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Spring into Advertising Special with SayWhatNews

Posted by SayWhatNews on April 17, 2010 at 3:29pm

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You Are A Walking Billboard!

Posted by LaKeisha Hankins on April 14, 2010 at 3:03pm

Although you may not believe it, you are a walking billboard. The clothes you wear, your hairstyle, shoes even the fragrance that you wear would usually draw people to you as they would want want to know where you got your hair done, which department store you bought your clothing or if you can lead them to the place where you got your funky shoes.

Everyday in our lives we give out recommendations to random people who come up to compliment us about our appearance, can you imagine how richer we would be if we were actually being paid for referring others to a product?

Luckily there is a company that can offer you financial compensation for up to 30 percent for your referral. Soul Purpose is that company and we sell a variety of products that are good for your mind, body and soul. By joining our company for only $35, you are opening up yourself to a whole new team of referral prospects when you wear and showcase our line of lotions, shower gels, body scrubs and scent balm to name a few.

Contact me to find out more about Soul Purpose and our incredible compensation plans. You really have nothing to lose since you are already sharing other products with your friends. This time we want you to get paid for it.

LaKeisha Hankins

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(702) 750 - 8667

Top Ten Marketing Mistakes

Posted by PB31 Woman on March 13, 2010 at 11:46am

Marketing is a contest for people's attention. Traditional mass marketing fights for people's attention by interrupting them. A 30-second spot interrupts your favorite TV show, a telemarketer calls right when you are sitting down to dinner. In the past, this has been quite effective. But now, there's been a paradigm shift. There's too much information - too much going on - and we're being overloaded with interruptions.

Last year, the average consumer saw or heard over 1 million marketing messages - that's close to 3,000 per day. No one can pay attention to that many distractions. So what consumers have started to do is ignore them. So how does a small business owner combat that?

Most small business owners complain that "Nobody knows who we are or what we do!" I know the answer to that predicament: "They don't tell anyone!" And if they are marketing and promoting - they are not doing it effectively. They are forgetting who their customer is (target market) and they give little consideration to how to reach them.

Most companies market haphazardly. They are drawn in a million marketing directions and often fail to create a targeted marketing strategy.

Just like The David Letterman Show - Here's a list of Top Ten Small Business Marketing Mistakes:

1. a different logo, look and tagline with every promotional piece

2. Believing one or two print ads will give a business instant success

3. Not hiring professionals to do a professional job

4. Forgetting to make the most of a first impression

5. Not understanding, defining or remembering your target market

6. Creating a marketing plan but never looking at it or implementing it

7. Neglecting to track marketing dollars - return on investment

8. Ineffective use of time and money with networking and charitable giving

9. Selling features not solutions, benefits and value to the customer

10. Not reserving their domain/URL

Have you evaluate last year's marketing plan or do you have a plan at all?

Planning is the key to effective marketing - but it doesn't have to be complicated or costly.

STOP BEING THE BEST KEPT SECRET. STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD.

Add Your Business, Ministry, Or Service Online For Free!

Posted by Kaylania Chapman on February 9, 2010 at 5:02pm

Add Your Business, Ministry, Or Service Online For Free! Proverbs Life Magazine's Marketplace Directory is designed for those who have ministries, businesses, products, or services. At this time, the marketplace directory is open to all applicants to add their entries for FREE! Visit us online at www.proverbslifemagazine.com and click on the "Marketplace Directory" Link on the right panel, or click the link below.

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Plus Teen USA 2010

Posted by T Marlene on January 10, 2010 at 12:47pm

Plus Teen USA is back! Contact me for details to be a contestant/vendor/sponsor/advertiser. This year we have the addition of Regionals as well as the National Pageant.

Marketing Your Business in a Recession

Posted by PB31 Woman on November 4, 2009 at 9:28pm

In this recession, many businesses are shying away from spending a lot for advertising. We all can agree that in order for your business to grow – we must continue to attract new customers and keep your old customers also. Here are some proven tips used by colleagues to market their business. Target Marketing: This method uses a certain demographic to market their products or services. The advantage to using target marketing is that you have a better chance at getting new customers because you can focus on certain characteristics such as race, age, gender etc. Blanket Marketing: Blanket Marketing is used by large businesses. If you choose this, marketing method means that you advertise to everyone. Those businesses that use this method advertise in magazines and newspapers. This method is suggested if you have plenty of advertising dollars. Social Marketing: This is the newest and considered the cheapest way to market your business and reach millions of people. Social Media Marketing is BLOGGING. Your biggest challenge is to make sure that you keep feeding your readers with up to date information. No Marketing: The final way of marketing is to do NO MARKETING. Although, you think that you will be saving money. When your business fails, you lose. Therefore, it’s important that you place advertising money in your budget.Share your Marketing tips with us!

"It's Crunch Time!" A BOOK OF MUSCLE FOR OUR BOYS. IF NOT YOU .... THEN WHO??!!

Posted by Marie Brewer on November 1, 2009 at 10:45pm

“It’s Crunch Time!“, by Marie Brewer (www.helenbrewer.com for the link to book) This is my book ofmuscle for boys (ages 9-12) to point them in the direction of HOPE!...This is an interactive book where they can write about their feelings. It discusses acceptable behavior, good self-image, respect for females and animals, appreciation for teachers/school, choosing good friends. The book also talks about resisting gangs, guns, drugs, violence, alcohol and bad influences. Let's attack the behavior, not the boy. "It's Crunch Time!" , by Marie Brewer, www.bbotw.com Be a part of the village to help our boys envision their true God-given purpose!We can turn this thing around!SEE! THINK ! ACT!

Promote Your Business’ Professionalism: AdvBT Design Offers Custom Website Design and Comprehensive Multimedia Services Exclusively for Black Business Women Online Members!

Posted by Nicki Lynch, AdvBT Web Design on October 23, 2009 at 7:00pm

AdvBT announces the recent expansion of its client base to include the over 1000+ Black Business Women Online members worldwide! From attorneys to zoologists, AdvBT devotes the same degree of exceptional service to clients of every caliber.

AdvBT employs some of the most respected Web professionals in the Internet design and marketing industry. From talented designers to SEO experts, the wealth of knowledge that comprises each website project is evidenced by its overwhelming online success.Yet, what sets AdvBT apart from other elite custom website design firms is the long range foresightedness that accompanies every project. The professionals at AdvBT are not satisfied with the completion of a client’s brilliantly designed website. Rather, the big picture is considered in terms of search engine submission, website maintenance, online marketing, commercial video production and search engine results. Professionals can say goodbye to the days of hiring a variety of consulting firms to manage their websites after initial publication.At AdvBT, websites are not systematically produced but individually created. An in-depth website creation process ensures that no stone is left unturned. From thorough discussions of page layouts, navigation structure, colors, fonts, design theme, and partnership or professional image, to constant communication including honest feedback and user input, the client is involved during every stage.To learn more about AdvBT call (770) 329-4208 or visit their website at www.advbt.com

Riland Educational Corporation is seeking vendors for it's Annual CommunityHealth and Arts Festival.

Posted by Barbara Andrews on August 15, 2009 at 12:10am

When: September 26, 2009 10am - 6 pm Where: Clarkston, Georgia's Milam Park.Vendor Tables are $35 and are first paid first placed. We have 5 tables left with electricity and they are $40. Reserving a table gets your business card free placement in out dircetory to be passed out the day of the event. If you aren't able to be there $10 you can add your business card to our directory to be given out to every patron. Tables can be reserved and paid for at www.rilandcorp.com

Celebrate Black Achievements

Posted by Ola Akinsanya on June 29, 2009 at 5:22am

It is here! Once again feast your eyes on another release of AfricanPreneurs Magazine. A brand new home has been created to house the first two magazines of the AfricanPreneurs Global Network. Introducing www.africanpreneursmag.com, which presents both our Second Edition along with our First Edition, in a new light.Viewing the magazine requires Adobe Reader 9.1; if you don't already have it downloaded, go to www.adobe.com for a free download. On top of the screen look for downloads and click on adobe reader.The Third Edition is already on its way and members are encouraged to be part of the magazine by advertising. Take advantage of the special promotion and advertise your business with little as $199.00 for 1 year. Please click on the link to view the magazine, spread the word and invite yr friends to our group on facebook.Thankshttp://www.africanpreneursmag.com

"We have beautiful history, and we shall create another in the future that will astonish the world."

Posted by Darlene on June 14, 2009 at 5:28pm

"Be as proud of your race today as our fathers were in days of yore (long ago). We have beautiful history, and we shall create another in the future that will astonish the world." Marcus GarveyI love these words from Brother Garvey that he spoke almost 100 years ago. Isn't it funny how cycles repeat themselves? Do you think that Bro. Garvey, Malcolm or Dr. King ever envisioned a Black family in the White House? So taking that in consideration and the visionary words of Bro Garvey, what can we do in 2009 to help his vision of Black pride, unity and economic empowerment come to an even higher level of fruition?We can expand on Bro Garvey's vision of uniting more Black Consumers with Black Businesses. We need production facilities owned and operated by Black people! To produce the wonderful bath, body, beauty products, clothing, computers, CDs/DVDs, etc. We need to search for a Black owned business for our everyday products and services first, before we shop at the Big Box or other retail stores. Then we need a distribution operation to get these products made by Black entrepreneurs to the Black consumers and Black retail establishments! After that we need more Black financial institutions. I personally have both my personal and business account with a Black owned bank. We can take the Black Wall Street (Tulsa, Oklahoma) to a global level and create hundreds even thousands of self-sufficient Black communities around the world.With any major change in society, it starts with a handful of people with a united vision. Those willing to make the vision into a reality...these are true visionaries. Those willing to accept that everyone they talk to will not accept this idea of change...many will take the wait and see attitude. Let me wait and see if you can do this before I step out and try it. But there will be many others who see the big picture and come on board who are ready, willing and able to help do what is needed.So if you have seen or heard any of my previous blogs, you know that I am actively pursuing to fulfill Bro Garvey’s dream. I buy Black as much as possible. I let others know about other Black businesses. My husband and I even gave away 25-second commercials on our radio show last year, so that our listeners would know where to find Black businesses in my area to support.You are receiving this message because of the internet, which is one of the most powerful resources on the planet that we can use to make all of this happen. There is a powerful video that I hope you can take the time to watch at www.blackbusinessnetwork.com/TeamDollar that starts off with a phenomenal presentation of how our people dominate every single field we enter, sports, entertainment/music and now is our time to dominate in the field of business like never before. Trust me this video will blow you away and inspire you to do what you need to do for your business, your family and your community!Note: You may have to enter the site by joining as a general member to watch the video. If you are already a member just use your email address and password to login.

Find out how to earn points just for joining and inviting Black people to shop, network and socialize.

Posted by Darlene on May 30, 2009 at 8:02pm

Have you heard of the Ebony experiment? A Black couple has dedicated the next year to try to spend with Black businesses as much as possible. They have a sign outside of their home that is a rolling total of dollars they have spent with Black businesses. I think that is a wonderful idea and a stellar effort. Now if we could just get 39,999,998 other Black people to do the same.Did you know that there are only a few completely Black owned and operated networking sites online today? Most have been started by other ethnic groups because they saw the value in our collective $900+ Billion dollars? Or others are Black Owned Groups located within websites owned by other ethnic groups. Come join me in supporting this new venture which already has a base of over 22,000 positive Black people and businesses and let's change our own economy starting right now!I am so honored to be a part of a Black owned and operated company that is taking social networking, Black business networking and Black shopping by combining them together to help promote & support more Black businesses around the world. This is a free online community for every positive Black person who wants to support Black businesses. So to reward their efforts, every person who joins the site earns points, every time they purchase they earn points, every time they get someone else to join they also earn points. So this creates a viral effect that we expect to change the way Black consumers support Black Businesses.This site will have all of the features of Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and more! So how would you like to be sitting on top of a social network of hundreds or thousands of Black consumers and earning points on every item they purchase and every person they invite to the network that you can redeem to purchase from Black Businesses? Visit www.blackbusinessnetwork.com/TeamDollar right now and sign up for your free account. If you were already a general member of TAG Team, just use that login info. My goal is to get 1,000 people signed up for their free account within the next 30 days. I have joined many groups that you have invited me to; I’m just asking you to do the same for me this one time.Darlene RobinsonEmail: mauddarlene.robinson@yahoo.comCell: 407-283-5163

What would you get if you put the features of Facebook, Twitter and YouTube together with a Black Business Network and a Black E-Commerce Site?

Posted by Darlene on May 22, 2009 at 12:45am

Find out every Thursday at 9:30pm Eastern on the Black Business Network Conference Call!• Hear how to get products you created in the Buy Black Today store.• Need a distribution outlet for your products?• Want a sales force to market your products?• Find out about the upcoming changes coming soon to benefit every Black business owner & consumer.• PLUS! The Black Business Network is coming to your city. Local chapters are being launched all around the country, including right here in Orlando, where I live.• Press releases will be going out soon to promote the next phase of this unique network to every Black Media Outlet and Black Journalist on the planet...• Here’s the scoop: The Buy Black Today store is going to be right in the heart of the new BBN. Every time a Black consumer comes to shop every paid member's biz profile is going to be right smack in the middle of one of the largest Black shopping Mecca's in the world.• Coming soon! Think Facebook, Twitter, NING, YouTube meets the Black Online Shopping Network. The beauty of this is …all Black owned and operated, stand alone internet portal.Visit www.blackbusinessnetwork.com/TeamDollar and click on events then select 5/21/09 for more info on the conference call. Join the online community as a general member, then watch commercials of Black Business Owners, visit the Buy Black Today Store, play some nostalgic video games!Darlene Robinson

Sponsorship for Amazing Musicwomen Ensemble

Posted by Diva JC on May 7, 2009 at 3:39am

Women in Jazz South Florida, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, educational organization that promotes women musicians, globally, through events, concerts, performances, clinics, lectures, workshops, articles, interviews, newsletters, courses, contacts, research, history, archives, websites, film, audio and video recording, and recognition.

How Do Black Businesses/Entrepreneurs Break the Mass Media's Advertising Hold on Black Dollars?

Posted by Darlene on April 26, 2009 at 4:13am

We have a Black man in the White House; we have millions of Black businesses and entrepreneurs in this country. So why do we continue to spend our money with other businesses? 95% of the $900+ Billion that Black people earn each year goes right out of our communities and making other people rich. We as a people are richer than the combination of numerous countries, but yet as a people we do not exert the economic power that we possess.I am asking every Black person to reevaluate how they spend their money. Have we been so brain washed by the mass media advertising that we have to buy those rims, designer jewelry, purses and shoes? Ever wonder why McDonald's and BK just to name a few, have commercials geared specifically towards our youth? Personally I am offended by most of them. Did you know that major corporations spend millions on researching how Blacks spend their money so they can produce even more advertising targeted towards us? If everyone else thinks our money is so important, then maybe how we spend our money could really make a difference.Marcus Garvey, Malcolm X and even Dr. Martin Luther King., Jr. all spoke on these same issues of our people manufacturing and distributing our own products. What if spending an extra dollar or two to support a Black business meant more jobs in your community, or more taxes being paid that would help build better schools and other improvements? Wouldn't it be nice if our youth saw thriving Black businesses all around them and they would want to become a successful entrepreneur instead of a gang banger, thief, drug dealer, etc.?We’ve been hoodwinked, bamboozled, lead astray as Brother Malcolm said many years ago. We have to get out of the notion that to be accepted we have to buy from everybody else. Our community doesn’t own Wal-Mart, Macy’s or JC Penney’s, but our money is going to them and thousands of other stores every single day.Here’s an example I heard used a few weeks ago. Japan was defeated, military destroyed, and surrendered after WWII. Afterwards they focused on their home front. Re-building their communities, producing products and services and buying from each other. Similar story around the same time for the Jewish population who came to the U.S. No one would give them a job, so they produced their own products and services and bought exclusively from each other. They only employed other Jewish people. Look how much they accomplished in just a few generations. Is this racist? No, the only way to get their communities thriving was producing items and selling within their own community. Look at all of the other cultures that do the same and prospered.So my mission that I started on about a year ago was to find Black Businesses and Entrepreneurs and find Black Consumers to buy from them (or at least see if what they are looking to buy is available at these businesses before they make their purchases elsewhere.) I drive right by Wal-Mart or Walgreens to get aspirin from a Black owned pharmacy. We use a Black computer analyst for our business IT needs. I just had a Black, independent mechanic change the brakes on my car. My dentist is Black. I buy my hair care and body/bath products directly from the Black manufacturers at www.buyblacktoday.com/TeamDollar. Am I racist? No, I know my Black dollars are benefiting Black businesses inside and outside of my community. And you know what? It makes me feel absolutely wonderful to support them. If you are looking for a Black Business Network with members from all over the country, who support each other by also finding customers for the other members, visit www.BlackBusinessNetwork.com/TeamDollar.

Are you reaching a lucrative market of consumers ready to purchase from your Black Business?

Posted by Darlene on March 21, 2009 at 7:00pm

Greetings to all of my Black Business Owners, Entrepreneurs and online friends ,I have been telling you about the Black Business Network and TAG TEAM Marketing for awhile now. I just got off a conference call with the latest info on the Black Business Network. In the past 3 weeks over 10,000 unique visitors, with over 50,000 page views to the Black Business Network’s website. Plus a membership base of over 20,000 Black people waiting to buy from Black Businesses.So my questions to you are how much do you spend on advertising? Are you reaching a lucrative market of consumers ready to purchase from you? With all of your social networking and current methods of advertising your business, are you getting results like this? Here are just a few recent success stories.1) An owner of a natural soap product said he joined and within one week he had made over 7 sales. His profile has been viewed over 450 times. He thinks this organization is awesome.2) An insurance agent joined last Wednesday and had 7 emails for appointments by last Saturday.3) Another new member of the Black Business Network from Phoenix sold a laptop computer one day after joining this powerful network! His business profile has been viewed over 330 times.(His laptop prices start at $750.00. So he got a huge return on his membership investment within 24 hours!)These are only three success stories there are many, many more!This Black Business Network at TAG TEAM is creating results comparable to the big box mega stores, except it is exclusive to Black… Business Owners and Entrepreneurs.So if you haven’t taken the time to visit www.blackbusinessnetwork.com/TeamDollar to join yet, what are you waiting for? Sometimes you have to take a leap of faith to move your business to the next level. I am asking you to take a look at how many other Black business owners from around the country that saw the potential benefits and immediately took action to join. George Fraser of FraserNet who is a global icon for Black leadership training is a member of the Black Business Network. Ever heard of BlackPR.com? They are a Platinum member of this network.

TAG TEAM has been holding off until this Tuesday, 3/24/09, to send out the first round of press releases to over 40,000 Black media outlets and Black Journalists announcing this Black Business Network. If over 50,000 page views and 10,000 unique visitors are currently visiting the site, how many more do you think will be clicking through afterwards?Here’s the bottom line, if you own a Black business can you afford as little as $9.99 for a basic listing to let TAG TEAM promote your product or service to thousands of Black Consumers for you?Visit www.blackbusinessnetwork.com/TeamDollar right now to sign up for the basic listing at $9.99 per month (there are no contracts, no activation fees.) Then let me know how many people viewed your listing within the first few weeks, and how many sales or how many emails you received. And of course to thank me (smile) for letting you know about this phenomenal Black Business Network that is second to none.Darlene Robinson

Mingle Zone Network presents Street Scribes Connect! A radio show promoting new music artists and industry professionals!

Posted by Ravenda Dallah on March 14, 2009 at 7:19pm

On March 20th I will be airing my first radio show for the music industry. I have encountered many new young music artists and they are growing by the masses. The internet has helped lots of people to get exposure. Blog Talk Radio has over 3 million listeners and it can make someone the next hit maker. If you or someone you know is involved in the industry please contact me to be a guest on the show which will air every week. I will also be discussing ways to get into the business with people who write books on the topic or are producers, engineers, label CEOs etc. I am advertising all over the place and to my own personal contacts. Please email me at ravenda26@yahoo.com or call me at 302-444-2387 if you are interested. Also visit my site at http:streetscribesconnect.ning.com

"Mingle Zone Network Radio Presents Reinvent Your Life"- Let Me Promote Your Business On My SHow!

Posted by Ravenda Dallah on March 14, 2009 at 7:00pm

I have a new radio show on the internet and I am very excited. I have met so many people while networking who are fantastic business people and I would like to promote them on my show. So many people need you to share your information on starting a business, managing their finances, advertising and marketing, creating a professional appearance, and much more. If you have books, a business, a service or organization to promote, take advantage of this invitation to get FREE advertising by being a guest. Please contact me if you are interested by Wednesday, anytime at my email ravenda26@yahoo.com or call me at 302-444-2387. I will need to go over the questions and format with you. Blog Talk Radio has over 3 million listeners a month. Don't miss this opportunity!Please share this with your friends too!Ravenda

Networking

Posted by Ola Akinsanya on February 19, 2009 at 3:39pm

African Entrepreneurs Network understands that all businesses are not created equal. Therefore, we created a network designed to help all level of businesses. Small businesses in general do require exposure in order to be successful. Companies pay a lot of money to get in front of millions of consumers because they recognize that marketing is required in order to generate revenue. Television commercials account for most of the advertising of goods and services, and they have proven to be very successful. Magazines, likewise, are successful in their own rights; they also have a share in the market of advertising. The more popular the magazine, the more the likelihood for a certain ad to be properly circulated. Now there is the Internet, the information super highway, where traffic is mind boggling. What better medium for one to advertise and reach a very large percentage of the population.Then, there is also the cost of an ad. Advertising can be expensive if you advertise on television and the popular magazines. However, the Internet can also give you the same exposure if you advertise in the right forum. African Entrepreneurs Network encourages its members to advertise because it works. Anyone who wants to be successful in business is going to require some exposure. The network and its members also create a community of business owners who share ideas and also advertise their businesses at low cost. There is referral marketing within the community and the members support one another's business. African Entrepreneurs Network has created a "Shopping Mall" of businesses that is visited and supported by the members of the network.Congratulations to all who have taken the initial step of business ownership, and is presently sitting in the driver's seat. Now is the time to put on your navigation system to direct you to your destination. With that we welcome you to the African Entrepreneurs Network where your small business ownership dreams will be realized with the assistance of our advisors, counselors, and our network members.Ola AkinsanyaCEO and Founder of African Entrepreneurs Networkhttp://africanceos.ning.comhttp://africanentrepreneur.net

How to Develop a Winning Tradeshow Marketing Plan - Part 1

Posted by Wyteria Jacobo on February 13, 2009 at 7:00pm

Ok, I'm going to cut right to the chase here.Your tradeshow marketing plan consists of three parts:Pre ShowAt the showAfter the ShowYour mission, should you choose to accept it, is to accomplish the following:Deliver the message to the target audienceMake your show presence memorable, measurable and under budgetBuild your brand.Let's begin with pre-show contact. Did you know that 75% of booth visits are planned in advance yet 75% of exhibitors do not participate in pre-show contact? That's money left on the table, folks! Consider the following statistics: attendees spend 6-8 hours on the floor. They average 16-25 exhibitor visits. This is where you start to become memorable.You can raise awareness of your upcoming show in a variety of ways. Some popular techniques include direct mail, room drops, website ads, email invitations, fax invitations, public relations, advertising, pre-show staff communications, and telemarketing. The following four tips will help you generate interest in your upcoming show:Mail postcard to pre-registered attendeesAdd your booth information to all email signaturesHave customer contact people talk it upPhone your top 10 clients with a special invitation and invite them to see a demonstration at your boothIf you want your staff to be busy engaging prospects and clients instead of twiddling their thumbs, offer your visitors an incentive to stop by your booth. Traffic will increase when a gift is promised at the booth. Traffic will increase when a companion gift is given at the booth. Include your company contact information on the gifts. 80% of exhibitors do not and this is a huge mistake!Your goals with the pre-show contact are similar to those of your complete marketing plan. You want to target your audience, deliver the message, invite them to your booth and build your brand.My next post will discuss booth layout and how to discourage freebie seekers.Wyteria Jacobo is a promotional marketing advisor for WLB Enterprises. She is available for consultations at 1.877.667.7642, via email at sales@GetMoreROI.net or skype: wyteria_jacobo. Find your next marketing solution at http://GetMoreROI.net.

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