Businesses Growing To The First Million And Beyond

1. Making A Mom’s Life Easier

Check out this business: The Organized Parent is a website that makes a mom’s life easier by offering the best tools and tips to help her save time, money and stress. We’ve been featured in Parents, Family Circle, Woman’s Day, Parenting and Working Mother magazines.

Thanks To: Stephanie Vozza of The Organized Parent

2. Take On Life

Check out this business: A highlight of my business would be the inspiring story behind it. I have never stopped living life to its fullest, even after becoming a quadriplegic.

Thanks To: Mark Lewis of Take on life

3. Give”free” To Grow Biz!!

Check out this business: When I first started growing my business, I gave away FREE advertising on my site (with no strings attached) for a full 3 months. You can setup a tracking system on your site for ads. Then I would email a report every month to show how many hits the ad received. At the end of the free 3 months, I would ask if they would like to stay on as a monthly customer or a “6-12 month package” customer. All but 1 said yes. Clearly, the easiest and fastest way I grew my business. Give it a try!!

Thanks To: H. Luiz Presents of H. Luiz Presents…

4. Say Goodbye To Heel Wedgies!

Check out this business: Kix by Katie is an innovative fashion fixer that eliminates the fashion faux pas we affectionately dubbed the Heel Wedgie—when your pants get bunched up between your foot and shoe. Yikes, don’t you just hate that! This is a common wardrobe malfunction that occurs when women wear long pants with open back heels.

This handy little device temporarily adheres to the inside back hemline of your pants to give them just a little extra weight and rigidity so they hang nicely…ta da life

Thanks To: Katie Johnson of Kix By Katie

5. Unleash The Power Of The Pen

Check out this business: Looking for the right words to promote your company or organization? Tired of generic marketing copy that applies to 99% of the competition? We can help.

Market It Write is a New York-based copywriting agency that helps B2B companies and nonprofit organizations increase sales and donations, generate leads, and secure media placements.

We combine the speed, energy and cost efficiency of the small agency/freelance world with the professionalism and resources of the big agency univers

Thanks To: Mistina Picciano of Market It Write

6. Lizzieb Tv

Check out this business: LizzieBtv is the online destination for moms looking to catch a glimpse of motherhood thru the eyes of a “real” mom not a super mom. LizzieB isn’t a parenting expert she’s a mom, a wife and a daughter trying to stay sane juggling it all. Join LizzieB as she shares real mom moments along with her favorite parenting tips, shortcuts and product reviews.

Thanks To: Lizzie Bermudez of LizzieBtv.com

7. Branding: Easy Method

Check out this business: Every business needs to use Gravatars. For information on how to use a gravatar watch my 6 min video on Branding.
http://premiumwebsites.net/gravatars-easy-branding-tool/

Thanks To: Dotty Scott of Premium websites

8. Gift Baskets With Books

Check out this business: Book Bouquet gift baskets with books makes shopping for everyone easy. Do they love to read, do they have a hobby, are they taking a trip? There is a book on everything, and we’ll add it to a gift basket to make your gift say “wow”. Personal, cool and totally easy to order your shopping woes are over!

Thanks To: Kim Shanahan of Book Bouquet

9. First Impressions

Check out this business: A well designed, professional website inspires confidence and gives users the trust they need to make the next step in the buying process. Whether the objective of the site is an online transaction, a phone call or a store visit, a website is a direct reflection of a company’s reputation and credibility. Most online users make the assumption that if a site is professional, then the company behind it will be one that they can trust. This then translates into greater sales!

Thanks To: Jamie Robertson of Cutting Edge Concepts

10. Direct Mail Breakthrough….

Check out this business: Now more than ever the customer pool is huge, growing and up for grabs. When acquiring new customers, data collection is essential for future marketing. You can do this by initiating a loyalty/rewards program. Customers will remember your business first when you give something back. You can reach new clients and resurrect dormant ones by direct mail using creative multi-merchant cooperative programs offering Gift/Loyalty Cards. Cards also generate repeat business, keep’m com’n back!

Thanks To: Gregg Mulgrew of Cardlogic

11. Put Your Best Face Forward

Check out this business: If you are a business or a business owner looking to make a good impression make sure you have a great portrait of you and your team for your website and other publicity. Working with a professional photographer can make a big difference in the final product. Whether you work with a Jady Images photographer or another photographer knowing the look that you want and expressing that to the photographer you work with is the next most important part of achieving your best look. Good luck!

Thanks To: Amy Stone of Jady Images

12. Digital Branding Consultancy

Check out this business: Affinity Creative is a digital branding consultancy integrating creative design with web technology to build and strengthen connections between socially responsible brands and their audiences. What does that mean? Simply put, we develop websites, blogs, email campaigns, banner ads and logos for a variety of brands that affect positive change.

Thanks To: Adrienne Hackney of Affinity Creative

13. Feel Beautiful Everyday!™

Check out this business: We are all individual in our thoughts, interests, beliefs and experiences. Each of us harbors our own fears, doubts, questions and insecurities. That’s why we bring you a positive and safe place to turn for information, inspiration, support, sharing, and “permission” to just be who you are.

Thanks To: Susan Vernicek of S&J Identity – Identity Magazine

14. Not Just Mortgage Leads!

Check out this business: MortgageLeads.com works closely with loan officers, debt settlement agents, loan modification agents, attorneys, and other financial professionals to create custom tailored campaigns designed to increase overall sales. Also, our leads are generated organically(PPC,SEO,SEM,etc.), which more often results in a higher conversion rate than those that use gimmicks,incentives or spam. Increased sales and higher conversions are a must when purchasing a lead product.

Thanks To: Eric Kates of MortgageLeads.com

15. European Car Computer Repair

Check out this business: We are the #1 Motronic Specialist in America – professional engineers in Electronic Control Units.

We repair Bosch ECU and Motronic ECU from many lines of European cars such as Porsche, BMW, Jaguar, Volvo, and Ferrari.

From ECU, DME, CDI Box and more, we guarantee your full satisfaction with our great technical support and our 5-Year Warranty.

Thanks To: Jorge Morales of Specialized ECU Repair

16. Quality Does Come From Within

Check out this business: Mens underwear has to fit and feel as comfertable for a man, as a womans bra does to a woman. Support, sublime comfort and softness is requiered. This is especially important when being active in sport, or even just walking a short distance. Bad fitted underwear can actually cause skin irritation and even skinburns. All it takes is good design, well selected breathable fabrics and hundreds of interviews with men.
- and the result becomes The nationUP NORTH fit, or in short:
The NUN fit!

Thanks To: Nanna Trier of nationUP NORTH

17. Forward Momentum

Check out this business: We started and publish two magazines:Susquehanna Life spotlights the high quality of life in Central PA; Susquehanna Business Life educates readers about the vibrant Central PA business community. Both magazines inform, challenge and entertain readers while helping them make intelligent choices about not only what to do and where to go but what they think of matters of importance to the region. Both magazines deliver a powerful connection to affluent and savvy consumers and businesspeople.

Thanks To: Erica Shames of Susquehanna Life Magazines

18. Poetry Karaoke At Work?

Check out this business: Usually promoted for home entertainment, Poetry Karaoke can be of benefit to corporate employee enhancement programs. Employees will improve self-confidence, hone public speaking skills, and build morale. All in a fun setting.

Thanks To: Alice Shapiro of Poet’s Tongue

19. Have You Verved Today?

Check out this business: Finally … quality ecards with glorious color, vibrant design and ingenious wit – in a quick, inexpensive, secure and green format! Visit VerveCards.com, home of “wry and snappy – never sappy” ecards for savvy senders. Everybody’s loving the “set it, then forget it” future scheduling feature and personal Ecard History to keep it all straight! Never miss another birthday or important date again! Join now for a low annual fee of just $14.95 to send an unlimited number of exceptional

Thanks To: Nancy Rielle of VerveCards.com

20. G. J. Smith, Inc.

Check out this business: Landscape design, construction and maintenance on Nantucket Island

Thanks To: Geoff Smith of G. J. Smith, Inc.

21. Listen, Evolve, Listen, Evolve

Check out this business: For me, two of the most important things I do to keep my business relevant and drive growth are listening to my customers and evolving my strategy based on that feedback.

Luckily for us, social media tools have made it easier than ever for business owners to interact with customers and prospects. These tools allow us to obtain very specific information about our products & services straight from our target audience. We can then evolve our offerings to better serve our customers.

Thanks To: Ryan Taft of Catalyst Marketers

22. Cover Letters Demystified

Check out this business: Jobseekers – when submitting a cover letter, make that letter all about the company, rather than yourself. Here’s a challenge: read your cover letter out loud, with a lot of volume when the words ‘I’ or ‘my’ is said. I’ll bet you’ll be surprised at how many times these words are used. It’s a big turnoff! Set yourself apart from the pack and make your cover letters all about THEM, not YOU!

Thanks To: Lauren Milligan of ResuMAYDAY

23. Technology And Old School

Check out this business: You must know how to communicate with your customers. Using technology is cost effective and time saving but only if you are reaching your target audience. Combine your efforts use online social media, newsletters, and e mail. Also remember a post card in the mail might be very refreshing giving you a lot more bang for your buck.

Thanks To: Ellen Cagnassola of SweetSoaps

24. Laugh

Check out this business: Laugh at least once a day–organically! If you are not, you are not doing what you love, and you won’t be able to make a million happily.

Thanks To: Gwen Gardner of Simply Chickie

25. Leverage Right Relationships

Check out this business: Not all networking is created equal. Spending a few minutes on your networking strategy upfront could save you many hours of ineffective meetings and wasted energy with the wrong prospects.

Spend a half hour on the right on-line and face-to-face networking strategy that feeds the sweet spot of your business, and where you can be an asset to those you want to meet.

Thanks To: Nancy Fox of Fox Coaching Associates

26. Success Coaching

Check out this business: Executive, Leader and Business Success Coaching by Successful Executives! My trademarked programs and tools are used for coaching by more than 25 corporate coaching businesses! My client companies include Fortune 500 companies, Small Businesses and individuals seeking more success in their life and career.

Also http://yourcorporatesuccess.com where executive coaching is made available and affordable for all including TeleClassees, Group Coaching, & Masterminds at low monthly rates!

Thanks To: Ann Farrell of Quantum Endeavors, Inc.