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This week’s blog was inspired by a recent call I received. The person in question was requesting an email address list for an upcoming direct marketing campaign and came to me having been recommended by a mutual contact. They wanted help and advice on how to be sure they maximised their campaign. I receive frequent […]
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How do you get new business? During one of the networking events I attended last week, one of the other attendees stated that he gets 100% of his business through Twitter and that he was after ideas of how to gain new business. This got me thinking, how many businesses don’t take advantage of the
You’ve Got To be In It To Win It! Read More »
As many of you will know, both Steve and I are huge cycling fans. It might therefore seem an obvious choice to blog about something so close to our hearts, given the Lance Armstrong interview with Oprah Winfrey that aired on TV last week, so I will…..with a positive emphasis! Whilst I have no doubts
Mistakes happen……It’s how you deal with them that matters Read More »
I may have lost a client recently, because I couldn’t keep a promise. The client in question required a business email list urgently and, having sourced a business list owner who could promise timely delivery, I placed the order and made payment. The business list in question, which was only a small order, was promised
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Happy New Year to all of my blog reading friends…..I hope the festive season was enjoyable and that Santa treated you all well. It’s been three weeks since I blogged – I dared to take some time off! – and thought I’d kick off my 2013 blogs by asking you what impression you believe your
The Importance of Giving a Good Impression in Business Read More »
Well what can I say – this is my last blog of 2012 and I ask you, where has this year gone? As we say goodbye to the last 12 months, this week’s blog focuses on the highlights of the past 12 months and what we can all do to ensure 2013 is the best
What Are Your Business’s New Year’s Resolutions? Read More »
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Who will you contact? Read More »
You know I’m a blogger…..ne’er a week goes by where I don’t impart some of my wisdom / general observations in your direction, be that direct marketing tips, advice on your mailing list or tales of incidents that have occurred in my life that I deem “blog-worthy”. This week is no different, although no listbroker
The Power of Social Media – Who are you going to contact? Read More »
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12 Christmas Business tips Read More »
This week we have a guest blog from Andrew Miller the author of “Hope Won’t Pay the Wages” www.hopewontpaythewages.co.uk” Andrew is a local coach who helps business owners through change within their personal and business life. I met Andrew at a networking event and was so inspired that I asked him to share some festive
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This Thursday, after leaving the Direct Marketing Association (DMA) networking session at 8pm, we headed to our local pub for a relaxing drink. Having been providing companies data since 7am, we felt we’d deserved it. The first pint, as is often the case, didn’t take long to consume, so Steve went to the bar
What Does Your Company Name Say About You? Read More »
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Mind your language from Data Bubble Read More »
I issue frequent blogs about HOW TO gain business – that is, after all, my business as a data broker – helping other businesses to grow. This week, I experienced something that inspired me to create my blog around HOW NOT TO gain business, in the hope you ensure you avoid similar flippant linguistic mishaps!
Mind Your Language!! Read More »
I was almost blown away by great customer service this week – instead I was mightily impressed, but left thinking what a trick had been missed by the shop owner!! OK, so when I entered the shop, the lady behind the counter, later to reveal herself as the owner, smiled and said hello. A great
Don’t miss a trick Read More »
Bonfire Night is almost upon us as we hurtle towards Christmas in these ever-decreasing autumnal temperatures. Besides wrapping up warm as you stand around the bonfire eating parkin and toffee, you may be thinking about how to get more business leads. You may even be thinking about running a bulk email marketing exercise. I like
10 ways to make sure your email campaign goes with a BANG!! Read More »
I know…..”It’s only October, so why is Christmas the topic of this week’s blog” I hear you shout! Simple….. how many of you are going to be sending cards to your customer database? Probably quite a few of you I’d imagine – well you want to make sure they receive them don’t you!!??!! Many of
Santa Claus is coming to Town! Read More »
Just stop and think for a moment – when was the last time you made a purchase and left thinking Wow –That was impressive! I was really made to feel special!!?? I bet for many of you, you really have to rack your brains!! Now, how many times do you leave feeling nonplussed, or worse
The Importance of Good Customer Service Read More »
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