Remove 2008 Remove Customer Service Remove Promotion Remove UPS
article thumbnail

Once Upon a Time in Marketing: The Power of Storytelling

Success

According to Duarte, the classic three-part story structure is: Set up the hero—a likable, but flawed, individual—and the challenge they must face. A fabulous story like that shows what great customer service looks like, and it could be used for all kinds of reputation-building,” he says. The hero emerges, transformed.

2003 276
article thumbnail

Christy Wright’s Best Tips for Launching a YouEconomy Business

Success

It’s failing and picking yourself up and trying something new.” You don’t need to scale up to $1 million in revenue. Wright grew up in that cake shop. Wright spent many early mornings before school napping on 50-pound bags of sugar and flour, often showing up to class with a powdery hue in her already white-blonde hair.

2019 276
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Small Business Start-Up Idea – T-Shirt Design | THE SMALL BUSINESS.

The Small Business Blog

Small Business Start-Up Idea – T-Shirt Design by Stefan Töpfer on Apr 02, 2008 There is always a great demand for custom-made T-shirts, ranging from sports teams in need of new kit to event organisers wanting promotional shirts to give away. Notes: Customer retention is the key to success in this industry.

2008 100
article thumbnail

Recession Business Start Up: Micro Business Co-op. | THE SMALL.

The Small Business Blog

Recession Business Start Up: Micro Business Co-op. by Stefan Töpfer on Dec 29, 2008 I’m thinking more and more about opportunities for people to start a small business, home business or a self-employed business during this recession/depression or once they lose their jobs. Why not use your knowledge to your advantage?

UPS 100
article thumbnail

Small Business Start-Up Idea: Image Consultant | THE SMALL.

The Small Business Blog

Small Business Start-Up Idea: Image Consultant by Stefan Töpfer on Mar 11, 2008 This business is ideal for someone who has worked in the corporate world or the media for a number of years and understands the importance of image within it. Your main starting costs will be related to getting the website launched.

UPS 100
article thumbnail

Small Business Start-Up Idea – Weight Loss Consultation | THE.

The Small Business Blog

Small Business Start-Up Idea – Weight Loss Consultation by Stefan Töpfer on Apr 30, 2008 In recent years there has been a far greater emphasis placed on the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. This will involve online weight loss coaching and setting up an extensive knowledge base that will serve as a point of reference.

UPS 100
article thumbnail

Small Business Start-Up Idea – Sign-Making Service | THE SMALL.

The Small Business Blog

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. Business environment and set-up cost: This is primarily a local business because you will work closely with clients and be responsible for installing the signage.

UPS 100