Appreciating the importance of networking

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Recently I attended a SMART 90 day networking event run by Networking World.  Whilst I fully appreciate the importance of networking to make contacts and grow my business, I learnt a few wise tips that are essential for successful networking.  And the one tip that resonates most with me is to approach a networking event with the goal of not finding sales or customers, but…

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When was the last time you reviewed your website?

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Last month I completed a number of website reviews for businesses who responded to an MCEI offer.  Of the 9 websites I looked at, 3 had good SEO, 2 had minimal SEO and the remaining 4 had no SEO at all. The reviews covered the following areas:- navigation, specifically how easy it is to move around the site and find information…

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How to write great direct mail letters

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I recently started work on a series of direct mail letters promoting a wedding videography business.  They approached me because they felt their copy was dry and boring and lacked that certain something to make it stand out from the crowd.  Whilst the facts were there, the content needed some creative treatment to encourage readers to read the letter and take action.  Not only did…

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