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What exactly IS a blog..?

Posted 9 January 2011 by daniel
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.. and why the hell would you want one? The word “blog” is a combination of the terms “web” and “log” (like “diary”). It’s a mix of website and diary, easily editable by the user. One major difference between a blog and a normal website is that a blog allows readers to comment on what [...]

My robot spies are watching you

Posted 8 January 2011 by daniel
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Follow your competitors’ moves in real time! Today, one of our school’s primary competitors introduced a 15% discount for anyone enrolling over the next 3 months. That means they’re undercutting our prices: our “list” prices are very similar, and my maximum discount is currently zero for “normal” customers (young ones and very old ones get [...]

Feeling overwhelmed?

Posted 7 January 2011 by daniel
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There’s so much to do, I don’t have time to look at my “to do” list! Post It notes, “to do” lists, calendars, timetables, action plans, and so on. Organising your work-load is a major job by itself! So much to do, so little time. It’s natural that every now and then, you’ll feel it’s [...]

Get FREE STUFF!

Posted 6 January 2011 by daniel
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Discover the irresistable logic of permission-based, content marketing! Work in  marketing? You probably know this alread. Go find something more interesting to read. Small business owner or manager? Ambitious teacher? Pay attention: this is good. How to get loads of people who are INTERESTED in your product or service to GIVE YOU PERMISSION to send [...]

Are you an idiot too?

Posted 5 January 2011 by daniel
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Only idiots pay their bills before they have to… I’ve been paying bills this morning. I detest paying bills; it’s a lot less fun than writing blog posts. And the ones I hate paying most are those for which I have the most generous payment terms: 3 months have passed since we did that poster [...]

Shit, we need some bad feedback!

Posted 4 January 2011 by daniel
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You’ve asked your clients if they were satisfied: NOW, what do you do? First, shout at your teachers, make your receptionist cry, and argue with your business partners. Next… Nah, only joking! Don’t make the receptionist cry: she’s important, and it’s probably illegal anyway. Seriously, what DO you do when you get feedback from your [...]

How to create a video, edit it, upload it to Youtube, and get people to watch it!

Posted 3 January 2011 by daniel
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Be your own film director, and the star too, if you like! Why would I want to make videos for Youtube? Having plenty of video content relating to your school is good  - it helps you attract potential students and so makes your business stronger! Maybe you’re a teacher, like I am. In which case, [...]

The e-book has landed!

Posted 1 January 2011 by daniel
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Free e-book on internet marketing, specifically for language school owners.

Will this FREE E-BOOK change your 2011?

Posted 1 January 2011 by daniel
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So, will these free e-books change your 2011? Or your whole life, maybe? Could signing up to the list and downloading one or both be the ONE, DECISIVE ACTION that you will take this New Year’s day? Teachers: get your FREE E-BOOK of conversation lessons today!  30 Hot Conversation Lessons sells for €9.99 normally, but [...]

10 reasons why running a language school sucks

Posted 31 December 2010 by daniel
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Hands up who’d like to be the boss! 10 reasons why running a language school sucks Banks and investors won’t give you money until the moment when you don’t need it anymore A long day means 12-13 hours. Weekends and holidays are great for catching up on your work backlog. No matter who you hire, [...]

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