A best practice for starting and staying in business

by Andrew Ballard Last month was National Start a Business month. A common denominator in all of the “how-to” guides I’ve read on starting a business is that of writing a plan. Ironically, this “start a business” best practice is also the best approach to staying in business. Does your business have a plan? The most common complaint I hear …

Workbook – “Your Opinion Doesn’t Matter”

[align_left]https://mktg-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/WorkbookCover.jpg[/align_left] To accompany the book, “Your Opinion Doesn’t Matter,” be sure to buy the Workbook, including guides and worksheets. Sale Price: $19.95  SAVE 50% with promo code

Your Opinion Doesn’t Matter

[align_left]https://mktg-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Book-FrontCover.jpg[/align_left] The long awaited book, “Your Opinion Doesn’t Matter,” by marketing strategist Andrew Ballard, is now available through Amazon.com. Sale Price $24.95 If you are a small business owner, startup, or entrepreneur—anyone with marketing or sales responsibilities—this book can help you deal with the unrelenting pressure of growing your business. The premise of Your Opinion Doesn’t Matter is simple: A …

Coping With Tough Economic Times

by Andrew Ballard No doubt we are experiencing tough economic times. The credit crisis, a housing glut and Wall Street in shambles are all extending the impact of our current slow down. And we all know it will get worse before it comes back around. All that being said, it’s a business cycle, more intense than most of us have …