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Hello Folks -

If you are reading this online or in HTML email, you probably already noticed something different. You can now access several areas of WebSiteMarketingPlan.com directly from the newsletter. Just above the table of contents you will see a row of links. These will take you directly to each section's articles. Here's the rundown of what you will find in each section:

- Marketing Planning: Different options for creating and writing marketing plans
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Today's Articles

The articles in this issue are meant to help you brush up on what marketing really is ("Understanding Marketing: 5 Common Misconceptions"), plus get you on the road to completing your marketing plan (my "Finishing Your Marketing Plan") as well as think about the importance of purpose; preparation and planning; and execution in small business ("Bill Collier's Small Business Rules").

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Bobette Kyle

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Understanding Marketing: 5 Common Misconceptions
by Otilia Otlacan
http://www.websitemarketingplan.com/techniques/understandingmarketing.htm

Everybody seems to know Marketing. The world is full of Marketing gurus. We all talk about Marketing with a remarkable ease and confidence, though most of the times we are not Marketing professionals and not even close. What are the most frequent mistakes in understanding Marketing practices and theories? The article explains five.
 
Finishing Your Marketing Plan
By Bobette Kyle
http://www.websitemarketingplan.com/mplan/finishing.htm

Marketing plans can feel like a pain in the neck (not to mention other body parts). Small business owners -- and others without a boss to impose a due date -- often find themselves "too busy" to complete a marketing plan or update their existing one. If this sounds like you, then you are doing a disservice to your profits. The article explains different approaches and tips for successfully completing your marketing plan.
 

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Bill Collier's Small Business Rules
by Bill Collier
http://www.websitemarketingplan.com/small_business/truths.htm

Business management and ownership requires purpose; preparation and planning; and execution. Bill Collier explains his theories behind each with respect to small business ownership.

Bill -- whose St. Louis, Missouri based company was named to the city's "Technology Fast 50" list three times -- also shares additional insights from his book "How to Succeed as a Small Business Owner ... and Still Have a Life."
 

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