ETD: 1018 Smart Business & Marketing Plan only $44.95; Customer Service: The Real Solution Selling; eBay Stores

[E-Tailer's Digest]

Hi All:

I'm impressed with Smart Business & Marketing 
Plan.  We are using it for two clients - a 
retailer and a wholesaler. I like the wizard and 
the example plans they offer.  In fact, we used 
the retail example, and modified it for our 
client.  The "Smart Wizard" guides you through 
the creation of a tailored business plan which 
includes: Executive Summary; The Business; Market 
Analysis; Market Research; The Product; 
Marketing; Promotions; Risks; Finances; 
Justification for Loan/Investment; 
Milestones/Timetable - all the items necessary to 
secure funding.  Check it out in Unique Business Products.

Today we start a new series in Business Tips 
called "Customer Service: The Real Solution 
Selling."  Learn how to apply sales tactics to 
customer service, and vice versa.

Has anybody tried opening a store on eBay or 
Yahoo or Amazon?  We just tried eBay, and we have 
been impressed with how easy it was to set up. 
What's your experience?  Check it out in Member Posts.

Now, let's get to everything for the retailer.
http://etailersdigest.com/etd/etd1018.htm


Sincerely


George Matyjewicz, PhD
Chief Global Strategist, GAP Enterprises, LLC
mailto:georgem at gapent.com
http://www.etailersdigest.com

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  [2]  Unique Products - Smart Business & Marketing Plan - Only $44.95
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Smart Business Plan Deluxe, ideal for start-ups and existing businesses!

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The built-in "Financial Advisor" can help you 
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The Business Plan module offers the option of 
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  o  Service
  o Manufacturing
  o Wholesale Trade
  o Retail Trade
  o Custom

The Marketing Plan module offers the option of 
writing a plan for five different business 
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Business Plan Wizard.  This interactive 
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Financial Advisor. The Financial Advisor is 
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System Requirements. Windows 95/98/2000/NT/XP

Cost $44.95 (plus $5 shipping & handling).
http://etailersdigest.com/etd/etd1018.htm#Unique_Products

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  [3]  Business Tips - Customer Service: The Real Solution Selling
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Interesting to note that no matter how the 
economy turns, or how industry trends rise and 
fall, there is always one item that remains as 
most important for success ­ customer service. 
Yet, so many companies neglect this vital part of business.

Customer service is really nothing more than 
solution selling ­ meet the customer, listen to them...
  http://etailersdigest.com/etd/etd1018.htm#Tips

Next we will continue with more tips on servicing 
customers which will help generate more business.

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  [4]  Member Post - eBay Stores
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We just setup a new store on eBay, and I was 
quite impressed with how easy it was to do 
so.  They have some business tools that are very 
nice, and it was quite simple to do.

Why did we do a store here?  There are 120 
million people who use eBay regularly...

Details at...
http://etailersdigest.com/etd/etd1018.htm#Members_Posts

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