Alpha Business Consultants

Thursday, March 31, 2011

VIVA-LITE now Social Marketing

VIVA-LITE

Mel Hill Photography now Social Marketing

Scholastic Gift Ideas now Social Marketing on Facebook

Scholastic

Social Media Guide - 7 Reasons to Use Groupon for Your Small Business

Pure Safari now Social Marketing on Facebook

Pure Safari

Peeptoe Shoes now Social Marketing

Peeptoe Shoes

Kathy Peck Studio now Social Marketing

Kathy Peck Studio

BugZip Luggage and Clothing Encasements

BugZip Luggage and Clothing Encasements

Cristy Russum Keller Williams North Dallas Suburbs (formerly Prestonwood)

Cristy Russum Keller Williams North Dallas Suburbs (formerly Prestonwood)

SAS Software in North Carolina now Social Marketing

SAS Software

CARAT* Jewelry now Social Marketing

Galvin Electricity Initiative: Power to the People now Social Marketing

LightViper Events now Social Marketing

LightViper

Burly Brand Motorcycles now Social Marketing

RentVillas.com now Social Marketing

RentVillas.com

Australian Excellence Awards now Social Marketing

Australian Excellence Awards

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

City Vacation Apartments in Tel Aviv now Social Marketing

Craig Holme Consultancy - Chennai

Craig Holme Consultancy

Sunraysia Natural Beverages now Social Marketing

Connect with Motivational Speaker, Keynote Speaker...

Alpha Facebook Tips: Connect with Motivational Speaker, Keynote Speaker...: "Motivational Speaker, Keynote Speaker , and Author Garrison Wynn"

kencorp.com - Tokyo Real Estate now Social Marketing

kencorp.com

Ritani Jewelry now Social Marketing on Facebook

The Toledo , Ohio Museum of Art now Social Marketing on Facebook

Friday, March 25, 2011

Elgas LPG Australia now Social Marketing on Facebook

Diversey's Portfolio Approach Toward Sustainability ROI

Real Estate 1st in Ringwood , Victoria now Social Marketing on Facebook

Bumble Bead in Goolwa , South Australia now Social Marketing on Facebook

Alpha Business Consultants now Social Marketing in Auckland

Sunday, March 20, 2011

How to get more Customer interaction on Social Media

How to get more Customer interaction on Social Media

  • Would you like to have more specific Comments from your Social Customers ?
   Many Small Business owners lament the generalized nature of most Customer feedback
   on their Social Business Pages or Accounts .
  
   The problem is that those Posting negative comments tend to be very specific eg ,

" I really was turned off by how rude Sally the Waitress was , and your Hamburgers

   had too much ketchup and not enough onions "


  Whilst the more common Positive comments tend to be complimentary , but written in
  general terms .

Knot Standard - Luxury Clothing from Dubai - now Social Marketing on Facebook

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Marketing your Business: the first 100 days

Subway beats McDonald's in store race

ME Bank surprises in $1bn bond deal

Alpha Finance Solutions: ME Bank surprises in $1bn bond deal: "ME Bank surprises in $1bn Bond deal FirstMac,


Members Equity win round one.(NEWS): An article from: Australian Banking & Finance"




Doggies by Debbie Artwork now on Facebook - Dallas...

Alpha Facebook Tips: Doggies by Debbie Artwork now on Facebook - Dallas...:

"Doggies by Debbie"

The Bottom Drawer Antique Centre now Social Market...

Alpha Social Media: The Bottom Drawer Antique Centre now Social Marketing...:

"The Bottom Drawer Antique Centre"

Absco Sheds now Social Marketing on Facebook - Bri...

Alpha Facebook Tips: Absco Sheds now Social Marketing on Facebook - Brisbane...:

"Absco Sheds - www.absco.com.au"

Absco Sheds now Social Marketing on Facebook - Bri...

Alpha Facebook Tips: Absco Sheds now Social Marketing on Facebook - Brisbane...:

"Absco Sheds - www.absco.com.au"

Verragio Jewelry now Social Marketing on Facebook

Alpha Facebook Tips: Verragio Jewelry now Social Marketing on Facebook:

"Verragio Engagement Rings and Wedding Bands"

Nordstjernan - Swedish News now Social Marketing o...

Alpha Facebook Tips: Nordstjernan - Swedish News now Social Marketing on Facebook...:

"Nordstjernan"

Laredo, Texas Harley-Davidson now Social Marketing on Facebook

Alpha Facebook Tips: Laredo, Texas Harley-Davidson now Social Marketing on Facebook

Outstanding Social Marketing by Williams-Sonoma on...

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

iPhone 4 for Social Media Part 1.

Social Media Revolution 2 (Refresh)











Social Media Revolution -

Social Media Growth - Online Advertising Opportunity

Social Media: Embrace It or Risk Falling Behind -

Social Media: Embrace It or Risk Falling Behind -

















A zero-budget slant on success | David Siteman Garland

A zero-budget slant on success David Siteman Garland

Cafe owner pays penalty as Staff enjoy Higher Rates

Cafe owner pays penalty as Staff enjoy higher rates








Australian Bank lending to Small Business improves, says RBA's Guy Debelle

Australian Bank lending to Small Business improves, says RBA's Guy Debelle









Sunday, March 6, 2011

How to get the Best ROI with Social Media Marketin...

Alpha Social Media: How to get the Best ROI with Social Media Marketin...:
"How to get the Best ROI with Social Media Marketing - Part 1

Should you expect short or long term benefits from Social Media Marketing ? &n..."

How Small Business can Beat the Tax burden

       How Small Business can Beat the Tax burden

  • Will complaining about Government Taxes help you Pay your Tax Bill ?
  • Why are Small Business Tax Debts escalating ?
  • How can Small Business increase Cash Flow to ensure Tax debts are paid ?
          In these tough economic times it takes
         
          a re-think of your Business Strategies to ensure

          that you have the Cash Flow to pay your Tax Debts .

          In a recent Article on this Topic in The Advertiser

           ' Record unpaid burden cripples small businesses ' ,

          Steve Lewis reports ,

         " Record tax debts are crippling businesses and individuals ,

         who are struggling to pay Bills ...

         levels of Small Business Debt have blown out

         to $9.4 Billion ,

         an increase of $2 Billion from the previous year "

        These startling figures show conclusively

        that we live in a two-speed Economy ,

        one for Big Business making massive  Profits ,

        and the other for Small Business struggling to Pay Tax Debt .

        Steve Lewis continues ,

        " And there are now about

           700,000 taxpayers with special tax payment arrangements ,

           an increase of 32 per cent in four years "

          When we talk to our Clients about their Tax problems

          there is usually a hidden causal factor ,

          eg a Large payment is overdue from a major Customer .

          Our Business Client doesn't want to put too much

          pressure on the major Customer for payment ,

          and hence there is a Cash Flow problem .

  • How could a Business Consultant negotiate Payment from your Customer for You ?

          The article by Steve Lewis continues ,

          " While Big Business posts record Profits

              the Australian Tax Office

              expects 260,000 Small Business owners

              to default on these repayment deals .

              This represents an increase of 100,000 in just two years ,

              reinforcing concerns of a ' two-speed Economy ' . "

             An effective Business Consultant can look at your

             overall Business structure and offer Creative ideas and suggestions

              to improve your Cash Flow .


              You will not gain anything by Blaming the Tax man ,

              but you can Save your Business with a fresh and innovative approach .




Contact Jeremy Reynolds at info@alphatad.net             

Copyright - Alpha Training - 2011





             


        

Thursday, March 3, 2011

The Daily - iPad App Review 3




The Daily - iPad App Review 2




IPad App Review - The Daily

Monitoring Negative Comments

How Luxury Vehicle owners can avoid Debt problems

          How Luxury Vehicle owners can avoid Debt problems

  • How can Small Business owners Manage the Risk of owning Luxury Vehicles in a Market downturn ?
  • How can Small Business owners avoid having their Luxury Vehicles repossesed ?
         In times of a Market downturn

         Luxury Vehicle Finance Companies
         
         do not want to take back  hundreds of their Client's Vehicles .

         They would prefer to Negotiate a Solution than go to Court .

  • Should Small Business owners contract Business Consultants
         to Negotiate difficult Debts on their behalf ?

         It is quite often difficult for Business owners to seperate themselves emotionally

         from their  attachment to their favorite vehicle .

        Therefore a Business Consultant will be able to Negotiate your Debts with greater clarity .

        Having a third person Negotiate for you can bring tremendous  benefits ,

        and help you to focus on running your Business in a more effectual manner .


        In a recent article in Melbourne's Sunday Herald Sun ,

        Sue Hewitt reported ,

       " BMW is pursuing hundreds of Australians in Bankruptcy proceedings

          over Luxury Vehicles collectively worth up to $18 million ,

          as dreams of enjoying opulent lifestyles crash .

         The social aspirants now face losing their luxury vehicles

         and possibly their homes

         to repay massive debts to Car financing giant BMW Finance . "

        
         The harsh reality for Small Business owners is the dependence

         on Economic Market conditions for their Cash Flow .

        
         There is no gauranteed wage with benefits for the Business owner .

         If Economic circumstances become adverse and Cash Flow is  restricted ,

         there may not be enough funds left over at the end of the month

         to pay for the Luxury Vehicle Lease .

         To protect your Income , Cash Flow and Business ,

         answer these key Questions .


  1. Should you scale down your Luxury Vehicle purchase if Cash Flow is tight ? 
  2. Do you really need the Top of the Range ?
          You can always scale back up when the economic cycle improves .
    
    3.   What is your Accountants advice as to your Vehicle Price Range affordability ?

    4.   Are  any of your current Properties being used as Security for your Luxury Vehicles ?

          If so , ask your Business Consultant to assist with the changeover of Security immediately !

     5.  Will  the Car Finance Company  attack your House and other Properties in  Court ?

     6.  Can a Business Consultant help you restructure your Finances
         
          and avoid Bankruptcy proceedings ?

     7.  How can you better Manage your Risk
         
          by protecting your Income against Sickness or Accidents ?


          By using the Services of a Business Consultant

          Small Business owners can save themselves a lot of pain

          dealing with Debt collection in court ,

          and receive effective and pragmatic assistance

          to achieve greater Success .






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Tuesday, March 1, 2011

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How Small Business can effectively use Blogs for Marketing - Part 1

        How Small Business can effectively use Blogs for Marketing

  • How can Small Business use Blogs to counteract Negativity on Social Media ?
  • How can Small Business use Blogs to counteract a Market Downturn ?
  • How can Small Business use Blogs to counteract adverse reports in Conventional Media ?
  • How can Small Business use Blogs to gain New Customers ?
          One of the main issues that is given as feedback by Small Business
          to Social Network Marketing is the

          lack of Time
          to create an effective Social Media Strategy .

          There is no clearer example of this than the blogosphere ,
           and Blogs are starting to influence every area of Marketing .


          An example of this is a recent Travel segment on the Fox Network ,

          where all three invited guest Travel experts were Bloggers .

          Only a few years ago , guest commentators would be all Magazine Editors ,

           whereas now popular Bloggers are now invited to comment .


         We would recommend for your Small Business to contract Social Media Consultants

         to create a Blog Marketing Strategy for your Business .

         Here is what you need to look for in contracting
         a Social Media Consultancy

  1. Does the Social Media Consultancy have experience managing Small Business in varying fields ?
  2.  Does the Social Media Consultancy understand the problems that Small Business owners  experience on a Daily basis ?
  3. What advice does the Social Media Consultancy give in regard dealing with Negativity on Social Networks ?
  4. Does the Social Media Consultancy equally represent the interests of Small Business as well as Big Business ?
  5. Why do Big Business and Small Business have different Social Media needs ?
  6. Why is the same Social Media advice being given to Small Business and Big Business when their needs are different ?
  7. How can Small Business solve the Social Networking time problem ?

          There is a huge difference in the Marketing needs of Small Business

           and  that of Big Business on the Social Networks ,

           which is not recognised by many commentators .

          Big Business has the time and Staff Resources to engage

          Negative Customers in the Public arena with endless chatter ,

          whereas it may not always be wise for a Small Business to do so .

          Ensure that the Social Media advice you are being given
         
          is tailored to your individual Business needs .

        
         If your Business is in trouble because of the Market downturn ,

         the last thing you will want to deal with is Negativity on Social Media .

         Instruct your Social Media Consultants to deal with the issues of complaint
        
         in a seperate Blog which you have control of .

         Don't ignore the issues - Don't get drawn into arguments defending your Business .

        Instruct your Social Media Consultants to present Solutions to the problems raised .
      
        An effective Problem-Soving Blog will reverse the tide of negativity ,

        and effectively  increase the Success of your Business ,

        regardless of Market conditions .

         

         Copyright - Alpha Business Consultants - 2011