Dirt Don’t Hurt – and pink was the theme of the day. With 57 ladies in attendance everyone had a chance to see that Ladies can build a water feature! Each attendee received a gift sack with a tee shirt, pink gloves, note pads…and pond-building instructions. Seeing is often believing; now these women can feel confident that they can build a water feature.
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MAP, yes it can lead to a heated debate. John Olson tries to give a broad, yet in-depth overview of this hot topic. What is MAP? It is Minimum Advertised Pricing. MAP is not MSRP, short for Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price. Is MAP pricing the best practice for the current retail arena? John explains the Pros/Cons of each so you can decide what’s best for your store.
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Do you have a YouTube channel? Why not, it is easy and free. Do you know over 2 billion videos are viewed on YouTube every day? Tired of explaining the same questions over and over? Make a video to help answer your everyday questions. YouTube is quick and easy. This article is loaded with tips to help you get started today.
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Knowing where, when, and how to focus marketing plans is extremely important. This industry expert believes that networking will play a key role in these plans. Learn about diversifying and teaming up with others. Includes a list of great ideas for you to explore, to identify new customers.
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In the huge world of the Internet, getting found is job #1. Now our industry has its own directory, and you can be included for free or cheap.
NOW – A Web Directory – Just About Us – PONDSources.com Read More »
Don’t learn the hard way. Joe Pawlak helps guide you on what to do and not do when naming your business or a new product. He speaks from experience here. Learn the difference between a trademark and a copyright. When can you use ®? These are important things you need to know as a business owner, so don’t slack. Make sure you have your company’s bases covered, with tips from Joe.
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No matter how big you are or how loyal your consumers are, you constantly have to work to nurture those relationships and have continued growth. Planning is critical. What should you be looking for and what you can be doing to keep your customers coming back.
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Facebook is by far the most widely used form of Social Media on the planet. What does that mean for you and your business? As a business you will want to set-up a business page, which is different from your personal profile. Learn six of the top reasons why and how to use a business page on Facebook. Marketing expert, Pam, also shares some of her personal Facebook rules that she uses every day.
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The low bid usually is not the best for anyone. Our water feature expert shares his experience on how to bid on a job and make a profit. Learn how to charge enough to cover overhead and labor, so you will still be in business next year. Learn the value of the “artistry factor” and why you should charge for it!
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For the record, marketing is a vital element of success for any business; it is an investment in your future. Find great tips on planning events, email campaigns and newsletters for the next year. Then something just emerging, “Tags” – what are “tags” and why do I need to know about them? You will want to start adding “tags” to everything you do.
Getting Your Marketing Warmed Up for Spring Read More »