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What’s Changed…

By Charlie Cook   |   June 19, 2012

Last weekend I was on the river in Chicago, taking the architectural tour of this beautiful city.

Amongst the distinctive skyscrapers the city was known for, our tour guide pointed out the, now abandoned, old… Read More »


5 Steps To Business Networking For Bigger Profits

By Charlie Cook   |   June 17, 2012

What’s the easiest way to attract new clients whether you’re just getting started or you’ve been in business for decades? It’s networking your business to success.

Or it could be if you know how to do it right and avoid the… Read More »


How Alan Got 217 Prospects In The Door Last Month

By Charlie Cook   |   June 12, 2012

How can you get more clients?

Here’s the secret formula Alan used to get 217 exercise enthusiasts into his fitness studio in Seattle to try their unique program.

This past December I got a call from… Read More »


5 Tips For Blogging Your Business To Success

By Charlie Cook   |   June 10, 2012

Whether you want to improve your search engine ranking or want to improve your relationship with your prospects so they know you, like you and trust you – there is one simple strategy that works, if you do it consistently.

Both Google and your prospects are looking for the same thing. They are looking for… Read More »


The Simple Way to Increase Sales by 500%

By Charlie Cook   |   June 7, 2012

Did you know that lack of followup results in a loss of 80% of your potential sales?

That’s right, simply by following up consistently with prospects, you could convert another 80%, making five times as much as you are now.

And one of the easiest ways to followup… Read More »


The Top 5 Online Marketing Myths Busted

By Charlie Cook   |   June 5, 2012

Do you believe in Santa, the Easter Bunny, Cupid, and the Tooth Fairy? In business an amazing number of people think the web functions like all of these rolled into one.

Now I don’t want to burst your bubble (actually I do) but most small business owners I talk to and the ones that hire me to help them are struggling because they believe… Read More »


7 Rock Solid Ways to Profit With Social Media

By Charlie Cook   |   June 3, 2012

The success of social media is based on one simple concept.

People like to be social. If you agree with that then the only question that remains is how to use social networks and social media marketing to help your business grow, to prosper… Read More »


Thank You For All You Do

By Charlie Cook   |   June 1, 2012

Small business owners are under appreciated.

You spend more hours at work than the average person spends awake. You miss your kid’s and grandkid’s school functions, bypass beautiful days on the golf course with your buddies and rarely eat a home cooked meal between travel and meetings. Read More »


Is Your Website Stuck In The 90’s?

By Charlie Cook   |   May 31, 2012

Websites. They can make or break your business. They are often the front line in dealing with potential clients and first impression is important.

I was recently looking for a new lawn mower. I was trying to figure out which brand would be best for me. I like to be an informed consumer so I wanted to check out… Read More »


The 5 Essential Steps to Growing Your Business

By Charlie Cook   |   May 29, 2012

Ever pull on a pair of pants, or a jacket that’s been hanging in your closet and put your hand in your pocket and discover some loose change or even a $10 bill?

Or find out that your great Aunt Bertha left you $45,000 in her will?

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