Posts By Matthew Collis
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1.9KTech NewsWeighing the pros and cons of running a paperless business
Making the switch to a paperless business has its pros and cons that all business professionals should take into account as they...
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3.8K9TabletsCan Realtors survive without an iPad these days?
Step on to any expo floor at a real estate convention, and you'll be bombarded with talk of iPads - whose product...
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3.1K3Business MarketingWhy you shouldn’t underestimate email marketing: statistics
Since 4.24% of visitors from email marketing buy something compared to only 2.49% of visitors from search engines and .59% from social...
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991Business MarketingA small gesture that makes a big difference
Traditional methods are often overlooked in favor of technology, but taking the extra step can go a long way with clients and...
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4.0KBusiness Marketing3 tricks to improve your follow up with past clients and prospects
Almost all professionals have major room for improvement when it comes to communicating with past and future clients, and it can be...
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2.8KOpinion EditorialsRealtors can harness the power of social media: two more ways to do so
While a massive portion of the real estate industry has been using social media for half of a decade or more, some...
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3.3K9Opinion EditorialsHow Realtors can harness the power of social media
While a massive portion of the real estate industry has been using social media for half of a decade or more, some...
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1.4KBusiness MarketingTurn leads into customers: lead nurturing in 3 easy steps
Any business can do well by generating leads for themselves, but neglecting them, or not nurturing them effectively can prove to be...
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2.0K2Business Marketing3 easy ways to become referral worthy
Many of the golden rules are simply overlooked in business, but these simple steps can lead to a referral based business, saving...
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11.8K3Business News5 ways agents can become more organized and in control
With better organization comes more productivity which leads to more income, and with a detail oriented career like real estate, it can...
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2.2K7Business MarketingQuiz: how well are you keeping in touch with clients?
Keeping in touch with clients is so very critical to business, but how skilled are you at the process? Take this quick...
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2.3K6Business Marketing5 easy ways to build client loyalty
It is a well tested fact that current clients cost less to procure than new clients, so save time and money prospecting...
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1.8K4Social Media3 things you might not know about contact management systems
Many professionals use sub-par tools and keep their businesses duct taped together, but it's not necessary. Know these three things about contact...
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1.5KHow toEnsure that no detail falls through the cracks
With this simple method, you can avoid missing any details during any sort of real estate transaction.
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1.5K1Social MediaFour things to look for in a real estate CRM
Running a smooth real estate operation requires organization and marketing, both of which should be found in a team's CRM.
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1.3K4Business Marketing3 proven ways to get client testimonials
Getting client feedback can be daunting, particularly if it is not already a habit. Here are three proven ways to start or...
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2.8KBusiness MarketingPosition yourself as a home expert: the ultimate checklist
There are many ways to be recognized as the home expert in a specific area, but most overlook these basics that take...
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2.0K1Business Marketing3 key ingredients to a successful e-Newsletter
With the rise of social networks, email marketing is becoming more attractive again, as status updates are drowning out digital messages.
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1.9K14Business MarketingSome experts say email marketing is dead: true or false?
With the rise of social media and shortened attention spans, some experts claim email marketing is finished, but is that really true?
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1.2K1Business News3 steps to starting down the right path as a new Realtor
While every new Realtor is versed in law and rules, the practice of business is not always a well taught concept.
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5.1K2Business News3 ways Realtors can stay organized
Keeping organized isn't always about how clean your office is - it can involve your technologies as well.
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1.5K2Housing NewsBuild better relationships through homeowner check-ups
Realtors know that a great deal of business comes through referrals from clients or repeat clients, but it is an often overlooked...
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1.3K8Social Media4 social media tools that make life easier
As social media has become a common marketing tool for businesses, it can become a time suck, but with these four tools,...
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2.5K5Business MarketingTop 5 email marketing mistakes you can correct right now
Email marketing is a common tool for professionals, but often include these five most common mistakes that can be corrected right away.
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2.1K2Business NewsHow do clients perceive you? The importance of feedback in business
Soliciting feedback is a critical step for all businesses, but one that many skirt in fear of any negative results, but guessing...
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2.6K19Business MarketingThe ultimate checklist: build stronger relationships with clients
When you've put effort into building your professional sphere of influence, everything possible should be done to maintain that sphere and improve...
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1.0K23Business MarketingBuilding stronger relationships with prospects and clients
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know that there are better ways to build relationships with prospects and clients, and nurturing...
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1.9K21Business Marketing3 ways to generate buzz for your business
Studies show that even with the advent of social media marketing, consumers still rely most on word of mouth, regardless of who...
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1.8K6Business MarketingHow to easily accelerate your marketing, grow your sales
The key to maximizing marketing success is to track ROI, which sounds simple, but is a step that so many businesses fail...
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Quiz: email marketing best practices
Email marketing is quite a science, but is an approachable process and one that can always be refined - how well are...
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2.7K1Business MarketingThe 5 essentials of effective contact management
Contact management is a frequently overlooked tool for professionals, but with these five tips, the process will be maximized for higher returns...
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2.3K15Business MarketingQuiz: rate how effectively you keep in touch with clients
Take this quick quiz to see how well you score when it comes to effectively keeping up with your clients and if...
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1.8K29Tech NewsHow cloud computing saves businesses big money
Cloud computing has long been a hot topic, but many still don't grasp what it is or understand the cost savings associated...
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1.5K17Business MarketingReal estate CRMs versus general CRMs
Many don't know that there are very specific differences between general customer relationship management (CRM) systems and real estate specific CRMs, but...
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1.2K24Business Marketing3 ways to increase the chances your email marketing gets read
Not all email marketing is successful, but there are three ways to rapidly improve the ROI of your efforts, and they don't...
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2.9K2Business MarketingHow to save time, make money with drip marketing
Boosting productivity As a busy professional, you’re undoubtedly on the lookout for new ways to save time and increase your professional productivity....
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1.5K22Business Marketing3 simple social media monitoring tools you need to know about
The Ultimate Watch-Dog Have you ever wished you could know what everyone has ever said about you as a business professional? Sure,...
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4.1K29Business MarketingA multi-channel approach to marketing communications
Make money by doing more As a business professional, you want to make sure you’re taking a multi-channel communication approach with your...
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3.6K31Business MarketingThe power of saying thank you in business
The little things Sometimes the little things we do (or fail to do) make a big difference. In the case of saying...
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1.7K22Business MarketingNurture your leads to turbo-charge your business growth
Maximizing leads You get a new lead. Now what? Do you take down their contact details? Put them in your contact management...
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2.1K34Social Media
Why social media does not replace a CRM system
Social media as the silver bullet? You’re using social media, and at this point, keeping in touch with your sphere of influence...
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2.1K32Business MarketingGet more client testimonials with the listen and ask technique
Want more client testimonials? Many professionals struggle with the idea of soliciting client testimonials. They find it difficult to ask for a...
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1.1K10Business MarketingEmail campaign reports key to identifying leads
A frequently missing link Although email marketing may be a vital component of your communication strategy, you may not be aware that...
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1.6K14Business MarketingThe hidden power of a business directory
It’s not so boring after all Think your business directory is just a boring list of names, phone numbers, and addresses? Well,...
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1.3K35Social MediaKeep data secure with cloud computing
Data security matters for all businesses It’s not surprising that data security remains one of the biggest concerns for businesses going into...
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1.0K29Opinion EditorialsHow to decide whether or not to use Google+ professionally
Google’s popular social network Google Plus has been all the rage lately. It’s the new, popular kid on the block. If you’re...
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1.4K27Business MarketingSo you think you are worthy of referrals? Best practices for growing referrals
Are your efforts good enough? Maybe you think you’re doing a great job at getting referrals. Conversely, perhaps you know it’s an...
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2.4K2Business MarketingWhen it comes to email marketing, are you a surgeon or a dump-truck?
Blast email marketing Let’s face it, we’ve all received those dreaded “batch and blast” emails from people or companies that we may...
