http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com How to Market Your Web Business Locally Copyright 2002 Herman Drost Since you may spend most of your time on the Net with your business, you may overlook the significance of finding highly targeted customers in your local area. Why should you bothe... http://hermandrost.articlealley.com/how-to-market-your-web-business-locally-455.html 29th December 2004 7 Proactive Strategies For You To Use When Sales Are Down Copyright 2002 Herman Drost Have you been unable to focus on marketing your business, since the terrorist attacks? Have sales been down for the past few weeks. What can you do? Well, you ... http://hermandrost.articlealley.com/7-proactive-strategies-for-you-to-use-when-sales-a-454.html 29th December 2004 How to Market Your e-Business on a Shoe String Budget Copyright 2002 Herman Drost Here are some of the most effective ways to promote your online business without spending a fortune and gaining great results. 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