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What do David Ogilvy, Drayton Bird and I - Carol Bentley - have in common? Apart from being professional copywriters?

If you attended the seminar in London last Friday, where Drayton gave a very entertaining and information packed presentation, then you already know the answer to this question.

(By the way, [...] Continue Reading…

Written by Carol Bentley on November 28, 2008 | No Comments »
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Have you had any problems

In my 3 September post I wrote about the new ‘Net Effect’ Stompernet magazine, which started with a sample issue and DVDs for postage only.

Did you take a look? If not… you can ignore this post; otherwise you might find it interesting…

Stompernet had problems with getting the initial offer [...] Continue Reading…

Written by Carol Bentley on November 21, 2008 | No Comments »
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What’s on your book shelf

I am often asked what reference books I have on my office shelf, which ones I refer to frequently and what I would recommend to others.

Now - I have a confession to make - I absolutely love books; I get great pleasure out of exploring marketing books, copywriting books [...] Continue Reading…

Written by Carol Bentley on November 20, 2008 | No Comments »
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Are your letters like a damp squib

We know words have power. What we write… how we write it can deliver a strong message and have a stunning effect on our target audience or it can be like a damp squib and fizzle out… leaving them cold.

I was reminded of this by a newsletter I received [...] Continue Reading…

Written by Carol Bentley on November 6, 2008 | 6 Comments »
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Who is leaving cash on the table

Be honest - how many business people do you know who are as diligent in their sales follow up as they could be? And if they are not, how many times have they lost out without even knowing they have?

On her blog Karin describes one such business who appears [...] Continue Reading…

Written by Carol Bentley on November 3, 2008 | 3 Comments »
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Honesty is best. . .

Whatever claims you make, however you describe your product or service, whatever testimonials you quote your honesty and trustworthiness is up for inspection.

And it doesn’t matter how big or small your business is because if you’re once caught out your credibility is blown and your customer will be thinking [...] Continue Reading…

Written by Carol Bentley on October 31, 2008 | 1 Comment »
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