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		<title>Use banners to promote your grand opening</title>
		<link>http://www.businessprinters.org/marketing-a-business/use-banners-to-promote-your-grand-opening/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:42:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Your dream has come true.  The finishing touches are falling into place and the grand opening of your small business is rapidly approaching.  
You know that you have created a great business, but you need some help getting the word out there.  Unfortunately, you find yourself short on funds.  
Luckily, designing a custom banner is a quick and inexpensive way to market your business.  An eye-catching banner is a fantastic way to get people’s attention.  Design a whimsical banner for your ice-cream shop, or something more traditional for your authentic ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Your dream has come true.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>The finishing touches are falling into place and the grand opening of your small business is rapidly approaching.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">You know that you have created a great business, but you need some help getting the word out there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Unfortunately, you find yourself short on funds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Luckily, designing a custom banner is a quick and inexpensive way to market your business.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span></span></span><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">An eye-catching banner is a fantastic way to get people’s attention.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Design a whimsical banner for your ice-cream shop, or something more traditional for your authentic Italian restaurant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Whatever your business, creating your own <a title="marketing" href="http://marketingtips.vistaprint.com/">marketing</a> materials is easy!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Upload your own design or search through online galleries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Create matching <a title="business cards" href="http://www.businesscarddesigns.us">business cards</a> and <a title="flyers" href="http://www.vistaprint.com/flyers.aspx">flyers</a> too!</span></span></p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Promote your retail business</title>
		<link>http://www.businessprinters.org/marketing-a-business/promote-your-retail-business/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:15:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Marketing a Business]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you’re selling tulips, tires, or anything in between, marketing your retail business is a top priority.  In today’s economy you need to do whatever you can to stand out among the competition.  Your marketing products need to be creative and cost-efficient.  A run-of-the-mill business card won’t get you far these days.  
Eye catching banners, postcards, and e-mails, are just a few simple ways to promote your retail business. 
Designing your own marketing products is quick and easy too.  You can create and upload your own design, or browse through ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Whether you’re selling tulips, tires, or anything in between, </span><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt;"><a title="marketing" href="http://marketingtips.vistaprint.com/">marketing</a> your retail business is a top priority.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>In today’s economy you need to do whatever you can to stand out among the competition.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Your marketing products need to be creative and cost-efficient.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>A run-of-the-mill business card won’t get you far these days.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Eye catching banners, <a title="postcards" href="http://www.vistaprint.com/full-color-postcards.aspx">postcards</a>, and e-mails, are just a few simple ways to promote your retail business. </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Designing your own marketing products is quick and easy too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>You can create and upload your own design, or browse through hundreds online.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Create marketing products that compliment the voice of your business and emphasize your business’s great deals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span></span></span></p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Marketing a real estate business</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:11:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Buying or selling a home can be an extremely stressful and time consuming process.  As a real estate business person, it is your job to make this process as painless as possible for the client.  
Start by creating quality marketing materials like business cards.  On the cards, be sure to include all your contact information.  Utilize the back of the card too.  Add an appointment reminder so your client can keep track of their meetings with you. 
Vistaprint makes it easy to design quality marketing materials, offering a large variety ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Buying or selling a home can be an extremely stressful and time consuming process.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>As a real estate business person, it is your job to make this process as painless as possible for the client.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Start by creating quality <a title="marketing" href="http://marketingtips.vistaprint.com/">marketing</a> materials like <a title="business cards" href="http://www.businesscarddesigns.us">business cards</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>On the cards, be sure to include all your contact information.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Utilize the back of the card too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Add an appointment reminder so your client can keep track of their meetings with you. </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Vistaprint makes it easy to design quality marketing materials, offering a</span><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> large variety of products and hundreds of designs for your real estate business.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Vistaprint offers high-quality, full-color custom printing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Create a matching marketing set in minutes and receive in as few as 3 days. </span></span></p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Convey dependability and professionalism with your marketing materials</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:07:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General Marketing]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you want people to put themselves or their family members in your hands, it is of the utmost importance that you convey an image of dependability and professionalism.  Start off on the right foot by handing them a well-crafted business card.  
All of your marketing materials are important when trying to promote your personal or family services.  Create quality postcards, brochures, and letterhead with your name and contact information.  
Designing your own products is easy.  Go online and upload your own designs or search through online galleries to find ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">If you want people to put themselves or their family members in your hands, it is of the utmost importance that you convey an image of dependability and professionalism.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Start off on the right foot by handing them a well-crafted business card.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">All of your <a title="marketing" href="http://marketingtips.vistaprint.com/">marketing</a> materials are important when trying to promote your personal or family services.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Create quality postcards, <a title="brochures" href="http://www.vistaprint.com/brochures.aspx">brochures</a>, and <a title="letterhead" href="http://www.vistaprint.com/letterhead.aspx">letterhead</a> with your name and contact information.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Designing your own products is easy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Go online and upload your own designs or search through online galleries to find the perfect design to compliment your personal or family services.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">   </span></span></span></p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Communicate efficiency and creativity with your marketing materials</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:02:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you are in the marketing or communication business, you know that customers will be looking at your marketing materials extremely closely.  Communicate efficiency and creativity with professional business cards, brochures, postcards, e-mails, and other marketing products.  
Designing your own marketing products is quick and easy.  You can create and upload your own design, or browse through hundreds online.  Design marketing products that compliment your business. 
Whatever it is, Vistaprint is a great resource to promote your marketing or communication business.  Vistaprint offers a large variety of products and hundreds ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">When you are in the <a title="marketing" href="http://marketingtips.vistaprint.com/">marketing</a> or communication business, you know that customers will be looking at your marketing materials extremely closely.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Communicate efficiency and creativity with professional <a title="business cards" href="http://www.businesscarddesigns.us">business cards</a>, <a title="brochures" href="http://www.vistaprint.com/brochures.aspx">brochures</a>, postcards, e-mails, and other marketing products.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Designing your own marketing products is quick and easy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>You can create and upload your own design, or browse through hundreds online.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Design marketing products that compliment your business. </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Whatever it is, Vistaprint is a great resource to promote your marketing or communication business.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Vistaprint offers a large variety of products and hundreds of designs to choose from.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Order online today!</span></span></p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Market your information or technology business</title>
		<link>http://www.businessprinters.org/marketing-a-business/market-your-information-or-technology-business/</link>
		<comments>http://www.businessprinters.org/marketing-a-business/market-your-information-or-technology-business/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:56:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Modern technology can be incredibly confusing.  Consumers are willing to pay a lot of money to information and technology businesses.   
All of your marketing materials are important when trying to promote your information and technology business.  Create quality postcards, brochures, and letterhead with your name and contact information.  
Designing your own products is easy.  Go online and upload your own designs or search through online galleries to find the perfect design to compliment your information and technology business.  Vistaprint offers a large variety of products and hundreds of designs for ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Modern technology can be incredibly confusing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Consumers are willing to pay a lot of money to information and technology businesses.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">   </span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">All of your <a title="marketing" href="http://marketingtips.vistaprint.com/">marketing</a> materials are important when trying to promote your information and technology business.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Create quality postcards, <a title="brochures" href="http://www.vistaprint.com/brochures.aspx">brochures</a>, and <a title="letterhead" href="http://www.vistaprint.com/letterhead.aspx">letterhead</a> with your name and contact information.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Designing your own products is easy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Go online and upload your own designs or search through online galleries to find the perfect design to compliment your information and technology business.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Vistaprint offers a large variety of products and hundreds of designs for your business.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Order today and receive your purchase in as few as three days!</span></span></p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Holiday cards for valued customers &#8211; a refreshing personal touch</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:51:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s a cold winter afternoon and the snow is beginning to fall.  Two of your best customers, having just made a few last minute purchases, bid you happy holidays and head home.  
As a small business owner, your customers are extremely important to you.  You see them often, and know many of them by name.  Without these valued customers, your business would not succeed.  Why not show your appreciation for them?
The holidays are the perfect time to show your customers how much they mean to you.  Create custom holiday cards ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">It’s a cold winter afternoon and the snow is beginning to fall. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Two of your best customers, having just made a few last minute purchases, bid you happy holidays and head home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">As a small business owner, your customers are extremely important to you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>You see them often, and know many of them by name.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Without these valued customers, your business would not succeed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Why not show your appreciation for them?</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The holidays are the perfect time to show your customers how much they mean to you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Create <a title="custom holiday cards" href="http://www.vistaprint.com/holiday-christmas-photo-cards.aspx">custom holiday cards</a> and send them out to all you patrons.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Ordering custom cards is simple.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Upload your own design or browse through hundreds of online galleries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  Use an image of your establishment or a staff photo for an-ultra personal touch.  <img class="alignright" title="Vistaprint image" src="http://www.vistaprint.com/sf/_langid-1/_/vp/images/nns/multi-product/holiday_08_ia_giveaways/foil_tile.jpg" alt="" width="258" height="190" /></span>Include a printed message, or leave room for a hand-written note on the inside.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Create a sleek and modern card to compliment your new, upscale restaurant or design something more traditional for your used book shop.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Include a business card or special offer coupon too!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sending custom <a title="holiday cards" href="http://www.vistaprint.com/holiday-christmas-cards.aspx">holiday cards</a> is a refreshing personal touch that your customers will appreciate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span></span></span></p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Send a positive message, go green!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With so much competition out there, business owners are doing whatever they can do gain a leg up.  Going green is a great way to attract more business and send a positive message to the community.  
Place a sign in the window of your small business, letting your customer know that you are trying to become more eco-friendly and that you welcome their advice.  Small steps can make a big difference.  Try using organic flour in your bakery or use ceramic mugs instead of paper cups in your coffee shop.
Go ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><img class="alignright" title="VistaPrint email marketing image" src="http://www.vistaprint.com/sf/_langid-1/_/vp/images/nns/product/email_marketing/marquee.gif" alt="" width="250" height="215" />With so much competition out there, business owners are doing whatever they can do gain a leg up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Going green is a great way to attract more business and send a positive message to the community.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Place a sign in the window of your small business, letting your customer know that you are trying to become more eco-friendly and that you welcome their advice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Small steps can make a big difference.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Try using organic flour in your bakery or use ceramic mugs instead of paper cups in your coffee shop.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Go green with your <a title="marketing" href="http://marketingtips.vistaprint.com/">marketing</a>, too!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Let your customers know that you offer discounts and coupons through e-mail.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Email marketing is a great way to get in touch with customers and save loads of paper in the process.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>It’s easy. E-mail marketing templates are available online, along with great tracking and reporting tools.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>You don’t need to have any programming skills.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Online companies will do the work for you!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Print your custom <a title="business cards" href="http://www.businesscarddesigns.us">business cards</a>, <a title="letterhead" href="http://www.vistaprint.com/letterhead.aspx">letterhead</a>, envelopes, and notepads on recycled paper too! </span></p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>T-shirts &#8211; fun prizes, great marketing tool</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:21:03 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Design Ideas]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[You want to host a contest for your customers but you don’t know what to give as prizes.  T-shirts are great for give-aways. They are quick and easy to order, and customers love them.  
Hold a trivia contest at your ice-cream parlor and give the winner a free Sunday and a T-shirt.  This is a great marketing technique.  It’s fun for customers, and you’re spreading the word about your business.
Designing a T-shirt is easy! Simply upload your own design or browse through online galleries.  On the back, include the name ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><img class="alignleft" title="VistaPrint T-shirt image" src="http://www.vistaprint.com/sf/_langid-1/_/vp/images/nns/product/tshirt_toggle/marquee_banner_shortwht.gif" alt="" width="240" height="150" />You want to host a contest for your customers but you don’t know what to give as prizes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>T-shirts are great for give-aways. They are quick and easy to order, and customers love them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Hold a trivia contest at your ice-cream parlor and give the winner a free Sunday and a T-shirt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>This is a great <a title="marketing" href="http://marketingtips.vistaprint.com/">marketing</a> technique.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>It’s fun for customers, and you’re spreading the word about your business.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Designing a T-shirt is easy! Simply upload your own design or browse through online galleries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>On the back, include the name of your business as well as the phone number and <a title="Web site" href="http://www.vistaprint.com/websites.aspx">Web site</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Don’t like T-shirts? Create <a title="hats" href="http://www.vistaprint.com/custom-hats.aspx">hats</a> or tote bags instead! </span></p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Pens as a marketing tool</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:59:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is your dreams come true.  Today is the grand opening of your bakery.  You have worked so hard, and the day is finally here.  As your first-ever customers cash out at the register, you hand them a custom pen with their receipt.  
A pen is an affordable and effective marketing tool.  The pen has a fun design and includes the name of your bakery, as well as the phone number, Web site, and address.  From now on, your business information will be at your customers’ fingertips whether it’s in ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><img class="alignleft" title="VistaPrint pen image" src="http://www.vistaprint.com/sf/_langid-1/_/vp/images/ic_gallery/free_pens/freePens_gallery_promo.gif" alt="" width="170" height="120" />It is your dreams come true.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Today is the grand opening of your bakery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>You have worked so hard, and the day is finally here.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>As your first-ever customers cash out at the register, you hand them a custom pen with their receipt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">A pen is an affordable and effective <a title="marketing" href="http://marketingtips.vistaprint.com/">marketing</a> tool.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>The pen has a fun design and includes the name of your bakery, as well as the phone number, <a title="Web site" href="http://www.vistaprint.com/websites.aspx">Web site</a>, and address.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>From now on, your business information will be at your customers’ fingertips whether it’s in their home or office.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Your customers will be glad they have received a useful gift and you will be glad to market your business. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Create <a title="business cards" href="http://www.businesscarddesigns.us">business cards</a> and letterhead to match your pens, too!</span></p>]]></content:encoded>
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