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Do You Have This Important Tool in Your Marketing Arsenal?
Many business owners do not understand the authenticity and validation that a simple toll-free number adds to their business presence.It is particularly important that any business owner whose market is not exclusively local consider beefing up the image of the business with a toll-free number. Even for a business whose presence is local, it may be useful for current customers who may want to contact the business wh

e so that they can experience what their clients and valued contacts can expect from doing business with you. Also consider making their clients a special offer.

3. Educate yourself on their business policy's and/or practices so that you can better manage expectations for any referrals that you give them - this is a two way street after all.

Because you'll also be referring your clients to this new alliance, you'll want to be sure that the

Public Relations: Why it Works
The short answer is, it works best when its fundamental premise is the guide, which insures that the primary focus of your public relations program is the behaviors of your most important outside audiences. Not less urgent matters like personalities, communi- cations tactics or administrative concerns.PR strives to effectively manage the perceptions and behaviors of your outside audiences with the goal of helping yo

We're all looking for more qualified leads - more people that we can talk to who have a need for our product or service.

Whether you're in the service business or you represent a product, creating more leads is not only time consuming, it's expensive!

One way to save some money and better leverage your lead generation time is to find a brand partner. What's a brand partner you wonder?

A brand partner is a strategic alliance that is non-competitive to your business BUT who shares the same ideal client as you and does not overlap with your business. This is the stuff that great win-wins are made of.

Searching for that perfect partnership starts with just a few simple steps:

1. Have your ideal client profile in front of you when you conduct this exercise and be very CLEAR on what their needs are - the problem(s) they wish to solve.

Take a look at yellow pages, web directory's, chamber directory's, newspapers, magazines, etc. and begin searching for those businesses that serve your ideal client but do not compete with you. For example, if you're a health coach, you might consider massage therapists, or chiropractors - your shared client cares about their health.

2. Once you've identified your list of prospective alliances, call them up!

You'll want to conduct a short "interview" to assess your fit factor. The quality of leads (referrals) you receive are directly linked to the relationship you build during this step.

You'll also want to discuss your business; unique selling proposition and how you can best serve their clients. Be prepared to offer a special referral bonus to your new alliance - you've got to sweeten the pot and provide them with an incentive to refer business to you.

In lieu of a bonus, offer them a "sample" of your product or service so that they can experience what their clients and valued contacts can expect from doing business with you. Also consider making their clients a special offer.

3. Educate yourself on their business policy's and/or practices so that you can better manage expectations for any referrals that you give them - this is a two way street after all.

Because you'll also be referring your clients to this new alliance, you'll want to be sure that they

Knowing the Community
You are in business for yourself, but how well do you know your customers and community? A good way to become better at understanding your community is to develop spread sheet databases of service clubs in your town with contact names, phone numbers, email addresses and brief descriptions. You should know all of the Volunteer Support / Service Clubs in your town. You will find sample letters in your Microsoft Word and Exce

etitive to your business BUT who shares the same ideal client as you and does not overlap with your business. This is the stuff that great win-wins are made of.

Searching for that perfect partnership starts with just a few simple steps:

1. Have your ideal client profile in front of you when you conduct this exercise and be very CLEAR on what their needs are - the problem(s) they wish to solve.

2. Once you've identified your list of prospective alliances, call them up!

You'll want to conduct a short "interview" to assess your fit factor. The quality of leads (referrals) you receive are directly linked to the relationship you build during this step.

3. Educate yourself on their business policy's and/or practices so that you can better manage expectations for any referrals that you give them - this is a two way street after all.

Because you'll also be referring your clients to this new alliance, you'll want to be sure that the

Turning Passion into Practice
How do you turn what you love into something that is profitable? It is not an easy task and there are some questions you should ask yourself before delving into something you “think” would be a perfect business for you.Often, when people think they have a passion or desire to be doing something else, they fail to ask themselves if they have what it takes to make it on their own. It is easy to collect a weekly payc

ry's, chamber directory's, newspapers, magazines, etc. and begin searching for those businesses that serve your ideal client but do not compete with you. For example, if you're a health coach, you might consider massage therapists, or chiropractors - your shared client cares about their health.

2. Once you've identified your list of prospective alliances, call them up!

You'll want to conduct a short "interview" to assess your fit factor. The quality of leads (referrals) you receive are directly linked to the relationship you build during this step.

3. Educate yourself on their business policy's and/or practices so that you can better manage expectations for any referrals that you give them - this is a two way street after all.

Because you'll also be referring your clients to this new alliance, you'll want to be sure that the

5 Tips to Help You Market When You Think You're Too Busy
What if you've taken the time to create a marketing plan but now you're so busy servicing your current clients that you're having a hard time keeping on track with your plan?Is it okay to set the plan aside for awhile? After all you've got enough business to keep you busy. And, you're not sure you could handle additional clients right now anyway.While marketing may not seem like a necessary activity when you

e quality of leads (referrals) you receive are directly linked to the relationship you build during this step.

3. Educate yourself on their business policy's and/or practices so that you can better manage expectations for any referrals that you give them - this is a two way street after all.

Because you'll also be referring your clients to this new alliance, you'll want to be sure that the

Irresistible Event Registrations: How to Overcome Objections About Old Content
In addition to changing or adding new programs, speakers and events, be sure to keep your promotional copy and "voice" fresh as well.Beware the fresh coat of paint Before you scrape off last year's dates and slap on next year's information, think about what you would think if you got the same old, same old in your mail or inbox. Remember the teacher in Charlie Brown? You could hear her voice but not wh

e so that they can experience what their clients and valued contacts can expect from doing business with you. Also consider making their clients a special offer.

3. Educate yourself on their business policy's and/or practices so that you can better manage expectations for any referrals that you give them - this is a two way street after all.

Because you'll also be referring your clients to this new alliance, you'll want to be sure that they share similar brand values as your own. Failing to look "under the hood" now could place you in a compromising position later.

4. Never, and I mean never, refer someone you've never worked with to your clients or valued contacts.

Although any suggested resources offered are just that - suggested - be very careful about recommending an individual or organization that does not exemplify your values. The risk here is that if the exchange goes sour, your valued client or contact will remember the recommendation came from YOU and your brand reputation and brand trust risks being tainted.

When it comes to referring any business to your clients or valued contacts, think of yourself as the Google for your industry. Make sure the resources you recommend are top notch and a good brand match for you.

By creating powerful, and appropriate, strategic alliances you can increase your lead generation by at least 50% (that's right!) and we all know that there's nothing like getting great endorsements.

Go get 'em!

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