15th November 2009
The main thing I hear from most people just starting out online is that they are overwhelmed. Yes -- you will see TONS of ezines, membership sites, product packages, product launches, forums, blogs, and anything to do with internet marketing. It's a fact ...
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09th November 2006
Copyright (c) 2006 Diane Hughes
When was the last time you tried out all the parts of your website? Have gone clicking around your site to see what your customers are seeing? If you have answered "yes" then good for you… but even if you have, have yo...
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16th October 2006
Copyright (c) 2006 Diane Hughes
Occasionally, I get friends who say to me, "Diane, online business changes so often, it's hard to know the next best strategy to market my business."
It's true that the Internet moves faster than the speed of light! I...
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09th October 2006
Copyright (c) 2006 Diane Hughes
I was driving down the street the other day and saw a billboard. A big billboard. One so big it practically eclipsed the sun! It advertised a sunny vacation destination and as I gazed at that picture I was momentarily wh...
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06th October 2006
Copyright 2006 Diane Hughes
I was at the park the other day and watched a couple kids playing hide and seek. I marveled at their diligence in finding the other children… diligence I wish I saw in my own children when it comes to cleaning their plate or...
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03rd October 2006
Copyright 2006 Diane Hughes
It's about half way through the year… or pretty close, at least. How are you doing in your business?
In the years I've been building and marketing my business, I've seen other entrepreneurs come and go. I truly hope the b...
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28th September 2006
Copyright 2006 Diane Hughes
When you are just starting out with your online business, marketing can be a tough sell for your pocketbook. You may not have the kind of budget you need to get the word out about your product or service. However, you can ma...
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27th September 2006
Copyright 2006 Diane Hughes
As entrepreneurs we spend a long time in the planning stages of business building. We develop big dreams for our business but sometimes the profits don't come in nearly as quickly. While you may be building and massaging you...
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24th December 2005
Copyright 2005 Diane Hughes
It seems each January that many small businesses (especially online businesses) sigh as they wonder why their company is not producing and what to do about the situation. This year, take the time to find out exactly what you...
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07th December 2005
Copyright 2005 Diane Hughes
Well, the predictions are in and according to Investor's Business Daily, Forrester Research, Inc. states that despite concerns over consumer confidence and the impact of gas prices, U.S. consumers will spend $18 billion onli...
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30th October 2005
Copyright 2005 Diane Hughes
There are big rewards when sales and marketing are effectively integrated — not least of which are improved operating performance and outstanding financial results. These five tips will help.
Tip #1: Beware of the quick f...
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