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Refunds can be a tricky topic. In today’s episode, we discuss whether or not it’s a good policy to refund customers after the refund deadline has passed. How do you balance the need for a great customer service reputation without being taken advantage of? How do you make sure that your investment into a customer’s experience isn’t a total loss? We cover the different approaches, the cost considerations, and the value of risk reversal. Click play, and hear our take!

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In today’s episode of The $100 MBA Show: Special Guest Teacher Tom Hunt! Hunt is the founder of Virtual Valley, an online Virtual Assistant Agency. He’s also been a TEDx speaker and contestant on the British version of Shark Tank. In this episode, Hunt teaches us how to find and hire the ideal Virtual Assistant. Using a highly specified process Hunt details, you too can figure out who you need – and how to get them. Plus, a bonus content marketing lesson at the end! Click play!

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Should you hire an expert SEO consultant? The search engine manipulation industry is a big one, with loads of folks who promise to get Google’s attention for you. But can they really? If so, is it worth what they charge? We dive into the myths and facts about optimization. Click play, and hear how climbing the rankings is about substance, not hacks or formulas.

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Have you found the right payments partner to grow with you? Braintree lets you accept every way to pay, from Paypal to Apple Pay and everything in between. All it takes is one integration. And it doesn’t matter what currency your customers use: because Braintree lets you accept over one hundred and thirty of them. To learn more about how your company can grow with Braintree, visit braintreepayments.com/mba.

Not all customers are created equal. Some require a greater investment of time and resources before your business can see a return. Frankly, it’s not always worth it. In today’s episode, hear how we identify the best customers for our products. By going after those who need the least convincing, you can market with maximum efficiency. Click play to find out how!

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You don’t need to be a web designer or a coder to create beautiful-looking websites, a blog or an online store.

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Is swag an effective marketing tool? We’ve all got a few free T-shirts, pens, and flash drives emblazoned with company logos, but do they actually work? In today’s episode, we discuss how, why, and when free swag can lead to sales conversions – and why it often doesn’t. Don’t throw money away! Click play, and find out why some swag is a better investment than others.

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A while back, Kevin Kelly wrote a game-changing blog post called “1,000 True Fans”. In it, he argued that an entrepreneur can make a stable living with only 1,000 customers – provided they were exceptionally loyal followers. So how do you make it happen? It’s more realistic and achievable than you might think. In today’s episode, we outline the 7 steps you can take to convert casual audience members into diehards. Click play, and hear how to inspire customers you can rely on!

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Is your business struggling? Are you thinking about throwing in the towel? Not so fast! Before you decide to pull the plug, there are a few questions you should ask yourself. Starting over (or getting out of entrepreneurship altogether) may be the right move, but you owe it to yourself to make sure! By asking yourself these few questions – and answering them honestly – you can determine whether or not it’s the right time to quit. Click play, and find out how to make the best call for your business.

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