Noobpreneur Business Blog » Betsy Brottlund http://www.noobpreneur.com Business Opportunities, Entrepreneur Resources and Tools, Business Reviews Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:00:20 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 How to Negotiate with Fulfillment Companies http://www.noobpreneur.com/2009/09/03/how-to-negotiate-with-fulfillment-companies/ http://www.noobpreneur.com/2009/09/03/how-to-negotiate-with-fulfillment-companies/#comments Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:26:01 +0000 Betsy Brottlund http://www.noobpreneur.com/?p=2388 Most businesses that ship products directly to customers have considered the idea of using a fulfillment service. Businesses use fulfillment services for convenience, for the ability to store more products, and for speedier shipping.… Click here to continue »

]]> http://www.noobpreneur.com/2009/09/03/how-to-negotiate-with-fulfillment-companies/feed/ 2 How to Use Direct Mail Effectively to Keep Costs Down http://www.noobpreneur.com/2009/08/26/how-to-use-direct-mail-effectively-to-keep-costs-down/ http://www.noobpreneur.com/2009/08/26/how-to-use-direct-mail-effectively-to-keep-costs-down/#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:34:40 +0000 Betsy Brottlund http://www.noobpreneur.com/?p=2310 It’s reported that 98% of Americans check their mail box each day. From restaurants to credit card companies, direct mail still remains a strong advertising medium to reach customers.… Click here to continue »

]]> http://www.noobpreneur.com/2009/08/26/how-to-use-direct-mail-effectively-to-keep-costs-down/feed/ 6 How to Negotiate with Factoring Companies for a Little Cash Flow http://www.noobpreneur.com/2009/08/08/how-to-negotiate-with-factoring-companies-for-a-little-cash-flow/ http://www.noobpreneur.com/2009/08/08/how-to-negotiate-with-factoring-companies-for-a-little-cash-flow/#comments Fri, 07 Aug 2009 21:09:34 +0000 Betsy Brottlund http://www.noobpreneur.com/?p=2180 Invoice factoring is an often-overlooked financing option for most small businesses. Factoring isn’t a loan or an automatic sale of future revenue, like a business cash advance.… Click here to continue »

]]> http://www.noobpreneur.com/2009/08/08/how-to-negotiate-with-factoring-companies-for-a-little-cash-flow/feed/ 3 Go Green with a New Copier http://www.noobpreneur.com/2009/07/27/go-green-with-a-new-copier/ http://www.noobpreneur.com/2009/07/27/go-green-with-a-new-copier/#comments Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:43:11 +0000 Betsy Brottlund http://www.noobpreneur.com/?p=2079 Reducing paper consumption is one of the easiest ways an office can contribute to a healthier and greener environment especially when the paper industry is the third largest industrial greenhouse gas emitter and the largest water consumer of all industrial activities.… Click here to continue »

]]> http://www.noobpreneur.com/2009/07/27/go-green-with-a-new-copier/feed/ 0 How to Save on Postage Meters http://www.noobpreneur.com/2009/07/14/how-to-save-on-postage-meters/ http://www.noobpreneur.com/2009/07/14/how-to-save-on-postage-meters/#comments Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:49:24 +0000 Betsy Brottlund http://www.noobpreneur.com/?p=1944 Companies sending direct mail pieces between July 1st and September 30th of 2009 are eligible for huge discounts. Set by the U.S. Postal Service, if you own a company that meets certain guidelines, you could receive up to 4 cents per piece of mail in credits and 30% on postage costs.… Click here to continue »

]]> http://www.noobpreneur.com/2009/07/14/how-to-save-on-postage-meters/feed/ 0 How to Negotiate and Find a Deal on POS Systems http://www.noobpreneur.com/2009/06/30/how-to-negotiate-and-find-a-deal-on-pos-systems/ http://www.noobpreneur.com/2009/06/30/how-to-negotiate-and-find-a-deal-on-pos-systems/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:49:45 +0000 Betsy Brottlund http://www.noobpreneur.com/?p=1808 POS systems make transactions process more efficiently, improve management of inventory, and can even increase sales. Having a system that isn’t right for your business can actually end up costing you more money in the long run so it is important to find the right one.… Click here to continue »

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With over 74% of American households online, your business can’t afford not to use online marketing strategies. Techniques like SEO (search engine optimization), email marketing, video campaigns and PPC (pay-per-click) campaigns allow you to reach your target customer faster, more easily, and for less money than traditional advertising – leading to increased sales and overall profits for your business.… Click here to continue »

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Small to mid-sized businesses typically use a standard phone system, but what happens when calls go unanswered because you need to tend to other more important items like managing cash flow?… Click here to continue »

]]> http://www.noobpreneur.com/2009/05/27/how-to-negotiate-with-voip-providers/feed/ 0 How to Negotiate with Telemarketing Companies http://www.noobpreneur.com/2009/04/28/how-to-negotiate-with-telemarketing-companies/ http://www.noobpreneur.com/2009/04/28/how-to-negotiate-with-telemarketing-companies/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:22:37 +0000 Betsy Brottlund http://www.noobpreneur.com/?p=1246 Telemarketing generates over 100 billion in yearly sales in all different industries and according to the DMA, over 66 million men and women buy products and services from telemarketers.… Click here to continue »

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