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  1. Offhand, I would say this could be a trust issue...

    Offhand, I would say this could be a trust issue as well as a traffic issue.

    First, people expect to buy things from sites like Amazon. That's why they go there. Additionally, they know the Amazon...
  2. I think your site is perfect! I love the little...

    I think your site is perfect! I love the little puppy dog picture on the home page. If you're spread too thin, perhaps you could pick one of your servicesand highlight that. Then offer the other...
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    Many things you can kind of sort out by...

    Many things you can kind of sort out by envisioning the end user of your product or service. Then thinking in terms of cause and effect, determine how those people would go about obtaining your...
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    My advice is to patiently seek out the right...

    My advice is to patiently seek out the right location. A cafe in a well-trafficked area, especially one with foot traffic, is going to have an easier time than one that is off the beaten path.
    ...
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    Oh yes, the issues of being a small business with...

    Oh yes, the issues of being a small business with employees. I had a brick and mortar family business once and our problem boiled down to pricing vs volume. There has to be enough volume in order to...
  6. Yes, ad blocking is an increasing problem....

    Yes, ad blocking is an increasing problem. Personally, besides the spammy implementations mentioned by the OP, I suspect that the creepy behavioral targeting and re-marketing techniques also helps...
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    I'm sure I'm too late, but the name "Steve's...

    I'm sure I'm too late, but the name "Steve's Cheese" jumped out at me because it rhymes.
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    I can work two jobs and go day and night for...

    I can work two jobs and go day and night for awhile. Then, I hit a wall have to have a break. Your personal energy level is key and you know yourself best.

    If the location is good so you will get...
  9. I think B2B direct mail sounds like your best...

    I think B2B direct mail sounds like your best bet. Especially if you focus on new businesses.

    Also, set up a Google local listing and a local website that points out your location.
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    If you're trying to break into an established,...

    If you're trying to break into an established, competitive market, you may have a long haul ahead of you. If a business has been buying their liquor from a given distributor for a long time, they're...
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    That's wonderful news! Congratulations!

    That's wonderful news! Congratulations!
  12. Here's an idea for a sign, if that's what you're...

    Here's an idea for a sign, if that's what you're looking for. How about

    Small Business Bulk Orders Welcome?
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    Well, my ideas have been taken - storage facility...

    Well, my ideas have been taken - storage facility or restaurant. But to add for the storage idea, could you offer RV/boat storage in addition to or instead of personal storage?

    Two other ideas...
  14. I think you should just raise your price and be...

    I think you should just raise your price and be done. Let people know that you were in an introductory phase and now have to bring your prices in line with reality. Let them know that you sincerely...
  15. From past experience, trying to reach the head of...

    From past experience, trying to reach the head of a business can be difficult because they usually have people to screen calls and keep uninvited sales people off their plate. Additionally, I've...
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    All I can say is, if direct mail is no longer...

    All I can say is, if direct mail is no longer relevant, then why do so many people send me mail?

    I think that various types of customers react to different types of promo. If your target customer...
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    Sorry to hear about your predicament. In my...

    Sorry to hear about your predicament. In my opinion, you should make as many contacts as you can - maybe start with the choice you like best, then work your way down the list. My reasoning is, it's a...
  18. I agree that it depends upon the type of business...

    I agree that it depends upon the type of business you're in and the customer. Gift giving can add an extra bit of appeal and make you feel like part of the family. It can also be a way to express...
  19. You can report the site here:...

    You can report the site here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Pw1KVOVRyr4a7ezj_6SHghnX1Y6bp1SOVmy60QjkF0Y/viewform

    As outlined in the article here: Someone Outranking You With Your Own Content?...
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    This thread came up as current for me, but I see...

    This thread came up as current for me, but I see that it began early this year.

    I'm actually curious how this project is panning out. I see various ways this site could be vulnerable for...
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    Paul's feedback is excellent! I don't have much...

    Paul's feedback is excellent! I don't have much to add to that except I felt the header image is too large. That might be subjective, but it felt as though something was wrong with the site because I...
  22. Wow. The first thing that went through my head...

    Wow. The first thing that went through my head when I read the question was lack of energy. Then I scrolled down and saw the first response:


    1: Fatigue

    I utterly agree. It takes so much...
  23. I would probably use this function more, if...

    I would probably use this function more, if everyone out there were ethical/honest. But so often things end up being abused, so I shy away from giving too much information.

    In fact, this is a...
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    I completely agree with everything here. You have...

    I completely agree with everything here. You have to work to break out of the vacuum you're in. I would buy on credit to get yourself over the hump.

    What I would like to add is to be sure to...
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    For some reason, I think some people get the idea...

    For some reason, I think some people get the idea that building an online business is easy or quick. While it maybe lower risk and have lower overhead than a brick and mortar business, it requires a...
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