I have a friend who has an online fishing lure business. He has his own website, but hasn't had much business. How should he market it? What about selling on eBay? Can anyone give me some helpful hints to pass along to help his business grow?
Do I understand that you are merging Blogging 101 with your Be Your Own Boss group?Im not sure I understand how the two are connected.Im not really interested in the Be Your Own Boss group,but I really am getting to like the Blogging 101 group.
jillygal, actually, he is not the only one! We have a couple of guys in BYOB who are doing it!
Please have your friend join BYOB and go through the posts. I think he'll find lots of good information!
Lori, No, I'm not merging them. Just that they are very complimentary. Many new businesses can benefit from learning how to blog and to get used to writing 200 words a day. And, many bloggers are looking to make money, BYOB is filled with great information on starting and keeping a business going. I agree with what you say, there is a distinct difference between the groups and for some easy access is a good thing, and for others not. Great question, thanks
It's a good idea to merge because business not only need an online presence nowadays but blogs can augment and generate traffic and sales. One of my recent posts addresses just that -- how to use blogs to enhance and stimulate business.
Jillygal, why not have your friend join and ask his own questions? He might get a lot of benefit out of it.
GG: Lately he says his customers have been complaining that when they get a package he ships, the box is in shreds, torn apart. He says he will use stronger tape. What should he do to increase business? He says he will shut it down by next summer if the profits don't justify the investment. I hate to see him give up. I know he can make a go of it. I wonder if a good market base are people who subscribe to magazines like Field & Stream, they would be his prime targets.
I see blogs from people with expertise in different fields who answer questions and give tips on a lot of how to topics. For instance, candle and soap making, quilts, sewing, window treatments, etc. When the schools discontinued Home Economics, kids never learned the arts of cooking or sewing. Today as adults, I believe there is a good market for this. Maybe some DIY info, since it is costly to buy these things ready made in today's economy. Any suggestions?
