Your Questions About Online Business Bureau

Posted on May 22nd, 2013 in Marketing Blog by admin

Donald asks…

What other online business certifications are there other than the BBB?

I have a client of mine that has an online ecommerce business and is looking for certain online certifications to help build credibility and trust for those looking to do business with him. He’s been online for about 20 years, and is looking for a way to encourage customers to do business with him and feel safe and secure in purchasing his products. Other than the Better Business Bureau, what are other certifications and “stamps of approval” programs that are online that would benefit him?

admin answers:

They can join the Chamber of Commerce in the country/state that they intend to do business in.

Linda asks…

How do I increase customer confidence in my online business?

I run an online business but do not have an 800 number for the time being. I am obviously legit and everything but from time to time i get emails from potential customers who are not sure if i am just another scam site or if I’m real so end up not doing business with me. Is there any way I can add things to my site to verify i am a real business .

admin answers:

You could join the Better Business Bureau and then post this fact on your website.

Daniel asks…

Complain about online businesses simular to Better Business Bureau?

How to you make a complaint about a online only business? Something to the effect of the BBB for online businesses.
How do I complain to the BBB about an online retailer? I couldn’t figure it out.

admin answers:

I think you can complain about online business’ to the BBB. A business is a business, they have to have a site somewhere where they orchestrate everything.

Charles asks…

Is there an online better business bureau?

How can you tell if an online company is legit? Is there a website that is like a better business bureau for internet business?
I forgot to mention that the business is based out of the UK.

admin answers:

Is this what your looking for?

Helen asks…

Has anyone been scammed by Ecommerce Marketing?

Ecommerce Marketing is a company that supposedly handles advertising for people with internet businesses. These people took $3,000.00 from me, promised alot and did not deliver. They will not answer my phone calls or emails.

Any time anyone ever does business with anyone please, please, please check with the Better Business Bureau before you do. And, beware, they do have companies that look like the better business bureau, for example one is called the online business bureau, Not the same thing!! Watch out folks, there are bad people out there!

admin answers:

Sorry about your loss, Its probably better to deal with yahoo when dealing with advertising

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Your Questions About Affiliate Marketing Training

Posted on May 21st, 2013 in Marketing Blog by admin

Maria asks…

How do some websites rank so high in search engines with such little content?

How does certain websites like this one ranks so high in search engines with such little content http://www.affiliatemarketingtraining.com/ it ranks high for affiliate marketing training

admin answers:

Google uses over 200 factors to determine a website’s rank. However good links from well ranked websites can be a great help.

For example, if you type ‘click here’ into google, the first result is for the Adobe Reader page. Yet if you visit that page you will see that there are no references to the words ‘click here’ on the page! The reason why Adobe is in first position for that phrase is because there are so many websites linking to the Adobe page saying ‘to download Adobe Reader, click here’

Linda asks…

want to get into affiliate marketing are they all scams like click bank?

I am nervous about doing affiliate marketing, I am reading that click bank is a scam, are there honestly lagitamate programs?

admin answers:

Affiliate marketing is not in and of its own, a scam. However there are unfortunately some dishonest people out there who do create affiliate marketing scams. Clickbank is not a scam, however it is the user’s responsibility to research the product and specific affiliate program to make sure it is legitimate. There is always someone who had a bad experience with a product, decides it’s all someone else’s fault and publishes “scam” reviews. In my experience though it is often the person themselves who has made a mistake or has unrealistic expectations to begin with.

When starting out with affiliate marketing, you don’t want to just jump straight in without learning the basics. There is lots of free learning material available, so I would recommend having a good look around at some good training material before starting a site.

You may find the free training material on our site useful as a starting point. You can find it here:

http://www.affilorama.com/lessons

It’s free to register and we find that a lot of beginners find what they’re looking for here.

Good luck! You’re wise to do be asking questions before jumping in… You’ll do really well!

John asks…

Can anyone suggest a work-at-home job that Christians can do?

My wife and I have been talking and it seems she may not be able to go back to work because her multiple sclerosis is really taking a toll on her. What that also means is that I am going to be required to stay home as well because she will need help with herself and our new daughter.

We’re on a fixed income right now which is her disability and with three people in the home, that will not be enough long term. It also means that I cannot invest anything because I don’t have money to invest. I also need something that can be started pretty quickly and doesn’t have a long training time. A couple weeks at most would be best.

I cannot do phone work because I cannot be sure that our apartment will always be quiet, especially with a baby and a dog that both randomly make loud noises…lol. They also tend to have equipment requirements beyond a computer and we don’t have a landline phone, headset, phone that takes a headset and I use my computer wirelessly (it is a desktop.) I am also not great at creative writing, so freelance writing would be out.

The skills that I have come from being an emergency medical technician or a warehouse worker. So not much to be sure. I can repair computers as far as hardware goes, but there is too much competition in this area ( I know because I tried before). I have looked at things that can be built, but it costs money to start something like that. I have even tried to do a pet walking/sitting business, but it went no where.

So I really do not have alot of skills to say the least. No sales skills, or affiliate marketing skills either.

It really needs to be a in-the-home kind of job, so no cutting grass or cleaning houses. I would also like to be able to include my wife so that she feels as though she is contributing in some way
needs to provide income.
Thank you Stimpy!

I am trying to do the right thing and at least still work in some way.
Johnno, I have looked into that before. What I have found is that unless you yourself have lots of items to sell, you need to go to a dropshipper and they cost money, not necessarily for them, but most won’t deal with you until you have a business license.
Iamnoone,

My wife already does have SSDI, medicaid, medicare and we get foodstamps. We have recently moved into an apartment that only costs us $347, so we’re ok there as well.

We would both prefer that it is me that does the in-home care rather then an agency. This is why I asked about in-home jobs. This way I can always be home. I also have a job coach and voc rehab, but they don’t look into at-home jobs. They will not send me back to school because they spent money on two surgeries for me already and they have said no more money is allotted to me for training.

Plus, the at-home job is something that needs to start relatively quick. So going to learn a new skill that would be months away is too long.

Thank you for your response.

admin answers:

First off, my sympathies to your wife. As one who suffers with the sister disease rheumatoid arthritis, I can fully appreciate everything this woman endures. Might I suggest you include her in daily chores and employment endeavors only to the extent she feels capable. There are bound to be many days when simply getting out of bed and dressing in something other than pajamas is an accomplishment in and of itself. To expect any more is unfair, in-light of her illness.

The above paragraph is not intended to be an attack, although it may very well come off as one. My family faces the same difficulties (single, disabled mom with two boys. One in college, one a senior in highschool) and we are living on the same amount as you. Yes, this is hard, but necessary… Your wife surely feels guilt, so please assure her that simply by a wife and mother, she is contributing greatly. Anything else is icing on the cake.

Now, what you need to be doing is scouting the social agencies in your community for assistance. Apply for foodstamps and medicaid at the local public assistance office.

Stop by the office of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to see if you qualify for Section 8 Housing. You may even qualify for an apartment in a low-income unit. This would require relocating, but it will save a lot of money overall.

Stop worrying about investing and concentrate on paying the bills at the moment. You can always invest at a later date. Besides, if your wife is on SSI, you are allowed only $2000 in assets. Once you reach that point, the entitlement diminishes. The rates differ for SSDI, so check into this.

Stop by Community Action for help with groceries and a list of food banks in your area. Also, check with your Community Action Agency so far as job training is concerned. They will have all the answers concerning grants and loans. They may even pay for you to attend evening classes at a local Vocational-Technical school, so that you can learn a trade. The new trade can be done from home or away, because Community Action will also send you to another agency (in my area, it’s Community Resources for Independence) which will help with babysitting, home companions, and housecleaning.

If you run into hurdles here, then check with your local Area Agency on Aging. Depending on your wife’s age, she may be eligible for assistance through their office.

Your local transportation program will take your wife to the necessary doctor and physical therapy appointments.

Your wife may also be eligible for in-home assistance through the VNA. Check into this.

Never stop trying, keeping always in mind that the walls ate there to keep the other person out.

I have utilized all of the above resources, and know what I’m talking about. Good luck to you, and best wishes to your wife.

Sharon asks…

What are some unique ways to find companies that need my services?

other than affiliate marketing, pay per click, or trade shows please.
I am not looking for a job. I am in sales…

admin answers:

Maybe you could join a few of your local small business organizations, and/or offer to speak, or hold a luncheon. Then you could educate business owners about the benefits of SEO. (I am assuming that you are an SEO vendor?)

They will be so thrilled with your training… They will all ask for your contact information!

George asks…

Does affiliate marketing really work?

I am wanting to hear from people who have GENUINELY made money from affiliate marketing. I am looking at getting into it and would like to know how much start up i would need to do this.

admin answers:

It works. I started working online a year and a half ago and now I am making a full-time income with it. The best thing that I could recommend for you would give you your own site, autoresponder, 400-day email campaign and a 30-day training course, for as little as $7.95.

You can check it out here:
http://www.heaven4affiliates.com/pips.html

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Your Questions About What Is Marketing Management

Posted on May 20th, 2013 in Marketing Blog by admin

Donna asks…

What’s better and why, Master in Business Administration or Diploma in Marketing Management?

Marketing Management and MBA seem really similar, what are the big differences and what is better?

What would be better for going into certain careers?

admin answers:

Go for your MBA with a Marketing concentration. The MBA is the gold standard in the business world.

Lisa asks…

How fine is marketing management program in Sheridan college?

I just applied for a marketing management program (Post degree) in Sheridan college. So, is it really good college and specially for this program? Why? Which colleges have the best program for marketing (post degree only)?

admin answers:

Information is below.

Sandra asks…

Will I get a good career with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing Management?

Marketing Managementis it a good degree? I’m planning to change my course to Marketing Management, does it have many career opportunities?

Thanks!

admin answers:

No

Mark asks…

What type of job would I be looking at majoring in Marketing Management?

I’m considering majoring in Marketing Management. I’d like to know what type of job I’d have after graduating, its salary, etc., My focus would be on the gaming industry or the internet industry either which I could care less. All inputs would be great. Also, would marketing management prepare me faster as a ‘Marketing Manager’ than to say if I was just to major in Marketing?

admin answers:

You could use that degree to make a fortune in pharma sales. Especially if you minored in chem, and possibly communications.

Carol asks…

can someone work with only a associates degree in marketing management in california?

am just wondering if someone that graduates with an associates degree in marketing management can start working as soon as they graduate or is it required to have an B.A degree in order to start working in California.

admin answers:

I doubt you could find a job with only an associate degree because although a bachelors will get you hired, you’ll need a masters to make good money.

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Your Questions About Marketing Objectives And Goals

Posted on May 19th, 2013 in Marketing Blog by admin

Robert asks…

How do advertising objectives relate to a firrm’s overall marketing goal?

What does advertising need to fulfil marketing goals?

admin answers:

Direct-action objectives are measured in terms of results – sales go up, sales leads increase and/or more people try the product for the first time. These may all be the result of advertising – advertising that was developed as a result of direct-action objectives….

Increase awareness
Intensify image
Generate sales leads

Sandy asks…

What are the strategic goals of supply chain management?

What are the strategic goals of supply chain management and how does procurement, transportation, and distribution affect these goals?

admin answers:

Strategic Goals include:

Rapid Order Fulfillment
Efficient Use of Resources
Optimize Manufacturing Mix (Just in Time)
Streamline Distribution
Vehicle Routing and Logistics Analysis

Procurement must purchase the minimum and most economical Order Quantity of materials or subassemblies to produce the product just in time to meet production requirements, while transportation and distribution handle/ship/transport items in the most logistical manner to fulfill the distribution requirements set by the Sellers or the End Users.

This requires the use of the most cost effective measures and negotiation strategies.

Bottlenecks and waste in this process is often eliminated from the process by techniques such as Six Sigma, a type of statistically applied analysis. This type of analysis can be applied to all three areas. Also, market channel distribution is often analyzed to the contribution level.

Objectives: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supply_chain
The primary objective of supply chain management is to fulfill customer demands through the most efficient use of resources, including distribution capacity, inventory and labor. In theory, a supply chain seeks to match demand with supply and do so with the minimal inventory. Various aspects of optimizing the supply chain include liaising with suppliers to eliminate bottlenecks; sourcing strategically to strike a balance between lowest material cost and transportation, implementing JIT (Just In Time) techniques to optimize manufacturing flow; maintaining the right mix and location of factories and warehouses to serve customer markets, and using location/allocation, vehicle routing analysis, dynamic programming and, of course, traditional logistics optimization to maximize the efficiency of the distribution side.

Chris asks…

How can I make my resume objective stand out?

I’ve only written:
To fulfill an internship that will provide me with invaluable experience in the marketing and publicity of feature films.

That’s really boring, and I have no idea how to keep it sounding professional but less formulaic. Basically I want an internship in the marketing department of a film production company of some sort. Any suggestions?

admin answers:

Now I did find the URL below that you can consult.

However, and this is from the hiring point of view (10 years, too many resumes and positions to remember), I don’t pay much attention to objectives. They’re kind of like references to me – flowery and generally don’t add much value. You can add in good terms like hard working, reliable and dependable.

“To take the next step in my career goal by …” You could use that.

But let me say, I have never rejected someone because of a badly written objective, and I’ve never put someone in the “interview” pile because of a well written objective.

William asks…

Explain the different objectives that a firm in an oligopolistic market tries to achieve?

Ib economics student here!

Not asking anyone to write me an essay, this is the first part of my economics essay and I have a general idea about what I’m going to write about but the topics are way to general for me to expand.

Can anyone help me with the topics?

Besides trying to get 100% of market share, maximising profits and putting up barriers to entry, what else does a oligopolistic firm try to achieve?

admin answers:

Maximising profits is one and only goal.

100% of market share and barriers to entry are just the tools to maximize profits

other tools could be reducing costs, improving actual or brand image and increasing customer loyalty or putting up switching costs.

Betty asks…

What are the conditions and goals of the APEC organisation?

Hey, i have a school project and i cant seem to find on the internet the answer to my questions, i need it to be brief. i would really appreciate it if someone helps me out over here. I need to know what are the condition so that a country can join the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation)? what are the primary goals of the APEC? and what is the main reason that lead to the creation of the organisation. i really thank whoever answers me in the quickest way possible. thanx in advance

admin answers:

Decisions on admission of members to APEC require a consensus of all existing members and an Asia-Pacific region location; economic linkages with existing APEC members; market-driven externally oriented economic policies; acceptance of the basic objectives and principles set out in the various APEC declarations, production of an Individual Action Plan.

Trade and Investment Liberalisation, Business Facilitation and Economic and Technical Cooperation are defined in the Bogor Goals, which are the primary goals of APEC.

More effective economic cooperation across the interdependent Pacific Rim region to compete with other world trading blocs was the main reason for the creation of APEC.

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Your Questions About Business Plan Format

Posted on May 18th, 2013 in Marketing Blog by admin

Donna asks…

What is the proper way to format a business plan?

I am currently laying out and putting together my business plan right now but have a quick question. Should each section begin on a new page meaning…after the Executive Summary (or any other section) should I begin the next section of the plan on a new page or could I start the next section at the bottom of the page at the end of the Executive Summary?

admin answers:

Each section Header should start on a new page. Setting your follow up for each header to fit with in the one inch margin at the bottom.

Keep it neat, to the point , and short.

Thomas asks…

Where do I start in submitting a business plan, to whom?

And where would I go to get feedback on the business plan so I may revise it to the best possible format?

admin answers:

Look for an organization called SCORE. It is comprised of retired business men and women who help out people like you.

See below.

Donald asks…

How to make a business plan?

I need to prepare a business plan for opening an small restaurant with good services by selling out junk foods . Please give me some ideas asap to format it in an order. Your kind co-operation shall be appreciated.

admin answers:

I always think you start with the simple basic plan then expand it:
1. Buy ingredients
2. Make meals
3.Sell to customer.

Then expand each section into subsections.
1.a. Where?
1.b. Cost
1.c. Quantity.

2.a. Recipes
2.b. Labour
2.c. Power
2.d. Equipment

ETc.

William asks…

How to Copyright/ Patent a business idea?

I have a business idea, it is all typed up in the proper business plan format and I am ready to propose the idea to some investors. However, I would like to protect my idea so that they cannot go off and start it on their own. If its just the business plan would I patent or copyright??? What is the difference?? How would I go about getting the patent/copyright??
there is no new technology it is just a service

admin answers:

You can copyright the business plan in that it is intellectual property. However if your plan requires specific technology that you have developed then you will need a patent(s). Legalzoom.com can handle all sorts of legal documents for very reasonable costs, I know a lot of people who were pleased with how easy it was. Its not completely clear what all you need to do since I clearly can’t read your plan, but talking with them would be a great idea. Good luck!

George asks…

Is it illegal to use someones business plan as a guide?

Is it illegal using someones business plan as a guide?

What i mean is just copying the headers and titles in the same format as them, for example

“Contents

Company name – 1
Business plan – 2
Business strategy -3
Finances – 4″

Just the headers, not the contents. P.s my business idea is different compared to his.

admin answers:

No problem. Why would that be illegal?

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