Archive for the 'Business & Finance' Category

Money Saving Tips

Thursday, June 28th, 2007

Here are some tips I offer to saving money in a recent post at IntelBank.com:
1 - One way to save tremendous amount of money, lose weight, lower your risk to diabetes, and improve your general overall health is by drinking water instead of soda. I did this as a weight loss measure (it worked by […]

Forex Trading Success Around the Corner

Friday, May 25th, 2007

Many people would like to start planning for the financial future but are not often educated on where to begin. Forex trading online is an option that many around the world are learning about.
Even if you have no prior knowledge of trading, you can learn by establishing a $50,000 trial account where you can practice […]

Texas Real Estate Is Hotter Than The Weather Now

Monday, May 21st, 2007

Texas is known for many things and one of those things is its big land and big houses. Heck, everything is big in Texas. Real estate is abundant in Texas but unfortunately the Texas foreclosure rate is extremely high. Texas mortgage refinance is often overlooked by homeowners as an option when at risk of losing […]

Marketing 101

Friday, May 4th, 2007

How do small businesses remain competitive in the shadow of today’s corporations?
Persistence and value.
Small businesses must aggressively market themselves and stay persistent despite the difficulty of competing against the country’s large corporations; and, they must have value. Value is not defined merely in terms of cost, but in terms of what a business […]

What is Direct Response Marketing (DRM)?

Thursday, May 3rd, 2007

Direct Response Marketing is a highly specialized form of copywriting. Not everyone can do it, and not everyone should. Direct Response was created by the direct mail industry. The term describes any form of advertising whether it’s print, online, radio or television that is meant to get people to respond now.
Two key components of direct […]

What is a Copywriter?

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2007

According to Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia, “copywriting is the process of writing the words that promote a person, business, opinion, or idea.” Therefore, a copywriter is the person who actually writes these words.
In reality, we are all copywriters to some extent. Every time you have ever written a letter or email attempting to convince […]

Small Business Mistakes 101

Tuesday, May 1st, 2007

Small businesses often make the mistake of using internal staff to fulfill all of the business needs. This means that one person can be responsible for balancing the budget, writing the company brochure, and answering the phones among other things.
Many small business owners believe that this approach is saving them both time and money. Time […]

The Freelance Advantage – Part Two

Saturday, April 28th, 2007

Following are five excellent reasons why every small business owner should utilize freelance writers and designers when working on their written communications.

Reduce Costs – Hire help only when you need it.
No salaries, vacations, sick leave or benefits to worry about.
Breathe new life into a project with enthusiasm and a fresh perspective.
It is the only logical […]

The Freelance Advantage

Thursday, April 26th, 2007

Many small businesses take on the task of doing their own writing and design work. While this may appear to be cost-effective in the beginning, the reality is that poor writing and design can end up costing a business thousands of dollars in lost revenue.
The simple solution to this problem is to hire an experienced […]

Another Five Tricks for Effective Business Writing

Thursday, April 26th, 2007

1. It’s All About the Benefits
Features highlight what a product or system has, while benefits tell the reader how these features will help them. Tell your reader how they will benefit from your service or product and you are well on your way to success.
2. […]