Marketing Articles (Sorted by date)

3-Levels of Successful Selling

Any selling approach that lacks a proven strategy, a practiced proficiency for its application and most significantly, a full understanding of its psychological, human behavioral import – is at best, a wishful endeavor.
Paul ShearstoneMarch 17, 2003

A Magic Number for Writing Sales Letters

When I write sales letters for my clients, one rule I always start with is The Rule of 7.I learned about The Rule of 7 from one of my good friends who once ran for political office.
Matthew CobbMarch 11, 2003

The Marketing Person You Think You Aren't

Have you thought about starting your own business? Have you started one and are having challenges with marketing, fear of failure, fear of success…I could go on and on. Has the question, Now what? ever entered your mind?
Beth WoodwardMarch 05, 2003

USP - Unique Selling Propositions

If you have competitors, then you should have at least one Unique Selling Proposition (USP). The more REAL ones you have, the better - for your Branding, your business recognition, and your sales!
Scott 'Gears'March 03, 2003

$10 Per Click - Do They Know Something We Don't?

I have utilized pay-per-click (PPC) advertising since its inception about two years ago. With PPC, the advertiser is only charged when a person actually clicks on their link.
Neal LebarMarch 03, 2003

Profound Knowledge

Profound Knowledge We all are on a quest for knowledge. Whether its information that will make our lives easier or just small packets of data that in a trivial way allows us to sort out "why things are the way they are on this planet." As...
Peter AndersenFebruary 24, 2003

Internet Direct Mail Is Different: 14 Things To Remember

Internet Direct Mail (IDM) and Traditional Direct Mail (TDM) both have the same goals in mind. They are to generate leads or orders. However, marketers need to respect that online media and print media present different hurdles in achieving this...
Aran KayFebruary 24, 2003

Entrepreneurial Traits that Drive Sales

Frequently overlooked and hidden deep within our marketing tool box is the ultimate marketing vehicle for your business – you! Many small business owners are so busy figuring out how to increase sales and revenue they forget to grow themselves...
Sharron SenterFebruary 11, 2003

It's a Numbers Game!

Three years ago, Paul left his corporate job to launch his freelance writing career, and he’s done relatively well. He has a group of regular clients that keep him going, and they are happy with his work.
Kimberly StevensFebruary 07, 2003

Positioning for Profits!

Last Friday, I was spending one last day of freedom with a dear friend who was expecting to have her first baby at any minute. We decided to hang out by the pool. On the way there, we stopped to pick up some lunch to eat pool-side.
Kimberly StevensFebruary 07, 2003