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BUILDING A WINNING SALES ORGANIZATION
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EZINE AD CAMPAIGN - PLACING ADS
When you advertise in an ezine, there are four steps the reader (your prospect) has to take before a sale is made. Understand those four steps and maximize your chances of the reader making it all the way to the purchase.
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INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY AND RETENTION
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DOT COM CRASH
Since January of last year, 435 Internet-based companies have folded. More than half of these closures occurred this year alone. The effects are far-reaching, even blamed for the current economic downturn. So whose fault is it anyway?
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THE SECRET TO BUSINESS SURVIVAL
If you read last week's feature, you know that your employees are the lifeblood of your business, and keeping them satisfied will help your business flourish. Here are the top ten tips for attracting, motivating, and retaining the right employees.
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ARE YOU BELIEVABLE?
Trust is a major factor in whether or not a customer will buy your product or service. If your claims are outrageous or lacking credibility, your customers will lose confidence. Read this article for three techniques that can work with any marketing method -- even the Internet.
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EZINE AD CAMPAIGN - SELECTING AN EZINE
So you've decided that advertising your product in an ezine is the way to go. How do you know which ezine is best for you? First you need to learn about the different types of ezines and ad structures, then you can make an informed decision.
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DOT COM PERSPECTIVE
Amid the stories of the dot com demise, there is a hidden stream of positive reports showing a growing base of Internet consumers willing to spend ever greater amounts online. It's trendy right now to report on the dot com doom, but, in reality, the dot com boom is just getting started!
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