billionaire: Business Website Tips from Bill Bartmann: What Not to do with your Website
- 04/29/09 09:36 AM
If you are building your business website, there are a lot of things you should consider putting on your site, like pertinent information about your company, how to order, how to contact you, etc... But just as important as what should be on your website are the things that you shouldn't have on your website. Here's a look at a lot of things that could doom your website from the get go.
Too Much Color
Bill Bartmann tip # 1 is while no one disagrees that the beautiful world of colors that are available when creating websites are nice, … (6 comments)
billionaire: Internet Marketing: Business Website Tips from Bill Bartmann
- 04/29/09 09:24 AM
When creating a business website, there are a lot of things you need to keep in mind to make sure it is a successful website that promotes your company, sells your product and is inviting to your customers. Many people settle for just two out of three, but they may be losing something this way. Later, they end up spending time and money to correct it and make their site better. Instead, you should just make sure you are doing things correctly the first time!
Easy to Read
Bill Bartmann tip #1 on how to correctly set up your … (0 comments)
billionaire: How to Write a Sales Letter: Business Tips from Bill Bartmann
- 04/29/09 09:20 AM
Bartmann, business coach, says a good sales letter is essential for any business that relies primarily on sales. You are relying on being able to bring people to your way of thinking so they will be willing to use your product, service or in some other way hire you. This means you need a sales letter to send out to your prospective clients.
But do you know what to really have in a sales letter? A sales letter has to be as good of a representation of you as you are; therefore, you need to be sure it's written correctly … (4 comments)
billionaire: Bill Bartmann Business Success Tips: Visualize Success
- 04/29/09 09:12 AM
Do you want your business to succeed? Who doesn't! But how much do you want it to succeed? Can you see the success of your business? Can you feel what it would feel like to see your business where you want it to be? If not, your lack of ability to visualize it may be what is holding you back.
There has been a lot of talk in recent years about the Law of Attraction. The Law of Attraction is a belief that your positive thinking and ability to visualize things in your life can help bring them to pass. … (4 comments)
billionaire: Positive Thinking and Business Success – Expert Advice from Bill Bartmann
- 04/29/09 09:08 AM
Have you seen the movie The Secret or read the book? Much of the concept behind this is positive thinking, and the power of positive thinking in your life. Some call it the Law of Attraction, explaining that if you think positively and act according to those thoughts, you will be able to make those positive things happen.
Remove the Negative
Bill Bartmann Tip #1 in positive thinking for success is to get rid of the negative. When you think of something you need to accomplish that could take a little work, what is the first thing that comes … (3 comments)
billionaire: Bill Bartmann Business Resources: Business Consultants
- 04/29/09 09:02 AM
Bill Bartmann advises his students to seek help from other business professionals. When it comes to running a business, many people get it stuck in their heads that they need to be able to make everything work by themselves or they will be a failure. What they often don't realize is that by doing just this they may be dooming their business.
Think about all aspects of life. When you are facing a challenge and you have people who can help you, you ask for help, right? Even back in grade school if you needed help with your homework you … (0 comments)
billionaire: Social Networking: Business Marketing Tips from Bill Bartmann
- 04/29/09 08:23 AM
As Bill Bartmann teaches his students, if you want to make sure you are doing everything you can to let people know about your company and what you have to offer, consider looking into social networking. There are a number of social networks out there that can help you get your name and information out to literally millions of people.
Essentially, social networking sites like MySpace, Facebook and Twitter are word of mouth taken to a new level, the technological level. There are millions of people who every day let their friends, family and business acquaintances know what they are … (2 comments)
billionaire: Bill Bartmann Business Advice: Professional Phone Presentation
- 04/29/09 08:11 AM
When people call your company, what do they hear? If you or an employee is at work, they likely hear your happy voices, but what if you are not around. What do they hear after hours or if all the phones are busy? You should have a professional recording that will pick up and take care of those customers. If you don't you stand the risk of losing a sale or even turning a potential customer off from you since you sound less than professional.
You need a professional after-hours and busy recording.
Clear Voice
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billionaire: Bill Bartmann Internet Marketing Tips: Podcasts to Promote Business
- 04/29/09 08:04 AM
Bill Bartmann says when it comes to having an online presence there are a number of ways you can go. One of the popular things to do these days is to have podcasts available to download. Podcasts are literally informational audio recordings or videos that will give people information and be a little bit of an ad for your company at the same time.
How they work:
Generally a podcast will be an informational article that is recorded in an audio or video format. Often these are uploaded to a website like iTunes and people can download them and … (0 comments)
billionaire: Bill Bartmann Internet Marketing Strategies: Blogs and Social Networking
- 04/29/09 07:58 AM
Bill Bartmann understands that building up your company's online presence requires more than setting up a website. In addition to a website you need to utilize other forms of social networking to reach a wider audience and direct them back to your website.
What is a Blog?
A blog is a web log of articles that you write and post for other people to read. While some people blog to talk about their lives and the things they are doing, you can use this resource to promote your business.
If used correctly you can make a blog that … (3 comments)
billionaire: Customer Relations Tips from Bill Bartmann
- 04/26/09 09:33 AM
When you run your own small business, your customers are your lifeblood and without them you will not be able to enjoy living your dream. That means you need to make sure you are taking care them so they will come back time and time again and keep filling your bank account. Here are some tips to make sure you are offering the customer care that will keep those customers coming back.
Always Think First Impression
Bill Bartmann tip # 1 is every time a customer comes to your business, you should treat them like it is their first … (0 comments)
billionaire: How Well Do You Know Your Product – Business Ownership Tips from Bill Bartmann
- 04/26/09 09:30 AM
If your business involves you being able to sell tangible products, you may think there is no real way to get ahead in selling. People are either going to like the product or not, right? Not necessarily. When you are out selling the product, you become an extension of the product that is being sold. Therefore, the more you know and the more confident you are in talking about the product, the more likely you are to make a sale.
Here's a quick refresher on what you should know about the product you are selling:
Intimate Product Knowledge
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billionaire: Bill Bartmann Business Sales Tips: Selling to the Senses
- 04/26/09 09:26 AM
If you run a business that has a storefront, when was the last time you looked around the store to see if you are really selling to your potential. Selling to your potential does not mean just having an open sign in the door and your newest items on display. Selling to your potential means knowing how people take in information and making sure you are catering to the various ways they may think.
Think of the senses - sight, touch, hearing, taste and smell. These are the ways we, as humans, relate to the world. Yet people don't keep … (2 comments)
billionaire: Business Management Tips from Bill Bartmann: Keeping up with Business
- 04/26/09 09:02 AM
When you run a business it's very easy to get into a rut thinking that you know everything about your business, how to run it, how to present it to others and how to make sure it really shines. Often this is just in your head and you really don't see where there are holes in your presentation. Here's an easy way to find the holes and fill them in.
Whether you are giving a sales pitch for your products or just a company presentation for others in your industry, the next time you give that presentation you need to … (0 comments)
billionaire: Word of Mouth Advertising – Business Marketing by Bill Bartmann
- 04/26/09 08:58 AM
If you run you own business, you know the importance of advertising. Advertising is how you let people know who you are, where you are, what you do and that you even exist. There are a number of types of advertising out there and they come at all sorts of costs.
Of course you likely think of the main advertising methods when the word comes to mind such as television, radio or newspaper advertising. You may also think about flyers that you can print and hand out or those little mailers that end up in everyone's mailbox weekly or monthly. … (0 comments)
Bill Bartmann's tip #1 for creating a successful sales presentation is to make it personal. This means if you can, try to have a one on one presentation with your potential client. This makes them feel important … (0 comments)
billionaire: Bill Bartmann Business Tips: Increasing Sales Volume
- 04/26/09 08:50 AM
If you are like a lot of businesspeople you are making a mistake that could be costing you thousands of dollars (or more) every year. You aren't up selling as well as you could be.
Here's how the average sale goes:
A person comes to you and discusses the possibility of making a purchase or wants to learn more about one of your items. You are thrilled at the idea of making a sale so you work all of your sales magic trying to let them know why this item will be good for them. Your sales pitch goes … (0 comments)
billionaire: Making a Sale – Client Relations Tips from Bill Bartmann
- 04/26/09 08:46 AM
In any business it is vital to know how to make a sale. Whether you are in the business of selling actual goods and products, services or your creativity, getting a person from a place where they are just listening to you and liking what you have to say to the point where they are willing to open their wallet or write you a check is quite a step. While you may have a great product or service, if you don't know how to sell it well, you may lose the sale. Here's what you need to know to be able … (0 comments)
billionaire: Closing a Sale – Business Tips from Bill Bartmann
- 04/26/09 08:41 AM
If you work in a job that requires you to make pitches and then convince people to purchase something, you may already realize that the hardest part of your job is closing the sale.
You know your product. You know you love it and believe in it. You also think you are pretty sure it is perfect for the people you are selling it to. You have done your presentation. You have shown them the benefits and reasons it will make a positive change in their life, now what?
Now it's time to close the sale.
Q&A
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billionaire: Employee Impact – Tips to Business Owners from Bill Bartmann
- 04/26/09 08:34 AM
When you are a small business owner that employees other people to run your business, you are essentially putting your name and reputation in their hands. How your employees interact with your customers will have a direct impact on whether or not you will have repeat customers or they will leave with a bitter taste in their mouth. Here are a couple of things you need to think about when it comes to your employees and your customers.
Positive Impression
Bill Bartmann's tip #1 for making sure your employees have the right impact on your customers is to work … (0 comments)
If you are building your business website, there are a lot of things you should consider putting on your site, like pertinent information about your company, how to order, how to contact you, etc... But just as important as what should be on your website are the things that you shouldn't have on your website. Here's a look at a lot of things that could doom your website from the get go.;)
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