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TIPS FOR SAMPLING……

TIPS FOR SAMPLING……

It is very important to create an image that says "MY COMPANY". In the 80' most companies though they had to create a different look for every new pattern or product in their line..  So nothing by way of samples said "MY COMPANY". Then some one had the bright idea, to make all cards, books, catalogs, etc. say "MY COMPANY". Make all samples and [...]

IF YOU WANT TO BE NOTICED/YOU HAVE TO STAND OUT!

IF YOU WANT TO BE NOTICED/YOU HAVE TO STAND OUT!

Samples are a very "important" part of your business, so you need to treat them as such.. I don't know how many companies over the years, that I've called on, that look at samples as a "necessary evil" instead of it being an intrical part of their business. Don't just let the newest employee handle the samples, because they are a pain to put [...]

Social Media Marketing: Why do I need it?

Social Media Marketing: Why do I need it?

Social Media Marketing (SMM) is the act of promoting your site, business, or blogs through social media web sites. SMM when coupled with your current or traditional advertising campaign is a very powerful tool that builds customer loyalty by way of customer contact. And most important if you are patient, diligent, and stead fast in your SMMing you [...]

Facebook Users Average 7 hrs a Month

Facebook Users Average 7 hrs a Month

January 22, 2010 According to The Nielsen Company, global* consumers spent more than five and half hours on social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter in December 2009, an 82% increase from the same time last year when users were spending just over three hours on social networking sites. In addition, the overall traffic to social [...]

WHO IS THE SUPER SALESMAN..ME OR MY SAMPLES

WHO IS THE SUPER SALESMAN..ME OR MY SAMPLES

I was always under the impression that I was a super salesman, and made every sale alone; but what I didn't realize was that I only saw some of my customers once every two weeks, some once a month,some once a year, and in between calls, who did the selling? number#1 The person in my ordering dept..who took the order by phone or email..Was he or [...]