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Question added to topic Selling Online • August 23, 2007
How can I be sure I
Being successful on eBay isn't impossible, but it's tricky and as you indicated, you want to make sure that you're not taking a loss.
A good place to get bidding information about... (more)
Question added to topic Building a Website • August 23, 2007
How do I find the best and most cost-effective website development firms?
While the phone book is great for finding the nearest dry cleaner, you might want to think twice about�searching there to find the web development company that's right for you.
The... (more)
Question added to topic Starting a Business • August 22, 2007
Should I incorporate several business ideas into one company or create separate companies for each idea?
As far as I know (and I'm not an attorney) there's no hard and fast legal rule for this, but my advice is make your first business successful before you start your second; which means incorporate... (more)
Question added to topic Starting a Business • August 22, 2007
How do I not let my disability deter me from my startup plans?
I'm uncomfortable presuming to answer this question without having dealt with your disability, but from what you say here, it seems like you are well on your way--already further than a lot of... (more)
Question added to topic Marketing • August 22, 2007
Does a retailer always have to sell at the suggested retail price?
Of course you should always check with your attorney, but if you want a quick guess in the meantime, lots of retailers routinely sell products for less than suggested retail price. If they push too... (more)
Question added to topic Marketing • August 22, 2007
Does a retailer always have to sell at the suggested retail price?
Of course you should always check with your attorney, but if you want a quick guess in the meantime, lots of retailers routinely sell products for less than suggested retail price. If they push too... (more)
Question added to topic Marketing • August 22, 2007
Does a retailer always have to sell at the suggested retail price?
Of course you should always check with your attorney, but if you want a quick guess in the meantime, lots of retailers routinely sell products for less than suggested retail price. If they push too... (more)
Question added to topic Marketing • August 22, 2007
How do I build a business through referrals and word of mouth?
Here are three fundamental elements necessary for (more)
Question added to topic Franchises • August 22, 2007
What should I do first--secure financing for a franchise or continue with the application process with the franchisor?
<P>Which comes first - the chicken or the egg? Great question. Both of these steps are essential in getting your new business off the ground, so I would work on the basics of both needs at... (more)
Question added to topic Human Resources • August 22, 2007
How do you build a sales team paid on commission with very little money to spend?
The standard approach is to hire manufacturers' reps who service your audience. But, be warned: Even if you hire manufacturers' reps, you must find some way to motivate them to sell your product... (more)
Question added to topic Marketing • August 22, 2007
What's the best way to advertise a non-profit business?
Advertising is one part message, one part delivery vehicle. Signs, T-shirts, newspapers and billboards are merely delivery vehicles. The key to success, however, is your message. My suggestion is... (more)
Question added to topic Marketing • August 22, 2007
What's the best way to advertise a non-profit business?
Advertising is one part message, one part delivery vehicle. Signs, T-shirts, newspapers and billboards are merely delivery vehicles. The key to success, however, is your message. My suggestion is... (more)
Question added to topic Marketing • August 22, 2007
How do I sell companies or ad agencies my independent advertising ideas?
Attach your scripts to a resume and apply for a job as an ad writer. Your best bet is a radio station. Ad agencies, as you menioned, also employ ad writers. Unfortunately, ideas, scripts and... (more)
Question added to topic Marketing • August 22, 2007
How do I sell companies or ad agencies my independent advertising ideas?
Attach your scripts to a resume and apply for a job as an ad writer. Your best bet is a radio station. Ad agencies, as you menioned, also employ ad writers. Unfortunately, ideas, scripts and... (more)
Question added to topic Sales • August 22, 2007
How do I convert hits on my site to a dollar value?
Divide total sales by unique visitors and you'll establish a dollar value per unique visitor. In other words, if you bring in 100 dollars in sales per 1,000 visitors, your visitors will have a... (more)
Question added to topic Sales • August 22, 2007
How do I convert hits on my site to a dollar value?
Divide total sales by unique visitors and you'll establish a dollar value per unique visitor. In other words, if you bring in 100 dollars in sales per 1,000 visitors, your visitors will have a... (more)
Question added to topic Franchises • August 21, 2007
How would one break the ice with a competitor to start a semi-partnership?
<P>Luke</P>
<P>Working with your competitors can be a great way to grow your business and your approach is really dependent upon whether you are going to be bringing them... (more)
Question added to topic Starting a Business • August 21, 2007
Where can I find manufacturers to produce prototypes for inventions?
<P>Wow, such a broad question.</P>
<P>Usually this depends on the invention. Most inventions are created by engineers, so I would start there. Probably the best way though is to... (more)
Question added to topic Marketing • August 21, 2007
Where can I get low click through online ad rates?
1. The strongest headlines pull the most clicks. Use a plain question or something that is really attention getting.
2. Mention your product or service in the headline and for sure in the ad.... (more)
Question added to topic Marketing • August 21, 2007
Where can I get low click through online ad rates?
1. The strongest headlines pull the most clicks. Use a plain question or something that is really attention getting.
2. Mention your product or service in the headline and for sure in the ad.... (more)
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