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10 Ways to Waste Your Time in a Networking Group
Referral business from networking groups can pay off handsomely, so make the most of every meeting.

Create Vocal Brand Advocates
7 steps to a successful advertising campaign.

Ditch Your Desperation Marketing
When it comes to the perfect pitch, sometimes less is more.

5 Franchise Marketing Essentials
Look for these qualities before you make an investment.

10 Rules for Quick and Easy PR
Simple steps to give your business a competitive edge, on a budget.

Know Your Target Market
Get a grasp on generational marketing with this guide to demographics.

Market Your Way To the Top
Never stop thinking about marketing--it's the best way to grow your business.

A Hot, Affordable New Advertising Opportunity
Consumer habits show online video is the best value for advertisers.

Get the Most From Your Written Testimonials
Make it standard practice to ask clients and contacts for testimonials and you'll build your credibility and your business.

The Perfect Formula to Build Your Brand
Product + Expert + Promise = Brand

Ramp Up Marketing in a Downturn
5 ways to save money and still get your message heard.

Build Your List, Grow Your Business
Every point of contact with potential customers is an opportunity to build your e-mail list.

Become a Networking Mentor
If you want to improve your networking skills, teach someone else what you know.

Find Hidden Opportunities in the Senior Market
Learn how to research the market, i.d. trends, and get a resource guide to help you stay cutting-edge or start up your business today.

4 Ways to Boost Business With a Blog
Share information, interact with customers and boost your brand--blogs are the perfect way to keep you on top of your industry.

How to Use Humor in Marketing
Humor can lead to a marketing grand slam--as long as it's done right.

Hold the Line on Price
If you know your price is right, it's smarter to add a few useful extras than it is to charge less. Added value is worth more than a sale any day.

10 Steps to Effective Copywriting
Don't waste your ad dollars with an over-the-top sales pitch. Well-written copy follows these simple guidelines.

Price Isn't Tied to Your Product
When pricing your product, who you're selling is more crucial than what you're selling.

A Great Ad Campaign Can Last Forever
Marketing to values is more important than marketing products.

How to Make Your Message Stick
Memorable marketing leads to sales. Follow these 4 essential tips to make your message unforgettable.

A Marketer's Sharpest Tool: The Copywriting Outline
Your message will lose some of its power if you don't take the time to get organized upfront.

You Never Know Whom They Know
Don't think a gardener can be a referral source to the rich? Think again. Discounting even one potential networking opportunity can be disastrous.

5 Ways to Kill a Great Marketing Plan
Are your marketing campaigns too creative? Here's what separates a marketing plan that works from one that doesn't.

2009: The Year of One-to-One Marketing
Great letters make for strong sales. Start the new year out right by building relationships one letter at a time.

Use Small Actions to Get Big Results
When it comes to creating relationships with other companies, take a long-term approach.

Influence the Influencers
Dust off those public-speaking skills and get ready to market your business.

Not Your Father's Marketing Campaign
Press releases can be targeted directly to consumers, without the media filter. Here are 4 new ways to use press releases to win sales.

Copywriting Grammar Ain't Perfect
Break the rules. It's OK. You're not writing for your high school English teacher. Present your copy in a casual but professional way.

Targeted Marketing Gets Intelligent
Advertisers ride a brain wave called neuromarketing. But is it for real?

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