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Monthly Archives: May 2011
The “humble” business card
Do you proudly thrust your business card into the hands of its recipient or do you hand it over hoping the other person doesn’t look at it too closely because you know it isn’t as good as it should be? … Continue reading
Posted in Copywriting, Design, Networking
Tagged branding, business cards, communication, networking
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Doodle – great tool for scheduling events
This is a super free tool and is quick to create an account. It lets you schedule meetings and events and you simply send a link for your event to those you want there, allowing them to add themselves and … Continue reading
Make promotional products work
You can spend a lot of money on promotional products. If they are relevant they can be very effective. But, some people don’t put much thought into the type of products their target audience and customers would use so they … Continue reading
Posted in Promotions & Incentives
Tagged customers, promotional gifts, promotional products, targeting
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Friday 13th
I’ve spoken before about using key dates and events to get in front of your prospects and when a Friday 13th comes around the media is full of superstitious articles, comments and predictions of why things happen on this day.
Posted in Communications, Events, Planning
Tagged communication, events, Planning, promotions
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Exhibitions – getting the most out of them as a visitor
Today and tomorrow sees the Business North West 2011 Business North West 2011 exhibition taking place in central Manchester. Two days of exhibitor promotions, seminars and networking opportunities with thousands of fellow business owners, directors and managers. I thought this … Continue reading