This is a guest post courtesy of Miz Sara Mackey on exactly how you can come up with that pesky little thing called money to fund your start-up idea. Yes it involves those damn business plans. Yes it involves potentially begging your family and friends for a wad of cash. Just remember to give them Sara’s disclaimer and make them aware they may not get their investment back! And as a final...
OK, so this post is inspired by two things actually. One- Farnoosh and Abubakar have so kindly invited me to participate in their Life Lesson’s series, in which 80+ bloggers have shared their own insights and wisdom when it comes to living. Now it’s my turn. Two- Jac’s recent blog post, on the 20 things as a female solo-preneur she knows for sure and you need to know too. Yet more wisdom and I’ll...
It's almost time for Santa! And the New Year is quickly approaching. So I'm curious as to your plans on making 2010 your best year ever. Have you thought about it? Typically, the New Year is a time for resolutions and promises to yourself to make more money, lose more weight, or spend more time on yourself, etc. Resolutions are great! Unfortunately they usually don't last very long. So my...
Photo by DerrickT One of the biggest mistakes people make when writing web copy and trying to make a sale is making things sound more complicated than they really are. Don’t say something like “Your order qualifies for complementary shipping when you spend $50 before December 1” when you could say “Free Shipping on Orders of $50 Until December 1st” Making things...
What you say can make or break your sale. Communication is still the key to succeeding in the sales world. No, you don’t have to use flashy verbiage. You just have to converse like you would with a friend or relative but in a professional tone and manner. This keeps them from being on the defense or the feeling that you’re just out to get their money. Having the right approach for...
Ever heard the old saying, “No one cares how much you know, until they know how much you care”? Rarely have more truer words been spoken! 🙂 So how do you go about showing people you care and still promote your business or product at the same time? One of the best ways to show someone that you care about their well-being is to teach them about what you do. Instead of billing yourself...
Not all sales prospects are created equal. There are actually several types of prospects, so it’s important to know how to market to each of them. The first type of prospect is the one who needs to be convinced that your products or services are needed. The second type is the kind who has already decided not to hire you and needs to be talked out of the decision. There is also a third...
The number one obstacle I often face when selling something is the need a person has for that which I’m selling at the moment. I have found out, over time, that even though a person has a need for it, the probability of a sale isn’t guaranteed. I’ve realized that no matter how beneficial a product is for that person, how convenient my payment schemes are, and how much a value it...
I can’t tell you how many times I have made a purchase over the years, just awash in the glow of greed and the feeling that I NEEDED to buy that. I absolutely couldn’t live without it! And then, almost immediately after cashing out, I am hit with a wave of despair and regret. Aka Buyers Remorse! You know you’ve felt it too! The magic and allure of the product or merchandise...
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