December 1st, 2010 by Bruce

Every Internet marketer knows the value of having a targeted email list, which is why getting new subscribers becomes so important. This article will offer 3 efficient strategies you can use right away to grow your subscriber list.

You should capitalize on other ezine publishers and marketers in the same industry as you if you want to quickly get more focused subscribers for your list. This is simply a joint venture that can generate a lot of new subscriptions for you because you are leveraging someone else’s list. Thus, let’s say you publish an ezine on yoga, you can then contact other publishers in the same industry and ask them to market your ezine to their list while you do the same for them.

Both parties gain something from this arrangement, as they get their ezine in front of the eyes of your subscribers and their list also sees your ezine. It is also commonly referred to as an ad swap, but since you are not only expanding your list but also entering into a partnership with another marketer, joint venture seems to be the more appropriate description.

Last, attempt to make your opt in box very appealing by adding a lot of attention grabbing pictures and graphics. Your readers will find your opt in box appealing and professional and not boring. This will make them want to rush to subscribe and look into your offer. It is all about being better than the competition and proving to future customers that you are different so that you can increase your subscriber list.

One are of a site that is rarely used to its maximum effectiveness is the footer! Yes, people pay as much attention to your footer as they do the top of the page. The footer is an excellent position for your sign-up form because people will see it immediately, while scanning the page, and join your list. You have to ensure, though, that your opt-in form is prominent in the footer and should jump out of the page at people. It can include anything to attract attention from graphics to bright, bold colors.

As you can see from the above article, it isn’t hard to grow your list of subscribers. You simply need to direct traffic from a number of different sources to your opt-in form so you can always add new subscribers.

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August 3rd, 2009 by Bruce

Several decades ago, a gas station was a gas station, and a convenience store was a convenience store. If someone had predicted back then that these two very different businesses would join in holy matrimony and become a fixture on America’s highways and byways, I wouldn’t have believed them.

But when you stop to think about it, it’s a marriage that makes a lot of sense. When people pull in for fuel, why not provide them with the opportunity to spend even more cash on the items that they may also want – coffee, soft drinks, snacks, and other low cost items? Maybe even a pair of sunglasses to cut the glare of the road?

So, why not jump at purchasing a convenience store when you purchase a gas station?

Well, perhaps… But before you choose what you’re going to do, you should answer these two fundamental questions:

• Question #1. If a convenience store is already part of the gas station business, is it profitable? If it’s not currently profitable, can you make it financially worth your while?

• Question #2. If a convenience store isn’t already part of the business you’re considering, does it make sense for you to add one? Bear in mind that you need not hurry to add one, if none is present. You can add one later, when it makes financial sense.

Estimating Potential Costs and Profits.

Whether or not a convenience store is currently part of the business you’re thinking about buying, here is a checklist of expenses that can assist you with evaluating the additional costs. Compare these expenses to the profits (or potential profits) and you will be able to roughly estimate a convenience store’s possible profit potential. Never accept the Seller’s figures regarding these expenses. You’ll have to look everywhere you can to produce cost estimates that you can personally verify.

Insurance – If there is already a convenience store, how much does insurance cost? Keep in mind, the level of insurance that’s already in place may not be sufficient. Speak with an insurance broker to determine what kind of coverage you really need along with the overall cost. You’ll rapidly realize that if a convenience store is part of the deal, you’re going to need quite a bit of extra coverage for liability, workers compensation for employees, and more…

Payroll – You’ll have to hire and pay employees to staff your convenience store. You may also have to pay out for benefits. Ask the Seller of the business about who staffs the store. If he or she is using underpaid relatives to staff it, it can be difficult to arrive at an accurate picture of what your payroll will be once you are the owner.

Utilities – Convenience stores need to be well lit. They also need to be heated in winter and cooled in summer. Those costs can really add up.

Retail Payment Systems – These include accounts to process credit cards, cash registers and more. If up-to-date systems aren’t in place, you will need to upgrade all of them.

Lottery Terminals – Many shoppers buy lottery tickets when they buy gasoline. Adding a lottery terminal might seem like a great way to generate income, but before you start counting on this extra income, check with your local state lottery authority to learn about the costs involved with owning a terminal.

Signage – To maximize profits, you’ll need high-visibility signage to show customers that a top quality convenience store is part of your business. If signs aren’t there, you’ll need to purchase them and put them up yourself.

Paving, Snow Removal, Landscaping and Other Associated Costs – Customers need to be able to park in convenient locations and walk safely to your store. Those points make it quite a bit more expensive to run a gas station and convenience store combination than it otherwise would be to run a gas station by itself.

Questions to Ask the Seller If a Convenience Store Is Already Part of the Business You’re Buying:

• What is your current inventory and what is it worth? (Remember not to count perishable items such as dairy products or returnable products such as magazines.)

• How much profit have you been generating from convenience store sales?

• Please provide an approximate breakdown of your revenues between gas sales and retail, and a further breakdown of the retail sales.

• Is your convenience store a franchise that is separate from your fuel operations?

• Do you operate the convenience store as well as the gasoline station part of your operation – or is the business split? If the operations are divided, how is that structured?

• Do you have automated inventory tracking and control systems in place?

• What products are you selling in your convenience store, and how much volume/profit is tied to each of them?

• Who are your suppliers for tobacco, beverages, coffee and all of the other retail offerings?

• Do you sell lottery tickets? What are the costs and profits?

• What hours are you open? Which hours of operation are the most – and least, profitable?

So, should a convenience store be part of the deal when you decide to purchase a gas station? Should you think about adding one, if none is already there? To find out what’s best for you, you should get a good pen and go through the checklist above. You should ensure you’re buying a station that’s profitable not only at the moment, but for many years to come.

Richard Parker is the President and founder of the Diomo Corporation – The Business Buyer Resource Center. His inspiring materials, seminars and consulting have assisted thousands of business buyers with achieving their life long dream of buying a business.

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July 27th, 2009 by Bruce

Email Marketing Campaign UK

Most people understand the profitability of a well-conceived e-mail marketing campaign. That said, you can scare off old and new customers with a poorly-planned campaign. How do you prevent making these errors? Read on!

Doing Your Homework

Have your topic already clear in your mind. How-to articles? Unique offers? Company insider news? Get an idea of what content you want before you begin. Make sure your employees know about the email advertising campaign giving them the ability to take on any questions posed by consumers. Be aware of the data you’d like from your consumers. Many firms make an e-mail list and ask certain questions from their readers (name, address, e-mail), then realize they forgot to ask about their interests and occupation to further target their newsletter. You don’t want your readers to get annoyed because you’re constantly asking them to give you more information.

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Don’t Bite Off More than You Can Chew

By this, I mean two things. First, it’s usually best not to start out your e-mail campaign with a newsletter nearly every other day. Begin with less. A publication coming out once every 1-3 months isn’t a bad idea to get the ball rolling. You shouldn’t risk disappointing customers by starting strong then finishing weak. You also need to watch out for putting too much in the newsletter at once. An informative publication can become a rambling one in a hurry—be smart and keep them coming back for more.

Use a Brand New E-mail Account for the Business

It’s so simple to create a brand new account to receive e-mail messages—yet so many people insist on using their personal e-mail account for business affairs. Don’t let it happen to you. It comes across so much more business-like to have a corporate-sounding e-mail than, for instance, lovebug255@hotmail.com. Or let’s pretend an employee has chosen bob_smith_315@gmail.com then Bob Smith loses his job? This creates a situation where an ex-worker is getting company e-mail. So you see the benefits of staying with company e-mails.

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Be Sure Not to Spam People.

This one is self-explanatory. You come across as either piranhas or desperate. Both of these are bad, so don’t force your publication on those who don’t ask for it.

If you handle your e-mail marketing campaign correctly, you can bet on some faithful patrons who will enjoy your services for a long, long time. A reputation of pleased shoppers will attract new interest. So each party comes out ahead!

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