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Direct Marketing Basics

Direct marketing is still effective. The hype and effectiveness of online contact get the most buzz, but it simply can’t replace directly reaching out to customers and prospects with phone…

The Value of Your Business

While there are potentially many ways to value a business, one popular method is using the discounted, or present value, of your estimated cash flow. This method takes your current…

Optimize Your Sales Pipeline

What is it going to take to make your business successful and reach your sales goals? Understanding the metrics that drive your sales initiatives will help you understand the effort…

Creating a Marketing Plan

A marketing plan is a roadmap to get your product into the hands of the customers who want or need it. It provides an analysis of your product, your customer,…

Becoming the Boss

Owning your business means the freedom to set your hours, make your rules, and live your dream. It also means the chaos of setting up a company, meeting deadlines, dealing…

Attracting and Retaining Quality Employees

As a business owner, it is essential that you attract good employees. Likewise, you’ll also want to retain them as more knowledgeable, experienced, and skilled employees likely means increased profits.…

Sales Volume Required to Break Even

The break even point for a product or a business is the point where sales revenue equals your fixed plus total variable costs. If you are below the break even…