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3 Lessons I Learned From Having My Very First Sale
[*AUTHOR'S NOTE: This article was written about my very first sale back in 2004. Each year since then I've repeated the process and tweaked it for even GREATER results. These days, a sale for me typically results in 6-figures. But I love this simple example for teaching purposes. (I share all the details... (more...)
Working at Home? Here’s 10 Ways to Be More Productive
Ah, working at home… Visions of leisurely days, conference calls in comfy sweatpants, increased productivity with fewer interruptions. But the distinctions between work life and home life soon blur. You really should throw some laundry in the wash before you write that proposal. You have an hour... (more...)
Why Are You Doing Everything Yourself?
Filed under: Articles, Virtual Teams & Outsourcing
When I coach my entrepreneur clients, one problem I often see is that they’re not taking enough time to market and grow their business. It’s not that they don’t understand the value of those efforts, or they don’t want to make the time. It’s that they’re simply trying... (more...)
WHOOPS — There Goes My List! (Are You Backing Up Your BIGGEST Asset?)
Filed under: Articles, Business Basics, Email Marketing
Have you ever accidentally lost an important file on your computer? Perhaps your computer crashed (again) or your cat sauntered over a dooming sequence of keys. Remember that little pang in your stomach you felt when you realized that file was gone for good? OK, now imagine losing your entire e-zine... (more...)
Should You Publish a PAID E-zine?
Filed under: Articles, Email Marketing, Ezines
Many of my clients ask me whether they should publish a paid e-zine instead of a free one. My answer is the classic consultant’s answer: “It depends.” First of all, what do you want your e-zine to DO for you? Once you know the goal of your e-zine, the answer will be clear. If you want... (more...)
Should You Upgrade Your E-zine From Text to HTML?
Filed under: Articles, Email Marketing, Ezines
A few years ago, when I first started seeing HTML e-zines in my inbox, I admit I was jealous. They were attractive, attention getting, snazzy. They made my text e-zines look boring. But my mind fought the idea of upgrading my own. “My readers appreciate my e-zine for its content,” I told... (more...)
The Sticky Issue of E-zine Schedules
Filed under: Articles, Email Marketing, Ezines
While many new e-zine publishers are anxious about developing good content for their e-zines, many of them seem to have more trouble simply deciding on a schedule and sticking to it! It’s smart to tame the schedule beast right from the start. Here are a few tips to help you. 1. Realistically consider... (more...)
Three E-zine Alternatives You May Not Have Considered
Filed under: Articles, Email Marketing, Ezines
During the free e-zine publishing teleclasses I offer every month, I always get a few people who say to me, “You know, publishing an e-zine sounds great, but I just don’t think I have the time to do it on an ongoing basis.” Or, “I’m not sure if I’ll have enough content... (more...)
What’s on YOUR Subscriber Thank-You Page?
Filed under: Articles, Email Marketing, Ezines
When I coach my clients on how to get more business from their e-zines, I’m delighted to see that they spend time on creating content that builds a relationship with their readers. But I see many of these publishers overlooking the very beginning of their valuable relationship with their subscribers.... (more...)
Who Is Your E-zine Really FROM?
Filed under: Articles, Email Marketing, Ezines
One morning this past fall, I was going through my e-mail inbox, relentlessly deleting junk mail. As you’re likely well aware, many spam messages are made to look like they’re from a real person. One name briefly caught my eye: “Jeff Bezos.” But because I was in furious deletion... (more...)
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