Experience and Essential Marketing Advice

My experience online includes managing and overseeing virtual global offices and entrepreneurs in countries around the world. I’m now offering my expertise in order to help those wishing to create their own online presence.

  • Blog On for Great Success

    ByEric

    The Internet is full of great new ways to communicate and form relationships with your customers. While businesses used to rely on email they can now use forums, social networking sites, RSS feeds, and tons of other means. One great way to talk to your customers and colleagues is through blogging. While blogging has gained a lot of popularity for social networking and keeping tabs on celebrities, it’s also a…

  • The Importance of the “Big” Picture in Business

    ByEric

    When you’re starting a business, seeing the “big” picture is important. Many entrepreneurs have stated that had they looked at the small details in their business they may not have started the business in the first place. This is because many of us get bogged down by all the small details and often it can put us off starting something new. If you’re starting a new venture, here are a…

  • How to Become a Local Business Consultant

    ByEric

    Being online is fast becoming a necessity rather than a need. Customers now expect businesses to have a website in most cases – even the small ones. And businesses, from the local gardener to the bakery, are fast becoming aware that they need a website to keep up with changing times. This is good news if you’re looking to take your internet marketing consultancy business local. To get started you…

  • Is Your Marketing Vanilla?

    ByEric

    If your marketing campaign just isn’t working, or you’re just getting started, take a long look at what you’re trying to do. Is it exciting? Is it eye catching? Is it unique? If not, you’re campaign is likely too bland to get anywhere. It used to be that simply advertising your business could get you more than enough customers, but this is normally no longer the case. Look around you….

  • What Does It Take To Become a Franchisee?

    ByEric

    Buying into a franchise is a great business opportunity. While it takes a lot of hard work and capital, it also comes with support and a fairly stable business investment. But remember, when you’re buying a franchise, you’re not only betting on the product and the market; you’re also betting on yourself and your ability to run a business. Before you get started, ask yourself if you think you have…

  • Strategies to Become a Better Decision Maker

    ByEric

    Being a good decision maker can help you in business and life. It’s been said that highly confident people make decisions clearly and stick to them rather than changing their minds or being indecisive. And even if decision making doesn’t come naturally to you, it is a skill which can be built on. Here are a few tips to help you: #1 – Start small. Even making small everyday decisions…

  • Is Your Marketing Making You Money?

    ByEric

    Some businesspeople love marketing. They enjoy analyzing their target markets, finding ways to create publicity for their endeavors, and designing and placing advertisements. Others hate it and wish there were no need for it. But love it or hate it, it’s important to remember the ultimate purpose of marketing: to make money. A business wouldn’t be a business if it were not out to make money. Yet when it comes…

  • Be a Good Time Manager – Take Time to Think

    ByEric

    Whether you’re a WAHM (Work at Home Mom) or employed outside of the home, being a good manager of your time is paramount. You want to be able to plan out your day effectively to accomplish what needs to be done. This is necessary to ensure no important details fall through the proverbial cracks. If you work outside of the home you’re probably armed with a day planner or agenda…