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Tips for Testimonials

2012-01-12T07:17:00.000-08:00

Do you use testimonials in your marketing plan? Here are some tips courtesy of PPAI for the best way to use testimonials to boost your company image.

Keep it short. Each word of the testimonial should have value. Therefore, if someone write you a page-long testimonial, edit out any words that don't directly address the end result he or she received from your service or product. This doesn't mean you change the meaning of what someone writes; you simply edit out the parts that don't contribute to the meaning. Often, the more words you take out, the stronger the testimonial becomes. Also, it's easier to read and will stand out more.

Include a name and title when possible. Rather than attribute your testimonial to "John S., Nebraska," use the person's real name, company name, title, and/or location whenever possible, as in "John Sanders, salesperson at Acme Company," or "John Sanders, Omaha, Nebraska." This makes your testimonial more believable. Most people will be happy to include their full name and other information because the strongest human desire is to feel appreciated and recognized. Getting their name in print somewhere fulfills that need and is often perceived as fun.

Include a testimonial or two in your ads and marketing pieces. Whether you're doing a print, online, radio, or TV ad, be sure to include some testimonials. For print, it's best to have testimonials stand along from the text rather than trying to weave them into the ad copy. For radio and TV, either the announcer or an actor can recite the testimonial, or if your customer is agreeable, have him or her appear in you radio or TV spot to give the testimonial personally. Other marketing vehicles that should feature your testimonial include website, brochures, direct-mail pieces, postcards, billboards, newsletters and even social media updates.

Create a book of testimonials. Each time you receive a kind letter from a customer or client, highlight the key parts (the part that state benefits to the customer), put the letter in a clear plastic sleeve and compile it in a binder. Keep this book or binder of testimonials in your store or office for customers to browse through while they're waiting. Or, if your business is online, create a page where you feature all your testimonials. There's no limit to how many testimonials you can include in your book or on your page.

Frame your best testimonials. Frame some of your best testimonial letters and post them on your walls. Again, highlight the best parts so your customers can easily see the benefits. It's motivating for employees and customers.

Its always better when someone else sings your praises, so let your customers sell for you.

Source: Pam Lontos is president of Pam Lontos Consulting. She consults with businesses and
experts in the areas of sales, marketing and publicity. Lontos founded PR/PR Public Relations and
is a past vice president of sales for Disney's Shamrock Broadcasting, where she increased sales
500 percent. She is also the author of I See Your Name Everywhere: Leverage the Power of the
Media to Grow your Fame, Wealth and Success.

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Banning the Plastic Bags

2011-10-21T08:55:00.000-07:00

All across the west coast cities are placing a ban on plastic bags. Portland was the most recent to join the movement which includes the Californian cities and counties: San Francisco, San Jose, Palo Alto, Malibu, Fairfax, Santa Monica, Manhattan Beach, Calabasas, Long Beach, Marin County, and unincorporated Los Angeles County.

This is bad news for the plastics industry, who actually tried to sue Fairfax for their ban which was, at the time, voluntary; claiming that not using plastic bags is bad for the environment because it causes you to use paper bags. In result these counties and cities will not offer single use plastic bags and recycled paper bags will be available for 10 cents a bag and can increase to as much as 25 cents a bag within 2 years.
I think the rise of reusable bags is a wonderful ambition! Maybe not always the most practical (yet) but certainly respectable!

Plastic Bag Usage

It’s estimated that 500 billion to 1 trillion plastic bags are used worldwide every year. That breaks down to almost 1 million every minute.
The U.S. goes through 100 billion single-use plastic bags. This costs retailers about $4 billion a year.
An estimated 3,960,000 tons of plastic bags, sack and wraps were produced in 2008. Of those, 3,570,000 tons (90%) were discarded.

Plastic bags are the second-most common type of ocean refuse, after cigarette butts (2008)
Every square mile of ocean has about 46,000 pieces of plastic floating in it.

A single plastic bag can take up to 1,000 years to degrade.

Its true that paper bags and compostable bags have heavy environmental consequences. They use more material and energy to produce. In order for the plastic ban to be effective our culture would have to be changed from our 'use and throw away' mentality. Back to the basics: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!

Of course there are other solutions

Plastic Tax: In 2001, Ireland implemented a plastic tax (or PlasTax); the first of its kind, this route acknowledges the fact that people will stilloccasionally use plastic bags. This market-based solution discourages daily, thoughtless use of plastic bags by charging a nominal fee per bag at checkout. In a study by the Irish Department of the Environment it was found that plastic bag usage had dropped 93.5%. This breaks down to a drop from 328 to 21 bags per person each year.

Are you ready? Save the planet AND the best part: you get to MARKET YOUR COMPANY at the same time! Call Dynamic Designs: 920-822-4450 or visit our website www.dynamicdesignspulaski.com

Non-Woven Bags

I love these bags- I use them constantly. They don't last a real long time (if you use them often OR try to carry a lot of stuff in them!) but they're affordable and easily break down.

Canvas Bags

Canvas bags are divine. Heavy Duty and Classic

Nylon Bags

I love these Eco Bags from credobags.com. Of course you can get a similar nylon bag with your logo too.

Information and statistics provided by: reuseit.com , theenvironmentalblog.com, Los Angelas Times.

BOSSES DAY!! History and Gift Ideas

2011-10-13T13:23:00.000-07:00

October 16th is National Bosses Day. National Boss Day was started in 1958 when State Farm Insurance employee, Patricia Bays Haroski, registered the holiday with the Chamber of Commerce of the United States. She designated October 16 as the special day because it was her boss/father's birthday.

Ms. Haroski's purpose was to designate a day to show appreciation for her boss and other bosses. She also hoped to improve the relationship between employees and supervisors. She believed young employees often do not realize the challenges bosses face in running a business.

National Boss Day offers employees an opportunity to recognize those in supervisory positions. Popular ways to say "thanks" include cards, a lunch in the boss's honor, flowers, or gift certificates.

What to do about a gift..

I like this guy. The Virtual Yes Man is put in a small cube on your bosses computer screen to pour out praise and flattery! He laughs at your bosses jokes and kisses some serious ass!

Get Al Morale today at http://www.almorale.com/bossdayal.html

Another common gift is the stress ball! WE can help you with that one! Get your company's logo imprinted on it, maybe good for all bosses and supervisors.

The Instant Decision Maker! Woot!

A cute little helper who will do all the hard thinking and provide you with the best possible solution for any problem you might have. Just ask, spin, and presto instant decision-making!

http://online.findgift.com/gift-ideas/pid-258999/

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The last idea I thought was a great one! If you can't find a gift for your boss, they'll appreciate the thoughtfulness of getting a fun toy for their pet!

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Top 5 Pitfalls of Promotional Product Development

2011-10-06T07:03:00.000-07:00

by Linda imcpromotionalproductsblog.com

We’ve been talking a lot about how to achieve success in the advertising specialties industry using top-notch, attention-grabbing promotional products.

But for every way to get it right, there are certainly a handful of ways to get it wrong. Let’s take a look at five of the most common mistakes:

1) Getting late to market with a trendIn the advertising specialties world, showing up late is almost as bad as never showing up at all – and in some cases, it can be worse. Trends are fickle, and while some have incredible staying power (Mardi Gras beads, anyone?), others pass the peak and are quickly regulated to the dreaded ‘out of style’ status. Only two outcomes can come from arriving to market post-peak: 1) the market is over-saturated and your product isn’t new or exciting, and 2) You risk being overtly un-cool if the trend has passed.

2) Refusing to innovate/refresh your approachSo how do you avoid getting late to market with a trend? You pay attention. You remain always willing to mix it up and get on board with the hot new thing as it’s heating up. Doing the same old thing will yield the same old results, so watch for those trends – or partner with people who will watch on your behalf.

3) Failing to differentiate your brand identityI have no fewer than fifteen branded pens in my drawer. Why should I grab yours to carry around use in public, exposing both myself and others to your brand? What makes yours special? Figure it out, or risk being an also-ran.

4) Sacrificing qualityWe’ve talked about quality before, but the importance it simply can’t be overstated. You’re putting your logo – your brand identity – on a promotional product and allowing that product to speak to your consumers. What do you want the message to be?

5) Not targeting your key audienceThis may sound like a no-brainer, but it’s shocking how frequently companies miss the mark. Who gets excited about your brand? Who gets excited about the promotional product under consideration? Make sure those two consumer segments match up. Nobody wants to be company handing out branded beer glasses to pre-teens or offering Silly Bandz to retirees.

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The Art of Competition: Are we hard-wired for engagement?

2011-10-03T08:50:00.000-07:00

By Ellen via www.imcpromotionalproductsblog.com

There’s a plate of cookies on your kitchen table. Your son and daughter notice the cookies, and they both ask for one.

Your response . . . only one of them can have a cookie, and there will be a contest to determine who gets it.

Wait — you would never do that, right? Because you know what will happen. By turning the cookie into a potentially unattainable prize instead of a simple giveaway, you’ve created a dramatically increased demand for the cookie. Suddenly, that cookie is the hottest thing since molded silicone bandz.

In the world of sibling rivalry, this scenario is a nightmare. In the world of branding, advertising specialties, or promotional products, it’s a gold mine.

The desire to win and be rewarded with a prize: it’s part of human nature. We’re hard-wired for competition.

Contests don’t just create buzz; they facilitate engagement. Branded promotional products can make your logo and your brand part of that engagement.

According to a 2010 study by the Advertising Specialties Institute
- People in the U.S. own nearly 10 promotional products on average
- Promotional products are kept for an average of 5.6 months.
- 41% of those who have received a promotional product indicate their opinion of the advertiser was more favorable after receiving a promotional product.

Just think what happens to that favorable impression when there’s all the lasting buzz of a contest involved. The fun and spirit of competition combined with focused, engaged attention on your brand: now that’s even sweeter than a plate of cookies.

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Customer Service Week Oct 2nd- Oct 8th

2011-09-29T14:01:00.000-07:00

by: E Smith via
http://www.customerservicemanager.com

Each year during the first week in October, companies across the US and around the world observe Customer Service Week to celebrate the efforts of customer service, call center and helpdesk professionals - the people in the front lines of the service revolution.

Customer Service Week was started by the International Customer Service Association in 1988. In 1992, the U.S. Congress proclaimed it a nationally recognized event.

You might be tempted to groan as you assume that this is just another party that will detract from the work at hand in your company. In fact, Customer Service Week was created with five objectives in mind, all of which will directly impact your bottom line. They are:

1. Boost morale, motivation and teamwork in your customer service department.

2. Reward your frontline reps for the important work they do all year long.

3. Raise company wide awareness of the important role customer service plays in your organization’s success.

4. Thank other departments for their yearlong support.

5. Let your customers know about your company’s commitment to customer satisfaction.

Tips for a successful celebration

Whether you celebrate for an afternoon or with a full week of special events and activities, here are some can’t-miss ideas that can be incorporated into every celebration.

• Create the right atmosphere. Decorate the customer service department and the entire company with posters, banners and balloons. Hang posters and banners early to generate excitement for the celebration to come.

• Host festive parties. Parties are a great way to show your reps you appreciate their hard work. Start the week with a kick-off party. Invite senior management to discuss the role customer service plays in your company’s success. Then, wrap up the week by taking your reps to a special lunch or dinner out of the office and away from the phones.

• Blow your own horn. This is the perfect time to let everyone know about the excellent work the customer service department does. Share information on the number of calls handled in a typical week, the dollar value of cross-selling in the last year, positive survey results and more.

• Acknowledge other departments. Distribute certificates of appreciation and small gifts to those unsung heroes in other departments who make a great effort to meet customers’ needs.

• Thank your customers. Send a thank-you card to each of your customers. For maximum impact, include a hand-written note, a copy of your service mission statement or a photograph of your team.

• Reward your reps. Thank your reps for their valuable contributions with certificates of appreciation and special gifts placed at every workstation each morning.

• Have fun. Games and contests of all kinds are great for relieving stress and building teamwork. Plan an activity for each day and be sure to award prizes to everyone.

Dynamic Designs will be celebrating Customer Service Week with 20% savings in their showroom if you wear your uniform or name tag to their store during the week of Oct 3rd through Oct 8th.

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National Love Note Day!

2011-09-22T10:53:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow is National Love Note Day! Who doesn't enjoy a little note to remind them: they are special, thought of, loved. I gush over such things!
In honor of the day, I wanted to share my favorite love poem
by Pablo Neruda: Sonnet 17

I do not love you as if you were salt-rose, or topaz,
or the arrow of carnations the fire shoots off.
I love you as certain dark things are to be loved,
in secret, between the shadow and the soul.

I love you as the plant that never blooms
but carries in itself the light of hidden flowers;
thanks to your love a certain solid fragrance,
risen from the earth, lives darkly in my body.

I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where.
I love you straightforwardly, without complexities or pride;
so I love you because I know no other way

than this: where I does not exist, nor you,
so close that your hand on my chest is my hand,
so close that your eyes close as I fall asleep.

Tammy also had a great idea that she seen somewhere, the next time you return a book to the public library, leave a nice note in the pages for the next reader. You will most likely make their day and you never know- it could be JUST what they need! :) www.dynamicdesignspulaski.com

Small Business; Creative Use of the QR Code

2011-09-13T13:51:00.000-07:00

First you should determine if the QR Code is a good fit for your small business. Its a growing trend, but there are many people who still don't know what they are and how they work. This 2D bar code can be scanned by any smart phone with the downloaded scanning software. The bar code carries information that can automatically direct the user to a specified website.

1. Put your QR Code on your business card. To keep your business card simple and clutter free, create the code to direct your customers to your website and social media profiles.

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2. Likewise with the rest of your professional stationary.

3. Get likes and followers. Have the QR send the user to a mobile landing page that allows them to easily like your business.

3. T-shirts. Print up some of these walking billboards for your employees.

4. Labels. Put a QR code on your merchandise label that customers can learn more about your product, ingredients, or company.

5. Edible Advertising. Here's a neat idea, as a give away, who wouldn't give this QR code a scan before they enjoyed this delicious idea!

6. Get them calling. QR codes can also make phone calls! Create a code that will automatically dial a predetermined number, it can also send SMS text messages!

7. Promotions. Have your QR code link to a special discount or promotion, for QR users only! OR work with other local businesses to provide a scavenger hunt of specials!

8. Promotional Products. Advertise your business with promo items. Place your code to send users directly to your website.

Today is...Teddy Bear Day!

2011-09-09T06:29:00.000-07:00

Tommorrow is National Teddy Bear Day. I don't know about you but I love Teddy Bears. As a child, I was never so fascinated by stuffed animals but as a mother, my daughter has always had a favorite 'bear' even if every year she picks a new favorite! I remember her younger years by those bears, so to me its nice to honor the day!T

Most people know the story of how Teddy Bear got his name. President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt had been in Mississippi trying to settle a border dispute between Louisiana and Mississippi. Because he was such an avid hunter, his hosts took him on a bear hunt, only the hunting was very poor and finally someone captured a bear and invited the President to shoot him. Roosevelt's refusal inspired this cartoon by Clifford Berryman

To read more about the Teddy Bear visit www.teddybearandfriends.com

Today Teddy Bears are one of the most popular gifts for children and significant others for Christmas, Valentines Day and Birthdays. Could you make your gift extra special by having your initials embroidered on the t-shirt? Dynamic Designs can help! Or to promote your business or organization and have the chance to make a child feel better. Think: new child at your Day Care center; Hospitals, or Teddy Bear Cops Dynamic Designs wants to make your Teddy Bear idea come to life- Call us today and see how we can help! 920-822-4450 or visit our website www.dynamicdesignspulaski.com

Buying Local, Education is Key

2011-09-08T11:20:00.000-07:00

By: Tammy Brzeczkowski

Prior to owning and operating a business of my own, I would have known little about the value of buying local, and how important the impact is on businesses, and the local economy. After over 15 years in business, I’ve been able to grasp some important concepts, but strongly believe educating our business clients, our customers, vendors, the community and everyone involved is highly important. If I would have known now what I didn’t know 15 years ago, this economy might be better off.

As many business owners are aware, any industry is tough out there, especially with the Internet-only companies. On any given day, we deal with our competitors cutting prices. We call it “cut throating”. While we offer competitive pricing on items we sell and customize, like t-shirts, some of our customers can get the same item online for as little as 50¢ each. As you’d expect, people will tend to go with the best pricing.

However, studies have shown that when purchasing local, twice the amount of money stays in the economy. If we could just educate these individuals, they might second think that purchase.

Another great example I see is our local farmers market. Talking with a farmers market volunteer, until recently, the “locals” weren’t supporting the market. Not only do farmers markets help the local economy by feeding money back into the neighborhood, but they increase access to fresh, healthy foods at low costs. They also serve as a public gathering place, bringing all different walks to of life together, in a comfortable setting for one day. It’s a win-win situation for everyone involved.

The environment is also helped when people shop within their community. Staying in the community, instead of driving to the nearest city for your groceries or hardware supplies, means less congestion, less gas and less pollution. Local businesses tend to make more local purchases requiring less transportation too.

A recent done in Grand Rapids, Michigan, found local business owners donate more to local charities than non-local owners. Another great reason to buy local. I can relate this to our business, as well. In fact, we believe in strongly supporting the organizations that support us. When we get an organization that asks for donations, and doesn’t do business with us, we simply do not donate; or if we do, we make them aware of the fact that the organization doesn’t do business with us and we would appreciate the opportunity to work together in the future.

Being a local businesses owner, we tend to invest in the community. Our owners are community volunteers to several non-profit organizations. They are leaders,board of directors and church members that are vital to the community. We even have an owner who is an active member of the local fire department. Local businesses are owned by people who live in this community are less likely to leave, and are more invested in the community’s future.

It is a fact that small local businesses are the largest employers nationally. Most new jobs are created by local businesses. I believe small businesses are the key to bringing back the economy. In fact, by completion of this summer, we will have added two full-time positions, and one part-time position to my small business– great additions to our local economy.

Another finding out of the Michigan survey: small businesses tend to hire people with more expertise, so in essence customer service is often better. A great example of this, is our local hardware store, and how friendly and helpful they are. It’s always a pleasure knowing that people are there that know what they are doing, and that they actually care.

And if you are a business? What can do to increase your local customers? One idea would be to implement a “Buy Local Program” within your store. According to an Independent Business Survey in 2011, businesses with a “buy local” initiative, reported an average gain in revenue of 5.6 percent when compared to 2.1percent for everyone else. Check out the 3/50 project, http://www.the350project.net, and become a supporter. The 3/50 project that is geared toward saving the brick and mortars of our nation. So, by just implementing a program for purchasing local, your bottom line could increase. That in itself is enough for me.

So, I ask you, why buy local? The benefits are many, not only for business, non-profit organizations, the environment, but in essence every member of the local economy benefits from purchasing local. So the next time you think about getting a bag of groceries, a cup of coffee, going out to eat, or buying a t-shirt, think local. And remember, you’ll be helping out everyone.

Tammy Brzeczkowski is co-owner of Dynamic Designs Unlimited, LLC. Dynamic Designs is family owned and operated embroidery, screen printing, promotional and website design business located in the heart of Pulaski, Wisconsin. For more information visit the web: dynamicdesignspulaski.com

submitted by: Tammy Brzeczkowski, Owner Dynamic Designs

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Old Advertisements- Gotta See!!

2011-09-02T13:53:00.000-07:00

I was reading an issue of Advantages Magazine and I thought today I'd like to do a blog including some old advertisements!

First- How about this for ironic!! 1979 Ad for Pakistan International Airlines

Said best here... "Adland has unearthed an old 1979 ad for Pakistani Airlines promoting its flights to New York City using an ominous plane shadow cast upon the Twin Towers. Certainly in the seventies, everyone was enamored with the stature and size of the the then amazing looking towers but unless you were Irwin Allen, even in your most imaginative moments you weren't envisioning this ad's imagery would foretell the horror that occurred September 11, 2001.

Barring that horrific day in 2001 and placing oneself in 1979, it's actually a good ad. The Towers were the premiere iconic image of New York city and they retained their iconic status through three decades until they fell that fateful day. No one in 1979 could seriously have believed an image like this would become reality. Sadly, it did. Similar images from the past will continue to pop up from time to time in old magazines, in old ads, in old movies and we'll wince a bit each time we see them remembering our connection to that day." Sally Martin.

Can anyone say Skype?! Oh how far we have come!

Offensive? And thats an ad from public service Rice Council of America

It was without a doubt a MAN's world. There are A LOT of these types of ads!
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Back to School! [Quotes]

2011-09-01T09:07:00.000-07:00

We hope everyone had a wonderful Summer of 2011! Now its time to get back to school! In light of the event I compiled some of my favorite back to school / education quotes! Enjoy!

Labor Day is a glorious holiday because your child will be going back to school the next day. It would have been called Independence Day, but that name was already taken. ~Bill Dodds

"The important thing is never to stop questioning." ~Albert Einstein

"In elementary school, many a true word is spoken in guess." ~Henny Youngman

The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows. ~Sydney J. Harris

As long as there are tests, there will be prayer in schools. ~Author Unknown

The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet. ~Aristotle

"The only educational aspect of television is that it puts the repair man's kids through college." ~ Joan Welsh

A professor is someone who talks in someone else's sleep. ~W.H. Auden

"Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world" - Albert Einstein

"My mother said I must always be intolerant of ignorance but understanding of illiteracy. That some people, unable to go to school, were more educated and more intelligent than college professors." ~Maya Angelo

Anyone who thinks the art of conversation is dead ought to tell a child to go to bed. ~Robert Gallagher

Why should society feel responsible only for the education of children, and not for the education of all adults of every age? ~Erich Fromm

Educations purpose should be to ensure that by the time they leave school every boy and girl should know how much they do not know, and be imbued with a lifelong desire to know it. ~William Haley

The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn. ~Alvin Toffler

Unconventional Tactics to Bring in Revenue

2011-08-31T12:55:00.000-07:00

by: www.smallbusiness.intuit.com

What can a small business owner do to avoid seeing red in his finance reports?Three key tactics can help entrepreneurs generate revenue.

Tactic 1: Be Mindful of Appearance

Small business owners offer either a product or service, and keeping appearances in mind can benefit both types of owner. Companies that provide products should be most concerned with the image that their product conveys. It's likely that a product provider is already cognizant of his goods' attributes and has optimized their appeal.

A small business owner can always focus on his own appearance, however. A financial planner (for example) who wears casual clothes may want to seem relaxed and laid-back, and in better times that may have been a workable branding strategy. But people are scared; they want an authoritative expert to help them with their finances. Suits or jackets are more appropriate, and sartorial trends have been moving this way in the corporate world, too.

Retailers are another group of small business owners who can benefit from increased attention to appearance. Stores should be clean and inviting; products should be logically displayed. Now is a good time to make long-delayed cosmetic upgrades, as long as they don't break the bank: contractors are widely available and ready to do business.

Tactic 2: Expand a Business' Presence

Low-margin small businesses have used fairs and markets as a revenue source for decades. It's unlikely that organic farming would be viable without farmers' markets. But a small business owner doesn't need to be a purveyor of candlesticks or vegetables to have a presence at farmers' markets and other community gatherings.

A restaurateur can showcase his cooking at a holiday event. An office supply store owner can sell products at a market. Private practice lawyers or other service providers can have a presence at community events; handing out business cards or promotional items can lead to increased revenue in the future.

Small businesses are a popular media topic at the moment. Business owners can contact local reporters to express interest in interviewing for a future story; if the reporter agrees, free publicity is a guaranteed result.

Yet another way to expand brand awareness and earn goodwill is to offer seminars to community groups. Many local colleges offer small business courses; contacting the schools to see if they need another speaker or panelist can lead to raised awareness of a business within the community.

Tactic 3: Look for Synergism on the Community Level

It's likely that an entrepreneur's community has many small businesses. Chambers of commerce hold networking events, as do some business owners themselves. An entrepreneur shouldn't miss an opportunity to network locally, especially with the economy in its current state.

Networking can lead to both more business and better business opportunities. By discussing a company's activities or prospects with other small business owners, the chances of creating new revenue streams are increased. A coffee shop proprietor may find that he can collaborate with an art dealer to hang artwork for sale in the coffee shop. Alternately, the art gallery could use the coffee shop for catering services at an opening.

Similarly, a calligrapher can work with the owner of a stationery shop to create personalized paper goods. A bait-and-tackle expert can pursue collaboration with the proprietor of a marina to offer fishing supplies to boaters.

Synergistic opportunities are endless, but, as they say, it takes two to tango. Unless a small business owner puts himself out there and appears willing to collaborate with fellow business owners, he cannot expect to see revenue growth via synergy.

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NEW PERFORMANCE T-SHIRTS

2011-08-30T08:20:00.000-07:00

New in our showroom we have red Pulaski Performance T-shirts.

Unisex and Ladies shirts $20-$25. Easily add Raider logo to any shirt.

Visit our website to learn more about Dynamic Designs

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Saturdays are SUPER in September! Only @ Dynamic Designs!

2011-08-29T09:17:00.000-07:00

Wondering what we have going on for the month of September? Check it out below!
No worries, we still have Wacky Wednesday too!

Want more information or just want to learn more about Dynamic Designs,
visit our website at www.dynamicdesignspulaski.com!

Gildan Sizing Station

2011-08-26T10:02:00.000-07:00

Are you looking to have some T-shirts made for your business or event? You know we do that at Dynamic Designs, but now we want to take some of the worry out of the ordering process for you!
We recently added a NEW Sizing Station in our showroom. We have included the three most popular and cost effective shirts. Gildan Ultra Blend, Gildan Heavy Cotton & Gildan DryBlend. (Follow the link and choose 'T-Shirts' to read more about each of the shirts offered)
As with any apparel item, different brands run in different sizes! We aim to eliminate that chance of ordering a shirt that doesn't fit you by giving you all of the shirts, from size Youth-Small through 3XL, that you can view, compare and even try on!
We also provide color pallets in store, or if you like you can visit Gildan's Color Swatch Gallery to choose the shirt that's right for you!

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Marketing Article: Follow Up!

2011-08-25T12:57:00.000-07:00

Follow Up
Article provided by www.goodmarketingideas.com.

Good marketers follow up with the customer in a variety of ways. They return phone calls, send polite reminders, ask questions about satisfaction, and provide gentle reminders that not only are they interested in getting your business, but that they are concerned with whether or not you got what you wanted after the sale.

You have to actually DO something to make sales, or to earn. You cannot just build a site and then expect money to come. You have to promote it, register it, and then continue to market it.

A marketing plan is the beginning. If you do not actually DO what is on the plan, you'll fail. And then you have to assess, and follow through with what the assessment tells you is a good idea.

When you encounter prospects, you have to actually continue through with the dialog until it results in a sale, or until you are sure it WON'T result in a sale.

Opt-in lists are one way of doing this, but they are not the only way, and not necessarily the BEST way. The BEST ways of following up with clients are personal, and creative. They are ones that are specific to the mentality of your average client. Just because the tactic is wildly successful for someone else does not mean it is going to work for YOUR business, or YOUR customers.

People like to know that someone cares about them personally. And they like to know that you are interested in more than just making a sale. A personal touch in your follow up will often make the difference between window shoppers, and lifelong customers.

Probably the primary reason for failure on the part of new businesses is the failure to DO. They read about what they should do, they may actually make a list, and even perhaps venture into trying it out once or twice. But most marketing methods (especially free or low cost ones), take many repetitions. Getting one link placed is only a start, and it won't get you far. Posting once to a forum is a little help, but unlikely to result in any increase in business.

Follow through often includes developing systems (routines) for repeating marketing tasks. Establish a customer list, and devise a routine for regular mailings - then DO it. Set aside a certain amount of time each week for getting web links - then DO it, EVERY week. If you use pay per click ads, then set aside a little time each day to assess the stats, and determine which ads are bringing sales, and which are bringing browsers, then reassess and adjust your ads, keywords, etc. Actually devote that time EVERY day to tweaking them until they bring results that you are satisfied with. Write an article a week, or two articles a week, and post them to a specific number of article databases. Make sure they get posted EVERY WEEK.

Devise the routine, then stick to it. KEEP sticking to it, and don't quit. Regular marketing tasks are essential, and can be the difference between success and failure. Follow up with potential customers, and follow through with marketing tasks. It does pay off!

Article provided by www.goodmarketingideas.com.

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CONTEST: Red Raider T-shirt Design

2011-08-24T09:09:00.000-07:00

Hey All! I am so excited to announce this years Red Raider Tshirt Design Contest!
Anybody and everybody are encouraged to submit a design!
Last years winner was Katie Kosmal, a high school student at Pulaski High School. This year could be you! This year, our customers get to choose the winning design. Afterall, it's all about what YOU want! :)

All designs will be uploaded to
Dynamic Designs Unlimited Facebook
LIKE US to vote on your favorite design!
For questions call 822-4450, email: dynamicamber@netnet.net,
or visit our website at www.dynamicdesignspulaski.com

One Week Left to Get Your Bag!

2011-08-23T16:44:00.000-07:00

For our August Promotion we chose to create a Preferred Customer Bag! Spend $50 in our store and receive this tote FREE. As a bonus- you can bring the bag back on any Wednesday to receive 15% off anything you can fit in the bag! We've given away many of these bags already, but time is almost up! Come claim your preferred customer reward before the 31st for continued savings through the year!! For more information visit our website at www.dynamicdesignspulaski.com

Street Market Special!!

2011-08-22T12:41:00.000-07:00

Tuesday August 23rd from 4-7 during the Pulaski Street Market, Purchase a "Pulaski" Gildan SoftStyle t-shirt and get a Red Raiders lanyard keychain for FREE! These aren't just your average t-shirt, you have to check these out! Sale: One night only!! Pulaski Red Raider lanyard/keychain with carabiner hook, value: $4.00

Pulaski Community Business Expo- News Release

2011-08-19T12:16:00.000-07:00

Business expo bridges gap
in Pulaski community
This is an article from the Green Bay Press Gazette covering Pulaski's Registration Days! We benefited from this expo tremendously, reaching out to new customers who maybe didn't even know we existed! And we are the Red Raider headquarters- our customers need to know who we are! Already looking forward to doing the same next year!

New Blogger Here!

2011-08-19T11:27:00.000-07:00

Welcome to my new blog all about Dynamic Designs Unlimited! My name is Amber and I'm the Marketing Coordinator.

That's our team on Wacky 'Bad Hair' Wednesday! I'm on the far left, then Tammy (she's the boss) Stacey (our graphic designer) Bruce (thats NOT his real hair!) Debbie (screen printer) and Doreen (one of our administrative assistants) There are a few people missing from the photo, but it works!
This blogging thing is new for me but I'm excited to be able to share the things we've got going on in one continuous stream. Whether it be CONTESTS, NEWS RELEASES, EVENTS, PROMOTIONS or articles and resources we think would be helpful to, well, YOU!
Visit our website to learn more about Dynamic Designs and what we do!
http://www.dynamicdesignspulaski.com/

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