• Here's How

    Some potential customers may want more than product images and text to read. They want to see how it all works and hear more about it. Perhaps your business model doesn’t include an audience this large, but you may need to make sales calls and talk to people face-to-face. Feeling up to it? Since public speaking is one of the most common fears people have, let’s look at some tips that may help if it’s one of yours.

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    Picture's Up!

    Picture’s up! 1 – 2 – 3 – Action! Aside from ghastly home movies of yesteryear, creating a film took Hollywood’s directors, producers, actors, and more. Not any more! You can be the star yourself and create your own video! Why would you want to do that? Because your customers will love it! Best yet, you can do all of this with not much more than a smart phone! So let’s take a look at what you should think about before you cry out, “We’re ready to roll!”

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    Where Work is Fun

    You know where it’s fun to work? Here at Online Sales Pro! Okay, no – only Jordan catches a cat-nap on the beach every afternoon, but the rest of us stay in the office to have fun. After researching various lists of ways to have fun at work, the verdict is in: the items common to half a dozen lists are encouraged right here at Online Sales Pro. Let’s take a look at a few of our favorites to see if you can use them, too.

  • Success! Then What?

    Imagine becoming a huge success in the business world! Your idea takes off, and you have more money that you could fathom. It’s happened to others. Some of them don’t plan for success. Perhaps you’ve heard the story of lottery winners whose sudden wealth eventually dwindles down to next-to-nothing. How can one be successful after becoming successful? What is essential is to have a game plan in place once this house is yours. Let’s look at some ways to remain successful after you’ve arrived.

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    Being Nice

    Being nice in the business world will actually take you farther. Folks gravitate toward pleasant people who offer smiles and handshakes, help and kindness – the things that really matter. Customers are the people you want to encourage, and what better way to do that than by being nice? What are some ways to be nicer?

  • At Home on Facebook

    Ever worked in an office or store where you felt right at home? Everything was just where you wanted it, and people felt comfortable when they visited? How would you like that very same feel for your business and be at home on Facebook? They make it quite easy for you to settle in by creating a Facebook Page. Let’s see what needs to be done to make that move.

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    Facebook Marketing 101

    One and a half billion people use Facebook every day! Can you even begin to imagine that? So, what are all these folks doing on Facebook? They are connecting with family and friends, looking for things to buy, and catching up on news. Those all sound like perfect reasons to launch a marketing campaign on Facebook for your business. Let’s take a look at the details and see if it would work well for you.

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    Is a Bargain a Bargain?

    Good deals bring in more customers, right? Maybe not. Some may shop only when items are discounted. Others may clip coupons to save that extra dollar. So, does that mean it’s a solid business practice to provide discounts and coupons on your product or service? Let’s take a look at both sides of this coin to figure out the answer to this question.

  • Loyal to the Cause

    No matter the country – being patriotic to one’s land and being loyal to the cause is a choice. We help to make a country our home by doing the maintenance tasks like obeying traffic laws, sweeping the sidewalk, voting for our choices, and paying taxes. The same goes for running a business, so let’s look at these analogies one at a time.