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Time for your business check-up
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September 8, 2017
It’s time for your ‘business check-up.’ With complaints that things are so bad, it’s time to determine whether you have a market, a sales, an ...
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B2B or B2C – where do you fall?
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August 25, 2017
Do you understand how marketing to companies differs from marketing to consumers? Many companies market their product or service without first determi...
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Enhance your print ads with audio and video!!
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August 18, 2017
It’s fair to say print marketing works best because it connects better than other marketing available. Last week we shared from the Association of M...
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Why advertising in print still works
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August 11, 2017
Print is not dead or even on the verge of dying. While there is a fuss about digital technology advancement and some people are moving their advertisi...
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Do you have marketing manners?
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August 4, 2017
Do you have marketing manners? Do you pause to say ‘thank you’ to your customers on a regular basis? ‘Thank you’ – two little, but powerful ...
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Tips to great marketing
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July 28, 2017
Joe Chernov said "Good marketing makes the company look smart. Great marketing makes the customer feel smart.” Here are a few thoughts to consider i...
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Why should a business recognize its anniversary?
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July 21, 2017
Celebrating a business anniversary isn’t a waste of time; it’s a potent marketing tool. Whether it’s 40 years or just two or three, every compan...
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How does print stack up against other media?
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July 14, 2017
by Karen James I get told quite frequently “I know I should be doing some kind of advertising, but I don’t know where to start or what the best me...
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Things to consider with word of mouth marketing
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June 30, 2017
I’m always taken aback at comments like “I’ve been in business for years and have never advertised.” Some businesses are satisfied with doing ...
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Making smart advertising choices
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June 23, 2017
by Karen James Saying I’ll advertise when business picks up is like an employee saying: give me a raise and I promise I’ll show up for work on tim...
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How do you attract attention to your business?
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June 9, 2017
By Karen James ATTENTION – the principal currency of a business. How do you attract attention to your business when there are numerous options for t...