Business Matters
Friday, 01 June 2012 00:00
RFP's, Proposals, and Contracts – Part 2
In Part 1 of this series we discussed the fundamental differences in the types of information requests we receive. In this article we will discuss the proposal writing process itself and how you can increase your chances of becoming the vendor of choice for potential clients.
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2012 June
Thursday, 31 May 2012 03:00
The Ultimate Marketing Guide For Joomla Extension Developers
A successful marketing plan is critical for any business whether you're building widgets or developing Joomla! extensions. In most businesses, the growth is reliant on having a strong marketing strategy, however, many business owners either do not have a business background or simply are not looking at the big picture. This article will serve as a general guide for Joomla! extension developers to use in creating a rock star marketing strategy.
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2012 June
Tuesday, 01 May 2012 00:00
6 Powerful Tips for Every Multilingual Website
For many extension developers and businesses the thought of a multilingual website never crosses our mind. However, supporting multiple languages can pay off with great dividends such as increased conversions rates, more traffic and a broader global reach. When creating a multilingual site there is much to consider and it’s really all about localization and knowing the culture. Below you will find 6 powerful tips to make your project a success.
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2012 May
Tuesday, 01 May 2012 00:00
Skyrocket Your Joomla! Business By Leveraging Subcontractors
There is a way to increase the services your agency offers, increase production capacity and in turn boost your revenue potential. At first this might seem too good to be true, however, it’s not. All of this can more can be done through strategic and planned out subcontracting of work to third parties such as developers, designers or even other agencies.
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2012 May
Tuesday, 01 May 2012 00:00
RFP's, Proposals, and Contracts – Part 1
In part 1 of this 3 part series I will discuss the fundamental differences in the types of information requests we receive from potential clients and how to process that information so that you can both qualify and respond to those requests in the proper manner. First let’s discuss the three types of requests and the differences between them.
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2012 May
Sunday, 01 April 2012 00:00
Nine Points to Leverage when Selling a Joomla! 2.5 Upgrade
While the release of Joomla! 2.5 was a great success for Joomla! and its community, it also left a lot of your clients running older versions wondering "what do I do now? Should I upgrade now or wait until later?" This article will highlight some key aspects that will aid your clientele in making a sound business decision.
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2012 April
Sunday, 01 April 2012 00:00
5 Vital Items to Consider When Raising Your Hourly Rate
Have you ever wanted to raise your rates but were unsure as to the best approach? Maybe you were worried that clients would leave or didn’t know if the time was right. Continuing on the path from last month’s article about properly setting your hourly rates, I recently had a discussion with colleagues Belldon Colme, Tim Giebelhaus, Roz Bennetts and Andrew Rudin and summarized our chat into the following five points to consider when raising your rates.
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2012 April
Sunday, 01 April 2012 00:00
Maximizing Your Agency's Joomla Expo Experience
The top Joomla! agencies rely upon industry events to help stay on top of their game through networking and education. Luckily, the Joomla! community is blessed to have many amazing events, expos, and conferences throughout the year. Whether it’s a local JDay or an international event such as J! & Beyond, each event offers a valuable opportunity to grow your Joomla! business. In this article we will be looking at some ways to maximize your Joomla Expo experience.
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2012 April
Thursday, 01 March 2012 00:00
Make More Money By Properly Setting Your Hourly Rate
Setting an hourly rate – a topic everyone wants to understand but doesn’t necessarily want to discuss. Too often business owners don’t know how to properly set hourly rates and resort to methods such as guessing or copying a competitor’s rates. However, following these ill-advised procedures can often leave you not charging enough for your services and scared to ask for proper compensation. While there are many strategies for determining your hourly rate, this article breaks down the most widely used approach.
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2012 March
Thursday, 01 March 2012 00:00
Releasing A Commercial Extension? Top 5 Things Every Developer Must Know
Many business owners and developers have often toyed with the notion of releasing a commercial extension. With Joomla!'s large community and expansive reach, releasing a product can be a great source of revenue and exposure. All too often, though, many key details are overlooked.
In order to help business owners avoid this common mistake, I recently sat down with Joomla! Extension Directory editor and Anything-Digital Founder and CEO Vic Drover who helped identify the most important aspects to consider when releasing a commercial extension.
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2012 March
