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Because of the new year, you are probably reflecting on how well you did this past year, right? Well, how did your small business marketing strategy work? If you did well last year, congratulations! If you feel you could have done better that's okay. I think that no matter what point your business is at there are always areas of growth and/or improvement. And no matter what the state of your business was last year, once again it is time to set a new list of goals and start fresh. Where do you stand now? Reflect on the goals you made last year and different aspects of your business marketing plan. Why? Because you can't move forward until you reflect on the past. So think about last year and consider these questions along with some of your own. - What goals did you meet that you set last year? - Are you getting the type of customers/clients you want? - What about the amount of work or sales? - How much profit did you make last year? So now that you've briefly evaluated yourself, what changes can you make? For most small businesses the problem lies within their small business marketing strategy. Where do you want to be a year from now? If you are one of those businesses that needs to revamp their small business marketing strategy there are several things you can do yourself to turn things around. But, you can't simply make goals and make no changes. You havetake small steps and changes toward your goal.Let's say that your goal is to generate x amount of more sales. Well you can't just sit there and wait for calls to start rolling in. These are some small business marketing strategies that could help reach this goal.- Plan1: Send monthly postcards, flyers, and/or newsletters targeted areas at business districts with an offer, along with making cold calls.- Plan 2: Redo website to create more traffic from local areas and make a passive income, make social network profiles, add SEO tools and techniques, write diverse and high keyword pages, build links, and submit site to directories, etc.- Plan 3: Focus on keeping current customer happy and make them a loyal, returning customer by being personable and easy to contact; create loyalty cards, gift certificates, giveaways (pens, calendars, bumper stickers, etc.) with branding and contact information. Send personal thank you notes and special offers occasionally. How to Reach Your Goals This is where I can assist you!I can help you reach your goals.I specialize in helping small business owners transform their marketing materials. One of your top priorities this year should be toget a website,there's no excuse. And if you have one, is it really working for you or instead are you working to keep it? A website that works will not only be there for you to send your potential customers to for more information, but also be a way to pull in potential customers from search engines (without necessarily having to pay for clicks). If your interested in a website that works for you, check out myaffordable website design package. I build websites that are specially made for your business and work for you. I use SEO techniques that get your website found through search engines. If you've ever wondered why your website isn't getting found, why no contact me for afree consultation. The second most important marketing material you need to have this year is awell-designed business card.Notjusta business card... but awell-designed business card. A great business card can be very handy. You need a card that represents you well and gives a great impression. If you are interested in using my help check out my currentsmall business marketing dealsthat will help you start the year off right. ...read more

We're holding our first ever Create&Be Great Design Contest and the money we collect will be the prize money given to one talented winner to Create & Be Great! The objective of the contest is to encourage and support starving artists. To give them a chance to shine. Not to mention put a few dollars in their pockets. We want to give back but we need your help. Help us give a deserving artist the opportunity to create and be great ! Are You Creative?    You Could Donate And Enter To Win !! This contest is open to the public. ( Ages 14 & up ) We encourage only people who are serious to register. Art requires creativity and thought. It gives our children something to focus on other than video games and keeps them off the streets. It's an outlet for some, a stress reliever or a way out for others. Everything you come in contact with had to be thought about, planned and designed by someone. Art will never die and artists will always be in demand. Let's Make This A Huge Success & Support The Arts !!! Give Whatever You Like!  All Donations Are Appreciated! Donations Accepted Until 01/31/11 Contest Starts 02/01/11 To Donate Go To: http://funds.gofundme.com/J-Anderson-Designs/Support-The-Arts Contest Given By J. Anderson Designs ...read more

Graphic designs such as logos, branding, business cards and marketing materials, play such an important role in that initial impression. So why would someone think that now would be a good time for a "Do It Yourself" project.  DIY projects are great for home improvements, but DIY graphic design projects typically fail at making a good impression. Graphic design is all around us: Movie posters, road signs, magazine ads, and even the designs on fast food wrappers.  Did you ever stop to think that every one of those designs were created by a graphic designer at some point? J. Anderson Designs design@jandersondesigns.com                                                                                                                                  www.jandersondesigns.com ...read more

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Here's your chance to win free business cards online. This month, I'm hosting a business card giveaway sponsored by Digital Room. Enter for a chance to win 500 Color Business Cards on my website. Hurry giveaway ends July 30, 2010. The Prize 500 Premium Business Cards   Size:"2 x 3.5" (standard card), 2 x 2" (square card) or 1.75 x 3.5" (slim card)   Cardstock:14pt gloss, 14pt matte, or 13pt recycled uncoated  Color:Full color on front and back (4/4)    How to Enter:All you have to do is fill out the shortEntry Formand state in a few words how you would use the business cards if you wonORsuggest what I should giveaway next.It's that easy.(Ex: I would use them to promote my new restaurant.) **Extra entry**Tweet about this giveaway and receive an automatic extra entry. Just tweet this: "I just entered to win 500 Free Business Cards Online through @yoursmallbizpro. Enter here to win:http://ow.ly/2dktp" Winner Selection&Rules;:The winner will be chosen randomly onSaturday, July 31, 2010and notified by email. Giveaway is limited to US residents; Must be 18 years old and above; One entry per person per entry method. A valid email address is required in order for me to contact you if you win.Giveaway officially ends Friday, July 30, 2010, 11:59 P.M. EST. Be sure to follow me on Twitter at@yoursmallbizproor connect with me on Facebook throughGraphically Innovative Designs' Pageto keep updated on small business marketing tips, giveaways, promos, and more! ...read more

Here I show off someunique business cardsthat are truly creative. If you are a small business owner about to create your own business cards and you're in need of design inspiration,this is for you! On other pages of this site, I have shown other examples of business cards but this group is special. Why? These are graphic designers' business cards. So, you know these have to be unique! About the business cards shown: Around March 2010, I signed up to participate in a cool Business Card Exchange...  Click here to read further and see more pictures. To read more interesting articles about small business marketing and graphic design, be sure to follow my blog via the RSS Feed (On my site, click on the box in the orange left navigation bar, which says "Subscribe To This Site") or join me on Twitter or Facebook. ...read more

Every so often I host giveaways on my site giving you a chance to win items that can help you promote your small business such as business cards, postcards, flyers, and more! I also have special promotions for my design services. If you are interested in knowing about my latest giveaway or promotion, sign up here to be notified of my next offer. Who wouldn't want some free marketing materials or discounts? For more information, visit my site by clicking here. ...read more

Twitter Marketing will work best for your business only if you are valuable to your followers. So I wrote this article to help you learn how to be "followable." When I say "followable," I mean that your tweets are of enough value and importance to customers that they will follow. No serious person will follow anybody if your tweets are useless or appear to be spam. So here are some tips to become a "followable" tweeter. Don't focus on the numbers too much and mass unfollow.Having more followers than you're following is great. But, it defeats the purpose of social media if you are unfollowing good tweeters on purpose so as to have a bigger following number. You could lose a good connection by mass unfollowing. Be conscious of your numbers but don't let them dictate whether or not you follow a good tweeter. Be personable and have a relationship with your followers.Make sure that you retweet other followers and even answer their questions if possible. It makes people feel closer to you when you engage them and reply to their questions. I added this tip as part of this list because building trust goes a long way. Tweeters are more likely to follow someone they can trust and know will help them out once in a while. Don't be a spamer.It is considered spam when youonlypromote yourself, send out auto-direct messages and make repetitive tweets. Social marketing etiquette is similar to conversations with people in person. Do you usually talk about yourself all the time? If you are doing Twitter marketing right you will not appear to be a spammer. Don't schedule or post tweets all at one time.It is important to regularly tweet but it is also important to spread out your tweets. I followed someone once where when they posted all I could see for five or more tweets straight was their tweets. Therefore pushing other tweets farther back on the timeline. What did I do? I tolerated it for a while but finally I was fed up and unfollowed them. Do thank others for retweets and mentions.Always show appreciation for retweets and replies because it's another way to show interest in other tweeters and build relationships. Too, they have done you a favor. I do my best to see who has mentioned me and thank them. Why? (1) By them mentioning your name, website, link, etc., you are seen by their followers and others you may not have been able to reach. In return this can bring in possibly some new followers or at least more traffic to your content, and (2) it shows you care. Bonus Twitter Marketing Tip:Retweet good tweets.If you found a tweet helpful, it's likely your followers will too. So be sure to retweet good content and remember to always give credit to the original tweeter by using the "Retweet" button or RT @username. Do you have a tip of your own? Click here to add your comment to my page. ...read more

Have you noticed how popular Twitter has become lately? Twitter marketing is one avenue big and small businesses are coming around to. Twitter is a way for individuals to connect with each other but also for businesses. You may wonder, why should I as a small business owner need to get into social media? Well, the fact is that small businesses need to market themselves in print and on the web. So, tapping into social media marketing would not be a bad idea. Here are some excellent reasons why you should use Twitter for your business. It's Free! It does not cost you a penny to create a profile and start tweeting. Think about it. How often are you offered a web presence for free so that you can network with others in your industry and connect with potential customers? Twitter marketing is basically free! Establish A Brand On Twitter you can define your business and build a brand. Just tweet about you and your business. Some have used it as a way to show the personable side of their business and talk about customer experiences. You can also create custom backgrounds that match your other marketing materials to make your business more recognizable. Make Extra Money Yes, you can even make money on Twitter. There are companies out there wanting to promote themselves and need advertisement. So how is it done? All you have to do is sign up for a free account with companies like Sponsored Tweets or Ad.ly (These are referral links to each site where you can sign up and learn more about Sponsored Tweets and Ad.ly. Also you can see my personal account @thedesigner4you) and wait for advertisers to approach you with an offer. If you accept the offer, write the tweet, wait for the company to approve it and then it will automatically be tweeted. You are paid by the amount you set. Reach Future/Prospective Customers Use Twitter marketing to reach those online who you otherwise would not be able to contact through print. Some of the best marketing a small business can have is through word of mouth. Most people value a testimonial or opinion from a friend. Twitter is one of the top social media sites for spreading information. There you have the ability to put your name out there and get people talking about you. Network and Build Friendships There are so many businesses and professionals now on Twitter. Because of that, you are able to even find opportunities that may not be found elsewhere. You may be able to find vendors, suppliers, agencies, and fellow professionals in your field. These relationship can be built up and then down the road bring leads, jobs and/or customers. Not only can you connect with others in your profession you can link with locals. Websites like Twellow allow you to find local tweeters. Who knows what doors Twitter marketing can open? The possibilities can go on and on. Create Buzz Suppose you have a promotion or event coming up? Use Twitter marketing to create a buzz and attract individuals and/or businesses. Have your connections on Twitter to spread the word and mention it to their followers. Websites like Twellow, TwellowHood, and LocalTweeps help you find tweeters in your area. On LocalTweeps you can even promote and event on their site. To view more Social Network Marketing articles click here. ...read more

When it comes to website design small business owners need to know about the basics and why having a website is important. With technology moving forward and at a fast pace, some small business owners wonder if they need a web presence. Well on this page I will cover why having a website is important forsmall businesses. Also check out the top 6 reasons why asmall business needsa website that are listed below. Why Small Businesses Need A Website? Fact and Point:These days, a website is a key part of thesmall business marketingplan. Because we live in a digital world, small businesses need to have a presence where the consumer is going and that place is on the internet. By learning website design small business owners can take their businesses to the next level. It's more prominent than ever to see a person searching the internet on their computer and even more so on their phone. According to Internet World Stats, in 2009, about 74% of the United States population used the internet. Yes, technology is progressing so fast that it is competing with printed material. Think about this.Let's say a consumer is trying to decide where he wants to go for dinner and he narrows his choices down to Restaurant A and B. To pick between the two, he compares the menus based on the selections and prices. To read the rest of this post visit,www.small-business-graphic-design.com/website-design-small-business.html. ...read more

Get Fold Over Business Cards For Your Small Business Fold over businesscards, aka foldable business cards, are a rare style to come across and that's a good thing, because as a business owner if you are looking for a unique card you may want to consider fold over business cards. There arethree basic stylesin which foldable business cards can be made. There is the half fold, the off-set fold, and the tri-fold. There are several reasons why you may want to get foldable business cards. Here's a few: You can fit more information on it if necessary. The second half could be used as a coupon or customer incentive offer. They attract attention. So if you are interested in getting fold over business cards, visit my website and find out more at www.small-business-graphic-design.com. ...read more