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Question added to topic Marketing • August 8, 2007
How do I determine a wholesale price for my product?
Every industry has an accepted discount structure. The discount structure will vary from 331/3 with an additional 25% off to 40 and 25%. The key factor for the wholesale price is really your... (more)
Question added to topic Marketing • August 8, 2007
What is direct marketing?
B-to-B sales - I love it! Direct marketing under a B-to-B platform is anything you do to engage your prospects (in your case, entities who resell ladies gift sets, etc.) in a direct manner. In... (more)
Question added to topic Marketing • August 8, 2007
What is network marketing?
While it's sometimes confused with pyramid schemes (in which people make money through totally illegal scams) any great boss can be considered a "network marketer" if his/her people help... (more)
Question added to topic Marketing • August 8, 2007
What is network marketing?
While it's sometimes confused with pyramid schemes (in which people make money through totally illegal scams) any great boss can be considered a "network marketer" if his/her people help... (more)
Question added to topic Marketing • August 8, 2007
How do I decide what price to sell my work on eBay?
The best place to start is by looking at what others are doing with similar products on eBay. Then make a list of what you like and what you don't like about how their shops are set up, what their... (more)
Question added to topic Marketing • August 8, 2007
What should I pay an independent sales person?
Well - the best I can come up with, given the info you've provided is - it depends. It depends on what kind of sponsorships these are, and the medium of the sponsorships (is it an online... (more)
Question added to topic Marketing • August 8, 2007
In a seasonal business, how do I determine the cashflow and take advantage of the peak season of sales?
The obvious answer is to increase your capacity by either purchasing additional diesel generators or renting them only during the peak period. It is common for sales people not to keep records. I... (more)
Question added to topic Marketing • August 8, 2007
Is moving from online retail to strictly wholesale a smart move?
I would sell via both distribution channels. You might want to change the marketing name for one of the channels so there is not a conflict. This is easy to do by creating a "DBA"... (more)
Question added to topic Marketing • August 8, 2007
Is moving from online retail to strictly wholesale a smart move?
I would sell via both distribution channels. You might want to change the marketing name for one of the channels so there is not a conflict. This is easy to do by creating a "DBA"... (more)
Question added to topic Your Website • August 8, 2007
I've been thinking about adding a Bubble Guru (www.bubbleguru.com) to my business site to speak directly with my visitors. Do you think this is a good idea?
When helping clients to determine if they need a new piece of technology, we always look at the following:
1) Why they think they need it and if the answer to that question is truly a need or a... (more)
Question added to topic Your Website • August 8, 2007
I've been thinking about adding a Bubble Guru (www.bubbleguru.com) to my business site to speak directly with my visitors. Do you think this is a good idea?
When helping clients to determine if they need a new piece of technology, we always look at the following:
1) Why they think they need it and if the answer to that question is truly a need or a... (more)
Question added to topic Business Management • August 8, 2007
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When helping clients to determine if they need a new piece of technology, we always look at the following:
1) Why they think they need it and if the answer to that question is truly a need... (more)
Question added to topic Startup Basics • August 8, 2007
How much capital should I raise if I want to start a social networking website with basic Web 2.0 functionality?
When building a Web 2.0 enabled website, you want to make sure that you have done a functionality assessment. Depending on whom you work with and their level of experience, you can expect to pay... (more)
Question added to topic Business Ideas • August 8, 2007
Is it too late to start a career in the eBay market?
My opinion is it's never too late to start anything that's done effectively. It is a saturated market, so you might want to look into what could make your eBay store standout from the rest.... (more)
Question added to topic Your Website • August 8, 2007
Would adding Web 2.0 technology help my web design business?
It depends on what your business objectives are and in what direction you're taking the business. Web 2.0 technology is great - that's my area of expertise - but, it can be a distraction if... (more)
Question added to topic SEO | Search Engine Optimization • August 8, 2007
How can I increase traffic for my website without spending a lot of money on advertising and promotion costs?
The best way to increase traffic is to provide visitors with compelling and relevant information. You can pay a service to send you visitors, but�if they're not interested, they'll... (more)
Question added to topic SEO | Search Engine Optimization • August 8, 2007
How can I increase traffic for my website without spending a lot of money on advertising and promotion costs?
The best way to increase traffic is to provide visitors with compelling and relevant information. You can pay a service to send you visitors, but�if they're not interested, they'll... (more)
Question added to topic SEO | Search Engine Optimization • August 8, 2007
How can I increase traffic for my website without spending a lot of money on advertising and promotion costs?
The best way to increase traffic is to provide visitors with compelling and relevant information. You can pay a service to send you visitors, but�if they're not interested, they'll... (more)
Question added to topic Finding Customers • August 8, 2007
What is the best way to get customers to visit your website and keep coming back?
The best way to get customers coming back to a retail website is to provide them with more than just your merchansdise - give them helpful hints on how to use the electronics, for example.
You... (more)
Question added to topic Starting a Business • August 7, 2007
Where can I get a grant to start my business?
My honest opinion is that you have very little chance of getting a grant to start a shoe store no matter how good the idea. Grants are offered by governments and foundations and they have social... (more)
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