AGBeat » Matthew Collis http://agbeat.com Business News, insights, tools, & inspiration for business owners and professionals Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:54:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Weighing the pros and cons of running a paperless business http://agbeat.com/tech-news/weighing-the-pros-and-cons-of-running-a-paperless-business/ http://agbeat.com/tech-news/weighing-the-pros-and-cons-of-running-a-paperless-business/#comments Mon, 26 Nov 2012 20:51:40 +0000 Matthew Collis http://agbeat.com/?p=60326 Making the switch to a paperless business has its pros and cons that all business professionals should take into account as they make their business decisions.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/tech-news/weighing-the-pros-and-cons-of-running-a-paperless-business/feed/ 0 Can Realtors survive without an iPad these days? http://agbeat.com/gadgets/tablets/can-realtors-survive-without-an-ipad-these-days/ http://agbeat.com/gadgets/tablets/can-realtors-survive-without-an-ipad-these-days/#comments Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:03:37 +0000 Matthew Collis http://agbeat.com/?p=60296 Step on to any expo floor at a real estate convention, and you'll be bombarded with talk of iPads - whose product is compatible, what the new features are, etc. With all of the focus on the iPad, can Realtors even survive without one now?
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]]> http://agbeat.com/gadgets/tablets/can-realtors-survive-without-an-ipad-these-days/feed/ 9 Why you shouldn’t underestimate email marketing: statistics http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/why-you-shouldnt-underestimate-the-value-of-email-marketing/ http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/why-you-shouldnt-underestimate-the-value-of-email-marketing/#comments Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:57:24 +0000 Matthew Collis http://agbeat.com/?p=60206 Since 4.24% of visitors from email marketing buy something compared to only 2.49% of visitors from search engines and .59% from social media, email marketing remains one of the most important marketing tools in your arsenal!
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]]> http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/why-you-shouldnt-underestimate-the-value-of-email-marketing/feed/ 2 A small gesture that makes a big difference http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/a-small-gesture-that-makes-a-big-difference/ http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/a-small-gesture-that-makes-a-big-difference/#comments Tue, 06 Nov 2012 13:00:25 +0000 Matthew Collis http://agbeat.com/?p=60065 Traditional methods are often overlooked in favor of technology, but taking the extra step can go a long way with clients and potential clients.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/a-small-gesture-that-makes-a-big-difference/feed/ 0 3 tricks to improve your follow up with past clients and prospects http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/3-tricks-to-improve-your-follow-up-with-past-clients-and-prospects/ http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/3-tricks-to-improve-your-follow-up-with-past-clients-and-prospects/#comments Fri, 02 Nov 2012 04:03:12 +0000 Matthew Collis http://agbeat.com/?p=60000 Almost all professionals have major room for improvement when it comes to communicating with past and future clients, and it can be an untapped source of revenue that can be opened right away.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/3-tricks-to-improve-your-follow-up-with-past-clients-and-prospects/feed/ 0 Realtors can harness the power of social media: two more ways to do so http://agbeat.com/editorials/realtors-can-harness-the-power-of-social-media-two-more-ways-to-do-so/ http://agbeat.com/editorials/realtors-can-harness-the-power-of-social-media-two-more-ways-to-do-so/#comments Thu, 25 Oct 2012 04:09:33 +0000 Matthew Collis http://agbeat.com/?p=59891 While a massive portion of the real estate industry has been using social media for half of a decade or more, some are still discovering it as a marketing tool, and the benefit to not being an early adopter is that there is now a science behind the tools, so let's get started!
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]]> http://agbeat.com/editorials/realtors-can-harness-the-power-of-social-media-two-more-ways-to-do-so/feed/ 0 How Realtors can harness the power of social media http://agbeat.com/editorials/how-realtors-can-harness-the-power-of-social-media/ http://agbeat.com/editorials/how-realtors-can-harness-the-power-of-social-media/#comments Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:58:16 +0000 Matthew Collis http://agbeat.com/?p=59835 While a massive portion of the real estate industry has been using social media for half of a decade or more, some are still discovering it as a marketing tool, and the benefit to not being an early adopter is that there is now a science behind the tools, so let's get started!
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]]> http://agbeat.com/editorials/how-realtors-can-harness-the-power-of-social-media/feed/ 9 Turn leads into customers: lead nurturing in 3 easy steps http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/turn-leads-into-customers-lead-nurturing-in-3-easy-steps/ http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/turn-leads-into-customers-lead-nurturing-in-3-easy-steps/#comments Wed, 10 Oct 2012 19:54:23 +0000 Matthew Collis http://agbeat.com/?p=59704 Any business can do well by generating leads for themselves, but neglecting them, or not nurturing them effectively can prove to be a massive waste. Here are steps to properly nurture those leads and turn them into customers.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/turn-leads-into-customers-lead-nurturing-in-3-easy-steps/feed/ 0 3 easy ways to become referral worthy http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/3-easy-ways-to-become-referral-worthy/ http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/3-easy-ways-to-become-referral-worthy/#comments Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:23:38 +0000 Matthew Collis http://agbeat.com/?p=59620 Many of the golden rules are simply overlooked in business, but these simple steps can lead to a referral based business, saving you time and money in the long run.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/3-easy-ways-to-become-referral-worthy/feed/ 2 5 ways agents can become more organized and in control http://agbeat.com/business-news/5-ways-to-help-agents-become-more-organized-and-in-control/ http://agbeat.com/business-news/5-ways-to-help-agents-become-more-organized-and-in-control/#comments Sun, 30 Sep 2012 14:55:23 +0000 Matthew Collis http://agbeat.com/?p=59578 With better organization comes more productivity which leads to more income, and with a detail oriented career like real estate, it can be overwhelming. Here are five tips for improving your organization skills.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/business-news/5-ways-to-help-agents-become-more-organized-and-in-control/feed/ 1 Quiz: how well are you keeping in touch with clients? http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/quiz-how-well-are-you-keeping-in-touch-with-clients/ http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/quiz-how-well-are-you-keeping-in-touch-with-clients/#comments Thu, 20 Sep 2012 18:01:32 +0000 Matthew Collis http://agbeat.com/?p=59529 Keeping in touch with clients is so very critical to business, but how skilled are you at the process? Take this quick quiz to find out!
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]]> http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/quiz-how-well-are-you-keeping-in-touch-with-clients/feed/ 6 5 easy ways to build client loyalty http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/5-easy-ways-to-build-client-loyalty/ http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/5-easy-ways-to-build-client-loyalty/#comments Wed, 12 Sep 2012 17:12:11 +0000 Matthew Collis http://agbeat.com/?p=59426 It is a well tested fact that current clients cost less to procure than new clients, so save time and money prospecting by building loyalty with current clients.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/5-easy-ways-to-build-client-loyalty/feed/ 6 3 things you might not know about contact management systems http://agbeat.com/social-media/3-things-might-know-contact-management-systems/ http://agbeat.com/social-media/3-things-might-know-contact-management-systems/#comments Wed, 05 Sep 2012 15:45:10 +0000 Matthew Collis http://agbeat.com/?p=59367 Many professionals use sub-par tools and keep their businesses duct taped together, but it's not necessary. Know these three things about contact management to make sure you're not losing out on opportunities.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/social-media/3-things-might-know-contact-management-systems/feed/ 3 Ensure that no detail falls through the cracks http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/ensure-detail-falls-cracks/ http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/ensure-detail-falls-cracks/#comments Mon, 27 Aug 2012 14:54:27 +0000 Matthew Collis http://agbeat.com/?p=59298 With this simple method, you can avoid missing any details during any sort of real estate transaction.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/ensure-detail-falls-cracks/feed/ 0 Four things to look for in a real estate CRM http://agbeat.com/social-media/four-things-look-real-estate-crm/ http://agbeat.com/social-media/four-things-look-real-estate-crm/#comments Fri, 17 Aug 2012 05:09:42 +0000 Matthew Collis http://agbeat.com/?p=59234 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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]]> http://agbeat.com/social-media/four-things-look-real-estate-crm/feed/ 1 3 proven ways to get client testimonials http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/3-proven-ways-get-client-testimonials/ http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/3-proven-ways-get-client-testimonials/#comments Wed, 08 Aug 2012 19:23:19 +0000 Matthew Collis http://agbeat.com/?p=59136 Getting client feedback can be daunting, particularly if it is not already a habit. Here are three proven ways to start or refine your own habits.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/3-proven-ways-get-client-testimonials/feed/ 4 Position yourself as a home expert: the ultimate checklist http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/position-yourself-as-home-expert/ http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/position-yourself-as-home-expert/#comments Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:48:16 +0000 Matthew Collis http://agbeat.com/?p=59036 There are many ways to be recognized as the home expert in a specific area, but most overlook these basics that take work but generate referrals.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/position-yourself-as-home-expert/feed/ 0 3 key ingredients to a successful e-Newsletter http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/3-key-ingredients-successful-e-newsletter/ http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/3-key-ingredients-successful-e-newsletter/#comments Thu, 26 Jul 2012 19:08:36 +0000 Matthew Collis http://agbeat.com/?p=58992 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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]]> http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/3-key-ingredients-successful-e-newsletter/feed/ 1 Some experts say email marketing is dead: true or false? http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/some-experts-say-email-marketing-dead-true-false/ http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/some-experts-say-email-marketing-dead-true-false/#comments Thu, 19 Jul 2012 18:39:14 +0000 Matthew Collis http://agbeat.com/?p=58886 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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]]> http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/some-experts-say-email-marketing-dead-true-false/feed/ 14 3 steps to starting down the right path as a new Realtor http://agbeat.com/business-news/3-steps-starting-right-path-new-realtor/ http://agbeat.com/business-news/3-steps-starting-right-path-new-realtor/#comments Thu, 12 Jul 2012 16:30:38 +0000 Matthew Collis http://agbeat.com/?p=58723 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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]]> http://agbeat.com/business-news/3-steps-starting-right-path-new-realtor/feed/ 1 3 ways Realtors can stay organized http://agbeat.com/business-news/3-ways-realtors-can-stay-organized/ http://agbeat.com/business-news/3-ways-realtors-can-stay-organized/#comments Thu, 05 Jul 2012 15:28:01 +0000 Matthew Collis http://agbeat.com/?p=58559 Keeping organized isn't always about how clean your office is - it can involve your technologies as well.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/business-news/3-ways-realtors-can-stay-organized/feed/ 1 Build better relationships through homeowner check-ups http://agbeat.com/housing-news/build-better-relationships-through-homeowner-check-ups/ http://agbeat.com/housing-news/build-better-relationships-through-homeowner-check-ups/#comments Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:14:52 +0000 Matthew Collis http://agbeat.com/?p=58238 Realtors know that a great deal of business comes through referrals from clients or repeat clients, but it is an often overlooked source of money that goes untended.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/housing-news/build-better-relationships-through-homeowner-check-ups/feed/ 2 4 social media tools that make life easier http://agbeat.com/social-media/4-social-media-tools-that-make-life-easier/ http://agbeat.com/social-media/4-social-media-tools-that-make-life-easier/#comments Tue, 05 Jun 2012 17:33:49 +0000 Matthew Collis http://agbeat.com/?p=58129 As social media has become a common marketing tool for businesses, it can become a time suck, but with these four tools, it doesn't have to.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/social-media/4-social-media-tools-that-make-life-easier/feed/ 8 Top 5 email marketing mistakes you can correct right now http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/top-5-email-marketing-mistakes-you-can-correct-right-now/ http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/top-5-email-marketing-mistakes-you-can-correct-right-now/#comments Tue, 29 May 2012 02:38:31 +0000 Matthew Collis http://agbeat.com/?p=57975 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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]]> http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/top-5-email-marketing-mistakes-you-can-correct-right-now/feed/ 5 How do clients perceive you? The importance of feedback in business http://agbeat.com/business-news/how-do-clients-perceive-you-the-importance-of-feedback-in-business/ http://agbeat.com/business-news/how-do-clients-perceive-you-the-importance-of-feedback-in-business/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 17:11:31 +0000 Matthew Collis http://agbeat.com/?p=57838 Soliciting feedback is a critical step for all businesses, but one that many skirt in fear of any negative results, but guessing at your brand's reputation is less helpful in the long run than getting consumers' thoughts.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/business-news/how-do-clients-perceive-you-the-importance-of-feedback-in-business/feed/ 1 The ultimate checklist: build stronger relationships with clients http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/the-ultimate-checklist-build-stronger-relationships-with-clients/ http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/the-ultimate-checklist-build-stronger-relationships-with-clients/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 16:27:44 +0000 Matthew Collis http://agbeat.com/?p=57660 When you've put effort into building your professional sphere of influence, everything possible should be done to maintain that sphere and improve relationships with everyone within it. This checklist will jump start your doing just that.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/the-ultimate-checklist-build-stronger-relationships-with-clients/feed/ 19 Building stronger relationships with prospects and clients http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/building-stronger-relationships-with-prospects-and-clients/ http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/building-stronger-relationships-with-prospects-and-clients/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 14:24:45 +0000 Matthew Collis http://agbeat.com/?p=57602 It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know that there are better ways to build relationships with prospects and clients, and nurturing leads can be simplified and your efficiency improved with the right tools.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/building-stronger-relationships-with-prospects-and-clients/feed/ 23 3 ways to generate buzz for your business http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/3-ways-to-generate-buzz-for-your-business/ http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/3-ways-to-generate-buzz-for-your-business/#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:55:51 +0000 Matthew Collis http://agbeat.com/?p=57483 Studies show that even with the advent of social media marketing, consumers still rely most on word of mouth, regardless of who that mouth is, so long as it is human and not a brand or a paid company spokesperson. In that spirit, it can be difficult to inspire word of mouth, but here are three ways to do just that.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/3-ways-to-generate-buzz-for-your-business/feed/ 21 How to easily accelerate your marketing, grow your sales http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/how-to-easily-accelerate-your-marketing-grow-your-sales/ http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/how-to-easily-accelerate-your-marketing-grow-your-sales/#comments Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:07:02 +0000 Matthew Collis http://agbeat.com/?p=57326 The key to maximizing marketing success is to track ROI, which sounds simple, but is a step that so many businesses fail at because it might be uncomfortable to ask the simple "how did you hear about us?" question and follow through with tracking.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/how-to-easily-accelerate-your-marketing-grow-your-sales/feed/ 6 Quiz: email marketing best practices http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/quiz-email-marketing-best-practices/ http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/quiz-email-marketing-best-practices/#comments Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:24:59 +0000 Matthew Collis http://agbeat.com/?p=57217 Email marketing is quite a science, but is an approachable process and one that can always be refined - how well are you doing at your email marketing? Take this quick quiz to see how well you score.
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