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Who wants to do drive themselves into the ground? It’s doubtful that you will get anyone to raise their hand for that idea. We all want to relax and chill, but the truth is, we need to work. To be happy and productive, work smart not harder. Here are 10 tips for mastering that idea.…

When you choose a niche for email marketing, it is vital that the niche has a lot of products and services that you can offer as an affiliate. If you have your products and services then, of course, you will promote these too. Many experts will advise you to write about your passions. Writing about…

There is no other tool more critical for your email marketing business than your autoresponder. Choosing the wrong autoresponder service is going to cause you significant headaches. It could mean that the delivery rate of your emails is low and a host of other issues that you don’t want to deal with when running your…

Recently Google revealed that when searching in Google one in three searches is about ‘local’ intent. OK, so what does that mean? It means that when people are searching online for a dry cleaner or pizza or hair salon, they add the suburb or town that they are into their search. If you are a…

If you’ve been looking into ways to market your business, you’ve likely discovered that videos are currently one of the best methods to use. Just look at the sheer amount of video content uploaded to sites such as YouTube every single day to see just how powerful videos can be. For businesses, this opens up…

Are you interested in working online? Thinking of becoming a full-time entrepreneur? Then what you need to realise is that your lifestyle is going to change in some significant ways. Simple things like no longer having an office and no longer having colleagues will make a massive difference in the way that you spend your…

Labels are important. Most important are the ones that we give ourselves. How you define yourself will colour the way you see yourself, and this, in turn, is going to influence the way that you interact with others, your happiness, your confidence and much more about you. How you label yourself is particularly true for…

You can get things done faster and easier with the right tools. In this article, we will recommend the best tools for your email marketing business as well as some others that can be of great assistance. A Good Autoresponder You must have a good autoresponder. There are two options open to you here which…

You want to make money from your email marketing efforts, and you need to ensure that you do not make big mistakes, or else you will end up with unhappy subscribers that will unsubscribe. So take notice of these big email marketing mistakes and make sure that you avoid them. Don’t Use Misleading Or Hype…

Getting email subscribers can be done in many ways but the recommended method is the implementation of a high-quality content strategy. When people read content that is high quality, they will believe that you have expertise in your niche and they will trust you. Reading high quality will make them a lot more willing to…

There was a time when people heavily relied on the Yellow Pages book to look up businesses that offered the products or services they needed in their local areas. However, online search engines, such Google, Yahoo, and Bing, have made life easier for consumers and they no longer have to use the traditional route for…

Making sure your business is easy to find is the number one key to ensuring your success these days – especially digital marketing success. However, this isn’t as easy as it sounds. The detailed process of helping your company stand out from your competitors can be both time consuming and difficult. However, Google My Business…

As You are probably aware having reviews for your business, products and services is an essential part of your success. It helps break down the barriers to your may have with they are deciding to use your products or services. It doesn’t matter what type of business you are in a fitness trainer, dentist, electrician,…

In the race to have your website ranked highly in search engine results pages, don’t fall for blackhat marketing methods. Blackhat marketing is a term used to refer to marketing that isn’t ethical. Instead of focusing on productive, long-term strategies, those who practice blackhat marketing are looking for quick, short-term results. Not only can blackhat…

Choosing a niche doesn’t have to be intimidating and daunting. In fact, it should be a fun project – and one based on several criteria – the first being that you have a distinct interest in the niche. Too many newbies come online, and the way they pick a niche is no better than playing…

One thing that will ensure your online business failure is wasting time. Don’t confuse “wasted” time with the time it takes to renew your physical or mental power. That’s important, too. Exercise is good for both – and you need it to keep yourself primed and ready for what’s ahead. You know what you’re doing…

Athletes do it – so do top professionals in the business. Using challenges to clear the fog of monotony will also help you rid your anxiety and fear of failure and push you past barriers keeping you from real success. Your comfort zone acts as a boundary that you can’t pass because you’re too nervous…

Thanks to computers and the Internet, it’s easier than ever to build a name for yourself and create your own success story. You don’t have to be famous to become a success and enjoy all the material things that success brings to your life. You merely need to know how to outline and then generate…

Ask any six or seven-figure marketer, and they’ll tell you that mindset is everything when it comes to determining your success or failure. And it’s not something that happens – it’s not something you’re born with, it’s a series of events that occurs when you work your hardest. You have to cultivate it – make…

If you are serious about the idea of making money through a home based business then here are tips which are a benefit for those who want to begin to work at home. A simple solution is to start a business from home focused on the internet arena, i.e. where the work is majorly online.…

Do you own a small business? In these challenging economic times, you may be suffering from additional cash flow pressures. Have you considered financial credit counselling? A lot of small business owners face similar predicaments. They are fantastic at promoting their services and are often experts in their field, but very few of them know…

In today’s climate, most people understand that is it important to have a professional look to your business. AllBusiness.com talks about the seven ways to make your startup look professional. Set up a website Create a professional email address Get a business phone number Use a business address Invoice professionally and promptly Establish a social…

Deciding on your business structure helps to determine not only what legalities you need to abide by, but it’s also important for your record keeping and tax implications. There are four main structures with how you can set your business up as. These are: Sole Trader Partnership Trust Company Each structure has advantages and disadvantages,…

Determining if your business is a business or still in its hobby stage is essential for both how you run it and to your tax and legal obligations. In Queensland, the difference between a business and a hobby is both your intent and your setup. Let’s look at this; if you have the intent to…

A social media strategy is more than just throwing up something on your Facebook or Instagram Page. It is about creating powerful customer engagement and web traffic. However, this takes time to happen organically and it will need a marketing budget if you want to make an impact quickly. Simply put, this means that every action…

Social Media plays an incredibly large role in the credibility of your business in this day and age, and by making sure that the posts that you put up are optimised for the platform they are on lends to the trustworthiness of your brand. Although you may not have every social media account under the sun,…

Social Media is a dangerous minefield to anyone wanted to start a new business or add existing platforms to those that you are already using. There is so much to take into account and everyone is always telling you conflicting bits of information on the best ways to get the largest audience to your posts.…

Being in your own business, it can be gratifying, and us here at the Strand 365 want you to have all the success in the world. We aim to give you the latest tools, information and strategies for your business to thrive and grow. With that in mind, we find there are tools that we…

Being in small business can be fantastic, but it can also be hard. Along with the rewards of being self-employed comes the day to day to do’s of being in your own business. Having systems in place to help you know where you are going, what you are doing and why will make this all…

So you are now working from home (or have been for some while). Have you looked at your office and assessed if it is designed to promote health and more productive work environment? When creating your home office take the time to make a positive place to work. Is this a place that encourages focus…

Do you want to be a business entrepreneur and lead the lifestyle that you’ve always been dreaming? An excellent place to start is learning from successful business people that have come before you. Several resources can help you to achieve that, so start or to continue your education, seek out these books! Think and Grow Rich This…

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, more than 60 percent of small businesses cease operating within the first three years of starting. With the number one reason for business failure is inadequate planning or strategic management. Before you get financing or mortgage your house, you need to know if your business is going to…

Many people dream of starting their own small business. Many say they are going to do it one day and many never follow that dream and make it a reality. For some, the goal and the reality are so far apart that they can never make it happen. Being truthful to yourself when you are…

Advertising is key to a company’s success, particularly in the beginning, when it has not garnered enough support from customers. Many ways of advertising are low cost. According to nfib.com, you can set up online accounts on local business directories, such as Yelp and Yahoo! to reach more customers quickly. Local The online guides help…

You surely know that a small idea can lead to significant business success. The first job to do is to think of a plan that would be suitable for the business market. After coming up with the idea, the next step is to put that idea into action. Of course, this is a challenging step…

Small business internet marketing techniques consist of more than just straightforward advertising. There may have been a time, during the early days of being online, when any online advertisement could bring in new customers and generate profits but the internet has matured over the years, and the placement of simple ads isn’t enough anymore to…

When doing internet marketing for small business, you have to run an even tighter and more planned campaign than if you were doing it for a large corporation. The tinier the business, it seems, the more tightly the plan should be. Large companies have a much more significant advertising budget, so even if their online…

The importance of branding a business, disregarding its size, is to base it on not only real benefits, products and services that your vocation possesses, but also an image concept that all businesses should keep in mind. Branding a small business is a must if you want to succeed in a competitive world. From colour…

The problem with selling any small business is how can a realistic value be put on the company. If a business is valued too high no one will be interested or worse cost it too low prospective buyers will think there is something irregular.  Unfortunately, there is no fixed system when it comes to valuing…

In most countries, the Internet is now a massive part of our everyday life. We use it at work, and we use it at home. It is all around us. A person from a First World country would be in a minority if they said they had not paid for anything across the Internet or…

As a small business owner, insurance is probably one of the last things on your priority list. However, this is a big mistake and can end up costing you your business in the worst case scenario or eating up your profits in the best case scenario. There are many benefits to taking out small business…