Make or Break Moments

JUNE 4, 2010

Social media has taken over the web. Share your examples here. What did you find? A number of references to your company, perhaps some LinkedIn answers, a blog comments or two? Did you also find a reference to a site that links directly to your name? I set up a Wordpress.com blog and with the exception of the $9.95

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

This expansion operates on floor space that had been idle after a previous downsizing in 2008, more fully using our building space. This is a great example of leveraging existing skills, capabilities and business infrastructure to enter an adjacent market.    Vidler's 5 & 10 Inc.   Vidler's 5 & 10 Inc.

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AUGUST 19, 2011

This article from 2008 states that Nielsen Mobile of the Nielsen Company reported the average mobile user sends 357 text messages to 204 voice calls (incoming or outgoing). Clearly, e-mail communication has become a staple in the business world and social media is making leaps and bounds as well. Getting Clients-Building Trust.

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? by Stefan Töpfer on Feb 17, 2010 “Setting an example is not the main means of influencing another. You want the whole tree." 1 week ago More updates.

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APRIL 14, 2010

We had a great discussion around listening to customers, gathering social media feedback and turning it into action inside of a company, and of course we talked about the NetPromoter score and how to use it strategically. One example of this pay-off is Experian , a company we have worked with for several years.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? Use all methods of social media to spread the work about what your company does and get as much coverage as possible this way.

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DECEMBER 16, 2009

Here is a perfect example of marketing driving the traffic and a sales person dropping the ball. We only get one chance at a first impression and Leslie’s first impression clearly isn’t positive in this example. It is not the job of the prospect to buy it is the job of the seller to sell.

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Make or Break Moments

MARCH 15, 2010

In one example in the book the wise one man on the peak tells the story of a once great company: “When I was younger, I worked for a very large and famous company. I love this example. ’s new book Peaks and Valleys. ’s new book Peaks and Valleys. the young man asked. The point of the story is so simple.

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JANUARY 27, 2010

Kindle is an example of working backward.&# Take inventory of what you’re good at and extend out from your skills. Or determine what your customers need and work backward, even if it requires learning new skills. It is rare that a company begins its life or expands its offerings by first asking the customer what they want or need.

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JULY 9, 2010

Apple is another example that Harvard Business Review wrote about in their article Reinventing your Business Model. is celebrating their 35th year in business. is celebrating their 35th year in business. How has your business evolved over the years? Have you looked at the possibility of reinventing what you offer your customers?

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JULY 13, 2010

His example is saying yes to keep food on the table. In Alan Alda’s book “Never Have Your Dog Stuffed… and other things I’ve learned,&# he talks about saying yes no matter what just to keep active in your industry.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2010

In the post, Why Customer Data is Essential for Effective Marketing – Especially for Your Customers Jean shares a personal example of how Disney and Chase bank missed the boat when it came to using the historical customer data they had on file.

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MAY 30, 2010

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? You must set an example with your work ethic. I would add something to number 4: set an example with work-ethic, your attitude and how you communicate ie.

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MARCH 17, 2010

Give me an example? Why, when his first two experiences were less than stellar? “He listens when I make comments. He seeks out my feedback and he actually takes the suggestions and makes changes in his hotel operations.&# On the second day the maid called asking about turn down service.

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JANUARY 13, 2010

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? For example, one of these mentors runs one of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?’s Your examples fit in with the cooperation level and you can see it in big business as well.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2008

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? Urgent Warning - Winweb.com has nothing to do with WinWeb Security | Buying Homes & Businesses in Spain Said on November 27th, 2008 at 5:02 pm [.]

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MARCH 11, 2008

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? Online Examples: Babet Style Consultancy – an example of the services you could offer. You want the whole tree." 1 week ago More updates.

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JULY 2, 2010

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? You want the whole tree." " 1 week ago Be a likeable person to be successful at being self employed or a freelancer. 1 week ago More updates.

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MAY 20, 2010

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? Allowing staff to work flexible hours is an example; at WinWeb.com my staff work from home, with flexibility and consideration for their families needs.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2010

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? It also sets a great example with the sales team. You want the whole tree." 1 week ago More updates. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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MAY 20, 2008

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? Writing Service by Stefan Töpfer on May 20, 2008 The competitive job market makes it important for applicants to have a résumé that stands out from the pile.

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APRIL 1, 2008

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? » Home Based Business Ideas and Freelance Business Ideas for Startups - Blog for Freelancers and the Self-Employed Said on April 2nd, 2008 at 8:28 pm [.]

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APRIL 29, 2008

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? You want the whole tree." " 1 week ago Be a likeable person to be successful at being self employed or a freelancer. 1 week ago More updates.

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JULY 27, 2010

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? For example, if you learn about products that are doing well in other countries then you may be able to adapt them for sale here if no-one else is doing it.

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MARCH 16, 2010

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? Developing markets are a key example of an opportunity and a threat may be a new competitor in your marketplace. You want the whole tree."

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FEBRUARY 12, 2008

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? by Stefan Töpfer on Feb 12, 2008 It always amazes me to see how many businesses still charge by the hour – it is a business killer.

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JANUARY 20, 2010

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? Steve Said on January 26th, 2010 at 3:38 pm I often find that CI is overlooked by small businesses especially regarding restaurants for example.

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APRIL 21, 2008

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? bookmarks for April 17th through April 22nd | AccMan Said on April 22nd, 2008 at 7:59 pm [.] You want the whole tree." 1 week ago More updates.

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APRIL 8, 2008

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? Small Business Start-Up Idea – Sign-Making Service by Stefan Töpfer on Apr 09, 2008 Sign manufacture is a fun way for you to earn some extra income.

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JUNE 10, 2009

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? As an example, Bookkeeping will start at £9.85 You want the whole tree." 1 week ago More updates. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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MAY 13, 2008

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? Small Business Start-Up Idea – Party Planner by Stefan Töpfer on May 13, 2008 Organising a party can be time-consuming and stressful for many people.

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APRIL 13, 2010

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? You want the whole tree." " 1 week ago Be a likeable person to be successful at being self employed or a freelancer. 1 week ago More updates.

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JANUARY 29, 2009

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? This applies to all aspects of your business – for example you could save around a thousand dollars by purchasing a very cheap computer for the office.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2010

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? For example, “small_business_bookkeeping.jpg” instead of a digital camera’s default “123.jpg” You want the whole tree." 1 week ago More updates.

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OCTOBER 25, 2007

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? I will give examples and will let you fill in the rest for yourself. Let me give you an obvious example to make my point. You want the whole tree."

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OCTOBER 13, 2007

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? Fanny Dixie Johnny Cash Said on December 10th, 2008 at 4:56 am Hi, This is very interesting blog. You want the whole tree." 1 week ago More updates.

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Make or Break Moments

MAY 11, 2010

Here is an example: I started working out at the gym in December. The cats; with a little food and water can set for a couple days without interference. But customer relationships? The needs of our customers change and evolve as things change in their life.

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