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Every small business has its own set of unique challenges. B. Bradtke, our newest travel case study addition, proves that you can run an online business even in a remote location ("the Outback of the Australian Outback") where Internet access is less than ideal. As the owner of two SBI! sites, self-employed B. is free to fuel her passion for travel, without jeopardizing ownership of the home she loves in the Outback. Find how B. does her business on her "own terms".
Over the past few weeks, we also received three case study updates. All had exciting expansion news, ranging from new income streams to the creation of a mini-portal! Let's start with what's happening in Italy...
Fiona McCardle and Jim Andrew added new SBI! sites, branching out from their original Tuscany villa rental business into wine tours, wedding organization, villa-buying guidance, etc. They are also designing sites for other people who were inspired by their online success. Click here for more details about Jim and Fiona, and their booming businesses.
Elad Shippony, our Infopreneur case study, let us know that he now has the "Coolest" brand (literally!). He took his business to the next level by setting up a mini-portal. Elad's master domain provides an overview of his offerings and links to each of his SBI! sites. His three main sites are averaging around 6,000 visitors per day. It's easy to understand why Elad keeps breaking his own records! For more details about Elad's successful brand, click here.
The final update comes from our youngest case study, a teenaged college student. Nori Evoy could let herself become bored. After all, her site generates both substantial traffic and income. Instead, Nori uses her solid foundation to test new ideas (a strategy used by all successful Netrepreneurs). Her latest income stream sends traffic from her site's hotel directory page to TripAdvisor for specific hotel reviews. Nori adds value to her visitor's experience while getting paid for referrals. Click here for more information about this student's dream job.
Our case studies send us updates regularly. Watch for more in the coming months.
Why would these small business owners take the time to contact us? Their reasons are simple... to give back, to thank SiteSell, and to share with you.
What's The Point For Your Business??
Review the Case Studies site. A wide variety of businesses tell their stories in their own words. And they update regularly. These people are real, credible, detailed, and passionate. And their updates reinforce that SBI! success is no short-term fluke.
Every company features "Success Stories." Yawn. Or vague, sensational "testimonials." Click. Waste of time in the competitive small business B2B space...
What are you doing (honestly, of course) to make yours stand out? And oh yes... if customers are not e-mailing you with great and passionate stories, improve your product instead of "baffling them with BS," as the old saying goes.
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