after taking a class or reading some books or getting some coaching for someone who has written successful business plans.Consider taking a three-hour business planning class

sed, mentally run through your presentation. Visualize success seeing your desired outcome.

10. Acknowledge yourself for the time and energy you have invested to do your best. Trust and BE yourself.

PRESENT

PLAYBACK

The path to mastery is practice. Confucius said, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Enjoy the journey.

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