Author Archives: Deidra Miller

3 Smart Ways to Convert Online Visitors to Customers

Smart business owners know that high conversion rates are essential. In order to sell products and services, website traffic needs to convert to customers. So what are the key tactics to improve conversion rates? Why is your opt-in list so … Continue reading

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9 Point Checklist for Follow Up That’s Symphonic!

When it comes to following up with contacts and clients, it takes more than a one-size-fits-all approach to create a follow-up strategy. It takes a sympathetic understanding of each customer. There is a whole orchestra of nuances that go into making the perfect symphony that … Continue reading

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Three Techniques to Improve Your Cold Calling Results

Happy New Year! The first of the year is a good time to think about changes you want to make in  your business to make it even more prosperous. Maybe one of your goals is to make more calls to … Continue reading

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Online Image Editor: Free Entrepreneur Tools #3

Looking for an easy free way to edit your photos? I’ve recently discovered a free online image editor that I’m very pleased to let you know about. (I’m not an affiliate, just thought you might find this program valuable!) It’s called … Continue reading

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7 Keys to Customer Loyalty through a CRM Strategy

It’s easy to say customers are our most important asset but turning a customer relationship management (CRM) strategy into bottom-line results is hard work. It means winning the battle for customers’ hearts and minds every day, with each interaction at … Continue reading

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4 Successful Marketing Strategies to Help Your Small Business Compete with the “Big Warriors”

Small businesses don’t have the same marketing muscle as large businesses. A small business simply doesn’t have the advertising budget needed to build a “big” brand and to gain recognition in the market through that brand. So how is a … Continue reading

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Top 9 Ideas to Drive Traffic to Your Blog

Your blog is crucial to creating an online presence for your business. But just posting content on your blog doesn’t mean that people will necessarily come to your site. You need to pursue the audience and give them a reason … Continue reading

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5 Ways to Build Credibility, a Key to Business Success

Credibility is one of the most critical factors that will affect your business success. Being credible is simply the perception of being trustworthy and believable. Why do people buy brand name goods and services? One of the key reasons is … Continue reading

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5 Tips for Getting (and Keeping!) Clients

Getting – and keeping – clients is paramount to the success of your business. To do this involves letting your clients know they are appreciated so they will become evangelists and tell their colleagues about you. Here are Five Quick … Continue reading

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5 Steps to Kick-Start Your Goal Setting

Setting goals is crucial to achieving what you want, in both your business and personal life. I’ve said this before but it bears repeating: If you don’t know where you want to end up, how will you know how to … Continue reading

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