I know a lot of you HATE to act like salespeople or HATE to push your product or service, but if you don't do it and you don't have a sales team - WHO WILL DO IT??



That's why I recommend you learn the most effective ways to write a sales letter or email. This way at least you’ll have effective copy working for you.



So, what is a sales letter? What do I mean? Its that long, scrolling page that you see on many websites these days that you s… Continue

Thursday, March 18 at the Chamber office from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Medicare 2010 Updates, will focus on what has changed within the Medicare system and what you need to know so you can plan for your future. Santa Clara Chamber of Commerce & Convention-Visitors Bureau members in good standing may RSVP for no charge; non-members are $5. Lunch is included with seminar registration. Please visit our website at www.santaclarachamber.org to registe… Continue

Are You Ready to Find out the Easiest 2 Ways to Increase Your Revenue?



Ok, I've done this myself, I've seen it done by my friends and peers and I've recommended this to clients many times with HUGE SUCCESS!



It's actually very simple.

• RAISE YOUR RATES


• OFFER PAYMENT PLANS FOR YOUR PRODUCTS OR SERVICES

I had a client come to me a few months ago who was charging way under market value for her services a… Continue

This information was sparked by Ali Brown's Online Success Blueprint Workshop when she was talking about ideas of things to talk about in your ezines; I came up with this topic idea because every client that coaches with me either needs a new website or we need to update their current site - EVERY ONE! So, take a good look at your site for some of these...


Why… Continue

This is an obvious message for some of you but is it for all of you? Are there areas you're missing in your marketing where you could be utilizing testimonials in order to give you, your business and your products and services more credibility?



Using testimonials in your marketing in various ways is a F.R.E.E. way to compel people to buy from you so you really want to maximize your efforts.



First of course you have to HAVE testimonials to show. If you don't have any… Continue

In my business, I am constantly redefining myself, my services and my products in order to stay ahead of or at least keep up with the ever changing industry of marketing. If I don't bring fresh new ideas and material to my clients and contacts on an ongoing basis, then someone else will.

To stay at the forefront, I spend a significant amount of my time working “on” my business, not just “in” it. That means, instead of always consulting with clients, I lock myself up with my computer and write u… Continue

Every once in a while I hear a message at church that that totally relates to life and business. This last week was one of those times.

The talk was entitled Radical Generosity; and while I soon figured out WHY the pastor named this week's talk with this title (the church was down donations and they needed to ramp up the funds!), it was interesting to watch.

He tied it all in to the bible of course and how Radical Generosity is not an offering, it's a lifestyle. I thought this wa… Continue

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Thanks,
Erik

Good Players Play Hurt – Workshop Series

Date: Tuesday March 9, 2010 at 7:30am – 9:30am
Location: The Corporate Center in San Rafael (Tam Room)

Special Business Workshop: Web Marketing - 2010 Style

In business, as in sports, the best players perform well in any circumstances. In fact, what makes players great is often their ability to overcome big obstacles and play well in big games. That’s when champions are made.

Become a Web Champion

Business is no different. There… Continue

Networking is such a key skill that I like to periodically review the techniques I use so I can improve my networking productivity – and I find that the beginning of a year is a good time to do it.

A while back I wrote detailed explanations of 10 Business Networking Tips that can be summarized as:

1. Know Your Objectives
2. Update Your Business Card
3. Join Groups
4. Turn Contacts Into a Network
5. Make N… Continue