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		<title>Mail-order Business Tip #8 &#8211; Test, test, test!</title>
		<link>http://dmurphyblog.wordpress.com/2008/08/05/mail-order-business-tip-8-test-test-test/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 21:57:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This does not mean just with your products. You will definitely need to test your products to see if they are viable and sustainable. However, you will also need to test your marketing and advertising strategies. Collect data on which advertising outlets are working and which ones are not. Test your marketing outlets to see [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=dmurphyblog.wordpress.com&amp;blog=2901827&amp;post=57&amp;subd=dmurphyblog&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Mail-order Business Tip #7 &#8211; Build your reputation</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:43:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The quickest and easiest way to build your reputation is through satisfied customers. Loyal customers attract new customers. Once you have developed a relationship with your current customer base, approach them for testimonials. They may have already given you feedback through an e-mail or personal letter. If so, ask permission to use their comments in [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=dmurphyblog.wordpress.com&amp;blog=2901827&amp;post=56&amp;subd=dmurphyblog&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Mail-order Business Tip #6 &#8211; Follow Through</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:11:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This tip deals specifically with order processing, but can also apply to business in general. There are so many scams circulating out there, consumers can be very leery of mail-order businesses. One way to help alleviate their concerns about your legitimacy is to follow through. When you commit to doing something for your customer, be sure you [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=dmurphyblog.wordpress.com&amp;blog=2901827&amp;post=55&amp;subd=dmurphyblog&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Mail-order Business Tip #5 &#8211; Do Not Be Idle</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 05:57:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There really is always something to do when you operate any kind of business. Your mail-order business may not be producing according to your expectations at first, but do not let that cause you to stagnate. Keep moving and planting seeds into your business. If you feel stuck, then go back to the drawing board. [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=dmurphyblog.wordpress.com&amp;blog=2901827&amp;post=54&amp;subd=dmurphyblog&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Mail-order Business Tip #4 &#8211; Keep Learning</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:38:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The beauty of a mail-order business is that you can test a product to see if it will work, without putting too much expense into it. If at first you don&#8217;t succeed, try, try again. Do not give up on your mail-order venture just because something didn&#8217;t work out the first time. Keep learning and [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=dmurphyblog.wordpress.com&amp;blog=2901827&amp;post=53&amp;subd=dmurphyblog&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Mail-order Business Tip #3 &#8211; Add a little TLC</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:43:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With quick turnaround times and microwave processing, many businesses are letting the TLC matters of their operations slip. Why not take advantage of this lost art form and offer personalized service to your customers. Most consumers don&#8217;t expect this type of service anymore. For the majority, it&#8217;s a thing of the past. If you want to be different [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=dmurphyblog.wordpress.com&amp;blog=2901827&amp;post=52&amp;subd=dmurphyblog&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Mail-order Business Tip #2 &#8211; Make it personal</title>
		<link>http://dmurphyblog.wordpress.com/2008/06/13/mail-order-business-tip-2-make-it-personal/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:18:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Your customers are going to want to know what makes you different from the other businesses out there. They will want to know why they should buy from you and not someone else. One of the easiest ways to build customer loyalty is by making your communication personal. By keeping your business simple (see Tip [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=dmurphyblog.wordpress.com&amp;blog=2901827&amp;post=51&amp;subd=dmurphyblog&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Mail-order Business Tip #1 &#8211; Write down your plan of attack</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:16:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Let&#8217;s get started! Pull out a journal, notebook or pad of paper and just start writing. Make lists or just write about what you want. Dreams can quickly become a reality when you see them on paper in black and white. Keep a creative business journal close at hand. This is where you can write [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=dmurphyblog.wordpress.com&amp;blog=2901827&amp;post=50&amp;subd=dmurphyblog&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>It&#8217;s In the Mail &#8211; Introduction</title>
		<link>http://dmurphyblog.wordpress.com/2008/06/03/its-in-the-mail-introduction/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:18:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[So you think you want to build a mail-order business? Well, you have come to the right place. I don&#8217;t plan to give you doom and gloom statistics on all of the failing businesses out there. I also don&#8217;t plan to give you checklists for the things you need to get started. There are plenty [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=dmurphyblog.wordpress.com&amp;blog=2901827&amp;post=40&amp;subd=dmurphyblog&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>It&#8217;s In the Mail &#8211; Inspiration</title>
		<link>http://dmurphyblog.wordpress.com/2008/05/27/its-in-the-mail-inspiration/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 18:05:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week, I thought I&#8217;d start a new series&#8230; As you know, I am no stranger to entrepreneurial endeavors. I have run at least four businesses before this, which most people might consider as failures. But, I am more inclined to view them as trial-and-error experiences. I have learned a great deal from those previous [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=dmurphyblog.wordpress.com&amp;blog=2901827&amp;post=39&amp;subd=dmurphyblog&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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