Are we missing opportunities?

We are all trying to do our best to pay attention to trends, statistics and business signals. However, could we be missing opportunities going right in front of us, exactly because we are trying to focus on what we think is important? Let’s take a lesson from the video below and make sure that we broaden our field of vision. Let’s not allow opportunities to just go by.

A Look Back At The Major Events In Web Marketing 2012 (Infographic)

Change is the only constant in our universe that doesn’t change. And In the world of web marketing, the changes come fast (and harsh, if you are not adapting quick enough). Looking back on 2012, it’s amazing how much has happened – From Google+ to Pinterest, and to Panda/Penguin updates, and to the acquisition of Instagram, there has been a whirlwind of movement.

Hector Ariceaga‘s insight:

Now firmly planted on 2013, we can take a breath and take a look at a very busy 2012.

What was your favorite event on the web in 2012?

Did it make this list?

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8 Tips for Building Your Brand on a Budget

New and small businesses have the critical mission of building their brand. Generally, they don’t have a big budget. This article covers eight great strategies to help build your brand without breaking the bank.

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How to Boost Sales in 20 Minutes a Day

There are so many demands on your time when running a business. All these issues demand priority and sometimes they push prospecting aside. If you allow this pattern to continue unchecked, you could find yourself wondering where did all the customers go?
Prospecting, while ultimately vital to the success of your business, doesn’t have to be a terrifying, hard-sale proposition. In the linked article, Chris Brogan proposes a simple prospecting outline to “selling gently”.

Give this or something similar a try. Your business will be much better for it.
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50 Best Ways to Generate Leads | LifeHealthPro

As you tackle 2012, make this your year for generating leads and use this list as a launching point.

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Why Every Client Is Part of Your Sales Team | LifeHealthPro

If you’re not tapping your clients for new business, you’re leaving money on the table.

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Max Out Facebook Timeline’s Branding Opportunities

The most successful company timelines are the ones that maximize milestones, larger images, highlighting and pinning, along with the new about section.”

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7 Tricks to Land the Appointment

bNet.com has some of the most compelling and useful business materials around. This post titled 7 Tips to Master Every Meeting is no exception. In this post, Robert Pagiarini the author of The Other 8 Hours, outlines seven steps to consider when looking to land the appointment you are seeking. Whether it is a job interview or a sales opportunity, these tips will help you put some fundamentals behind you efforts to increase your effectiveness.

The seven tips are:

1. Determine the “one thing.”
2. Focus on three talking points.
3. Create an agenda.
4. Nail the intro and the close.
5. Call to action.
6. After the meeting.
7. Listen.

You can read the full article here. Try the tips for your next appointment and let us know if they were useful.