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  1. I read this: when the times get tough, the tough get an escape route. Innovate! Take a chance! Find a small chink in the wall & punch thru!
  2. This economy requires new thinking, not the usual race-to-the-bottom discounting & panic. What can you add? Think addition not constriction
  3. The cobbler's children go without shoes: it's my turn to make my list of goals for 2009. What about you? Goals = destination, list = map.
  4. Seen on a bumper sticker today: Don't postpone joy. It's easy to let it be all about business. It's not. Happy Holidays---
  5. You're still limiting your daily intake of 'bad financial/Wall St' news, aren't you? It doesn't help your focus> nurture your business.
  6. Online presence: Take a look at your home page (or better yet, have someone objective do it). Quick! Is it clear what industry you're in?
  7. It's important to look around you, try to see more, esp. now. What's going right at your company? What's strong? What are you grateful for?
  8. Your challenge: Find 3 'beliefs' that are out-of-date or no longer make sense for your market/business and either replace or eliminate them.
  9. Focus on the basics: get the fundamentals right, do them well, do them consistently --- and that's 85% (or more!) of the marketing game.
  10. Message ck: Do all your employees know your company 'elevator pitch' or tag line? If not, have everyone post it in their work area---today!
  11. Clean, updated e-lists are critical. Do you capture addresses whenever possible? Eliminated those who haven't opened your last 5 emails?
  12. Email campaign FYI: The CAN-SPAM act requires a valid mailing address and 'from' email, an 'unsubscribe' link, and a relevant subject line.
  13. The Basics: Every email you send can reinforce your brand. Do you send emails that end with your logo, tagline, website and contact info?
  14. Ck your online presence for 'leaks': are there dedicated landing pgs, testimonials from satisfied customers, is everything 1-2 clicks away?
  15. Do you know where your key customers spend most of their media time? Is it best to reach them by email? mobile device? in print? other ...?
  16. Quick! What is the key problem (or pain) your service/product addresses for your customers?
  17. Check: Do you have regular email contact (value-added)? order stuffers (as applicable)? An ask-for-the-next-order process in place?
  18. Bus opp? Generally I advise clients away from discounts. But can you offer your product/service in a new combination, trial size or period?
  19. Odds are good the vagaries of the market aren't directly impacting your business. Can you uncover five new bus. opportunities now available?
  20. Can you describe what you offer, what makes your business unique, in 15 words or less?