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		<title>Postcards are a simple marketing tool</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:33:17 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[General Marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marketing a Business]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[You know that you need to market your small business.  However, with the economy, sales have been pretty low.  You can’t afford to break the bank with some expensive marketing technique.  
Postcards are a simple and inexpensive way to promote your business.  They can be created online in minutes by simply uploading a design or customizing an online template.  Create a postcard promoting a two-for-one deal at your ice-cream parlor, or offering a fall special from your landscaping company.  
Try offering discounts to customers who present the postcard  with their ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">You know that you need to market your small business. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, with the economy, sales have been pretty low.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>You can’t afford to break the bank with some expensive <a title="marketing" href="http://marketingtips.vistaprint.com/">marketing</a> technique.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a title="Postcards" href="http://www.vistaprint.com/full-color-postcards.aspx">Postcards</a> are a simple and inexpensive way to promote your business.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>They can be created online in minutes by simply uploading a design or customizing an online template.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Create a <a title="postcard" href="http://www.vistaprint.com/full-color-postcards.aspx">postcard</a> promoting a two-for-one deal at your ice-cream parlor, or offering a fall special from your landscaping company.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Try offering discounts to customers who present the postcard<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>with their purchase, too.  </span></span></p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Use banners to promote your grand opening</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:42:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Marketing a Business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[business cards]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[custom banners]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[flyers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marketing tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marketing tools]]></category>

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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>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>
		<category><![CDATA[custom business cards]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[letterhead]]></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>T-shirts &#8211; fun prizes, great marketing tool</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:21:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Design Ideas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[General Marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[custom T-shirts]]></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>
		<link>http://www.businessprinters.org/general-marketing/pens-as-a-marketing-tool/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:59:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Design Ideas]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[custom pens]]></category>
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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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