http://allbizanswers.com/the-return-of-the-personal-business/ Smart advice for small business owners. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:47:19 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 http://allbizanswers.com/the-return-of-the-personal-business/comment-page-1/#comment-1177 The Customer in the Mirror | Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:46:36 +0000 http://allbizanswers.com/?p=687#comment-1177 [...] Make sure that person who looks back from your mirror is happy. If you create the business with yourself in mind, you will find that you will have more fun and also that you will attract customers with similar interests. This will make it easier for you to befriend your customers. [...] [...] Make sure that person who looks back from your mirror is happy. If you create the business with yourself in mind, you will find that you will have more fun and also that you will attract customers with similar interests. This will make it easier for you to befriend your customers. [...]

]]> http://allbizanswers.com/the-return-of-the-personal-business/comment-page-1/#comment-1112 Bradford Shimp Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:58:09 +0000 http://allbizanswers.com/?p=687#comment-1112 I am right with you on using video. It really ups the trust factor. I think one thing that stands in the way of small businesses using video is they think they have to invest a lot of money in high end equipment or professional video editing. All you really need is a handheld video camera and a story to tell. I am right with you on using video. It really ups the trust factor. I think one thing that stands in the way of small businesses using video is they think they have to invest a lot of money in high end equipment or professional video editing. All you really need is a handheld video camera and a story to tell.

]]> http://allbizanswers.com/the-return-of-the-personal-business/comment-page-1/#comment-1108 Lisa Sat, 11 Jul 2009 23:27:23 +0000 http://allbizanswers.com/?p=687#comment-1108 It's also important to connect with people via video usage too. Seeing a person, versus just reading what someone has written can often be quite impactful. Food for thought, small businesses uploading video about their company or passing along video testimonials is a great opportunity to prove their value. Adwido allows small businesses to do just that... I've used it for both my jewelry business and it has been very impactful. Maybe a blog on internet video advertising would be helpful? It’s also important to connect with people via video usage too. Seeing a person, versus just reading what someone has written can often be quite impactful. Food for thought, small businesses uploading video about their company or passing along video testimonials is a great opportunity to prove their value. Adwido allows small businesses to do just that… I’ve used it for both my jewelry business and it has been very impactful. Maybe a blog on internet video advertising would be helpful?

]]> http://allbizanswers.com/the-return-of-the-personal-business/comment-page-1/#comment-1106 WWD Weekend Reading List Sat, 11 Jul 2009 19:01:18 +0000 http://allbizanswers.com/?p=687#comment-1106 [...] All Biz Answers: The Return of the Personal Business [...] [...] All Biz Answers: The Return of the Personal Business [...]

]]> http://allbizanswers.com/the-return-of-the-personal-business/comment-page-1/#comment-1098 Bradford Shimp Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:01:42 +0000 http://allbizanswers.com/?p=687#comment-1098 Agreed! Smaller companies should have an easier time adapting to this, if they can see it. Agreed! Smaller companies should have an easier time adapting to this, if they can see it.

]]> http://allbizanswers.com/the-return-of-the-personal-business/comment-page-1/#comment-1097 Rena Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:10:03 +0000 http://allbizanswers.com/?p=687#comment-1097 The cost for small businesses to get in the game has fallen dramatically. With tools like twitter at hand, anyone can connect easily with customers. I've had friends complain about one large company, only to have that company's smaller competitor sweep in to gain the user. Not only are users/customers looking for businesses to talk with, businesses are proactively seeking new ways of connecting with potential customers. It's amazing and a wonderful change. .-= Rena´s last blog ..<a href="http://renareich.com/2009/07/04/renareich-com-is-getting-ready-for-prime-time/" rel="nofollow">RenaReich.com is getting ready for prime time!</a> =-. The cost for small businesses to get in the game has fallen dramatically. With tools like twitter at hand, anyone can connect easily with customers. I’ve had friends complain about one large company, only to have that company’s smaller competitor sweep in to gain the user. Not only are users/customers looking for businesses to talk with, businesses are proactively seeking new ways of connecting with potential customers. It’s amazing and a wonderful change.
.-= Rena´s last blog ..RenaReich.com is getting ready for prime time! =-.

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