Knowing what call to action to put on website will be the difference between a real workhorse or a pretty pony that your business owns. I do a lot of work with people before we even start creating their website to determine what we need to layout and what elements to include. It’s no use […]
Blogging Is Good For Business
I get asked a lot about how a business can get their website “found” on Google. What these business owners really mean, is how do they get their websites shown on the first page of the Search Engine Results (you may also think of this as getting on page 1 of Google). Surprisingly, the answer […]
Mindset, Physical Wellness & Financial Wellness
Is there a connection between Mindset, Physical Wellness and Business Success? I think there is and I asked Lenore Miller (from Ignite Your Business Mojo and Outrageously Healthy) to join me this week to explore this connection. In todays audio, Lenore and I talk about the effects of Sugar on our business success (of all […]
6 Top Tools For Online Business – 2010
Well, here we are nearing the end of another year – and what a great year it’s been for us at Ask Charly Leetham. This year, I’ve spent a lot of time working on process, procedures and collaborating with a geographically diverse team. It goes without saying that there have been challenges along the way, […]
Getting Your Community Involved
Have you noticed, that the way we do business is changing? How your ‘community’ views your business has always been important however, the internet and social media are changing the interaction of a business with it’s community as well as the impact of the community on the businesses marketing. Your ‘community’ are those people that […]
Small Business: Growing Your Business
Growth in a business is essential. How much growth, depends on your vision for your business…. Many business owners often confuse growth with expansion. Expansion is moving into new product lines, new services and new areas. Growth is increasing your capacity to continue with the products and services you have. Growth may require expansion, but […]
The Power of Testimonials
Word of mouth advertising (or referrals) has always been the quiet strength for business. With the rise in popularity of Internet, Word of Mouth Marketing has become even more important as most purchasers don’t have the advantage of personal interaction before buying. Existing customers and clients of a business, associate with people in similar circumstances […]
Affiliate Programs For Your Small Business
An affiliate program looks after the affiliate side of the business – tracking who refers the visitor, whether a sale is made and the commission payable. Good affiliate programs also provide the ability to deliver marketing materials to the affiliates, different links for different promotions, sub affiliate referral tracking and a bit more. Selecting the […]
Using Offline Media For Your Online Business
Traditional print media, such as newspapers, magazines and television, have not disappeared with the advent of the Internet. In fact, print media is still the most appropriate medium for certain Target Audiences. A marketing campaign that uses both online and offline mediums can be incredibly effective. The key to success is finding a way to […]