From coast to coast people of all ages are buying paper, stickers, beads, scissors, and every tool imaginable to turn memories into magic. If you have a genuine love of arts and crafts, gizmos, and gadgets, with a little imagination and some creativity you can turn plain boxes, bags, and baskets ...
Write A Newsletter Your Customers Will Love
Everybody does flyers, brochures, web pages, and postcards. A newsletter is a great way to stay in touch with your customers, build credibility, and potentially influence who buys and who doesn't.
I've heard it said before that any publicity is better than no publicity at all. I don't happen to agree with that statement although I do believe there are times when you have to create your own opportunities as well as your own publicity. Here are some ideas for sending a ...
They come in all shapes, sizes, colors and frangrances. With candle sales nearing 3 billion dollars annually it's obvious that I am not alone in my love of candles. Here's an interesting and unusual idea to promote candle sales for your business.
What's Hot and What's Not for 2005?
With the dawn of a new year and the fast approach of spring now comes the time for retailers and gift professionals to ask themselves "What Hot and What's Not for 2005?"
Although you're not going to brand something or someone with a hot iron to distinguish yourself from your competition, what are you doing to make your mark?
SETTING GOALS FOR THE NEW YEAR!
It's coming to the end of another year and the end of the 4th quarter. As you look back, hopefully you will be able to relish in your accomplishments for 2004, and look forward to new and exciting challenges in 2005.
Tips For A Stress Free Holiday
The holidays are just around the corner and if your like most people who don’t even begin to think about the holidays until the day after Thanksgiving you’re probably already starting to stress yourself out. Well here are a few tips to help you get through the holidays with a little ...
Tips For A Stress-Free Holiday
The holidays are just around the corner, and if you're like most people who don’t even begin to think about the holidays until the day after Thanksgiving, you’re probably already starting to stress yourself out. Well, here are a few tips to help you get through the holidays with a little ...
To Stay In Business You Gotta Sell Them!
Make them and they will sell. MAYBE! Many a basketeer has become disillusioned because they thought, "If I just create beautiful baskets they will buy them." You've got to know how and where to sell your baskets in order to stay in business.