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    The tight and competitive situation in the market had been an eye opener for business owners to make good on their advertising and promotional strategies. We are all aware that first impression do last - just like with the advertising materials that are handed to us, we judge them by their appearance. Because of this business advertisers were challenged to produce materials that will
    ement.

    But, you cannot make people respond to your ad.

    And, when they do respond, you can talk to them. You can help them in any number of ways. But you cannot make them buy from you.

    If you'

    Trade Writing - For Cash!
    Often considered as “plain Jane’s” of the print world, trade magazines prove that there is more to a market than just a pretty face.Trade magazines are written for a specialized audience and typically focus on one specific area or industry. Even the ads reflect this focus.They assume the reader is familiar with the material that’s covered and though it can be quite tech
    To get better results from your marketing, manage what you can control (your activities) and monitor what you cannot control (the results).

    Once I began to understand and believe this concept (with the help of some smart friends) things got a lot easier. And, it has helped me manage my business better, as well as improve our marketing performance.

    (Actually this one works well in all areas of life, which is why I like it so much.)

    It doesn't matter what you're doing, you only have direct control over what you do. You only have direct control over the actions you engage in.

    For example, you can place an advertisement in a newspaper. You can write the copy for the ad. You can tell the ad salesperson how long to run the ad. You can pay for it so it runs. You can do a lot of things that create the advertisement.

    But, you cannot make people respond to your ad.

    And, when they do respond, you can talk to them. You can help them in any number of ways. But you cannot make them buy from you.

    If you'r

    Catching Someone Trying to Get Business Intelligence
    You must trust your instincts as an entrepreneur and if you do you should be able to tell when someone is shopping you or a competitor is trying to get information from you. Then you have to ask yourself why, as that in itself will tell you a lot. Sometimes competitors will give them selves away and once you catch them they will ask; How did you know or why did you think that I was pr
    elp of some smart friends) things got a lot easier. And, it has helped me manage my business better, as well as improve our marketing performance.

    (Actually this one works well in all areas of life, which is why I like it so much.)

    It doesn't matter what you're doing, you only have direct control over what you do. You only have direct control over the actions you engage in.

    For example, you can place an advertisement in a newspaper. You can write the copy for the ad. You can tell the ad salesperson how long to run the ad. You can pay for it so it runs. You can do a lot of things that create the advertisement.

    But, you cannot make people respond to your ad.

    And, when they do respond, you can talk to them. You can help them in any number of ways. But you cannot make them buy from you.

    If you'

    8 Personal Qualities of a Entrepreneur - from a South African Perspective
    Anyone, regardless of age, sex, colour, or any other characteristic can become an entrepreneur. There are no limitations on this form of economic expression. Entrepreneurship is not a generic trait; it is a skill that must be learned.Confidence in your ability to succeed All entrepreneurs tend to be optimistic about their chances for success and
    h is why I like it so much.)

    It doesn't matter what you're doing, you only have direct control over what you do. You only have direct control over the actions you engage in.

    For example, you can place an advertisement in a newspaper. You can write the copy for the ad. You can tell the ad salesperson how long to run the ad. You can pay for it so it runs. You can do a lot of things that create the advertisement.

    But, you cannot make people respond to your ad.

    And, when they do respond, you can talk to them. You can help them in any number of ways. But you cannot make them buy from you.

    If you'

    Stumbling Forward and Going Nowhere
    Twenty or more years ago I took several evening courses in an effort to meet other people and especially women.One of the courses I took for about a year was Tai Chi. The major benefit of the course was to learn about balance. The instructor demonstrated to us how most of us walk. We take a step, then fall forward and catch ourselves with the other foot before the rest of the b
    ce an advertisement in a newspaper. You can write the copy for the ad. You can tell the ad salesperson how long to run the ad. You can pay for it so it runs. You can do a lot of things that create the advertisement.

    But, you cannot make people respond to your ad.

    And, when they do respond, you can talk to them. You can help them in any number of ways. But you cannot make them buy from you.

    If you'

    Advertising That Annoys: The Real Story
    Critics conclude that entertaining or “creative” commercials sell better than those that are bland. But liking the commercial may not really be that important in the scheme of things. It all depends on the needs and preferences, motivation and financial reservations of the customer. The question isn't whether people like the advertisement or not, it’s whether the advertisement is ef
    ement.

    But, you cannot make people respond to your ad.

    And, when they do respond, you can talk to them. You can help them in any number of ways. But you cannot make them buy from you.

    If you're selling a product or service directly, you can decide who to call on, how to call on them, what to say and how to say it. You can manage your actions but you have no direct control over what your prospect or customer will do.

    I understand we can influence people with our words and actions. And, in the end, isn't that what marketing is about? But, what I'm talking about here is not indirect influence. What I'm talking about here is direct control over an outcome.

    I know this sounds simple. And maybe it is. But think of the scientist setting up an experiment. They document and setup all the inputs that go into the experiment. Then they monitor the results. They start with INPUTS and look at RESULTS. They do not start with the results. That would be silly.

    I think too many of us forget this because we focus m

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