"There is no scarcity of opportunity to live your dreams; there's only a scarcity of resolve to make it happen."
4-Dimensional Success
I am always looking for cost-effective ways to benefit my clients as they seek to grow their companies. With today's economy - it is critical that you communicate more frequently with your client base. If you are new to using email campaigns, managing auto-responders and building your list... the perfect compliment to your new business direction for 2010 will be to take advantage of this amazing opportunity to TEST DRIVE Constant Contact.
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Strategically planning your business growth requires that you have access to the tools and services that allow you to operate at peak performance and maximum efficiency. Today you have to stay ahead of the game, knowing what tools are available and which will help you work more efficiently. The same is true of the services that are available. There are some savvy service providers out there – walking on the edge of all that is new and filling market needs … almost before you know you need them!
Unfortunately, because technology gives you access to such a large pool of products and services, you could spend years finding, testing and sorting the myriad of available resources. I’ve done my best to save you that time. Be prepared to become familiar with some really creative tools and services … each designed to make your life easier and your work more productive.
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Shopping Cart |
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Easy Online Shopping Carts,Autoresponder Software & More! 1AutomationWiz provides a state of the art online shopping cart, email marketing, & ecommerce automation software puts your business on autopilot that unleashes the hidden profits trapped in your online business! |
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| Authorize Net | This is one of the more easy-to-use gateways for accepting credit card and electronic check payments. Merchants are confident in managing fraud-free transactions while growing their business.
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Discount Purchases |
MyWorld Plus | MyWorldPLUS, where you have FULL ACCESS to THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS worth of everyday savings and discounts at over 175,000 stores WORLDWIDE! |
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System Backup |
MOZY |
The Mozy advantageMozy offers all the rich features of a business-strength backup solution at a consumer-friendly price:
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Video |
Traffic Geyser |
Who Couldn't Use "A Black Box
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Email Access |
Mail2Web |
Do you need to be able to retrieve your email from any computer – anywhere in the world? Mail2Web is exactly what you are looking for! A free, secure and anonymous web-based email application. It is not necessary to access or use the application … just fill in your email address and password to access your mail inbox. |
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Banking/Merchant |
PayPal |
Make it as easy as possible for your buyers to say, “Yes!” to your offer. If you are selling online, most of your customers will pretty much expect to see PayPal as one of your choices for finalizing your transactions. |
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Techie Problems |
Answers That Work |
Have you ever been pushed to the edge of sanity by some computer problem? When you have reached your limit, head to this exceptional resource. It is an amazing collection of answers to virtually every computer issue you might encounter. PC Magazine rated it as one of its Top 100 Sites. |
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| Help on the Net |
Another similar resource is the Tech Support Guy, a forum that covers a variety of computer topics. It is easy to browse and learn until you find your answer. If you don’t find what you need, however, simply by registering, you can post a question in the forum and get very valuable feedback. |
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Audio Learning |
iTunes |
One of the best investments you can make is an iPod. You can download teleseminar recordings, educational CD’s and even videos … then listen and learn whether you are walking, driving, or exercising. |
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Personal Development |
Think TQ |
It is a given ... you cannot make the best Business decisions unless or until you are able to master your "inner game". I have used TQ for the past five or six years and found it to be one of the best tools to keep me focused on always engaging in activities that help me stay connected with my personal power. The Power of TQ is for people who know they can do better... want to do better... and are committed to producing superior results. I am excited to participate in TQ's project to give away 10 MILLION Personal Workshops, to help America get back on the economic fast track ... by giving you the tools to immediately produce better results. Register today for the complimentary Daily Lessions in Excellence Training Program. No strings attached! (Value $120) |
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| Mind Tools |
Free and online at Mind Tools, you can discover the essential skills and techniques that help you excel in your career - whatever your profession. Learn leadership, personal effectiveness, goal setting, and stress management. Further, discover techniques that improve creativity, assist problem solving, organize time and deadlines, and improve your memory. |
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Web-Based Email Access |
Mail2Web |
Do you need to be able to retrieve your email from any computer – anywhere in the world? Mail2Web is exactly what you are looking for! A free, secure and anonymous web-based email application. It is not necessary to access or use the application … just fill in your email address and password to access your mail inbox. |
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Financial Planning Software |
Entrepreneurs are skilled at their area of mastery - that is not to say they come equally equipped to understand financial planning. Mint is the place to get help with personal finances, money management and budget planning... all that and free financial planning software! |
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Marketing and PR |
Dan JanalPRLeads | Don't under estimate the value of Public Relatioins when you begin to position yourself as a speaker or present your information products. This is unknown territory for most people and you will need all the support, tools and resources you can get. Getting publicity is challenging, at best, so don't hesitate securing professional services when necessary. PRLeads is not free, but at $99 a month, it is still a highly affordable way to get exposure in the media. There are also a number of no-cost options, such as a newsletter and articles.
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Press Release Newswire Service |
PR Web | Upon occasion a company gets really passionate about what they do and steps up to meet the needs of its population. Please take a deeper look at PRWeb. With a state-of-the-art distribution system to stand behind their mission that every organization, regardless of size, has access to the media, PRWeb sends out between 60,000 and 100,000 press releases on a daily basis.
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Customer Retention |
It takes between 6 and 13 times as many marketing dollars to get a new client as it does to retain one! My suggestion, then, is to treat every client/customer like they are a VIP! That includes all the thoughtful little things you can do for them. My two favorite tools for this are Success Mark Cards and Send Out Cards.
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Conference Calls |
Free Conference Call | One of the most efficient services I have used to date! Meeting with customers, prospects, clients, and family members on a free conference call. Call particpants pay regular long distance charges. The account comes with free call recording ... accessible by phone or computer with no additional charges for downloading. You can distribute, archive, or even send recordings to your listeners via RSS and podcast - for free!
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Database Management |
CardScan |
I can't tell you how passionate I am about Database Management! There is "gold" left at the table every day because business owners fail to document the contact information for their leads, prospects and customers. The biggest complaint is that it "takes too much time." Let me shake up your thinking here a bit... does it really take more time to document those little cards than it does to attend another round of networking - and toss the cards aside again and again and again? Does it really take more time to always be "in pursuit" of new business rather than following up with contacts you've already made? If the "work" is your valid complaint, invest in CardScan, a product that transfers the information on business cards - reading more cards in a few minutes than you could possibly type in hours. Not to mention over 50 software features that help you use that information more efficiently! It isn't a cheap product, but can be priceless in converting clients, because it is easy for you to follow up.
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Fax Services |
Unless your business calls for you to fax documents not originated from your computer, there is no real reason to expend valuable resources on fax machine or fax line. I have used this service for well over ten years and never experienced a problem. The service is free for light use and a nominal cost for heavier use - - and the faxes come as a pdf right to your email!
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MS Office Templates |
MS Office | Sometimes you know what you want in a particular document or presentation, but just don't have the time or energy to get too excited about the design process... enter MS Office Templates! Did you know that Microsoft now offers over 3,000 templates for all the MS Office products? The search process is easy, and well worth at least that first visit - just to know what is available.
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Print on Demand and Distribution Services |
Vervante |
Sometimes you have such a great experience with a company that you want to shout it to the world! That is how I feel about Vervante. I have used a number of POD services and had less than stellar results, but I would never hesitate putting you in touch with Cindy Tyler! Do you have content that you would like to produce and distribute worldwide? Would you like a solution that offers you no monthly minimums, no management fees and no hidden costs? Would you like your products produced on demand and fulfilled for individual orders? On demand publishing and worldwide order fulfillment for: • Books |
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