Get Customers to Buy Now

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqbTOM4f5pPNSIGWCP8JtxjCeRYY8SU1u_3eIkSnKXY35wyPD6udnvSug8KZuKubzI2rYhQK1M16O37aH9I8guzgB5BoLAjl2tHml9EKFABRInzU-Acb1lVodxacPfJ7SInbtMwzsdB9Qv/s1600/Get-Customers-To-Buy-.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqbTOM4f5pPNSIGWCP8JtxjCeRYY8SU1u_3eIkSnKXY35wyPD6udnvSug8KZuKubzI2rYhQK1M16O37aH9I8guzgB5BoLAjl2tHml9EKFABRInzU-Acb1lVodxacPfJ7SInbtMwzsdB9Qv/s1600/Get-Customers-To-Buy-.jpg" /></a></div>You sent out the best direct mail piece you've ever seen. Your catalog belongs in the Smithsonian. Your brochure is so great you framed it and put it next to the pictures of your kids.<br /><br />So why aren't you getting sales?<br /><br />Take a look at your call to action. With any advertising materials, it's crucial that you get potential customers to act. Now!<br /><br />Use the following techniques to create a call to action that will have your phones ringing off the hook and your profits reinventing your sales graphs:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Give a Deadline for Ordering</span><br />We've all received some sort of promotional material that has a deadline for ordering. The offer could end on that date.<br /><br />Or you could use the deadline in conjunction with an upgrade or free gift. For example, order by the 15th and receive....<br /><br />Also, try to make the cut off date in the same month as your materials will be received. That way, your potential customers know they only have a limited time to respond and they won't fall victim to the "I'll do it later" syndrome.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Advise of a Price Increase</span><br />People want to get in on a good deal. If your price is going up on a specific date, let your customers know. They'll want to buy before your product's price increases.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Establish a Trial/Introductory Period</span><br />Trial periods are a great way to get new customers. Offer a special deal, extra service or a lower price during your trial/introductory period.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Free Gift</span><br />Nothing attracts new customers like free gifts. As an added incentive for ordering, offer your free gift to the first 100 or 1000 people that respond.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">"No Risk" Trial</span><br />People want to know there's no risk involved if they're not satisfied with the product/service. Let new customers know they can cancel for any reason before the trial period expires.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">"Not Available in Stores"</span><br />Is your product exclusive to mail order? If your product's not available in stores, be sure to tell your customers. They'll know they can only order your product from you instead of visiting the local stores.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Offer an Upgrade</span><br />One simple line can boost your sales. "Order within 10 days and we'll upgrade you to the deluxe model."<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Free Supplies/Accessories</span><br />You've seen this technique used with computer sales. Buy a computer and receive a free printer. This works with a whole range of products. But be sure to include a date on your offer. This politely urges people to take advantage of your offer before time runs out.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Use Action Phrases</span><br />No matter how you approach your own call to action, be sure to include action phrases:<br /><br />Call Now. Toll Free. 24 Hours a Day. Mail this coupon today in the postage-paid envelope. Fax your response card.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Avoid Passive Phrases</span><br />Be sure to avoid passive phrases like:<br /><br />You know how to reach us. Call when you're ready to order.<br /><br />Give your customers the perks of responding immediately. They'll grab their wallets. You'll see an increase in profits.

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Phone Answering Tips to Win Business

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif6xOij5qU66SLn8G9SDr4URgYGxKm4VHzc_U4WYAdllybOJ0qPqNzMWzXdXs7P-TEp741G3Kl2zwFRxuW2o9DGGoe29E4uV6nsMWy3NvB4xRF0IlK62HSQexghzeT9Q7Fx6752ol5klT2/s1600/phone-answering.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif6xOij5qU66SLn8G9SDr4URgYGxKm4VHzc_U4WYAdllybOJ0qPqNzMWzXdXs7P-TEp741G3Kl2zwFRxuW2o9DGGoe29E4uV6nsMWy3NvB4xRF0IlK62HSQexghzeT9Q7Fx6752ol5klT2/s320/phone-answering.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>Phone answering skills are critical for businesses. The telephone is still most business's primary point of contact with customers. And the way you answer your company's phone will form your customer's first impression of your business. These phone answering tips will ensure that callers know they're dealing with a winning business:<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><li>Answer all incoming phone calls before the third ring. <br /></li><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><li>When you answer the phone, be warm and enthusiastic. Your voice at the end of the telephone line is sometimes the only impression of your company a caller will get.<br /></li><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><li>When answering the phone, welcome callers courteously and identify yourself and your organization. Say, for instance, "Good morning. Cypress Technologies. Susan speaking. How may I help you?" No one should ever have to ask if they've reached such and such a business.<br /></li><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><li>Enunciate clearly, keep your voice volume moderate, and speak slowly and clearly when answering the phone, so your caller can understand you easily.<br /></li><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><li>Control your language when answering the phone. Don't use slang or jargon. Instead of saying, "OK", or "No problem", for instance, say "Certainly", "Very well", or "All right". If you're a person who uses fillers when you speak, such as "uh huh", "um", or phrases such as "like" or "you know", train yourself carefully not to use these when you speak on the phone.<br /></li><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><li>Train your voice and vocabulary to be positive when phone answering, even on a "down" day. For example, rather than saying, "I don't know", say, "Let me find out about that for you."<br /></li><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><li>Take telephone messages completely and accurately. If there's something you don't understand or can't spell, such as a person's surname, ask the caller to repeat it or spell it for you. Then make sure the message gets to the intended recipient.<br /></li><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><li>Answer all your calls within one business day. I can't emphasize this one enough. Remember the early bird? The early caller can get the contract, the sale, the problem solved... and reinforce the favorable impression of your business that you want to circulate.<br /></li><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><li>Always ask the caller if it's all right to put her on hold when answering the phone, and don't leave people on hold. Provide callers on hold with progress reports every 30 to 45 seconds. Offer them choices if possible, such as "That line is still busy. Will you continue to hold or should I have ________ call you back?"<br /></li><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><li>Don't use a speaker phone unless absolutely necessary. Speaker phones give the caller the impression that you're not fully concentrating on his call, and make him think that his call isn't private. The only time to use a speaker phone is when you need more than one person to be in on the conversation at your end.<br /></li><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><li>If you use an answering machine to answer calls when you can't, make sure that you have a professional message recorded, that does the same thing as tip # 3, and gives callers any other pertinent information before it records their messages. Update your answering machine message as needed. For instance, if your business is going to be closed for a holiday, update your recorded answering machine message to say so and to say when your business will reopen.<br /></li><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><li>Train everyone else who answers the phone to answer the same way, including other family members if you're running a home-based business. Check on how your business's phone is being answered by calling in and seeing if the phone is being answered in a professional manner. If they don't pass the test, go over this telephone answering tips list with them.</li>

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Make Easy Money On The Internet with Writing

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXg5-DR9FmQ4sgJEZQhcXmVrmj0f5Up6dMLN55tyyzMLL4nHUvov7iq22bxmO40C16fEhIaWVwV-HqvB5EbkF4kyQykwfmaQhbE8lQQQRxOchwBQvfqqgvKaz0gSYk1lTCQ8ZBSaBuc0AY/s1600/anonym0us.tk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXg5-DR9FmQ4sgJEZQhcXmVrmj0f5Up6dMLN55tyyzMLL4nHUvov7iq22bxmO40C16fEhIaWVwV-HqvB5EbkF4kyQykwfmaQhbE8lQQQRxOchwBQvfqqgvKaz0gSYk1lTCQ8ZBSaBuc0AY/s1600/anonym0us.tk.jpg" /></a></div>Here are some easy ways to make money, if you like writing.<br />Probably should have said simple ways to make money, rather than easy ways to make money, because there is a difference between simple and easy. But who cares, this is about how to make easy moneyquickly.<br /><br /><b>1. </b>Make easy money online naming domains. The original idea comes from Dane Carson’s blog. While you can earn money as a contributor for services such as PickyDomains.Com, here is a better idea. Go to Google or any other search engine, find sucky domain names and contact their owners directly, offering them your services. The key to success is to make it 100% risk free. Inform your prospective clients that you’ll accept money only if they like your domain name. If you come up with one approved domain name a day and charge what PickyDomain charges, you can make $1500 a month. Another twist – come up with cool domain names, like SiteToRemember.Com or ItsMe.Com, register them yourself and sell them on the aftermarket.<br /><br /><b>2. </b>eBay arbitrage. A lot of people like buying stuff on eBay, because it’s cheap. And some people never buy on eBay, because they are afraid of being ripped off. Here is your solution to making easy money on eBay. Go to Craigslist.Com and see what items people buy and sell most often. Look at prices. Then go to eBay and see, if you can get it cheaper. Once you find your niche, you can buy things on eBay (or better yet, act as a representative for an eBay powerseller) and sell them for a profit using local classifieds and Craigslist. You can do this online as well. Set up a proxy store, and when you get an order, simply buy the same item on eBay for less, substituting shipping address from your own to that of your buyer.<br /><br /><b>3.</b> eBay copywriting. If you are good at copywriting, go to eBay and look for highticket items, like boats. Find auctions with totally sucky descriptions. Contact an owner and inform him or her that good description of his or her item is likely to increase the chances of that item being sold. Then offer your services for a 1% of the selling price. You can use free eBay software<br /><br /><b>4. </b>Get Paid Writing Reviews. This idea comes from a blog called Business Ideas That Work. A site called SoftwareJudge.Com pays up to 50 dollars per good review. However, if you are good at reviewing software, you can do this on your own. Go to CNET or any other site that lists software. Find sites that don’t have any reviews or testimonials. Contact developers directly, offering them your review services. Good reviews and testimonials increases sales, so you shouldn’t have any difficulties convincing developers that they need your services. And you get free software and games too! Oh, and you don't have to limit yourself to software alone.<br /><br /><b>5.</b> Social Bookmark Whoring (oops, I meant to say PR). This is really easy money online. RedDit and Digg can bring a crapload of traffic. And traffic means money. If you have experience creating linkbate titles and getting to the top, why not offer your services? Say, you charge 10 dollars for submitting news to RedDit, Digg, StumbleUpon, Furl, NewsVine, Fark and all the other social bookmarting sites. The key is to work only with interesting stories, so you don’t become a spammer. 10 news a day and you are 100 dollars richer. You can probably work out a deal with online PR agencies, because they are totally clueless about this.<br /><br /><b>6.</b> Writing Google AdWords Ads. Every time I see “Cake Icing. Used And New. eBay.Com” type ads or “Four best sites on killing your wife”, it makes me wonder. Aren’t there any GOOD AdWords ads copywriters? Look’s like a great job to me. The ads are only three lines long and if you charge 10 bucks per ad, you can make a lot of money. And the customers are easy to find, too. Just look at all these terrible ads that Google displays on their search engine and contextual network.<br /><br /><b>7.</b> Wacky blogs. Steve Pavlina gets over 300 dollars a day from AdSense alone, writing on wacky topics, like polyphasic sleep, astral projection and psychic development. Or take David Icke, who claims that president Bush in an alien and a reptilian. Your blog doesn’t have to be true, it just has to be interesting.<br /><br /><b>8.</b> Blog whoring. There are a number of services, like PayPerPost.Com, that pay for promotional blogposts. Once again, you can do the same thing, cutting the middleman out.<br /><br /><b>9. </b>Unique Personal Ads. Write memorable personal ads for online daters. Most personal ads suck. “Hi, my name is Bambie, I’m a Vergo, I’m 19 and I love dogs.” Here is my favorite personal ad. If people pay for resume writing, they might pay for a great personal ad.<br /><br /><b>10.</b> Poet For Hire. This is nothing new. Still, if you love writing poetry, why not make some money with your rhymes.<br /><br /><b>11.</b> Don’t EVEN THINK about majoring in English, Medieval Literature, Journalism or GET A REAL JOB, IF YOU WERE DUMB ENOUGH TO DO SO. Just kidding. If you love writing, just write, and the money will follow.

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Create Your Own Pedicure Design

<div class="article-mod clearfix article-text">Plunge into the fun world of nail art and demonstrate your skills by creating fabulous pedicure designs which will contribute greatly to the stylish appearance of your feet. Inspire yourself from the following pedicure designs and your feet will most definitely look all styled-up! </div><div class="article-mod clearfix article-text"></div><div class="article-mod clearfix article-text">Summer is right around the corner and your feet have to be all prepped and ready for those killer sandals you've been yearning to wear. An easy to do pedicure design can most definitely add more fun and beauty to your toenails, making them stand out and enhance the style of your flirty shoes, so gather all your tools and get ready to be creative. <br /><br />Open toe shoes and sandals are a definite must this spring summer season, so grab your favorite shoe styles and match your pedicure design to the shoe style and its coloration. You'll be amazed of the impact <b>nail polish</b> can have over the aspect of your toenails, so use your skills to create various pedicure nail art designs that suit your style and personality. Go for summery nail polish hues that brighten up your feet, as your options are vast, thanks to the myriad on nail polish hues developed. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" src="http://static.becomegorgeous.com/img/arts/2011/Mar/16/4065/pedicure3_thumb.jpg" /><img alt="" src="http://static.becomegorgeous.com/img/arts/2011/Mar/16/4065/pedi-2_thumb.jpg" /></div><br /><div class="article-mod clearfix article-pictures"></div><br /><div class="article-mod"><ul class="horiz-art-list"><li> Home Pedicure Tips </li></ul></div><div class="article-mod clearfix article-text">Simple is definitely the easiest and most popular way to go as far as any <b>nail art</b> design goes, and this means you can have a lovely pedicure without spending a dime. You can do your own pedicure and put on your favorite nail polish, and you'll definitely look hot and stylish. Use hues which suit your personality and contrast the color of your shoes for best results. <br />Apply one or two coats of your fav nail polish and seal it with a top coat for a glossy, long lasting finish. Orange tones are highly popular this spring summer season, so give these hues a try to add a splash of color to your nails. Add more fun to your nails by turning towards nail art stickers, as they can be easily applied and come in a variety of styles. </div><br /><div class="article-mod clearfix article-pictures"><a class="art-content-img" href="http://static.becomegorgeous.com/img/arts/2011/Mar/16/4065/pedicure703166.jpg" target="_blank" title=""><img alt="" src="http://static.becomegorgeous.com/img/arts/2011/Mar/16/4065/pedicure703166_thumb.jpg" /></a><a class="art-content-img" href="http://static.becomegorgeous.com/img/arts/2011/Mar/16/4065/pedicure2.jpg" target="_blank" title=""><img alt="" src="http://static.becomegorgeous.com/img/arts/2011/Mar/16/4065/pedicure2_thumb.jpg" /></a><a class="art-content-img" href="http://static.becomegorgeous.com/img/arts/2011/Mar/16/4065/naildesignspedicurefrench.jpg" target="_blank" title="Easy to Do Pedicure Designs "><img alt="Easy to Do Pedicure Designs " src="http://static.becomegorgeous.com/img/arts/2011/Mar/16/4065/naildesignspedicurefrench_thumb.jpg" /></a><a class="art-content-img" href="http://static.becomegorgeous.com/img/arts/2011/Mar/16/4065/pedicure.jpg" target="_blank" title=""><img alt="" src="http://static.becomegorgeous.com/img/arts/2011/Mar/16/4065/pedicure_thumb.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="article-mod clearfix article-text">A French pedicure is definitely suitable for all occasions, so if simplicity and elegance is your style, this type of pedicure design will suit you like a glove. Creating a French style pedicure is quite easy; you can use special guiding strips or you can use your skill to trace out the French tip. Use a cotton swab dipped in nail polish remover to repair any mistakes and adjust the design, making it look perfect. Keep things simple or use glitter or rhinestones to give the nail a more glamorous allure.</div><br /><div class="article-mod clearfix article-pictures"><a class="art-content-img" href="http://static.becomegorgeous.com/img/arts/2011/Mar/16/4065/naildesignspedicurecolored.jpg" target="_blank" title="Easy to Do Pedicure Designs "><img alt="Easy to Do Pedicure Designs " src="http://static.becomegorgeous.com/img/arts/2011/Mar/16/4065/naildesignspedicurecolored_thumb.jpg" /></a><a class="art-content-img" href="http://static.becomegorgeous.com/img/arts/2011/Mar/16/4065/naildesignspedicurelovedots.jpg" target="_blank" title="Easy to Do Pedicure Designs "><img alt="Easy to Do Pedicure Designs " src="http://static.becomegorgeous.com/img/arts/2011/Mar/16/4065/naildesignspedicurelovedots_thumb.jpg" /></a><a class="art-content-img" href="http://static.becomegorgeous.com/img/arts/2011/Mar/16/4065/naildesignspedicurestars.jpg" target="_blank" title="Easy to Do Pedicure Designs "><img alt="Easy to Do Pedicure Designs " src="http://static.becomegorgeous.com/img/arts/2011/Mar/16/4065/naildesignspedicurestars_thumb.jpg" /></a><a class="art-content-img" href="http://static.becomegorgeous.com/img/arts/2011/Mar/16/4065/naildesignspedicureanimal.jpg" target="_blank" title="Easy to Do Pedicure Designs "><img alt="Easy to Do Pedicure Designs " src="http://static.becomegorgeous.com/img/arts/2011/Mar/16/4065/naildesignspedicureanimal_thumb.jpg" /></a></div><br />If you're looking for a more sophisticated nail art design, which will have a little bit of edgy-vibe attached, you should be directing your attention towards designs which feature multiple hues, glitter, rhinestones, stickers, hand painted details, etc. <br />Animal prints, floral designs, glitter applications, color mixes are only a few of the options you have as far as your pedicure design goes, so experiment and go wild for a statement look. Don't hold back your artistic side and experiment to create your own personalized design that will make your nails look incredibly fashionable!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: xx-small;">source: <a href="http://www.bodycare.becomegorgeous.com/" target="_blank">bodycare </a></span>

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Microsoft Bug Removes Google Chrome

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbbUEVQYUge3xa82roumJMIKH_F8C2gyu0ATodphV81j_SIuIBYQ2w5J6gz0Re5OCJFF1bILaeTFOXBjADjgksezJEID1UNSlYWymxvEWUChEu14LmyGkoT3FfsiHTn10ZpL7cy6jGOt8D/s1600/319504-google-chrome.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbbUEVQYUge3xa82roumJMIKH_F8C2gyu0ATodphV81j_SIuIBYQ2w5J6gz0Re5OCJFF1bILaeTFOXBjADjgksezJEID1UNSlYWymxvEWUChEu14LmyGkoT3FfsiHTn10ZpL7cy6jGOt8D/s1600/319504-google-chrome.jpg" /></a></div>Hundreds of Google Chrome users (at least) have found their internet browser of choice removed from their Windows PCs after Microsoft deleted the web-surfing app.<br />And no, Microsoft didn't start pushing out Chrome because it's gaining market share and posing a threat to Internet Explorer. Microsoft said in an emailed statement that the Chrome removals took place due to a mistake on the part of its Microsoft Security Essentials software for Windows.<br />Microsoft Security Essentials and also Microsoft's Forefront Endpoint Protection software can remove Google Chrome as a malware threat. This matches up with reporting from the website ZDnet, which broke news of the Chrome problems on Friday morning in the US.<br />The software errors wrongly spot Chrome as malware to be removed from PCs. For affected users, simply trying to reinstall Chrome doesn't solve the problem. Instead, Microsoft's software removes the browser again.<br /><br />The Windows-maker, however, said that an update to Microsoft Security Essentials' software has been pushed out to the web and it's working on making everything well again.<br />Here's the explanation from Microsoft:<br />"On September 30th, 2011, an incorrect detection for PWS:Win32/Zbot was identified and as a result, Google Chrome was inadvertently blocked and in some cases removed from customers PCs. We worked quickly to provide an updated signature (1.113.672.0) at 9:57am PDT to fix this issue. Affected customers should manually update Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) with the latest signatures. To do this, simply launch MSE, go to the update tab and click the Update button, and then reinstall Google Chrome. We apologise for the inconvenience this may have caused our customers."<br />Google, for its part, published a blog post on the matter, explaining to Chrome users in a series of steps how to reinstall the browser after Microsoft's mistake.<br />It's also working on releasing an update to Chrome to help protect the browser from the buggy version of Microsoft Security Essentials.<br /><br />From Google's blog post:<br />"Earlier today, we learned that the Microsoft Security Essentials tool began falsely identifying Google Chrome as a piece of malware ("PWS:Win32/Zbot") and removing it from people's computers. If Chrome is working correctly for you, then there's no need to take any action. We are releasing an update that will automatically repair Chrome for affected users over the course of the next 24 hours."<br />So were you affected? If so, did you see the problem with Microsoft Security Essentials or Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection? If Chrome was removed, but you're back up and running in Chrome now, are your bookmarks and other data still around or wiped out?<br /><br /><br />source: <a href="http://english.kompas.com/read/2011/10/03/09245551/Microsoft.Bug.Removes.Google.Chrome" target="_blank">kompas</a>

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