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		<title>Increase Sales with Direct Mail</title>
		<link>http://strategiclists.com/business/increase-sales-with-direct-mail.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:38:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Suzanne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[direct mail]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[direct marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[direct marketing opportunity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mailing list]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The number of businesses using direct mail marketing now compared to 10 to 15 years ago is staggeringly higher. 
	We are noticing that after the temporary dip we saw last year in 2009, now there are more and more business owners and marketing managers who understand and appreciate the effectiveness of direct mail marketing.
	Our clients [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Who is your Target Market?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:45:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Suzanne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Direct Marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[demographics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[direct mail]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[direct marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mailing list]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is essential that you narrow down your target market to the group of people most likely to buy your product or service  because even though it’s possible that a random person might come along and buy your product, when you are spending money on a list you must narrow it precisely to your target market so that you can see a better return on your investment (ROI). This way you will see the BEST results and make more money!]]></description>
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		<title>Direct Marketing Opportunity for Real Estate Professionals</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 01:29:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Fran Jeanes</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[demographics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[direct marketing]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[mailing list]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), single women bought their first homes at twice the rate of men in 2009, which presents a fantastic direct marketing opportunity for real estate professionals. Not only can you rent a mailing list specifically targeting this group, but also design your mailing piece with them in mind.
	&#8220;Several [...]]]></description>
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		<title>3 Reasons Postcards Are The Best Way To Advertise</title>
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		<comments>http://strategiclists.com/business/3-reasons-postcards-are-the-best-way-to-advertise.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 23:23:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Suzanne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[direct marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[direct traffic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mailing list]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marketing]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[When I say postcard, maybe you think of the old fashioned, jagged edged dull pieces of card stock.&#160; Think again!&#160; Today&#39;s postcards are vibrant, high-impact creations with images so real they&#39;&#39;ll jump off the page at you.&#160; And the best thing about them&#8230;
	1. They&#39;re Short and Personal
	Let&#39;s face it, people just don&#39;t have time to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>3 Cold Calling Mistakes that Trigger Rejection</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 23:03:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cold call]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cold calling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[phone selling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sales script]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[telemarketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[telemarketing list]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Here are 3 common cold calling techniques that you should try to avoid:

Mistake #1: Center the conversation around yourself and what you have to offer

In the old approach, you pull out your telemarketing list, dial the first number and when they answer, you introduce yourself, explain what you do, and suggest a benefit or feature of your product using your sales script. And then you close your eyes and pray that the other person will be interested.

Unfortunately, the moment you stop talking you usually hear, "Sorry, I’m busy," or "Sorry, I'm not interested."

You see, you’ve started your cold call by talking about your world and what you have to offer. But realistically, most people aren’t all that interested in you. When you talk about your company and your product, it’s just another advertisement to them. You haven’t engaged them, so they often just tune you out.

Without sounding too harsh, the reality is that prospects are much more interested in themselves and what’s important to them. They are looking for something that's going to solve a problem they're having. So if you start the conversation by focusing on their world, they’re more likely to interact with you.

Instead, talk about an issue or problem they may need solving. Focus on them rather than on what you have to offer. And see where it takes you.

Mistake #2: Be confident they should buy your product or serviceHere are 3 common cold calling techniques that you should try to avoid:

Mistake #1: Center the conversation around yourself and what you have to offer

In the old approach, you pull out your telemarketing list, dial the first number and when they answer, you introduce yourself, explain what you do, and suggest a benefit or feature of your product using your sales script. And then you close your eyes and pray that the other person will be interested.

Unfortunately, the moment you stop talking you usually hear, "Sorry, I’m busy," or "Sorry, I'm not interested."

You see, you’ve started your cold call by talking about your world and what you have to offer. But realistically, most people aren’t all that interested in you. When you talk about your company and your product, it’s just another advertisement to them. You haven’t engaged them, so they often just tune you out.

Without sounding too harsh, the reality is that prospects are much more interested in themselves and what’s important to them. They are looking for something that's going to solve a problem they're having. So if you start the conversation by focusing on their world, they’re more likely to interact with you.

Instead, talk about an issue or problem they may need solving. Focus on them rather than on what you have to offer. And see where it takes you.

Mistake #2: Be confident they should buy your product or serviceHere are 3 common cold calling techniques that you should try to avoid:

Mistake #1: Center the conversation around yourself and what you have to offer

In the old approach, you pull out your telemarketing list, dial the first number and when they answer, you introduce yourself, explain what you do, and suggest a benefit or feature of your product using your sales script. And then you close your eyes and pray that the other person will be interested.

Unfortunately, the moment you stop talking you usually hear, "Sorry, I’m busy," or "Sorry, I'm not interested."

You see, you’ve started your cold call by talking about your world and what you have to offer. But realistically, most people aren’t all that interested in you. When you talk about your company and your product, it’s just another advertisement to them. You haven’t engaged them, so they often just tune you out.

Without sounding too harsh, the reality is that prospects are much more interested in themselves and what’s important to them. They are looking for something that's going to solve a problem they're having. So if you start the conversation by focusing on their world, they’re more likely to interact with you.

Instead, talk about an issue or problem they may need solving. Focus on them rather than on what you have to offer. And see where it takes you.

Mistake #2: Be confident they should buy your product or serviceHere are 3 common cold calling techniques that you should try to avoid:

Mistake #1: Center the conversation around yourself and what you have to offer

In the old approach, you pull out your telemarketing list, dial the first number and when they answer, you introduce yourself, explain what you do, and suggest a benefit or feature of your product using your sales script. And then you close your eyes and pray that the other person will be interested.

Unfortunately, the moment you stop talking you usually hear, "Sorry, I’m busy," or "Sorry, I'm not interested."

You see, you’ve started your cold call by talking about your world and what you have to offer. But realistically, most people aren’t all that interested in you. When you talk about your company and your product, it’s just another advertisement to them. You haven’t engaged them, so they often just tune you out.

Without sounding too harsh, the reality is that prospects are much more interested in themselves and what’s important to them. They are looking for something that's going to solve a problem they're having. So if you start the conversation by focusing on their world, they’re more likely to interact with you.

Instead, talk about an issue or problem they may need solving. Focus on them rather than on what you have to offer. And see where it takes you.

Mistake #2: Be confident they should buy your product or service]]></description>
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		<title>More Secrets to Renting Mailing Lists</title>
		<link>http://strategiclists.com/mailing-lists/more-secrets-to-renting-mailing-lists.html</link>
		<comments>http://strategiclists.com/mailing-lists/more-secrets-to-renting-mailing-lists.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Apr 2010 04:47:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Fran Jeanes</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[mailing lists]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[accurate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[buyers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[direct mail]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[list broker]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[renting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rules]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://strategiclists.suzannedoyleingram.com/?p=502</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As a business person involved in the selling and/or promotion of something by direct mail, you should already know that the most important aspects of your mailing have to do with the sales letter you send out, and the mailing lists you use. With these thoughts in mind, and assuming you&#39;ve got what should be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>7 Marketing Mistakes to Avoid</title>
		<link>http://strategiclists.com/business/7-marketing-mistakes-to-avoid.html</link>
		<comments>http://strategiclists.com/business/7-marketing-mistakes-to-avoid.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:29:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Fran Jeanes</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mistakes]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://strategiclists.suzannedoyleingram.com/?p=10</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Many people rush into business thinking it will be easy to run, but very soon they realize that it is not as easy as it looks. A successful business is a finely tuned machine. In order to keep your business running smoothly it is important to avoid making mistakes. Learn the seven most common mistakes you need to avoid when going into business.]]></description>
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		<title>Slideshow</title>
		<link>http://strategiclists.com/slideshow/slideshow.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:17:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[





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		<title>Testimonials</title>
		<link>http://strategiclists.com/testimonials/hello-world.html</link>
		<comments>http://strategiclists.com/testimonials/hello-world.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:42:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Testimonials]]></category>

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Thank you for providing us with such a strong marketing list. The quality is second to none and has been truly fantastic. In addition to saving us money (as your price beat the quote of many other providers), more importantly, you also saved us time and effort as the list you provided was focused and [...]]]></description>
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