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Finding Customers

8 Tips for Increasing Your Average Sale
Getting a few more dollars out of each customer can put startups on a fast track to success

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The Hottest Marketing Trends for 2008
Learn about the hottest new marketing trends plus the best ways to increase sales in 2008.

Building Your E-mail List
Got a pocket full of business cards from that last networking event? Don't forget to ask permission before adding those names to your e-mail marketing list.

5 Key Ways to Build Customer Relationships
Never underestimate the value and reach of a loyal, repeat customer. Keep customers coming back for more--and bringing their friends with them--with these smart tips.

You Lost Me at Hello
If prospects think you're just like everyone else, let your marketing kit prove otherwise.


Quick and Easy Ad Ideas
Where should you start advertising your new business? Here are some ideas.
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Taking Customers With You When You Start a Business
If you've decided to break off on your own and launch a business that's competition to your former employer, heed these words of wisdom from a business law expert.

Marketing to Other Entrepreneurs
If you're marketing to other business owners, you need to offer the 7 things they want most--and learn how you can deliver them.

23 Hours to a Great Marketing Plan
The countdown has started: With these simple steps, you're less than a day away from creating marketing magic.

Get PR for Your New Business
Follow these smart tips to get PR coverage for your new business.

8 Ways to Improve Your Visibility
Your business may be on a budget, but you can still pump up your visibility. These 8 proven tactics will get you noticed on the cheap.

21 Ways to Bring in the Business
Despite your desperate hopes and prayers, business isn't just going to wander into your business. You need to get out there and hustle, and we've got the tips to help you do it.

99 Tips for Direct-Mail Marketing
Kick your marketing into high gear with these 99 ways to get customers to open your mail.

Building Buzz in a New Market
Ready to grow your business? Follow this step-by-step approach to winning new customers.

33 Tips for Marketing Success
Make a point of practicing three to five marketing activities every day, and you'll soon develop a successful marketing habit.

Finding Customers Fast
Use these four smart ways to increase leads and sales this summer.

Promote Your Business With Coupons and Contests
Find out why offering customers coupons or giving them free products is beneficial for your business.

Promote Your Business With Coupons and Contests
Find out why offering customers coupons or giving them free products is beneficial for your business.





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