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NEW Social Network : CJ's Free Video Workshop : Ask a Web Geek : CJ's Book : Books : Erik's Big Book : Sales Training : Networking & Referrals : Square Credit Card : Hack Your To Do List : Stock Images : Computer Back-Up : Virtual Private Network : DropBox : Photo Editing : Customer Relationship Management : Project Management : E-Mail Marketing : Text Marketing : Website Hosting : Website Alternatives
NEW Social Network to MATCH Professionals Nationwide!
Beekonnected - Where Entrepreneurs Connect
I've just joined this brand-new network that is kind of like the business focus of LinkedIn meets the matching algorithm of a dating website.
Build your profile to target the exact type of business or professional that you're looking for. Rate your experience. Build the community. Grow your network.
Make your website do more for your business!
Free Video Workshop: 5 Keys to Unlock the Profit Hidden in your Website with C. J. Gilbert
This free on-demand 7-pt video series will give you 5 Keys to Unlock the Mysteries of Your Website and Find its Hidden Profit!
Buckle up for a web-jungle tour that promises to reveal ways to improve your Search, Sales and Customer Service allowing you to Save Money, Save Time, and Serve your Clients Better, Faster & Easier!
Ask me anything about websites and marketing LIVE!
Ask a Web Geek with C. J. Gilbert
Ask a Web Geek is a weekly LIVE show in which CJ attempts to answer your every question about websites, marketing, online tools, technology and more!
Submit your questions anytime, and then tune in live every Weds at 9am PT / Noon ET to hear the answers and participate in the live call!
My book helps you improve your website AND your business!
Five Golden Keys to Sharpen Your Website by C. J. Gilbert
Begin to see your website as a powerful tool to tune-up each aspect of your business. == Refine your goals; Get more customers; Make more sales; Enhance customer service; Increase efficiency; Serve clients better, faster and easier; Make more money; Have more time.
Buy this 70-pg book at Amazon, and use it like a workbook to sharpen your business and your website!
I LOVE Books!
CJ's Top Recommended Books for Business & Fun
I LOVE to read! I've read so many incredible books that I just had to put together a resource page for you featuring all the amazing books I love and recommend that you check out! Extremely highly recommended.
FREE guide to help organize your crucial details...just in case!
The Big Book of Everything by Erik A. Dewey
In a nutshell, this is a notebook filled with all of the information anyone could possibly need to know about you. The idea is that in our lives we have countless things that we are involved in. On rare occasions, other people need this information and no one knows how to get it. That's where the Big Book comes in. By filling this out and keeping it current, you can simplify the effort others have to take on your behalf. Highly recommended.
Sales techniques useful in every area of your life and business!
The System: The Proven 3-Step Formula Anyone Can Learn to Get More Leads, Book More Appointments, and Make More Sales by Eric Lofholm
Contrary to the myth that you have to be a born salesman, selling is a step-by-step system that anyone can learn. In this book renowned sales trainer Eric Lofholm distills the secrets of sales success into a simple three-step formula that has been used by more than 10,000 students over the past fourteen years to get more leads, book more appointments, and make more sales. Highly recommended.
Business Referrals Groups in East County San Diego & Beyond
East County Referrals
Please use our Member Directory to find the local businesses and services that you need! The men and women business professionals of East County Referrals are here to assist you. If you do not see your own field of business represented, please join us!
(We have been a member of East County Referrals since 2006.)
Other Favorite Business Networking Groups
Networking and referrals are the main way that I have grown my website design company in San Diego since 2006!
There are a ton of local groups that you can become involved with!
Accept Credit Card Payments by email & with your iPad or Smartphone!
Get a free Credit Card Reader ... and get free Processing of first $1000!
This service is amazing. Highly recommended.
Learn about their service HERE, and then get the $1000 Free Processing Bonus when you sign-up HERE!
Organize your Time
Time: You can never get it back, but...
This FREE online training course will show you a unique organizational system that allows you to get a full day's work done in just 2 hours. Highly recommended.
Photography and Stock Images for your Advertising
iStockPhoto
Quality Photography and Stock Images for your Print and Website Advertising. Highly recommended.
Automatic Computer Back-Up
Back Up Your Computer, Docs, Pictures, and Music
...before you wish you had!
We can't stress enough the importance of backing up your computer. This fantastic service is totally automatic and only $6 / month. Highly recommended.
Surf Safely and Securely
Feel secure in everything you do online
NordVPN makes your online data unreadable to others. Once connected, you’re free to enjoy the internet in complete privacy. Highly recommended.
File Sharing and Storage
DropBox
A very popular tool to Share and Bring your photos, docs and videos anywhere. Recommended.
Audio, Video and Image Editing Software
AVS4YOU
Simple, affordable Audio, Video and Image Editing Software.
There is a free trial so you can take it for a test drive.
This was the perfect solution for me before I could afford the "big dogs" in the industry!
Highly Recommended.
Customer Relationship Management
Less Annoying CRM
A simple CRM built just for small businesses.
Thousands of small businesses use Less Annoying CRM to manage contacts, track leads, and stay on top of follow-ups.
WOW! Use our link to score an extended 60-Day FREE trial offer! Thanks, Alex!
Project Management
ClickUp
One app to replace them all.
All your work in one place: Tasks, docs, chat, goals, & more.
Trello
Trello lets you work more collaboratively and get more done.
Trello’s boards, lists, and cards enable you to organize and prioritize your projects in a fun, flexible, and rewarding way.
E-Mail Marketing
Aweber
This is simply the best E-Mail Marketing Service there is.
They have developed relationships with all the email service providers to make sure your email is delivered! These providers know of Aweber's commitment to eliminate unwanted email. Let them protect you and your clients. Excellent service with high class technical support. Choose the best for your business!
Highly recommended.
Text Marketing
TextMagic
Interested in texting your clients?
Check out this "All-In-One Bulk SMS Service for Business"...
TextMagic is a business text-messaging service for sending notifications, alerts, reminders, confirmations and SMS marketing campaigns.
Website Hosting
DreamHost
This is the host I personally use for myself and all my clients.
There are many options out there and you want to make sure to choose a company that has been around a while, has reliable server performance and has easy to access technical support. I am very happy with this provider and have upgraded to their VPS service for myself and my clients.
Highly recommended.
HostGator
Another good service provider.
If you want the cheapest option available... here you go.
Website Alternative Solutions
Shopify
Shopify is an easy to use online store builder trusted by over 800,000 stores. Fully customizable store design with a secure shopping cart. Start your 14-day free trial today.
ClickFunnels
ClickFunnels allows YOU, the entrepreneur, to build funnels FAST with our one-stop funnel creation system. You can build high-converting funnels to generate leads, make sales, one-click upsells, webinars and more!
Kajabi
Kajabi is an all-in-one platform that makes it easy to create online courses, launch marketing campaigns, build landing pages, and design the perfect website.
We value your business and are here to support you!
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