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3 Surefire Ways to Turn Your Business Around In An Uneasy Economy

By Ryan Shaw   |   August 12, 2010

#1: Give away things for Free or next to Free.
In an uncertain economy, people don’t want to spend what money they do have unless they need to. By giving away something for free, you help build a relationship with your customer and show them hopefully that your product or service is worth buying and that they need it.

By creating a sales system where you get customers in your business with a free offer, you can upsell to a medium or expensive package deal. By this time, you have built a relationship with your customer and you also know more about them so you can decide what they need most. Read More »


Why Local Search Is So Important

By Ryan Shaw   |   July 12, 2010

Where do consumers search for information online?

Social media sites are number one!

This graph really shouldn’t be that surprising. After all, business owners know that the best way to get business is by word of mouth and referrals. Read More »