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Give consumers long-term value

Consumers will buy if they see real value and are aware of long-term results. Gone are the days when a customer would plunk down the plastic with the "I want it now. I'll figure it out later" attitude. Even affluent people are thinking twice before heading off to the mall.

There is still a way to sell high-priced items to penny pinchers, but the product or service has to be more than pretty. The salesperson has to be more than an order-taker, but a consultant aware of the needs of their prospec… Continue

Posted on October 20, 2009 at 9:32am — 1 Comment

Maria Smith-Alvira

Finding a job in tough economic times

Searching the help-wanted ads may be one of the least-effective ways to find employment. Putting your resume online is not much better.

The golden methods, experts say, are headhunters, employment agencies, and your own contacts.

Always check with familiar companies to determine whether they have an opening. Knowing a person who could actually help you is a plus.

Most will say there is no opening. At that point, ask if you can make an application and be considered when something opens up. Mos… Continue

Posted on October 11, 2009 at 9:35pm — 1 Comment

 

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I want to make connections and be a resource for individuals and businesses wanting to reach the Hispanic Community. I'm also, here to share experiences, information, and be a support for other entrepreneurs on the road to success.

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10 Tips for Starting a Business that Will Succeed

1) Do what you love.  You’re going to devote a lot of time and energy to starting a business and building it into a successful enterprise, so it’s really important that you truly deeply enjoy what yo…

Tagged: business ideas, small business, advertising, Marketing

Started Feb 16

The Multi-Cultural Marketing Trend: Are you on board yet?

Demographics and multi-cultural marketing is going to become essential for businesses in the coming years.  Here is a great article discussing cultural marketing trends.  I wanted to know what mark…

Tagged: marketing trends, internet marketing, demographics, multi cultural marketing

Started Feb 4

Would you advertise during the Super Bowl?

  The $3 million dollar baby is coming back to advertise during the superbowl; as well as some major players.  However, some old super bowl advertisers are re-thinking or stepping away this year.   …

Started Jan 26

More Reasons for Why Personal Branding Is Not Optional
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This article about branding says it all. Small businesses need to be branding themselves and taking it seriously. No one can market for you, you have to make the decision. http://bit.ly/8YDnhd (More…

Tagged: bilingual PR Program, branding small business, lacomunidadonline., personal branding, evaluating

Started this discussion. Last reply by Douglas Dolan Dec. 17, 2009.

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1) Do what you love.  You’re going to devote a lot of time and energy to starting a business and building it into a successful enterprise, so it’s really important that you truly deeply enjoy what you do, whether it be running fishing charters, crea…
February 16
February 4
Doug, I have to say when I first started reading this post, I wondered "Where is he headed with this"? "How could a company faulter with a great marketing campaign? By the time, I reached the end of your discussion; I laughed and sighed. One of yo…
January 26
Maria: Thanks for sharing the article. Personal branding is a must amongst one of my niches - solopreneurs. Here's another article that I came across relevant to this topic: http://bit.ly/Personal_Branding Doug Dolan The Solopreneur's Guide - Co…
December 17, 2009
Feedback on your new business idea and insight for getting your business off the ground.
December 11, 2009
Learn successful marketing strategies and sales tactics.
December 11, 2009
Are you a young entrepreneur? Find encouragement, advice, and help in launching your business.
December 11, 2009
We do pass out business cards as well. We are working on a brochure that we were going to send with ome samples to wedding and event planners etc. It has been at get togethers and parties mostly that we have passed out samples at. All are in our tar…
December 9, 2009
Hi, I use the "here try this" method. I pass out samples and go from there. still new so I'm working up to other options. Heather
December 9, 2009
Are you a young entrepreneur? Find encouragement, advice, and help in launching your business.
December 9, 2009
Learn successful marketing strategies and sales tactics.
November 25, 2009
Maria: Thanks for a great article. Tracking is an excellent tool to keep tabs on a particular market segment. It gives you insight into level of activity, relevant news stories and posts, target customers, competitors' activity and how your own ma…
November 20, 2009

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At 4:49pm on November 14, 2009, Bogdan Wrzesinski said…
Hi Maria,

Welcome and God Bless

Bogdan Wrzesinski, Intelligence Inc GodSpeed GodSpeed Innovations
At 4:21pm on November 3, 2009, Robbie Fernandez McLean said…
Hi Maria,

Great conversation with Doug. Look forward to contributing. Let's touch base soon.

Robbie
At 9:15am on October 29, 2009, Curtis Cole said…
Hi Maria,

When you have time can you check out my blog here and see if it needs anything? Thank you..hope all if perfect with you..:)

Curtis
At 11:00am on October 26, 2009, Kathleen O'Grady said…
Hi Maria! Yes, me too. :)
At 10:01pm on October 19, 2009, Diego Alvarez said…
Thanks Maria. Enjoy your week as well!!
At 6:02pm on October 19, 2009, William Mendoza said…
Hi Maria, thank you for adding me as a friend I look forward to working with you to see how we accentuate each other's business. God Bless

William Mendoza
Mortgage Consultant For Life
At 9:40am on October 15, 2009, Ruben Aceves said…
Thank you
At 4:19pm on October 14, 2009, Lee Gerber said…
Thanks Maria,, same here
lee
At 6:38am on October 13, 2009, Karla Ramos said…
Hey Maria;
ask Eddie to bring you next time.

is nice to meet you
 
 
 

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