Speaking is powerful. There are countless opportunities for you as a small business leader to speak to grow your business. Imagine the marketing power of being able to address an audience of potential customers all in one place at one time. This is really extremely focused and targeted marketing. Small business owners need to speak [...]
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Grow Your Small Business Through Speaking
Posted by davidguide on December 13th, 2008
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Comments OffPlanning for Success in Your Home Business
Posted by davidguide on December 12th, 2008
photo credit: urbanshoregirl Have you heard the expression “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail”? A business plan is essential for your business as it ensures that you put the steps in place to make your business a success. A formal business plan will be a necessity if you are planning to borrow [...]
Posted in Uncategorized Tags: Business, Business Plan, Dallas, Dallas Texas, Goal, Marketing, Small business, Strategic planning Comments OffOur World, As It Relates To Network Marketing Healthy Pet Food
Posted by davidguide on December 12th, 2008
photo credit: tillwe Our world, as it relates to network marketers, are people who: Love animals and want to help improve pet’s health by selling healthy products just for pets. Are obsessed with helping pets stay healthy and want to market products proven to do this. They want to sell the product using their own [...]
Posted in Uncategorized Tags: Animal, Business, Customer base, Health, Marketing, Multi-level marketing, Pet, Sales Comments OffEmbrace the Qualities of Your Dog and Grow Your Business
Posted by davidguide on December 12th, 2008
photo credit: MitzaBot goes BOOM As a home based or small business owner, have you ever thought about how you could grow your business If you were to act more like your dog. This may seem ridiculous or even absurd but why not? Dogs, especially family friendly breeds such as labs and retrievers have many [...]
Posted in Uncategorized Tags: Business, Dog, Home, Internet marketing, Kids and Teens, Marketing, Small business, Website Comments OffBusiness Planning – Preparing a Company and Industry Analysis
Posted by davidguide on December 12th, 2008
One component of the Business Plan is a Company and Industry Analysis, I like to call this describing your pecking order in the marketplace. Consider if you will that you are starting a business and will be a little fish in a big pond. Describe you, the fish and describe the pond and where you [...]
Posted in Uncategorized Tags: Business, Business Plan, China, Europe, Spokane Washington, Stock market, United States, Vending machine Comments OffDo You Have a Dog Day Care Business Plan?
Posted by davidguide on December 12th, 2008
If you are considering opening a dog day care, then you need to make sure you have a dog day care business plan. A solid dog day care business plan will help you get started in the right direction. My name is Kelley Blackston and I run a successful dog day care. The reason our [...]
Posted in Uncategorized Tags: Business, Business Plan, Consulting, Day care, Dog, Investment, Making Money, Small business Comments OffFive Fabulous Business Ideas for Pet Lovers
Posted by davidguide on December 12th, 2008
photo credit: diana_dee_sophia There’s nothing like getting paid to do something you love. The good news is, as an animal lover, opportunities abound for you to do just that. If you’re looking to start a home-based pet business but aren’t sure which doggie path to take, check out these five options. 1. Pooper Scooper. It’s [...]
Posted in Uncategorized Tags: Business, Dog, Guinea pig, Litter box, Pet, Pet store, Recreation, Shopping Comments Off23 Easy Ways For Pet-Care Professionals to Pull in Top Clients
Posted by davidguide on December 12th, 2008
photo credit: dbzoomerl1. Define them – from their shoes to their underwear. Knowing who you can serve best saves you time and money. When you’ve clearly defined the customer who is going to be the perfect fit for you and your service, you’ll stop marketing to everyone, wearing down your shoes and your smiles by [...]
Posted in Uncategorized Tags: Advertising, Business, English language, Entrepreneur, Home, Marketing, Marketing and Advertising, Web search engine Comments OffEverything I Learned About Marketing I Learned From Movies Featuring Lost Pets
Posted by davidguide on December 12th, 2008
photo credit: robertdx If you watch any movie that features a lost pet you will typically see a young child roaming the streets tearfully calling the pet’s name. They will also be seen placing lost pet notices on virtually every telephone pole and bulletin board in town (usually a mature grandmotherly type will cluck her [...]
Posted in Uncategorized Tags: Bulletin board, Business, Homeward Bound, Lost, Marketing, Online shopping, Small business, Television Comments OffUsing Testimonials to Build Pet Store Sales
Posted by davidguide on December 12th, 2008
photo credit: holga_new_orleans Testimonials are a powerful selling tool for all businesses especially in pet stores. If the pet store has services such as dog training, testimonials are even more powerful. New shoppers to your store are more likely to make a purchase after reading testimonials about your business. Testimonials build trust and credibility to [...]
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