You have worked hard to build a thriving business... then the unthinkable happens... your company is thrust into the limelight... nationally and negatively!"It could never happen to me," had been your mantra thus far. As a result, you are totally unprepared... no crisis plan exists, you don't even know who to call for help.Perhaps:* A child choked on a promotional item you provided to a customer.* Someone was raped in the parking lot at...more
Can you boost profits significantly by adding audio to your E-Bay auctions? According to a recent article on a net business site the answer is a definite yes. In fact, one e-book author suggested that adding audio to your auctions could potentially increase bids by as much as 22% over auctions without audio.A recent trend showing up on a lot of websites is the addition of an audio clip. The clip is a personal message by the author or the website...more
Promotional Notepads are useful both at home and in the office. You can write important notes when on the phone, create shopping lists or leave notes for other people. Promotional notepads are a popular giveaway item and there are plenty of reasons why it is advisable to choose them for your marketing campaign.Desk pads are affordable and at the same time still portray a classy and professional look to your clients. They are great when you are designing a campaign where you have to send out a lot of items as promotional notepads are easy and cheap to post too.Your clients will appreciate you for giving them something practical and useful. They will use your branded pads for their daily notes, shopping lists and important messages and at the same time they will remember your brand more and more.When you are facing competition it is good if your customers have something to remember you by. Promotional notepads will be a more original alternative or addition to your business card and will make your brand stand out.Giving your clients small gifts such as promotional notepads will create a stronger bond between you and them. They might feel obliged to pay off your gesture by requesting...more
Right before the Depression, small store owners thought it was impossible to compete against the big chain at the time, so they filed a lawsuit, and finally got The Robinson-Pittman Act Of 1936 passed by the US Congress - and that law still exists today.It says that volume discounts given by manufacturers cannot exceed the cost savings gained by...more
Earthenware Mugs are much appreciated. You can not only enjoy your hot or cold beverages in them, but your earthenware mug serves as an attractive part of a ceramic collection in your kitchen both at home and in the office. A beautiful and colourful earthenware mug adds charm to a kitchen or room shelf.This is why it is a wise marketing strategy to...more
With many different promotional items available on the market, the ones that really stand out are promotional golf umbrellas. They are large and sturdy - perfect for using both on the golf course as well as indoors.What differentiates promotional sport umbrellas from other brollies is the fact they are much larger: up to three people can fit comfortably under one. They are usually very strong and a lot of them are stormproof, with tough wooden or metal frames, making them ideal for the harshest weather. There are also promotional golf umbrellas with fibreglass frames that are equally strong, at the same time being very lightweight.With large print areas and plenty of customisation options promotional sport umbrellas are made for branding. You can choose different colours for each panel of the canopy as well as print your logo or message. Dye sublimation printing allows you to have an intricate full colour design all over the canopy or just in a few chosen panels. Some promotional golf umbrellas are fully customisable, which means that you can not only pick your panel colours but also the colour of your frame and handle, making the umbrella the perfect foundation for your brand. To...more
It is common knowledge that people keep items that are useful. Promotional keyrings are, therefore, a perfect gift for your existing and potential clients as they will be appreciated for their practicality. They are a nice touch to commemorate an...more
Promotional Eco Bags and Folders are considered to be excellent promotional products that can be used during seminars, exhibitions, meetings, conferences, trade shows and all other places where you expect to meet potential customers. They are handy...more
Current business trends indicate that the successful companies of the future will be not only those who provide excellent products and services, but also those who implement environmentally friendly policies and equipment. Hewlett-Packard's...more
Author: Paul RitchieTo analyse a companies profits a number of tests are available to tell us what shape a business is in. Profitability analysis uses a series of different tests in looking at a company's performance during a fixed reporting...more
Author: Vernon ThompsonTired of your present income? Willing to switch over to different options to earn a few extra dollars? Retired recently and are in hunt of a way to make money? Compelled to quit your job to look after your toddler but still...more
Author: Wayne HemrickIn recent years, the State of California in attempts to encourage economic development in target communities, has identified forty-two areas in which companies can qualify for enterprise zone credits. Unfortunately, many small...more