- U.S. Dept. of Commerce
- 87% of on line users use local directories for local business information.
- U.S. Dept. of Commerce
- Businesses that use the Internet, grow 46% faster than businesses that do not.
- U.S. Dept. of Commerce
- 52.7% of Internet users, visit a merchant because of what they see online.
- Kelsey Group
- 54% of the public have replaced the Yellow Pages with the Internet.
If your Internet presence is not taking advantage of the stastics in the quotes above, contact us today, use the form or call on the phone.
- Ivan Misner - Founder Business Networks International (BNI)
“First, you have to be visible in the community. You have to get out there and connect with people. It's not called net-sitting or net-eating. It's called networking. You have to work at it.”- “Online networking is a phenomenon that really has just started to reach its stride.”
- “Referrals aren't given easily. If you don't take the time to establish credibility, you're not going to get the referral. People have to get to know you. They have to feel comfortable with who you are and what you do. ”
Recommended reading for networking professionals. Dr. Misner has written several books on business networking and sales.
- Jeffery Fox - Author, “How To Become A Rainmaker”
- “Killer Sales Question #1 "Is Tuesday, at Three Okay?" - Ask for the appointment!”
“Killer Sales Question #2 "...will you decide for yourself?" - Get the customer to make a decision. ”- “Killer Sales Question #3 "Would you like me to explain the difference between my company and my competitors?" - Show the customer the differences. ”
- “Killer Sales Question #4 "Is there anything else prohibiting you from..." - You will either hear some unresolved cutomer issue or get an agreement to an action that leads to a close. ”
Highly recommended reading. Get the book for the other fourty seven chapters of killer "Rain Making" principles.
- Technology Founders Quotes
Bill Gates - Founder Microsoft Inc.- “The Internet is becoming the town square for the global village of tomorrow.”
- Steve Jobs - Co-Founder Apple Computer Inc.
- “Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected.”
- Tim Berners-Lee - Founder World Wide Web (WWW)
- “Web users ultimately want to get at data quickly and easily. They don't care as much about attractive sites and pretty design.”
The Internet is where the marketing action is going. If your website has not been updated for two or more years, call us today.