Archive for October, 2008

How to Use Promotional Gifts

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Promotional gifts, when used properly can increase sales, customer base, and even customer loyalty. They can lock in your brand identification as well as let potential clients know what you are all about.

When corporate gifts are used improperly they are little more than a waste of money. In today’s economy who can afford to waste money?

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Improve a Credit Score

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If you are wondering whether in this economy it is worth the trouble to try to improve a credit score the answer is yes!

With so many people struggling a good credit score is more important than ever. Most businesses should try to maintain a credit score of around 700 if not a bit better. This allows you to easily obtain business loans but there is more to it than that. (continue reading…)

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October Is Nearly Over but There is Still No Cure

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All over the internet, for the entire month of October people have been telling you to think pink. Pink ribbon items, fund raisers, and reminders have abounded nearly every place you look. The month of October has been set aside to remind us of the need to support breast cancer research.
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Increase Profitability by Controlling Costs

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There are two ways to increase profitability:
Make more money

or

Have less expenses. A penny saved is a penny earned.
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Leadership During Tough Times

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As the current financial crisis looms large on the daily news each evening, we keep hearing stories of corporate bailout and excess, spa vacations and pink slips, pointing fingers and shifting blame. No one is responsible for the mess we are in, no one really knows how to fix it, and no one wants to change his or her lifestyle one bit in order to accommodate it.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Gifts: Positively Pink!

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month continues throughout October. Buying Pink Ribbon Gifts is meaningful to both the recipient and to those who will benefit by the research funded as a result of purchasing these gifts.

As you make your list for holiday gift ideas, remember to include anyone who has been touched personally by Breast Cancer; those in treatment, those who have survived the disease, and family members and friends who may have supported someone who has been through the treatment. Everyone who receives these thoughtful gifts will be delighted to know that someone cares enough about them and their loved ones to support finding a cure. (continue reading…)

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Corporate Holiday Party Themes

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It isn’t too early to start thinking about corporate holiday party themes. The more planning that you can do in advance the more smoothly your celebration go.

Choose a theme that will fit the image of the company to some extent. It doesn’t necessarily have to be a black tie affair but, especially if customers and clients will be on the guest list, make sure that it builds their confidence. (continue reading…)

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October is Pink Ribbon Month…Think Pink!

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and there is pink everywhere you look. The pink ribbon club is not one that anyone joins by choice.

Reaching out to those dealing with a diagnosis, enduring the treatments, or praying to stay in remission can be a welcome show of solidarity and support. Choosing Pink Ribbon gifts is a great way to further the cause of Breast Cancer research and awareness. (continue reading…)

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Make It Stop

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How many car warranties do they think I need? If I bought an extended warranty every time my office phone rings and the booming voice tells me my car warranty has run out (how does he know, anyway?), I’d have many more years left on my warranty than on my vehicle. I guess that’s the point. That and they want my money (continue reading…)

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