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MUST HAVE programs for offliners?

by mrwiggles
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whats going on guys im in the middle of starting my little offline business and i wanted to know what programs are a must have?

what im going for as far as offering to clients is google+ local optimization,online reputation management, and a some local seo. also looking for some programs for task management? they dont all have to be free, i am willing to spend money on programs that i will need.

id appreciate any help i can get from you guys, thanks!!!!
#offliners #programs
  • Profile picture of the author spesialis
    My suggestion is that spend minimum amount of money until you get your first client.

    Prioritize for things that will get you clients first.

    For example try to get 1 client before buying for tools to manage them.

    However, you can do a price comparison for tools and outsourcers.

    "If I get my first client I will buy this tool for $x, or I will outsource to this guy for $x".

    Have you ever done SEO in your life? If the answer is no, I'd suggest to offer web design first ... you can learn SEO while building the first site for your first client.
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  • Profile picture of the author mrwiggles
    thanks for the info! i have done google+ local work as well as some small seo work, im not trying to rank for high competitive keywords just local searches that are relativity low to medium competition. the reason why i say i dont care about how much im willing to spend is i have a partner that is backing me financially to start everything up ie small office space get a website up business cards etc etc etc, also has a quite a bit of leads as well(owns a seafood distributor business and has over 1000+ restaurant clients that is willing to share) so im just looking for software that will make my workload easier and faster to accomplish.
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    • Profile picture of the author MorpheusMirror
      Originally Posted by spesialis View Post

      My suggestion is that spend minimum amount of money until you get your first client.

      Prioritize for things that will get you clients first.

      For example try to get 1 client before buying for tools to manage them.

      However, you can do a price comparison for tools and outsourcers.

      "If I get my first client I will buy this tool for , or I will outsource to this guy for ".

      Have you ever done SEO in your life? If the answer is no, I'd suggest to offer web design first ... you can learn SEO while building the first site for your first client.
      Originally Posted by mrwiggles View Post

      thanks for the info! i have done google+ local work as well as some small seo work, im not trying to rank for high competitive keywords just local searches that are relativity low to medium competition. the reason why i say i dont care about how much im willing to spend is i have a partner that is backing me financially to start everything up ie small office space get a website up business cards etc etc etc, also has a quite a bit of leads as well(owns a seafood distributor business and has over 1000+ restaurant clients that is willing to share) so im just looking for software that will make my workload easier and faster to accomplish.
      spesialis is correct even if you have a metric boat ton of money, and client being disciplined with your plan will best both for you and your clients. Software is just a tool in the tool box. You can use Warriors for Hire etc, but having your growth strategy mapped out, and connected to your revenues will increase your sales disciplining and focusing you on the bottom line.
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      • Profile picture of the author mrwiggles
        Originally Posted by MorpheusMirror View Post

        spesialis is correct even if you have a metric boat ton of money, and client being disciplined with your plan will best both for you and your clients. Software is just a tool in the tool box. You can use Warriors for Hire etc, but having your growth strategy mapped out, and connected to your revenues will increase your sales disciplining and focusing you on the bottom line.
        i see, only reason i asked is because maybe someone might have tool or website i overlooked to make my workload easier say as maybe a easier way to find citations etc etc..
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  • Profile picture of the author spesialis
    freshbook (and other project management solutions)
    google 'CRM software'

    google 'billing software'
    http://www.whmcs.com/
    http://www.clientexec.com/
    osticket.com

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    As for reputation management, use google alerts (forgot the thread which explain it, search this forum)

    The only thing a must have for me is: Roboform
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  • Profile picture of the author mrwiggles
    THANKS! for sharing guys i really appreciate it that you guys took time to help me out!

    as for roboform i use it as well it saves me so much time doing citations!


    THANKS AGAIN GUYS!!!!
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  • Profile picture of the author Fawxkitteh
    its great thought for business. but also try PPC with all other activities. it would have much budget and less burden of work.
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  • Profile picture of the author TrumpiaTim
    You have to definitely look into mobile marketing as a part of your offline marketing portfolio. It's just such a large and trending market that you'd be doing a disservice to ignore that market segment.
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  • Profile picture of the author TimGreen1
    When you think about it, there isn't much people use in their everyday life as an Offliner maybe the WF, PayPal, a phone, a car and maybe some outsourcing site. I haven't heard of any software that can help you offline because simply I don't think any exists.

    If there was some kind of amazing push button software that made your life as easy as possible don't you think everyone would have and be talking about it?

    If I do say so myself I'm pretty good with computers, I keep up to date with the news and I know all the geeky stuff but if I do come across some sort of software that makes you life easier it tends to make mine harder, there's always some disadvantage to using that kind of tech and I find them really annoying TBH. I'm perfectly fine without them.
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  • Profile picture of the author Baadier Sydow
    Just straight out of the box, I would suggest you use Freedcamp - Free Project Management. I use it for all my projects and its pretty robust imho. Like one of the earlier posters, I would also suggest that you keep your cash in your pocket. Rather use it for marketing, and not for tools that you may or may not use. More often than not, their are free or open source versions of the tools available.
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