Years ago, I invested in a flower shop. It wasn’t your typical corner flower shop filled with red carnations and yellow roses. In fact, we didn’t even have a shop. All we had was a van for deliveries. I researched the flower industry and found that flower shops have very high margins, but very small profits. The main reason for this is the overhead cost and the fact that … [Read more...]
How to market your Internet Bank
A reader of this blog recently asked my advice on the most economical and effective way to market an Internet bank. The truth is – basic marketing rules still apply. Like with marketing traditional banks, your primary concern should be who your audience is. Internet banks attract a very specific kind of banking customer – one that is computer savvy and comfortable doing … [Read more...]