Blog Profile / Jim's Marketing Blog
| URL : | http://jimsmarketingblog.com | |
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| Filed Under: | Marketing / Online Marketing | |
| Posts on Regator: | 1133 | |
| Posts / Week: | 4.8 | |
| Archived Since: | November 14, 2008 | |
Blog Post Archive
I made a mistake
So, you made a mistake. We all make mistakes. Every one of us. However, it seems we react to the mistakes we make in one of two very different ways: Some people choose to relive their mistakes over and over. They allow the feelings associated with past mistakes, to make them feel miserable in the [...] The post I made a mistake appeared first on Jim's Marketing Blog.
Highly Recommended: Ubuntu for business
7 days ago, I set myself an interesting challenge. I wanted to see if a small business owner could use the free, Ubuntu operating system and the free software available for it, for their business related tasks. If they could, it would be great news for business owners on a tiny budget. Many small business [...]Show More Summary
3 words that instantly build trust
There are 3 words, which business owners and consultants can use if they want to instantly create trust. The 3 words are: I don’t know. I don’t know When a client or prospective client asks us a question, to which we don’t know the answer, we have two options. One builds trust and the other [...] The post 3 words that instantly build trust appeared first on Jim's Marketing Blog.
The simple secret to having no more regrets
By learning how to take appropriate action, we can swap regret and frustration for progress. That’s what this brief post is all about. From abstract to reality The product we never launched, the service we never developed, the partnership we never formed, the meeting we never requested – these are all common examples of things [...]Show More Summary
Be irresistible to prospective clients in just 3 steps
If you want clients and prospective clients to think of you as the go-to person, for whatever service you provide, I believe you’ll find this post really useful. It’s based around 3 steps you can take, which will change the way people think and feel about you, so you become their irresistible choice. What is [...]Show More Summary
Creating your masterpiece?
Armed with a computer and an idea, it’s possible to create something amazing and reach millions of people with your creation (or message). So, with all that potential, what does the average small business owner do? In most cases, they act in a totally predictable way. Rather than create, they curate. Rather than innovate, they [...]Show More Summary
This is why you need to step outside your business
Sometimes we work so hard within our business, that we find ourselves missing the bigger picture. We get so wrapped up in what we are doing, that we lose track of where we are going. Looking at YOUR bigger picture Take some time out today, to look at your bigger picture. Here are just a [...]
How a Special Offer went badly wrong
It’s possible for a special offer to go spectacularly wrong, if you fail to look at the offer from the customer’s perspective. Allow me to explain. Messages and subtext My wife received an offer from a local restaurant via Facebook. It was an incredible offer, genuinely worth around 90% off the price of a [...]
Human Billboards? Really?
Most small business owners miss out on great, free exposure, because they fail to advertise their products or services, to the people who see them each day. For example, their car is seen daily by lots of people, yet they have nothing displayed on their car to promote their business. They wear a t-shirt during [...]
Why isn’t my problem as important to you, as it is to me?
I had a bad customer service experience today, which contained a valuable lesson. I’d like to share that lesson with you. It started when I needed tech support from my email provider, Mailchimp. Every encounter I have had with their support team has been poor and today’s encounter was no exception. My Mailchimp Customer service [...]
A lesson from Mark Twain about Going Out On a Limb
One of the foundations of success, is a willingness to go out on a limb, when necessary. In fact, in business and in life generally, all meaningful progress is preceded by the decision to take a risk, go out on a limb and do something. Out on a limb Starting a family, starting a business, relocating [...]
3 Ways to grow your business for pennies
A lot of small business owners are struggling financially right now. So today, I am going to give you 3 ideas you can work on, which will help you grow your business for pennies or less! 1. You can delight your customers more than your competitors do This is one of the smartest marketing investments [...]
Where is your next breakthrough going to come from?
Today, I want to talk with you about your next breakthrough and where / when it will come to you. I also want to share some advice, which may help you reach your breakthrough faster. Fog lifters One of my colleagues used to call coffee, her ‘early morning fog lifter’. She said that a cup [...]
Small business owners: Do not let this happen to you
I want to share something with you, which is responsible for the demise of so many small businesses. I’m also going to show you how to avoid it happening to you. I witnessed an independent coffee shop self-destruct recently, just as the owner planned it to. Yes, although the owner said he wanted his coffee [...]
Marketing Tip: Sell them ideas
The most successful business owners have discovered that you do not sell a product or service: You sell the idea. Today’s post explains why they do it and why YOU should consider doing the same! Steve Jobs famously said that the iPhone was not a product, it was a lifestyle. Apple marketing went on to [...]
Bloggers: Social search and the freedom to focus on quality
Social search is changing the game for business owners who blog and create content. Thankfully, it’s changing things in our favour and that’s what today’s post is all about. Even the best search engine is flawed Whilst regarded by many as the best search engine available, even Google search is extremely easy to fool and [...]Show More Summary
Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton asked why
What questions are you asking about your business, right now? The reason I ask, is that questions are a lot more important to the success of your business, than many people seem to think. Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton was the one who asked why! ~ William Hazzlitt. Bad questions lead to bad [...]Show More Summary
PicMonkey: Highly recommended
Today, I want to recommend a wonderful, free resource to you. I’m talking about (drum roll please) the PicMonkey app! PicMonkey and me In short, PicMonkey is a web based app you can use for free, to edit photos and create designs. However, that brief description does not do the app justice. Not even close. [...]Show More Summary
The truth about Steve Jobs, research and planning
Steve Jobs was a remarkable person. Like many, I have studied his career for years and been amazed at what he achieved, in such a very short time. One of the things that happens whenever someone has a massive impact in any area of life, is that their ideas get misquoted or distorted. Today’s post [...]Show More Summary
Talk is cheap
Does your business have a slogan associated with it? If it does, I have a question for you: How closely does that slogan reflect the reality of your business? Words are easy For example, the businesses in every niche claim to offer outstanding customer service, yet this is factually incorrect. If they really DID offer [...]Show More Summary