Friday, July 30, 2010

Home Business articles and guides

From the Publisher ...

Finding and getting customers is not easy. In fact, it can be expensive. But there are things that you can do to win new customers and keep your existing ones at the least cost possible.

This week, we present various inexpensive -- even free -- strategies to help boost your marketing. From the most effective guerrilla marketing weapons to using social media to how you answer the phone, all contribute to growing your business.

We also invite you to connect with us on Facebook and Twitter . We'd love to see you there!

Enjoy your week! 

Nach Maravilla
Publisher, PowerHomeBiz.com

Featured Articles...

Five Guerrilla Marketing Weapons That Helped Increase My Business Without Spending Any Money

The end of 2009 and into 2010 was proving to be a very difficult year for my company. I discovered that the old ways of doing business were just not working in the "new economy." I tested out several Guerrilla Marketing weapons, and here are the five that produced the best results.  

10 Risks of Affiliate Programs

An affiliate program is one of the most common ways you can use to earn money from your websites. It is a way of matching online retailers with other websites who can bring them the customers they need, in exchange for a commission. However, affiliate programs are not without risks. Here are 10 things that you need to consider and watch out for when using affiliate programs to monetize your website.

Top 10 Social Media Tips

Over the past year, social media marketing has exploded with every company under the sun joining a variety of different networks to gain relevant traffic. Learn 10 tips to help you with your social media campaign.

10 Ways to Get Rid of Your Customers

When you are in business, you need to remember that without your customers, you are nothing. But if you want everything as easy as possible and you do not want to bother with customers, here are ten effective tips for driving away your customers.  

Are Your Telephone Manners Turning Off Customers?

How you answer the telephone can make – or break – your business. The telephone is a powerful sales medium for your business. It is a great tool to generate more sales and keep existing customers. It can serve as the gateway for prospects to make a purchase or use your service. How are you answering your telephone?

Make Vacation Communication a Day at the Beach

Perhaps one of the most difficult choices for entrepreneurs and employees of a small business is deciding whether or not to take time off during the summer to rest and recharge, or make a choice to vacation and fear they won’t be available when urgent client needs arise.

Business Idea: Reaching the Divorce Market

There is business in divorce. It may sound tacky or insensitive, but a number of businesses are realizing that there is a huge market out there with regards to divorce. While divorces in the United States has been decreasing since its peak a few decades ago, the number of divorces is still quite substantial.

Bridge Job Strategy: Earn Money While in Career Transition

If you're out of work now, what part-time or flexible work could you do to fill the gap until you land the job you want? If you're fully-employed, but concerned about losing your job, what sort of opportunities could you pursue to earn additional income, should the need arise? Learn 6 options to help you find work and earn money while continuing to search for the career position they really want.

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