http://mymarketingmanagerblog.com Marketing Blog Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:37:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en "It's an equal failing to trust everybody and to trust no body." Thomas Fuller People do business with people they know and trust.  Trust not only builds relationships,  it drives transactions.  According to McKinsey, over 66% of the economy is influenced by recommendations.  People even trust recommendations from people they do ... http://mymarketingmanagerblog.com/how-to-ask-for-a-recommendation-and-what-to-do-if-they-say-no/ It is no longer business as usual - and what might have made your business successful in the past, is not going to get you where you want to go in the New Economy. The New Economy Sales & Marketing Boot Camp gives you actionable advice you can implement immediately ... http://mymarketingmanagerblog.com/how-do-you-grow-your-business-in-an-economy-that-is-not-growing/ News of Bernard Madoff's 150 year sentence will give limited comfort to some investors.  However, scandals involving Madoff and others have put a spotlight on issues of  trust and accountability in the financial services industry. "Americans should be more concerned about the return of their money, than the return on their money." Mark Twain Although ... http://mymarketingmanagerblog.com/bernie-made-off-with-more-than-billions/ We’ve entered the second half of the year and summer has officially arrived.  Don’t be fooled into thinking that everyone is going to be taking time off.  Smart marketers will be using the next 2 months to ramp up their marketing campaigns so they can: 1) gain an edge over ... http://mymarketingmanagerblog.com/smart-marketing-tips/ Tune in to Boston Neighborhood Network TV www.bnntv.or on June 3rd at 2pm, June 5th at 9:30 am, and June 8th at 8:30 pm.  I will be sharing new economy strategies and tactics for your career success. http://mymarketingmanagerblog.com/employment-and-career-tips-for-the-new-economy/