March 15, 2025

No Virus, Ransomware This Way

Good Day  Not using a Mac! Viruses, Malware, Ransomware have all been in the news prominently in the past few weeks. We have been warned not to open emails with attachments from people we don't know. Don't click on links from emails we're not sure about or even from people we know. Watch where … [Read more...]

Sell or Buy?

Good Day I didn't need the plumber; the toilet is working! Which of these two questions do you most need to be able to answer? A. How do I sell? or B. Why do people buy? The answer: B. Why do people buy? People do not want to be sold to, but they do want to buy. And if you know why, you … [Read more...]

Tweak It

Good Day I'm having problems with one of the toilets in my home. I think there is stoppage in the pipe. I tried the plunger and it seemed to work a bit better. This morning it was not, so I tried the plunger a different way and it seems at this time to be flowing again. We'll see; I might have to … [Read more...]

Elements You Need Get Responses

Good Day The other day I got a very nice post card in the mail. It had nice graphics and colors and that's about it. The bullet point type was about 8 point type which was too small for my eyes. But the main thing I noticed or not noticed was that there was no strong call to action.  The call to … [Read more...]

Testimonials How To Use Them

Good Day Third party testimonials can add credibility to your business when used correctly. Most businesses do not use them properly, and it can do more harm than good. The elements of a good testimonial should include the person's full name, business if it's a business testimonial and the … [Read more...]

Need An Idea – Swipe File

Good Day Need a new way to promote your business? A headline or starting line for a sales letter or flyer? Idea for a Facebook or LinkedIn post? Where do you go to get inspiration? Friends, neighbors, family? Maybe, but you would be better off going to your swipe or idea file.  A swipe file … [Read more...]

Selfies and LinkedIn

Good Day The other day I was on LinkedIn, and I noticed that some people are using selfies as their profile photo. It might be OK for someone's personal Facebook page, but not for LinkedIn. LinkedIn is all about business, not what you are eating for dinner or what game you're playing. People … [Read more...]

Losing Prospects!

Good Day Contact First Name I have nothing against looking for a good deal or even price shopping; hey, I even clip coupons for my weekly grocery shopping! But one of the things I have learned over the years, and usually the hard way, is not to go cheap! You end up paying for it over and over … [Read more...]

Sales Funnels

Good Day We all have marketing/sales funnels. For some it might be Facebook posts informing readers about their products or services (think restaurants posting the day's specials), cold calls with a simple sale flyer or leave behind, maybe with a call to action but in most cases no call to … [Read more...]

Your Email Could Win $50

Good Day I'm giving away a $50 gift card, details are below, but first this.... I get calls from people who need a list because they want to conduct email campaigns to businesses or individuals.  Here is what I tell them and anyone thinking of emailing people cold. Before I tell you, let me … [Read more...]