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February
05 , 2009
1. Tell Me, Don't Sell Me
2. Why Are Brochures
Important For Sales and Marketing?
3. New Online Resources for Small Businesses
4.
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1. Tell
Me, Don't Sell Me
by Troy Hazard
http://www.troyhazard.com
©
2009
Today's consumers are a new breed
of animal, and yes, you are one of
them too!... you are clear on what you
want and don't want, what you
like and dislike, and in a new age sales environment
you're not afraid
to speak up and let people know what's on your mind. You
know that
after years of sales repression that you CAN be in control. And
that's
just what modern day consumers want..... Control!
Your
customers are seeking some very key things in their transactions:
http://www.nationalbusiness.org/NBAWEB/Newsletter2009/2622.htm
2. Why Are Brochures Important For Sales and Marketing?
by
Shell Harris
http://www.conquestgraphics.com
©
2009
For most businesses, marketing is an
important function that is
necessary in order for the business to grow and
compete. In the past,
word of mouth was enough for any company to succeed.
However, as
the volume of noise consumers were faced with grew, so did the
need
for companies to do more, say more, and reach out further to each
client
and potential client.
Put brochures to work in your
online and offline sales marketing efforts:
http://www.nationalbusiness.org/NBAWEB/Newsletter2009/2623.htm
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Small Businesses
Entrepreneurs can take advantage of
new, free online training and other
resources offered by the U.S. Small Business
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The SBA offers a
variety of online courses to assist small businesses in more
effectively
managing their firms in the current economy.
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more about these available resources to help your business now:
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