Author: Quentin Pain

  • How Do You Get More Customers For Your Local Business?

    Well, how do you get more customers for your local business? Let’s start with a poll I did on my free bookkeeping course site (AccountingForEveryone.com). I asked ‘what would help your business most?’ and 54% said more customers. I guess it sounds obvious, but look at all the options: More customers/prospects Become well known as…

  • US FTC Law Changed 1st March 2012 On Business Opportunities

    Understanding the 2012 Changes to the US FTC Law on Business Opportunities If you offer any product, service, or business opportunity, it is essential to stay updated on the recent legal changes that took effect on March 1, 2012. These updates significantly influence how you must communicate with consumers, particularly regarding testimonials, disclosures, and transparency.…

  • What is Trust and How To Get It for Business Success

    What is Trust and How To Get It for Business Success

    What is trust is a massive question for marketers or anyone researching some product or service they need or want, so what is the first point of trust you look for? These are a few trust indicators I can think of: Social Media (Facebook likes/shares, Google+, Digg etc.) User Comments/Feedback (on blogs and shopping sites)…

  • Build Your LinkedIn Network And Build Trust

    Build Your LinkedIn Network And Build Trust

    Having spent years watching the underground internet marketing industry, I get to see trends earlier than many, and the LinkedIn network is right there ready to explode. In fact, it is already growing more rapidly than ever, but most businesses have little to no idea how to use it effectively. Facebook vs LinkedIn Facebook is…

  • What The Hell Is Going On With The Internet?

    What The Hell Is Going On With The Internet?

    What The Hell Is Going On With The Internet? [2025 update: all these predictions back in 2012 have happened except VR and AR is now simply another part of AI] Have you noticed how everything seems to be speeding up? It’s not just your imagination. The rate of change across technology, communication, learning, and even…

  • Want To Know Whether Traditional Advertising is Better Than Digital?

    Want To Know Whether Traditional Advertising is Better Than Digital?

    If you are as confused as most about what (if anything!) is working when it comes to advertising, look no further than the World’s biggest advertiser: Procter and Gamble. With a $10billion annual budget, they really must know their onions (or rather, laundry products), don’t you think? They have increased their ad spend by 24%…

  • The 3 Steps to Success in Life

    One of the things often said is that to succeed, you need to do things in small steps. One step at a time. ‘Slowly slowly catchee monkey’. On the other hand, you also hear that unless you set a proper and major goal, how on Earth will you ever get anywhere. So what’s the truth?…

  • Free Business Forms Download

    Understanding the Importance of Business Forms Legal forms are often seen as tedious and unnecessary, but they play a crucial role in protecting your business interests. They help prevent misunderstandings, reduce the risk of legal disputes, and provide clarity in relationships with partners, clients, and employees. For example, a well-drafted partnership agreement clearly defines each…

  • How Many Backlinks Do I Have?

    How Many Backlinks Do I Have?

    Want to know how many backlinks you have, and how that compares with your competition? I show you exactly what you need to know… Backlinking is probably one of the great myths of Internet Marketing. There are tens of thousands (literally) of products, books and articles on the subject. The advice ranges from ‘no backlinks…

  • Top Tips For Great Testimonials

    Whether you are selling a service or a product, testimonials can double your sales. They add credibility to what you do. The proof of this is simple to prove, just think of anything you have bought recently from Amazon or any other online retailer. Did you check the reviews? How did they affect you? And…