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1	Book Authors: How To Sell More Books And Get Your Publisher Active Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2011-08-23 | Word Count: 1871 | Page Views: 4370 | Votes: 33 | Rating: 3.97 It is an unfortunate reality that most people who write books believe that their publisher will always put their best foot forward, to promote their book. In the real world, it does not quite work that way.
2	A Recent Issue Of Playboy Revealed... Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2010-01-19 | Word Count: 1658 | Page Views: 197 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 4.00 If you have ever spent money trying to use article marketing, and you failed to generate any measurable success with your articles, then this article will show you why you most likely failed to see your articles generate a solid return-on-investment for your online business...
3	Tips For Building Your First Website Written by: Benny Tsabba | Distributed: 2007-05-30 | Word Count: 1511 | Page Views: 164 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.00 New people are coming online everyday. And many of those people desire to turn their spare time into spare cash. So begins their journey.
4	The Importance Of Effective Follow-up Written by: Kate Smalley | Distributed: 2007-01-15 | Word Count: 493 | Page Views: 125 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 3.44 Marketing experts say that following up with clients is crucial to successful selling because most prospects do not buy the first time, according to Aweber, a leading autoresponder company. People must encounter a marketing message multiple times before making a purchasing decision.
5	Online Marketing: Can You Achieve SEO with a WordPress Site? Written by: Paul Marshall | Distributed: 2010-04-19 | Word Count: 810 | Page Views: 123 Online marketing consulting wisdom now recognizes that sites built with content management or "blog" software like WordPress are indistinguishable from any other website. Additionally, the software can provide unique and powerful SEO tools.
6	Changing Your Company Name: The Good, The Bad and The Unnecessary Written by: Marcia Yudkin | Distributed: 2009-07-16 | Word Count: 520 | Page Views: 110 | Votes: 17 | Rating: 2.29 Wondering whether or not to change your company name? Several reasons for doing this are legitimate. Other reasons should make you stop and reconsider.
7	Cash or Accrual Basis of Accounting? Which Should You Select When Starting a Business? Written by: K. MacKillop | Distributed: 2010-01-13 | Word Count: 830 | Page Views: 104 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 1.75 One startup decision that seems to cause entrepreneurs heartburn is whether to set up their accounting system on a cash basis or on an accrual basis. Although this sounds like secret accounting code, the implications are straightforward, and, for most businesses, the right method is easy to see.
8	Conducting Effective Career Aspiration Discussions with Employees Written by: Andria L. Corso | Distributed: 2010-03-10 | Word Count: 690 | Page Views: 100 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 1.88 Enhance your talent management and development programs through conducting career aspiration discussions with your employees. Find out where they want to grow their career to determine if it matches your business needs. This will enable you to differentiate your employee development to grow the future leaders of your company.
9	For Word of Mouth Marketing, Make Sure Your New Company Name is Sayable Written by: Marcia Yudkin | Distributed: 2009-07-15 | Word Count: 510 | Page Views: 87 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 3.33 Saddling your company with a name that you need to instruct people how to pronounce means putting it at a distinct disadvantage. Spend a little more time and selectivity in naming to give your organization a name that people can easily say when seeing it.
10	The Boiling Frog Syndrome Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2010-01-05 | Word Count: 435 | Page Views: 83 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.00 Have you heard the anecdote of the boiling frog? If a frog is placed in boiling water, it will jump out right away. However if it is placed in cold water and then slowly heated over a period of time, it will not perceive the danger and will slowly boil to death. And I think this is an important metaphor which we can all learn from in our business lives...
11	The Mystique of Numbers in Company Names Written by: Marcia Yudkin | Distributed: 2009-07-22 | Word Count: 524 | Page Views: 83 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.00 Numbers have personalities that you need to be aware of when using them in company or product names. This principle is illustrated with several examples and a few warnings about using numbers in company names.
12	How To Get Feedback From Colleagues That Makes Sense Written by: Mark Silver | Distributed: 2009-01-27 | Word Count: 841 | Page Views: 83 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.22 Okay, you've just written a new website, or a new sales page. Or maybe you've just created a new product or offer. Or even just tried on a new suit. And you turn to your friend and ask: "Can I get some feedback from you? What do you think?"
13	ITIL 101: Understanding the Basics Written by: Anne Sych | Distributed: 2007-01-11 | Word Count: 488 | Page Views: 78 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 2.00 In the world of IT management, ITIL is the buzzword being heard around the globe. So what is ITIL and how does it affect your organization? Let's take a closer look!
14	Cost Reduction for Business: How to Best Manage Your Costs Written by: Thayne Carper | Distributed: 2010-02-23 | Word Count: 506 | Page Views: 77 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 2.33 Companies have to use various forms of financial studies - estimates, budgets, forecasts, analyses, and evaluations - to report and control their costs.
15	Five Ways to Make Your Company Slogan Catchy or Your Tag Line Terrific Written by: Marcia Yudkin | Distributed: 2010-01-14 | Word Count: 526 | Page Views: 71 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 2.09 Your company slogan should say something interesting in a snappy way. It performs marketing magic by making the company stand out from competitors and stick in the minds of customers. In this article, we start with a couple of bland company names and then jazz them up with five tag line techniques...
16	Which Comes First, Web Hosting or Web Design? Written by: Kevin Kielty | Distributed: 2009-01-20 | Word Count: 790 | Page Views: 70 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 1.80 When deciding to start an online business, many people begin with a search for free or cheap web hosting services. However, this is putting the cart before the horse because the features contained on your site such as a database, flash, images and CMS, will determine what type of web hosting you will require.
17	Why Is The Wellness Industry So Popular? Written by: Michelle Penfold | Distributed: 2009-03-12 | Word Count: 407 | Page Views: 69 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.86 There is a lot of money to be made in the wellness industry. The field is large but there are many niche markets within it. The health supplement industry is one of the most popular niches. Health supplement juices and products abound. What is the reason that people are so interested in this niche?
18	Successful Forum JVs and How To Get Them Written by: Diana Barnum | Distributed: 2006-06-15 | Word Count: 648 | Page Views: 68 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 2.18 The forming of common alliances, also referred to as a joint venture (JV), happens nearly every day in the business world. One of the most popular means of linking people up online of so that they can work together on their projects is via forums, where people of all levels of business and expertise post in common threads.
19	Unique Marketing Strategies Written by: Kim Roach | Distributed: 2006-10-11 | Word Count: 1629 | Page Views: 68 | Votes: 14 | Rating: 1.71 As an online marketer I have learned a variety of techniques for attracting traffic. However, sometimes I stumble upon marketing strategies that are truly unique. I urge you to read on.
20	Bring Your Photography To Life With Stunning Video Written by: Adam Harding | Distributed: 2011-12-12 | Word Count: 684 | Page Views: 66 I want to let you in on my little secret. It is about how I bring photographs to life by creating professional video slideshows that look like they cost hundreds of dollars.
21	5 Ideas To Increase Event Attendance Without Lowering Your Price Written by: Jim Romanik | Distributed: 2009-03-03 | Word Count: 566 | Page Views: 65 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 1.91 A goal for most events is to get enough participants to reach capacity. Occasionally we work on an event that sells out quickly and we stop accepting registrations early, but more often than not there's room for more participants.
22	Generate Your New Product Name: Brainstorming Tips Written by: Marcia Yudkin | Distributed: 2010-01-12 | Word Count: 595 | Page Views: 65 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.83 Use these nine methods of brainstorming to pile up loads of naming ingredients for your new product. Then combine and tweak them to create possible names. Have fun while doing this, because a playful attitude promotes creativity.
23	7 Advanced SEO Tactics Written by: Kim Roach | Distributed: 2006-08-14 | Word Count: 1452 | Page Views: 63 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.29 If you're like most online webmasters, then you have probably read one article after the other about search engine optimization. Most of them rehash the same old information and you end up wading through tons of fluff. However, this isn't one of those articles. Listed below are 7 advanced SEO tips that you won't find on every digital corner.
24	How Much You Need to Pay for Domain Redemption Written by: John Khu | Distributed: 2009-12-30 | Word Count: 527 | Page Views: 63 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 1.50 At times, people may simply forget to renew their domain names on time. It is possible that the owner simply neglected the importance of renewing the domain name. Whatever the case, several thousands of domain names go expire and become orphans almost every day. Before your domain becomes expired, you should renew it before the expiry date.
25	Sell Yourself, Not Your Products or Services Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2012-01-02 | Word Count: 989 | Page Views: 61 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 4.00 Sell yourself, not your products or services. The point we need to make is that your products and services will change over time as your business adapts to the realities of the marketplace.
26	Online Brand Protection: Don't Get Crazy Written by: Enzo F. Cesario | Distributed: 2010-03-10 | Word Count: 759 | Page Views: 60 It is true that there are people out there who intend to misuse and abuse brand associations that others worked hard to create, and there are steps to take to limit them. However, there is such a thing as overzealousness. Attempting to outright control the Web is an exercise in folly, and we provide a clear example of when going too far can go wrong.
27	Understanding Credit Card Transaction Fees Written by: Scott Burke | Distributed: 2007-12-18 | Word Count: 813 | Page Views: 60 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.00 Q: I'm starting a new business and want to accept credit cards. It seems that all the credit card processors charge a lot of fees for each transaction. What are these fees?
28	Ten Tips For User Friendly Online Registration Forms Written by: Jim Romanik | Distributed: 2009-02-24 | Word Count: 775 | Page Views: 59 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 1.22 Have you ever registered or attempted to register for an event and spent half an hour trying to figure out what you needed to do? Or have you used an online registration form that lost your data or was so complicated that it seemed like more work than faxing the form?
29	When It Comes to Business Names, Acronyms Are FUBAR Written by: Marcia Yudkin | Distributed: 2009-07-09 | Word Count: 553 | Page Views: 58 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.30 When you're dreaming up a new company name or product name, avoid acronyms. Here's why.
30	Jay Abraham Presents The Strategy of Preeminence Written by: Jay Abraham | Distributed: 2007-11-21 | Word Count: 757 | Page Views: 53 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 3.44 Why do some entrepreneurs gain levels of success so much higher than others? Most often, it's due to the fact that they have a better philosophical strategy. They approach dealing with prospects and clients with a deep desire to really help and solve their problems.
31	The Sims Don't Face Energy Cost Issues Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-05-16 | Word Count: 452 | Page Views: 52 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.67 Wouldn't it be nice if we lived in an entirely electronic world like the characters in the popular game The Sims do? That way we would never be faced with difficult financial challenges like the enormous rise in energy costs that we're all battling these days. Although most businesses face some additional challenges due to the rising cost of fuel, the floral industry is particularly hard hit because of the enormous impact prices have on greenhouses.
32	Wealthy Salon/Spa Owners View Problems As an Opportunity To Grow, Struggling Salon/Spa Owners Don't! Written by: Dan Lok | Distributed: 2011-07-07 | Word Count: 485 | Page Views: 52 Wealthy salon/spa owners focus their energies on growth and overcoming challenges, not on worrying about what others say or think.
33	The Home Based Business Phenomenon Written by: Michael Orsini | Distributed: 2006-09-01 | Word Count: 625 | Page Views: 52 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.67 This article examines some of the sociological, psychological, and cultural influences driving the home based business phenomenon which is becoming an increasingly attractive alternative for many working people.
34	The Power of Thinking BIG Written by: Ed Mylett | Distributed: 2009-01-27 | Word Count: 1109 | Page Views: 52 | Votes: 18 | Rating: 3.56 Imagination is one of the world's greatest forces. Human beings have progressed and developed in direct relationship to their collective imagination. All of our world's greatest achievements were once just thoughts in the minds of people who dared to dream them.
35	Track And Measure Your Advertising, Customer Acquisition Costs, And The Lifetime Value Of A Customer Written by: Hunter Waterhouse | Distributed: 2009-11-19 | Word Count: 1679 | Page Views: 51 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 3.33 As business owners and managers, we need to look at a variety of numbers to gain a better understanding of our businesses. In this article, we are going to consider two very important metrics in business marketing - Cost Of Customer Acquisition and Advertising ROI (Return On Investment).
36	A Company Catchphrase: Creating a Motto or Slogan That Promotes Your Business Written by: Marcia Yudkin | Distributed: 2010-02-02 | Word Count: 608 | Page Views: 51 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.67 Catchphrases, mottoes and slogans truly influence customers, and that's why you want one for your own company. In just three steps, here's how to make one up for your company.
37	Shy People Are a Blessing Written by: Dr Jeannette Kavanagh | Distributed: 2010-12-22 | Word Count: 719 | Page Views: 51 A person who is shy always comes across as having a charm that is singularly missing in most people. Instead of that often brash over-confident person who just loves the sound of her or his own voice, the shy person seems to live and breathe more softly.
38	How Much Should I Spend on My Website? Written by: Kevin Kielty | Distributed: 2009-03-04 | Word Count: 687 | Page Views: 50 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 1.50 Whether you are planning a new website project or just redesigning an existing website, everyone always asks themselves question "how much should I spend?". The answer to that question depends on how you plan to use your website.
39	Crowdsourcing: 9 Hidden Pitfalls of This New Method of Generating Your New Business Name Written by: Marcia Yudkin | Distributed: 2010-01-21 | Word Count: 1053 | Page Views: 49 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 2.00 Want to get a spiffy new company name or product name fast, at low cost? A lot of Internet-savvy people are looking into a method of finding new names called "crowdsourcing." Although it produces possible names fast, at low cost, crowdsourcing carries with it nine significant disadvantages.
40	Tips for Getting the Best Website Design for Your Money Written by: Kevin Kielty | Distributed: 2009-04-02 | Word Count: 752 | Page Views: 49 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 2.75 Proper planning and preparation can get you the best website design for your money.
41	Trans-tangental: The Value of Off-topic Blogging Posts Written by: Enzo F. Cesario | Distributed: 2011-09-12 | Word Count: 863 | Page Views: 49 Brand-oriented blogs by necessity have to focus on a particular topic. People are coming to the blog because of the brand, and they want content related to the brand in most cases. However, there are many very good reasons to go into off-topic posting as well. The trick is to balance the needs of on-topic commentary with the occasional bit of off-the-wall entertainment that brings some lively discussion with it.
42	Me-Too Branding and the Dearth of Creativity Written by: Enzo F. Cesario | Distributed: 2011-08-10 | Word Count: 871 | Page Views: 49 Nothing new under the sun, good writers simply steal well, homage, pastiche, parody, satire... the assorted excuses that come up for shamelessly ripping off other advertising ideas may as well be named Legion, for they are certainly many.
43	Coop Advertising Enables Advertisers To Get More Promotion With Fewer Dollars Written by: Trey Pennewell | Distributed: 2009-03-31 | Word Count: 1305 | Page Views: 49 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 2.08 Co-op advertising has been around for as long as there has been print advertising, and it continues strong even in today's digital world of television and online advertising. Read this article to learn more about cooperative advertising and how you can use it to accelerate the growth of your offline or online business.
44	Leveraging the Social in Social Media Written by: Enzo F. Cesario | Distributed: 2011-09-21 | Word Count: 907 | Page Views: 47 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 1.00 Social media marketing is about the conversation, not the pitch. Having conversations with people is nice, but the goal of a brand is ultimately to get people interested in spending their time or money on the brand, after all. What does having this conversation accomplish, and just how does a brand use that conversation to get the critical conversion from conversation to customers?
45	Online Brand Management - 5 Benefits of Viral Videos Written by: Enzo F. Cesario | Distributed: 2010-08-31 | Word Count: 854 | Page Views: 47 Viral video is simultaneously the most entertaining and the most infuriating element of online marketing. Let's clear the air quickly: No one can promise you a viral video success. Ever. Viral videos succeed because the audience likes them and spreads them on to other people. If the audience doesn't get it, the video doesn't go viral, and there is nothing that can guarantee the response you want. Let us consider the success of one particular viral series to see some of the benefits available from this branding tactic.
46	The Best Online Marketing Strategy Written by: Kevin Kielty | Distributed: 2009-02-26 | Word Count: 1086 | Page Views: 46 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.29 With the economy in a recession, many people are turning to the Internet as a cost effective way to start a small business. You can ensure success if you take the time upfront to develop your business plan, do some market research, analyze the competition, and then determine if there is room for you in the market. Taking the proper steps in the beginning can set you on the right track.
47	'The Cabbage Soup Diet Pill' Written by: Willie Crawford | Distributed: 2007-01-18 | Word Count: 630 | Page Views: 46 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 1.83 If you're in business on the Internet, selling information products, and you're not making TONS of sales, then your problem is simple...
48	Secrets of Domain Parking - An Innovative and Easier Way to Make Money Written by: John Khu | Distributed: 2009-02-27 | Word Count: 484 | Page Views: 46 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 4.00 Using a good domain parking services to monetize expired domain names seems to be a neglected aspect with a number of domain names traders. Domain parking is also an unfamiliar concept to many inexperienced domain name traders. Read this article to better understand domain parking and how it can be of benefit to you.
49	Web Marketing 2.0 Written by: Kim Roach | Distributed: 2006-10-10 | Word Count: 1645 | Page Views: 45 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.00 If you're like me, then you are probably tired of hearing the word Web 2.0 passed around the net like a buzz word on steroids. Google alone currently shows 126,000,000 results for the search term "web 2.0" at the time of this writing. However, although this term may be overblown, it does have significant influence on the current changes taking place on the Internet. Most importantly, it has many implications for the online marketer.
50	Pay Tribute With Flowers On Memorial Day Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2007-12-26 | Word Count: 449 | Page Views: 45 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.20 The tradition of decorating the graves of fallen soldiers has been in existence since the time of the Civil War. Historical evidence shows that women living in the South honored soldiers by placing some sort of decorative items on their graves, as is indicated by the 1867 hymn by Nella L. Sweet titled "Kneel Where Our Loves are Sleeping" and is dedicated "to the ladies of the South who are decorating the graves of the Confederate dead."
51	The Top Four Introvert Marketing Strengths, As Rated by Introverts Themselves and the Public Written by: Marcia Yudkin | Distributed: 2010-12-23 | Word Count: 529 | Page Views: 45 It's true that introverts will never grab center stage at a party, and they are not masterful at small talk. However, introverts have many other abilities that take them far in business, and it can make a huge difference to potential clients when those qualities are spotlighted in their marketing.