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Suggestions/Comments :: RE: 7 Pitfalls of Using Email to Sell

Author: smith120
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 7:33 am (GMT -4)
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Most companies want to use eMail marketing to find new customers and to communicate with the ones that they already have. There are dozens of companies that do this on a daily basis and are very successful. However, for every company that has a successful eMail acquisition program, there are a hundred that don't.

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Author: antojames
Subject: d0minator
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 12:06 pm (GMT -4)
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Suggestions/Comments :: Board Statistics

Author: antojames
Subject: Board Statistics
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 12:21 pm (GMT -4)
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Suggestions/Comments :: sessions?

Author: antojames
Subject: sessions?
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 1:46 am (GMT -4)
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Daremedy, have you changed the session times to log people off if they are inactive for a day?

The reason i ask is when i sign on i have it checked to remember me every time i log on yet whenever i visit the site (more so this last week) it asks me to log on again. I didnt know if this was a problem with the sessions or if they are intended to be like that.

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Suggestions/Comments :: Aircraft sourcing efficiency

Author: piyushak
Subject: Aircraft sourcing efficiency
Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 7:02 pm (GMT -4)
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Most likely what will prevent you or your business from dominating your market is the failure to recognize the efficiencies provided by the Internet and computer technology. The procurement of aircraft parts can be one of the most inefficient processes on earth if not approached in the correct manner. The opportunity cost associated with searching for parts can be enormous. Some companies just accept the time drain of searching and calling as a normal cost of doing business. These companies will be the ones that struggle the most in the coming years. The search for parts is only going to become �more difficult as chips and boards become obsolete at the fastest rates ever. If you can't find the part fast, the hidden cost of prolonged part procurement will sink you.

�Savvy parts suppliers anticipated the need for simplified sourcing systems, and have developed databases and search engines to make sourcing simpler than ever. The key for you is finding these data repositories and leveraging their enormous potential to make your life easier and your company more profitable. Often times, navigating complex data bases via search engines, can be a daunting task for someone who doesn't have much experience with procurement. Maybe they just got the order from higher up to �just find it�. � I don't care how you do it, or how long it takes you, just find me that (insert expletive here) part.� Well, the truth of the matter is, they do care how you do it , and they do care how long it takes you. And finding aircraft parts that meet strict regulations and design tolerances is obviously no easy task. �If you come up empty handed after your search, what options are you left with? Most likely only one, the dreaded, expensive, redesign. Not good.

�Diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages will continue to increase costs at an astounding rate in the next few years. Commodities are experiencing bull market runs like we have never seen before. Adding wasted time into the cost equation simply results in a slow, inefficient business model. Trouble shooting and finding parts fast has always been important, but now, as more parts are outsourced, inventory management will truly be the cornerstone to a successful operation. The procurement specialist is faced with two options: training themselves or staff, to perfect a sourcing process, or pay someone to do it for you. The latter is usually the wisest choice. Take advantage of the economies of scale that businesses have created. Finding an experienced business is all one needs �to do in today's technological intensive parts environment. Let these companies work for you at a cost that is far cheaper than a drawn out sourcing search. They will have systems in place designed to trouble shoot your specific problems. Most likely you are not the only person on the planet to have experienced the problem, someone else may have had the same issue, or at least something similar. Harness the power of the experiences of all the people who deal with these issue every day, and your life will be much easier.
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Suggestions/Comments :: Aircraft Maintenance

Author: piyushak
Subject: Aircraft Maintenance
Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 7:01 pm (GMT -4)
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Flying in the sky like a free bird has always been a dream and motivated the Wright Brothers to create this marvelous machine called Aircraft. But to ensure optimum performance, reliability and safety from it, you need to maintain the Aircraft as well.

Aircraft Maintenance has two main critical functional models- preventive maintenance and requirement-based maintenance. In Preventive Maintenance, some extra steps are usually taken to protect the aircraft from snags that could possibly occur in future, like wing inspection after every flight to foresee and rectify problems that could possibly create problems while landing or in the air.

Requirement Based Maintenance involves rectifying the problem as and when it occurs, i.e., it is requirement specific. It usually involves critical activities, so instructions are usually prepared proactively for every foreseen problem to ensure minimum time wastage during its occurrence.

Aircraft Testing is the most critical operational activity that maintenance technicians perform. Every part, like wings, fuselage, tail plane, pumps, valves and communication equipment, is inspected and immediately replaced if found problematic.

Testing procedures are usually repetitive, complex and meticulously designed. These procedures are divided into certain levels depending upon the kind of maintenance the aircraft needs. Under normal conditions, an aircraft is inspected after every flight (Level 1) and subsequently the level increases with increases in flying hours. The experts suggest getting the Aircraft checked every six months at a Maintenance Yard for thorough inspection.

Taking passenger safety into account, Aircraft Maintenance has never been considered as an ordinary maintenance activity. International Aircraft Maintenance agencies like the Federal Aviation Administration (USA), EASA (Europe), and AIATA (Australia) have laid stringent rules and guidelines for Aircraft Maintenance to ensure maximum safety for passengers.
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Suggestions/Comments :: 7 Steps To Achieving Joint Venture Projects

Author: piyushak
Subject: 7 Steps To Achieving Joint Venture Projects
Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 7:00 pm (GMT -4)
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Joint Ventures are considered an essential part of growing your business and becoming successful. However, many people looks at JV�s as a fearful or overwhelming idea. �If you follow some steps and have some preparations together then you can move forward confidently.

First, before approaching anyone, do you have your business set up and do you know what you want to do a joint venture on. �Many of the people that you approach may already be receiving several offers, so preparation is the key.

Then decide on who you want to have JV�s with. �If you are not sure, you can do some research to help you find some potential people. �The details on searching can be an article in its self, but to highlight you can:
Look at what your business is; what other businesses would complement yours. �Then search the web for them. �You can also ask around at forums and newsgroups and ask for referrals. Once you have done that carefully, pick a handful that you would like to try.

Look at their websites. Ask yourself, what is it about them that I like and why would I want to do business with them. �What about their site stands out for me and that I could comment on.

Is there a report or course that I could try get to know them better. Is there a product that I can try? Is this even the right person for my JV? When you understand the other person, not only will it help you approach them, you will also be able to know if indeed you could recommend them to your list.

Then decide which of them you would want to work with. Now you can approach them. Think about what your goal is for the JV. Yes, there are the thousands of dollars it can bring, the free advertising and leveraging each other�s resources, but what is the ultimate goal for each JV.

What would your answer be when the potential JV partners says, "So, what do you have in mind?" Is this JV about writing and promoting a book, starting a contest, creating a product or sharing advertising costs, just to name a few.

While you are thinking about your answer, you need to realize that <b>the potential JV partner is thinking, WIIFM. �</b>(What�s in it for me).

Why should he or she pick you over (or as well as) the other people that are also approaching them. Think about how this will help them. Do you have a large list, or contacts that they may want? Do you have stats to show how your plan will help them?

If they say no, and some will for many reasons, go on. �They may already have too many things on the go right now. Ask if you can contact them in the future.

There are also different rules and viewpoints on the initial contact. I have heard some people say to phone, as they get so many emails that the call would stand out. Others have said, don�t presume to phone and interrupt them when you haven�t already met them. �

There is a combination of things that you could try. For example, send an email that you wish to call. Send a letter via the post office. I have even seen people send requests by an express service and have included a number of different trinkets, samples and attention getters. �You may need to experiment, as each person is different.

Ultimately, I believe that you should show that you have taken the time to get to know them on some level and know what their products are. �When people feel that you respect them and their product or service, this can go a lot farther than being seen as just a source of your revenue.

Ultimately, plan, prepare and then take action and you will find yourself not only attracting great JV partners but also making good friends along the way.

"I�ve always found it very important to do your homework first and then talk."
� Irwin M. Jacobs, Qualcomm Inc. CEO

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Suggestions/Comments :: 7 Pitfalls of Using Email to Sell

Author: piyushak
Subject: 7 Pitfalls of Using Email to Sell
Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 6:59 pm (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 1

Fear of rejection. The sheer negative force of anticipating rejection makes people turn to e-mail to generate new prospect relationships because it hurts less to not get a reply than to hear that verbal "no.

Getting blocked by gatekeepers and voicemail. When salespeople don't know how to break through the barriers of gatekeepers and voicemail, they start thinking, "Forget it -- it's not worth the aggravation, and it takes too much energy. I'll just e-mail instead."
However, when you try to use e-mail to offer your product or service to someone who doesn't know you, you can't possibly establish the natural dialogue between two people that allows the trust level to reach the level necessary for a healthy, long-term relationship.

We all know how much everyone hates e-mail spam, but even so, many salespeople are still sending introductory e-mails to decisionmakers. They feel that, because they're from a credible organization, they won't be associated with the negative image of a spam solicitor.

However, these introductory e-mails typically contain the traditional three-part sales pitch -- the introduction, a mini-presentation about the products and services being offered, and a call to action -- and this traditional selling approach instantly tells the recipient of the e-mail that your only goal is to sell your product or service so you can attain your goals, and not theirs.
If you're still using email to sell, watch out for these 7 pitfalls

1. Avoid sales pitches. If you feel you must use e-mail to start a new relationship, make your message about issues and problems that you believe your prospects are having, but don't say anything to indicate that you're assuming that both of you are a match.

2. Stop thinking that e-mail is the best way to get to d ecisionmakers. Traditional selling has become so ineffective that salespeople have run out of options for creating conversation, both over the phone and in person. However, it's best to view e-mail as a backup option only, not as a way to create new relationships. Try to use it primarily for sending information and documents after you've developed a relationship with a prospect.
3. Remove your company name from the subject line. Whenever you put your company and solution first, you create the impression that you can't wait to give a presentation about your
product and services. Your subject line should be a humble reference to issues that you may be able to help prospects solve.
4. Stop conditioning your prospects to hide behind e-mail. When you e-mail prospects, it's easy for them to avoid you by not responding. Also, they get used to never picking up the phone and having a conversation with you -- and they may want to avoid you because they're afraid that, if they show interest in what you have to offer, you'll try to close them. This creates sales pressure -- the root of all selling woes. This avoidance becomes a vicious circle. If you learn to create pressure-free conversations, you'll find that you'll start getting phone calls from prospects who aren't afraid to call you.

5. Avoid using e-mail as a crutch for hand ling sticky sales situations. Are prospects not calling you back? Many salespeople who call me for coaching ask how they can get themselves out of sticky situations with prospects -- but the e-mails they've sent have already triggered those prospects to retreat. It's tricky to come up with the correct softening language in an e-mail that will re-open a conversation with a prospect who has decided to close off communication -- direct, person-to-person phone calls or meetings are much easier and more human.

6. Avoid �using "I" and "we." When you start an introductory e-mail with "I" or "we," you immediately give the impression that you care only about selling your solution, rather than being open to a conversation that may or may not lead to a mutually beneficial match between what you have to offer and the issues your prospect may be trying to solve. If you can change your sales language to a natural conversation, your prospect will be less likely to stereotype your message as a spam solicitation.

Finally...

7. If you can, stop using e-mail selling altogether. There is a way to renew your confidence and eliminate your reluctance to picking up the phone and have pleasant conversations with potential prospects. Learn a completely new way of working with gatekeepers that will get you past voicemail and to your decisionmakers without the rejection and frustration that are inevitable with traditional selling approaches.

For all these reasons, you should think of e-mail as your last resort. If you can learn to pick up the phone without fear, start a trusting conversation with a gatekeeper, learn how to go beyond voice mail and find your decisionmakers, you'll join the many who have made their own personal selling breakthrough.

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Suggestions/Comments :: 3 Tips For Choosing A Payment Gateway: Collecting Money Onli

Author: piyushak
Subject: 3 Tips For Choosing A Payment Gateway: Collecting Money Onli
Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 3:22 pm (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 0

As a consumer, when you check out of your local convenience store, you may swipe your credit card through a point-of-sale device and your gas, coffee, and donut are paid. But what if you are the retailer and your business is online? It�s not like you have a card-swiping device at every customer�s PC! There must be a way for you to process that information. Essentially, that is the job that a payment gateway does for online retailers. Roy Banks, president of http://Authorize.net, a leader in the payment gateway industry, describes his company�s function as �the digital version of a hardware point of sale terminal.�

What is a Payment Gateway?
Payment gateways allow online merchants such as eStore owners or auction sellers to accept credit card payments over the internet. They authorize the cardholder�s credit�that is, they check to ensure that the customer has enough money on their credit card to cover the charges. They then place a hold on that amount so the buyer can�t turn around and spend that same money elsewhere before it gets transferred to the retailer�s merchant account. Banks describes this as �the technology�necessary to consummate a payment transaction.�

A Payment Gateway is NOT a Merchant Account.
Many people confuse merchant accounts with payment gateways but they are not the same. Merchant account services act, for the most part, as a liaison between your business bank account and the payment gateway. When a customer orders a product from your online business their card is processed via the payment gateway. The money is then moved over to the merchant account service. The merchant account service then moves those newly captured funds to your business bank account.

3 Tips for choosing a Payment Gateway:

1. Is it PCI-compliant? That means that the company�s security has been audited by a third party and found to be up to industry standards. Since payment gateways store all your customers� credit card information (sparing you the stress), it also means you can sleep better at night, knowing your customers� valuable information is safe and sound.

2. Good customer support. �Nuf said.

3.Lastly, it is important that the payment gateway you choose be integrated to the third-party solutions you are planning to use. That means things like store front platforms and shopping carts�you want them to be compatible with your gateway.

Payment gateways will not only allow you to collect the monies from your sales, many also offer an array of security features, some of which will help you avoid becoming a victim of fraudulent orders! In the end, they will make your ecommerce business a less-stressful, more pleasant experience�for both you and your customers.

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Suggestions/Comments :: RE: Can alcohol cause lower left pain in my stomach?

Author: david
Subject: Can alcohol cause lower left pain in my stomach?
Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2011 12:20 pm (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 2

Cranberry juice is good for both kidney stone and UTI�s, so I recommend drinking that as a starting measure. Lemon juice is also a good option, so you could try this home remedy. It really helps with kidney stones, but will also help alleviate a UTI.

Pour 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, 4 tablespoons of lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons of honey into a glass. Cover the top with saran wrap and shake it until it forms a cloudy emulsion (this isn�t 100% necessary, but stops you from drinking the oil and lemon juice as separate liquids, which tastes disgusting). If it�s cold you may want to heat the liquid a little to room temperature so it�s easier to down. Down it as quickly as possible and then drink as much water as you can (1 litre or more).

Finally, at work go to the toilet whenever you feel the need. For men holding it can cause prostate problems and erectile disfunction, and for both genders it can cause UTIs, incontinence and bladder infections. In other words �holding it� for too long is a serious medical risk, and your employer has no right to request that you �hold it� any more than they can legitimately expose you to hazardous chemicals or insist that you work long hours without food or sleep, in short this is a basic human right and your employer is acting unethically and illegally. Now be polite about your toilet visits, but be firm. If your employer becomes unreasonable then insist that they provide the instruction in writing, so that if/when they fire you then you can take them to court and sue them for present, past and future health problems, plus punitive damages, plus you can organise the other employees so its a class action law suit� don�t be threatening, but make it clear that if they try to continue this policy you will sue the company into the ground and walk away very rich, while the low level manager who�s insisting on this harassment will be both out of a job and unemployable because you�ll be sure that the blame falls squarely on his shoulders during the court proceedings.

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Suggestions/Comments :: RE: Quick, easy ways for a Teen to lose weight?

Author: michealborow1
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2011 1:31 pm (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 2

These are just a few suggestions for different ways your teen can lose weight. Of course, adding a little extra exercise will speed the process. If you can get your child to exercise just 10 or 15 minutes per day with light activity such as walking, it will also help them to burn fat and calories.Peer pressure is horrible these days. Everyone wants to be slim and trim like the cheerleaders, or the models these kids see in magazines. Don't let your child destroy their health in an effort to "fit in".

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