TIPS
OFFICE
SETUP
Here
is a list of recommended "tools" to assist you with building
your home business effectively and successfully:
Set
up a Voice Mail, Three-Way Calling, Call Waiting and a fax line
with your phone company. You may require some additional lines
for your home business. Here a business tips: Voicemail
message should be professional and energetic.
Know your long distance rate and shop around to ensure you are
getting the best rate available. Many companies offer all inclusive
plans that include local and unlimited long distance calling
such as Vonage.
Buy a good phone if you are planning on using it frequently.
Ensure your telephone has these functions: A flash button, mute,
speed dial, caller ID and a speakerphone with a mute button
if your business require some live training over the
phone.
You
may need to have a cell/mobile phone. As a home based business
owner you need to be reached outside of your office or home.
Buy a Fax machine, as people will be faxing you paperwork and
valuable information.
Your office space needs to be comfortable and organized. It
should promote productivity and should be absent of any distractions.
You should have: a calendar for appointments, good lighting,
and some method for tracking your work and clients.
These
recommendations are to assist you with your success; Remember,
success comes from within, not with tools and gadgets. These
suggestions are only to improve your efficiency as a home
business owner.
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Article written by: Jacques Bernier
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BANNER
SIZE STANDARD (measurements in pixels).
Sizes
for rectangular/pop-up ads:
Medium Rectangle: 300 by 250 Square Pop-Up: 250 square
Vertical Rectangle: 240 by 400
Large Rectangle: 336 by 280
Rectangle: 180 by 150 |
Sizes
for banner/button ads: Full Banner: 468 by 60
Half Banner: 234 by 60
Micro Button: 80 by 15
Micro Bar: 88 by 31
Button 1: 120 by 90
Button 2: 120 by 60
Vertical Banner: 120 by 240
Square Button: 125 square
Leaderboard: 728 by 90 |
Sizes
for "skyscraper" ads:
Wide Skyscraper: 160 by 600
Skyscraper: 120 by 600
Half Page Ad: 300 by 600 |
Using
Direct Mail
If
your new to direct sale marketing there is certain thing you
will need to do and understand to have the result you want.
A great company which is using direct mail and a one that everyone
know or eared about is Readers Digest, analyse their mailling,
look at the content they are all directing you toward action.
In your mailling you will have to include a personnal letter,
your brochure, catalog or flyer, what ever you are using and
a order form.
You
have to get your prospect involve. There is multiple way to
do this; Answering question, checklist or even a quiz, I'm sure
you can think of other way, be creative. You can also include
coupons for a rebate on certain items, and if you are using
the web you can include a "code" for your web order
form. Sticker are often used in mailling
Change the way you speak,
change your results…
Have
you ever noticed how the people surrounding you speak and the
words they actually use? Did you ever pay attention to the words
you use yourself? Positive thinking and a positive way of speaking
goes hand in hand. You must learn to rephrase any negative words
into positive ones as this may be the only obstacle standing
in your path to success.
Using
positive words will also change the actions you take. This is
extremely important especially if you run your own home based
business as you most likely control the end results.
Look at these examples below;
Using
the word “Maybe” does not push you to take action;
you might do it or you might not. Instead, use the word “Done”.
Now, do you feel the difference? Do you feel more like doing
it and get it done with.
Here
is a common list:
| Passive |
Active |
Maybe
Try
Hope
Try
If
Help
Need
Can’t
Tomorrow
Work
I think
Can’t afford it
Problem, difficult or hard
Probably
Have to |
Done
or Next
Finish
Completed
I will
I am
Assist
Deserve
Accomplish
Today or Now
Create
Definitely
Committed
Challenge or Opportunity
I will
Choose to |
Try
these words and you will be amazed by the results you will get.
