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The 800 Pound Gorilla Problem
I was at a board meeting recently where the board and management was discussing the company’s market position. This is a strong company that leads its market and, as a result, one of the board members stated that we were “the 800 pound gorilla in the market.” In my world view, the market was still relatively small so I suggested that we were the 12 pound gorilla. While this got a chuckle, it was instructive and moved the conversation down an interesting path.
SEO is for YOUR Franchise-5 Tips For You Use
Everyone has heard of it by now. Very few know how to use it and I suggest that many franchises are still missing out on a major marketing process by continuing in the dark ages by ignoring it. I am talking about Search Engine Optimization. Search Engine Optimization or SEO is a powerful Internet tool aimed to increase brand, product and service visibility and your business presence on the web. Since the Internet is now the primary source of information and goods for multi-market and Top 100 regional market companies and service providers, it only makes sense to be as visible as possible in order to attract and meet the needs of your prospects, clients and customers.
Stop with the 4-letter Words!
CIOs and BU executives are businessmen. So stop with the argument that they want technical sales information. They have to justify their 'business' just like every other executive. Trust me, they are not discussing 4-letter techno words in their executive meetings.
Franchise Sales in the First Year
Franchisors should carefully consider how and where they are going to sell franchises in the first year that they offer franchises.
Market Research Leads To Better Decisions
There's an old adage that entrepreneurs are risk takers, but it's really not true, although it appears that way because they have creative ideas they are able to execute to start up and drive successful businesses. Entrepreneurs and good managers achieve success because they do their homework (market research) before making decisions.

Entrepreneurs - Want To Grow Your Company?
You’ve got your company set up and the first scramble to get everything working ok and your cash flow positive has paid off. Now you need to grow your company – so how do you do this? Well there are four activities that will pay dividends in the future.

Is Restaurant Marketing Broken?
Is restaurant marketing broken? - Yes. What exactly is it that’s broken?
Dell, The Economy, Their Sales Force, and You
Last week I received an email from my Dell representative's sales manager. It was five paragraphs, and started out great:

Uncover your companys key value drivers
Many tangible and intangible qualities can enhance a buyer’s perceived value of a company, help close the deal and even land a higher-than-expected purchase price. These key value drivers vary by company, industry and buyer needs, but often include proprietary technologies, market position, brand names, diverse product lines and patented products. But most buyers also look for companies with solid, diversified customer bases, realistic growth strategies and effective management.

Diagnosing a Troubled Company Part I
Companies get into troubled for a variety of reasons. Just like doctors do check-ups to determine what is wrong with their patient, business owners, executives, and their advisors should examine their business to determine what is ailing it. This article starts to explore how to diagnose a company.
HOW TO CREATE A BRAND ONE PROSPECT AT A TIME
By Robert Croston Having spent longer than I care to admit pursuing traditional brand development through advertising, I recently became fascinated with the prospect of building brands using direct response marketing and lead generation activities. (I wonder what my colleagues at the ad firm would think if they knew!) Traditional wisdom has always told us marketing types that our marketing communications are either 1) emotionally oriented and image based OR 2) direct oriented and response based activities. You simply can't do both at the same time. Or can you?

Do You have a Strategic Sales Action Plan?
Do you want to shake up your sales results? It's time to rethink you're approach and come up with a plan that will produce results.
Many Franchisors Prefer Multi-Site Operators These Days
Franchisors are increasingly taking in more multi-site franchisees because they provide several facilities. For example, this way, the franchisors don’t have to individually develop a territory one at a time and can expand at a faster rate.

The One Page Marketing Plan
Do you have a Marketing Plan? If not, you're not alone. Lots of small business owners don't...for a variety of reasons and excuses. Are you ready to move beyond the reasons and excuses and give yourself a Marketing Plan that's not only easy to create but will produce the results you want from your marketing efforts? Yes, there is a reason successful businesses have a Marketing Plan. Following a well-calculated strategic Marketing Plan consistently improves result
Low Cost Franchises Offer Way to Own Your Own Business
Low cost franchises come at a very economical price range. But it will be a good investment, only if the franchise opportunity comes along with comprehensive training and support system.

Pros and cons of franchise ownership
There are various pros and cons of franchise ownerships. While it’s true that starting a franchise is better than setting up a stand-alone business; it’s equally true that franchise business has its limitations. So, compare both the sides before you start looking for different franchise business for sale offers.

Using Design in Business
Design in business is much more than just catchy ads. You can use design to generate new ideas and turn them into innovative and competitive products and services, improve your business processes and strengthen and deepen your marketing approach. If used systematically across your business, design can bring a range of measurable commercial benefits...

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Don’t Waste Your Talent
As I watched the football play-offs over the last few days, it struck me how we need to consider our talents and how they fit into this game called life. What position can we play that brings us excitement, challenge and success? A position that allows us the opportunity to work hard yet is worth the effort. A position where sometimes we succeed and sometimes we fail but always feeling the importance of the position as it delivers benefits to the team?
The Power and Profit of Teleseminars
Teleseminars, also known as teleconferences and teleclasses, are fast becoming one of the most valuable strategies you can use to increase your market position, your opt-in subscriber list and your profit margins. You can quickly become known as an expert in both your industry and your market through the power of teleconferences. Teleseminars are likely to be one of your most profitable revenue strategies available due to the relatively low cost to develop and market them. Find out essential things you need to know before you host a teleseminar.

HOW TO GROW YOUR ONLINE SALES BY POSITION YOUR PRODUCT TO THE RELEVANT MARKET
A position is a reference point determined in terms of time and space. For example USA is positioned between Mexico to the south, Pacific Ocean to the west, Canada to the north and so forth. A position can be a rank or a qualification i.e. China is placed 3rd in the world economy after USA and Britain. In marketing we use position the same way; we use positioning to refer to product relative to other competing products in the market, i.e. product A is positioned to appeal to middle income group. Brand B is positioned to appeal to the go-getters. Positioning of products is a process and there are steps that are used to come up with a specific position for specific product. Positioning is therefore the process of putting a product in a location in reference to the competition and the entire market.
Is Blogging Necessary?
In essence blogs are no different from other marketing channels. Blogs are designed to deliver results, position you and your company and establish credibility. Some of the primary reasons to have a blog and to blog are to build expert status, reach a global market, increase customer and media relations, keep your market informed on what is happening with your company and industry, establish market perception and rank high on the Search Engines.

You Might Have A Job Today But…
You may be fortunate enough to have a job today, but with the history of the job market, that may not be the case tomorrow. That is unless you make yourself stand out from the “crowd.” There are five basic keys to keeping the job you have. Even if it is one you don’t enjoy, you can use that position as a launching pad for your ideal position in the future by using these suggestions.
Recession-Busting Small Business ((inexpensive) Marketing Tips
A struggling economy offers those that move forward a greater opportunity to reach their market, precisely because their competitors are hiding their heads in the sand. Studies have shown that those that do market in a recession are those that prosper and position their businesses to thrive during the eventual turn-around.
The 800 Pound Gorilla Problem
I was at a board meeting recently where the board and management was discussing the company’s market position. This is a strong company that leads its market and, as a result, one of the board members stated that we were “the 800 pound gorilla in the market.” In my world view, the market was still relatively small so I suggested that we were the 12 pound gorilla. While this got a chuckle, it was instructive and moved the conversation down an interesting path.
Branding Secret: Controversy Sells
Do want a powerful branding strategy? Take a controversial position. Offend someone and attract your target market. But you have to pick your position and enemies carefully. Don't offend your fans or best customers.

Who’s Buying Up Our Houses?
As a real estate wholesaler I am encouraged to Euros, GB Pound, Yen, Rubles and the like come into our market as it strengthens our position. We have a clear advantage. We are here! We should also have some insight into our local markets and this will help us to “bird dog” deals to wholesale to foreign cash buyers. And once the market starts a solid climb, local cash home buyers will “come out of the woodwork.”
Stock Market Trading-A Winning Approach
Successful stock market trading is based on several key factors. You want to put the odds in your favor as much as possible, before taking a position in the market. This is achieved by implementing a successful trading plan. Learn some of the great trading secrets in this article.

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