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Creating a QR Code
Creating a QR code can be fun and easy to do. There are several services that will allow you to create a QR code very easily. Several will even allow you to store additional information (Instead of just a website url) in the barcode. Here are a few QR code creation services I highly recommend: 1. goo.gl - Often used as just a url shortener, once a short url has been created, simply copy and paste that short url into your browser and add ".qr" at the end. Presto, chango... you'll have a QR code you can use. (Pro Tip: The URL can...
read moreWhat is a QR code?
A QR code is a 2d barcode that can be read by a QR barcode reader. What has made QR codes so popular is that they can be read by most smartphone cell phones. Many smartphones offer free QR barcode (or "QR code" for short) reader apps that you can install. QR code readers allow you to scan a 2d barcode and obtain the information encoded into said barcode. Where can you get a free QR code reader at? Well... it depends on the type of phone you have. Here are some options for you: Android RedLaser Barcode & QR Scanner QuickMark...
read moreEmail 101 - What is an Auto Responder?
Have you ever received an email newsletter from someone? Did you ever stop to think about when they created that newsletter? If they emailed it to you through microsoft outlook, maybe they had it saved as a draft, then emailed it to you, or maybe they used an email auto responder. Email auto responders allow you to cue up several emails at once and systematically send them out to prospective clients/customers. Here's how they are typically setup: Step 1. Load your list Once you've selected your email auto responder vendor, you'll need to...
read moreTools to Map out your Perfect Business Plan
Here is a list of several tools, both FREE and Paid that you can use to map out your perfect business plan. The tools are designed to help you get the most out of your strategy session, along with being very user friendly. As you can see if you scroll down the page, I've listed the benefits of each, along with their cost. Without further delay, here they are: This is a Premium Article. Please either login or Activate a 15 day FREE Trial to view this...
read moreThe Perfect Business Model
What if you had the perfect business model? What if you knew exactly who your target clients were? How would you market to them? How would you capture their information? How would you educate them and nurture them about your product or services? How can you get referrals out of your clients? You have questions, at brianjambor.com we have answers!In order to have the perfect business model, you have to know how you are going to accomplish the following components of that model, mainly: How are you going to drive traffic or generate buzz about...
read moreUsing Systems vs Tools
There are many entrepreneurs out there that look to tools to solve there problems. Have you ever thought… Maybe I need to invest in a twitter client to help me promote my business on twitter. Or maybe you've thought about installing a wordpress blog to help get your product or services out there on the internet. Maybe you're actively engaged with an SEO company to help your website come up better in Google. Maybe you invested in a banner ad on a highly trafficked website to help promote your company. Should we even start to go into the...
read more3 Business Mistakes
It's been my experience that many of us in business make 3 common mistakes. What are they you ask? The first is not paying Mark. Who is Mark you ask? Let me elaborate… I work for Infusionsoft as a small business growth expert. Infusionsoft is a marketing automation system designed to help you automate your business lifecycle. Early on in the company, the now-current CEO Clate Mask was looking at the books and noticed that there was a person named "Mark" on the payroll. Now in these early days, Clate along with the other two co-founders Scott...
read moreTop 40 CRMs on the Market
Unless you only have 1 client whom you do business with only once a year, you need a contact relationship management system (CRM). There are hundreds (Probably thousands if I had to guess) of CRM systems, each with specific features designed for specific needs. How can you know which one is the best for you and your business? Simple! We've found a Top 40 CRM Guide that you can download for FREE. Access it below... This is a Premium Article. Please either login or Activate a 15 day FREE Trial to view this...
read moreCreating a Passive Revenue Stream
Have you ever heard of those mom-bloggers? You know, the moms that stay at home and blog and make 6 figures doing it? Have you heard of the gurus that leave on a 21 day vacation and while they were gone their business made more money than it had in the previous 2 months? Have you ever wanted to be financially free? You need a passive income stream, and here is how you build one... This is a Premium Article. Please either login or Activate a 15 day FREE Trial to view this...
read moreFinding the right Merchant Gateway
If you're a small business owner, and you want to sell stuff online, odds are you're going to need a merchant gateway. A merchant gateway is a payment network that accepts and processes credit cards. Once the merchant gateway has processed the credit card, the funds are deposited into your bank account. What fees are commonly associated with a merchant gateway you ask? There are several, so bear with me while I explain them...: Setup fee - Most merchant gateways have some sort of setup/activation fee. Setup/Activation fees can rage from $0...
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