Direct Marketing/Questions Answered by Expert Chris J. Christensen
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Marketing or small ads | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: What is the method used by fragrance.net to low their products cost? I have seen that they send in ... A: Pedro thank you for the question. There are two accepted terms you could use to describe this type ... | |
| Effective Direct Marketing | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: I have received marketing advice from several people concerning direct marketing efforts. 1 person ... A: The answer you are looking for is just not that clear cut. Do some people have "luck" with e-mail ... | |
| Marketing | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: I teach Kung Fu and Tai Chi and I am trying to find some effective ways to market what I do and find ... A: I would be more than happy to help you. Please send me your brochure to the following email, ... | |
| COLD CALL REBUTTALS | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: Telemarking Questions Dear Sir or Madame: I have a Monument Restoration Company in which I Cold ... A: Greg thanks for the question. what you are getting is not uncommon at all, in fact, it is more ... | |
| fees? | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: What is a good percentage to negotiate with an organization regarding a split of collected money? ... A: Marc thanks for the follow up. It really depends on what you are comfortable with. I have a ... | |
| fees? | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: What is a good percentage to negotiate with an organization regarding a split of collected money? ... A: Im not sure I understand what you are asking. Are you wanting to know what a fair fee is for a ... | |
| fees charged? | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: I want to market a science magic sho to church youth groups, organization(exp-Humane Society. ... A: Marc Thanks for the question. Your question is one that I get a lot. I have a candle ... | |
| business introduction letter | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: Sir, In a few days i'll be starting a business of power tools ( drilling machines etc).I want to ... A: Nathan Thanks for the question. I want to let you in on a little secret. The content of the ... | |
| business idea | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: I am interested in establishing a telemarketing firm. I have years of experiene in telemarketing and ... A: first let me wish you good luck in any kind of business venture you decide to take on. Your ... | |
| losing business | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: i have owned a hair salon for 27 years between the plethera of salons that have gone up in my area ... A: Unfortunately you are in the same boat as a lot of hair and tanning salons. You must first look at ... | |
| Direct Marketing Claims | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: How long is a company allowed to use the claim: 'new and improved' in their marketing materials? I ... A: Sue thanks for the question. I know of many businesses that use the term new and improved for much ... | |
| re: SANs numbers | 6/8/2008 |
| Q: (Subscription Account Number) thing. I want to use a call center to generate calls for me. The ... A: Michael thanks for the question. This can be tricky. The bottom line is that if you hire someone ... | |
| Business Solicitating | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: I am a catering manager at a new bistro. We are trying to promote our services. Do I need a license ... A: Anytime you contact a person or businesses with the ultimate goal of selling a product or service ... | |
| How to market online business products to women's magazines | 2/15/2008 |
| Q: My business partner and I just started an online business selling Yoga/Pilate's mats, mat cleanser, ... A: To answer your question....yes. All those that you mentioned are techniques to use to introduce ... | |
| Trade Show appointment setting | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: We are planning on attending the largest trade show event for our industry and many of the top ... A: There are a lot of things that I would need to know about your business in order to assist you in ... | |
| Reaching people with debt problems | 1/21/2008 |
| Q: problems. The center qualifies them on the phone then forward them to a debt company I'm working ... A: Earl, Thanks for the questions. All your ideas are good, however some require more money than ... | |
| Health Club | 12/9/2007 |
| Q: Sell the sizzle not the steak. Now in the gym (no joking the sizzle isn't the fat) the sizzle is ... A: Royal, Thanks for the question. Unfortunately, the world today is how fast can you get something ... | |
| Health Club | 12/9/2007 |
| Q: Sell the sizzle not the steak. Now in the gym (no joking the sizzle isn't the fat) the sizzle is ... A: I'm not sure I understand what you are asking. I think you are wanting to have a catch phrase about ... | |
| Getting an appointment | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: We are looking for some help and guidance with regard to seeking an appointment with CEO's and major ... A: Norman, Thank you for the question. Let me first tell you that you are doing what you are supposed ... | |
| Why did your company take me money and not do the work we paid for? | 9/25/2007 |
| Q: My name is Steve Dean, Executive Director for Access To Technology in Pueblo, Colorado. We accept ... A: This is a very interesting email Steve. I have disappeared and have not store front? Lets take ... | |
| Telephone Interviewing | 7/16/2007 |
| Q: Since you own companies, and know business, I believe this question is for you. In direct study ... A: In the last few years and I'm talking about the last 5-10 most all phone interviews have become ... | |
| Marketing a new product | 4/18/2007 |
| Q: I am one of the influential sales representatives involved with that end of the business… Anyhow, ... A: Markus, Thank you for your question. Wow, there is a lot of information there. The best thing ... | |
| catchy colors | 4/16/2007 |
| Q: I'd like to post advertisements for my business on bulletin boards, but I obviously want to stand ... A: I would recommend going with either soft colors like soft green and tan, green will give a calming ... | |
| catchy colors | 4/16/2007 |
| Q: I'd like to post advertisements for my business on bulletin boards, but I obviously want to stand ... A: First, let me thank you for your question. When dealing with colors in this type of advertisement, ... | |
| abt marketing my book in diabetes | 3/22/2007 |
| Q: sir i want to market my book about the diabets in india. can u give me an idea.i want to market ... A: Well, anyone can succeed at anything as long as they have a plan on how to do it and work towards ... | |
| abt marketing my book in diabetes | 3/18/2007 |
| Q: sir i want to market my book about the diabets in india. can u give me an idea.i want to market ... A: S.mahesh, In order to answer this questions as best that I can. I need some more additional ... | |
| Mailing Lists | 3/12/2007 |
| Q: I belong to an school alumni site and I am trying to get a database together for them of past ... A: Cynthia, First let me thank you for your question. You have more of a legal question than you do a ... | |
| solicitating | 1/29/2007 |
| Q: Do I need a license in Reno, nv to drop flyer ads door to door for my business? A: Ryan, Thank you for your question. I don't know if you do or not. That all depends on local laws. ... | |
| Creating potentially new Customers | 1/20/2007 |
| Q: Further to my previous email and with many thanks for your reply which I am acting on for long term. ... A: I read the letter, and to be honest it is too long and gives too much detail. As a business owner ... | |
| Best form of direct marketing? | 12/30/2006 |
| Q: I signed up to be a retailer for a health wear company. I was wondering how I can most effectively ... A: Without a very specific health wear product in mind I will give you a broad answer. It has been my ... | |
| Creating potentially new Customers | 12/29/2006 |
| Q: I am not the owner of a small business but have been just appointed to the Sales & Marketing region ... A: Nobbie, The first thing that you need to know is that you are dealing with what I like to call an ... | |
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Chris J. Christensen
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I can answer any questions dealing with small to medium sized businesses in concern to marketing, sales, public relations and business development. I am the founder of Chris James Business Services, a full-service marketing and public relations firm specializing in small to medium sized businesses. I also own 10 other businesses, all in different industries. This allows me to give you not only an experts view of theories, but also first hand life experience!
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I am a marketing, public relations and business development consultant for small to medium sized businesses.
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Science Business Administration Specializing in Marketing (Regis University)
Minor in Communications (Regis University)
Certificate in Public Relations (Regis Univeristy)
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