The clock is ticking on your success - 02/28/10 11:10 PM

Via Russel Ray, San Diego Marketing & Business Consultant (Russel Ray):
You're a new Realtor, or possibly even an experienced Realtor having problems in a slow market, or, really, any person who is self-employed or running a small business.
Do you know what you're doing and why you're doing it?
Do you know what your competition is doing?
In most cases, you have to at least know what the competition is doing. Once you know that, then you can modify, adapt, or add services that differentiate you from the competition.
Let's take home inspectors as an example, since I'm quite familiar … (0 comments)

The clock is ticking on your success - 02/28/10 11:10 PM

Via Russel Ray, San Diego Marketing & Business Consultant (Russel Ray):
You're a new Realtor, or possibly even an experienced Realtor having problems in a slow market, or, really, any person who is self-employed or running a small business.
Do you know what you're doing and why you're doing it?
Do you know what your competition is doing?
In most cases, you have to at least know what the competition is doing. Once you know that, then you can modify, adapt, or add services that differentiate you from the competition.
Let's take home inspectors as an example, since I'm quite familiar … (0 comments)

Using YouTube videos without slowing down page loading - 02/28/10 11:06 PM

Via Russel Ray, San Diego Marketing & Business Consultant (Russel Ray):

I've noticed a lot of people use YouTube videos in their blogs, but when you use too many, especially in one blog entry, it can significantly slow the loading time for your blog or a specific entry. 
As with web sites, people here at Active Rain seem to be in a hurry when it comes to reading blogs and commenting. Some comment on the title of the blog entry, which can be really strange if the title has very little to do with the content of the blog entry, which … (1 comments)

How to Upgrade Your WordPress Blog to Version 2.7 - 02/28/10 10:23 PM

Via Steve Hyndman (eduChalk):
If you haven't checked out the latest version of WordPress yet--version 2.7--, then you are missing out on an excellent redesign of this popular blogging platform. Have an older version of WordPress and need to upgrade? Check out the videos at the link below for easy step-by-step upgrade directions.
http://educhalk.org/blog/?p=17
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Tuesday Tech Tip: Screen Capture - 02/28/10 10:12 PM

Via Renae Bolton ~ Marketing 4 Realtors (Marketing 4 Realtors):
Tuesday Tech Tip: Screen Capture
Have you ever wondered how bloggers make those great-looking screen shots?  You know - when they show you exactly where on the page the specific item is located or exactly what to do, step-by-step?Well, thanks to Tuesday's Tech Tip, now YOU can do it too!
Here are a few options, some free, some not, for you to give a whirl.  If you've used them, I'd love to hear your experience with the service.  If you decide to give one of these a try, please let me know … (0 comments)

Google Just Upgraded You | For Free | We Like Free - 02/28/10 10:11 PM

Via Robert Hammerstein (Coldwell Banker):
Hi Everybody,

 
Some news announced last Friday that Google Docs has now upgraded it's storage capacities to a larger amount of space.As well as the ability of being able to upload any type of file. Google Docs has upgraded users enabling them to upload a single files size limit up to 250MB of space.It also gives each user up to 1GB of storage of any type of file. This all for free.We like Free......
 
 

This could help savings on having to buy thumbdrives for students and everyone else for that matter, looking … (0 comments)

Why Social Media Is Here To Stay - Complex Adaptive Systems - 02/28/10 10:10 PM

Via Jeff Turner (Real Estate Shows):
I was honored to be the kick-off speaker at New Media Atlanta last month.
The topic I was given to speak about was, "Why Social Media Is Here To Stay." The reason is simple. Social Media is the love child of Social Networking and New Science. I actually wrote about this same topic here on ActiveRain in February of 2007, it just had a different title: "Why ActiveRain Is Working Even When It Fels Like It's Not." That post was about a book, Leadership And The New Science, complex adaptive systems, and the death of … (0 comments)

Why Social Media Is Here To Stay - Complex Adaptive Systems - 02/28/10 10:10 PM

Via Jeff Turner (Real Estate Shows):
I was honored to be the kick-off speaker at New Media Atlanta last month.
The topic I was given to speak about was, "Why Social Media Is Here To Stay." The reason is simple. Social Media is the love child of Social Networking and New Science. I actually wrote about this same topic here on ActiveRain in February of 2007, it just had a different title: "Why ActiveRain Is Working Even When It Fels Like It's Not." That post was about a book, Leadership And The New Science, complex adaptive systems, and the death of … (0 comments)

Must have new tool for web savvy Real Estate Agents and Realtors –Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate Agent Shane O'Gorman - 02/28/10 10:00 PM

Via Shane O'Gorman Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate Agent & Realtor- Buy or Sell (Eau Claire Realty, Inc.):
Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate with Agent and Realtor®  Shane O'Gorman Real Time Analytics! Oh you don't say...
It looks like Google Analytics is about to get a run for its money. I came across this article and thought I had better share it with everyone here. It looks like its going to be really cool. I think Google will come out with their own version or likely enhance their already great tool. I think real time analytics … (0 comments)

Jing the new thing with bling! - 02/28/10 09:59 PM

Via Tom Lyons Making You Findable (makingyoufindable.com):
For those of you that have seen my post on how I make some of the screen capture videos, you'll be interested in hearing about new Free tool designed to much of the same thing.For those that have not seen the post, well, you'll be interested in this too. :)  By the way here's the post.The new tool is called the Jing Project. It's designed to be a screen capture and screen casting tool.If you're sure what those thing are, take a quick look at this video: Click Here
Once you create a video or … (0 comments)

Socialnomics - not just a catch phrase anymore... - 02/28/10 09:52 PM

Via Lee & Pamela St. Peter Raleigh NC, Realtors®, GRI,CRS,ABR,ePro (Prudential York Simpson Underwood Realty):
Here's a great video that shows just what all this social networking/marketing is actually doing in today's terms.  You can't pick up a magazine, read an online post, or sit through a marketing meeting without the topic coming up.  Just who IS making money using Social media marketing?  AND just what is the ROI for all the time it takes to become proficient using this marketing platform.
The truth is it's not just the real estate market that is catching the social scene.
Take Gary Vaynerchuk from … (2 comments)

Add Photos To Your Blog Like A Ninja! A video Tutorial. - 02/28/10 09:50 PM

Via Tom Lyons Making You Findable (makingyoufindable.com):
photo credit: Orin Zebest
I know ninja getting over used!
So I'm going to start using Olympian! In honor of the Olympics of course.
Add pictures to your blog(Wordpress) like an Olympian!
See, better already.
Today we have a new video for you. It's going to cover, umm, adding pictures to your blog in an easy way! As you know or not, blogs are much more interesting when you add pictures. Everything is more interesting with a picture. Cake is good example, birthday cake is always better because they put pictures or cartoons … (0 comments)

iPhone Users FINALLY Get MMS! - 02/28/10 09:48 PM

Via Ryan Hukill - Edmond Realtor® (Hukill Group - Paradigm AdvantEdge Real Estate):
It's a long-awaited upgrade that brings the 'most advanced mobile phone on the market' up to speed with a feature I had on the free phone AT&T gave me in 2001... MMS, or Multimedia Messaging Services, which allows you to send a photo to others via text message. Sorry, but I had to poke a little fun, as I've been baffled by how this amazing phone was missing such basic features from it's introduction.
So, I've already had several people email me asking how to get it to work. … (0 comments)

How To Set Up Google Sync To "Push" Gmail On Your iPhone - Instant E-Mail Notification For Mobile Phones - 02/28/10 09:47 PM

Via Souza Realty - California (Lots & Land, Custom Construction):
How To Set Up Google Sync To "Push" Gmail On Your iPhone - Instant E-Mail Notification For Mobile Phones
I just used Google Sync to set up my Gmail account for "push" messaging (instant e-mail notification for mobile phones) on my iPhone. Now, every time I get an e-mail, my iPhone alerts me. This saves me from having to check e-mails manually and it keeps me current on all communications. It's pretty AWESOME!
This is a great (free!) alternative for iPhone users who subscribe to Apple's MobileMe service for $99 per year...check out my blog post:
iPhone - … (0 comments)

WordPress and Joomla and Active Rain... oh my! - 02/28/10 09:40 PM
I found this very useful.
Via Lane Bailey - REALTOR & Car Guy (Diamond Dwellings Realty):
It is obvious to everyone in the real estate business by now that the future of marketing revolves around the internet... and websites.  And the "Yester-tech" of a static website isn't going to cut it.  The days of "My broker provides me with a website at www.myname.brokerage.com" are gone.  And honestly, the days of a site coded purely in html are pretty toasted as well...  The new paradigm is what are referred to as Dynamic Websites.  Dynamic sites are exemplified by blogs, web magazines and other sites … (0 comments)

Keyboard Shortcuts for Outlook - 02/28/10 09:39 PM

Via Cari & Doug Anderson (Diversified Mortgage Group):
I hope you've been using a few of the keyboard shortcuts in the last post. Now if you're ready to really up your game, let's look at some handy shortcuts for the Microsoft Outlook interface. Many of us live in Outlook. I not only use Outlook for my email but I'm also a fan of the Tasks and Notes features which greatly help me organize my life. But even if you only use the email feature, these shortcuts are sure to help. Again, just try implementing a few at a time until they become … (0 comments)

To Tweet or not to Tweet... - 02/28/10 09:38 PM

Via Michael Regan (Valley Private Mortgage Group):
...that is the question.  Many of you have wondered about Twitter, and several of you have decided to join with no plan.  Some of you just simply hate anything called "Twitter" and then a few of you actually use and love this tool.  My goal today is to lay out my personal strategy for Twitter, and you can decide if my plan of action resonates with you.
For perspective, I am a Dad of 3 young kids.  I work as a Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist, doing my best to balance time at home with business development with my group at work.  I don't … (1 comments)

SEO For Video - 02/28/10 09:28 PM
I found this useful.
Via Orange County SEO and Web Marketing Search Engine Optimization SEO Expert (Search Engine Marketing SEM OC Expert Web Design):
Often when you search Google, you'll see a "Video results" link somewhere on the page with all the other text links. How does that link end up on the page?
SEO for video is still an emerging skillset. First, most people don't use video- they're apprehensive of appearing on video. YouTube is the 2nd most searched website. If you're not using video, you're missing out on a low-competition avenue for your message.I posted a video for a client, performed … (0 comments)

TIPS ON HAVING YOUR HOME PAINTED, THE IMPORTANCE OF QUALITY STANDARDS Oval Living Interview 4 - 02/28/10 02:38 PM

 
 
 
TIPS ON HAVING YOUR HOME PAINTED, THE IMPORTANCE OF QUALITY STANDARDS Oval Living Interview 4
QUALITY STANDARDS
You can be assured that you are getting a quality painting of your home if you insist on:
1.The experience and training to perform the job well
2.The best quality paint to be used on your home
3. The best quality equipment to apply the paint to be used on your home
I would be pleased to offer you a free estimates and a free consultation on the professional painting of your home.
www.zcpatoc.com
604.261.2004

To search for more … (0 comments)

HOME PAINTERS IN VANCOUVER BC ...HOUSE PAINTING TIPS FROM Z.C.PATOC, PAINTER OF FINE HOMES SINCE 1974...Oval Living Interview - 02/28/10 02:35 PM
HOME PAINTERS IN VANCOUVER BC ...HOUSE PAINTING TIPS FROM Z.C.PATOC, PAINTER OF FINE HOMES SINCE 1974...Oval Living Interview
QUALITY PAINTING EQUIPMENT
A quality professional painting of your home, requires an investment of thousands of dollars in the proper equipment. It is very easy to see from the finished product when less than quality equipment has been used to paint your home. After the job is done is not the time to learn this expensive experience.

www.zcpatoc.com
604.261.2004
PAINTING... SHOWS YOUR PRIDE IN YOUR HOME
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HOME PAINTERS IN VANCOUVER BC? ...HOUSE PAINTING TIPS FROM Z.C.PATOC, PAINTER OF FINE HOMES SINCE 1974 - 02/28/10 02:34 PM
HOME PAINTERS IN VANCOUVER BC? ...HOUSE PAINTING TIPS FROM Z.C.PATOC, PAINTER OF FINE HOMES SINCE 1974
HAVING YOUR HOME PAINTED IN VANCOUVER BC ...THE VALUE OF QUALITY PAINT Oval Living Interview 2
When Choosing A Painter For Your Home It Is Wise To Consider The Total Value, Not Just The Initial Price.
Oval Living Interview.
QUALITY PAINT
There are many ways to cut corners in the cost of a paint job which do not add up to the value of the painting of your home. You do not want to consider having poor quality paint applied to your home as it … (0 comments)

Get Google Maps on your mobile phone for free, and never carry a paper map again. Use your mobile phone to search - 02/28/10 02:32 PM


Google Maps on your mobile phone 
 
Get Google Maps on your mobile phone for free, and never carry a paper map again. Use your mobile phone to search
Google Earth 
Offers maps and satellite images for complex or pinpointed regional searches.earth.google.com/ - Cached - Similar
Google Maps 
 
Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.
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You can have your website in all these different languages with Google Translate Tools - 02/28/10 02:31 PM
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GARDENER'S NETWORK. - 02/28/10 02:27 PM
GARDENER'S NETWORK. You would be very well connected when you get to know your local areas gardeners. These people can be an inexhaustible supply of new customers. The majority of gardeners don't invest in the equipment required for aeration as their service is more general care oriented rather than specialized like aerating. They do however welcome an opportunity to service their customers by recommending your service to their clients. Sometimes they may request that you perform the jobs and then bill them instead of the customer. This is a benefit to the both of you then as he can make a … (0 comments)

What is FlexLines? A way to save money on business phone bills - 02/25/10 01:20 PM
What is FlexLines?
FlexLines requires up to date technology. So we install that. It requires a new business telephone system to replace the bankrupt Nortel system. So we install that. Then we apply the savings from FlexLines against the cost of the new phone system, The difference is what you pay. Often there is no difference. Often it turns out you get paid! That’s right! What business wouldn’t LOVE a Return on investment that PAYS IMMEDIATELY.Some features that used to cost you hundreds of dollars are INCLUDED AS FREE in FLEXLINES.
Three-way Calling Call Alert Voice Messaging Caller ID Call Display … (0 comments)

KIDS SPORTS TEAM SPONSORSHIP. - 02/16/10 01:56 PM
KIDS SPORTS TEAM SPONSORSHIP. You will have to judge whether this would be a profitable or just a goodwill gesture. Sometimes, goodwill can pay off big.
Darrell Backen REALTOR® 604.726.7100Keller Williams Elite Realty A123-2099 Lougheed Hwy, Port Coquitlam BC V3B 1A8Strategic Mortgage Professionals Inc. 435 North Road, Coquitlam BC V3K 3V9
Market Update and MLS Auto Alert Program
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CAR WINDOW ADS. - 02/16/10 01:55 PM
CAR WINDOW ADS. These are different than leaving pamphlets on the windows of cars. This is where you have the entire surface of the inside of your car's windows covered up with a removable, light, paper sign. This sign could be a blueprint size photocopy with quick release fastener devices on the corners. The main benefit of this system is that when it gets dark out you can turn on your interior light and the entire sign becomes illuminated.
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SHOPPING BAG SPONSORSHIP - 02/16/10 01:50 PM
 
SHOPPING BAG SPONSORSHIP. The local grocery or drug store may want to co-operate on a sponsorship arrangement, as well. If you cover part or all of the cost of supplying the store's paper bag needs, the both of you will profit. You get the benefit of the exposure to their customers and they get the reduced operating costs of not having a bag supply expense. Many large supermarket stores are doing this already!
 
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HOME AND GARDEN SHOWS. - 02/16/10 12:37 PM
HOME AND GARDEN SHOWS. If you can afford to rent a booth in the local home and garden show it would probably be a good source of customer leads. The attendance of these events is sometimes staggering, so the prices are fairly high. To lower your costs, you may be able to share a booth with some other complementary business, such as a garden shop.
 
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HANDWRITTEN MONTHLY CARD. - 02/16/10 12:33 PM
HANDWRITTEN MONTHLY CARD. For your regular customers you may consider sending them a monthly or quarterly letter or card. If you wrote them a letter you could use the calligraphy pen and photocopy technique I showed you earlier to save time and make it a more personal approach. You could write a letter at the appropriate time to inform them of what to do to help their lawn. In the winter you could send tips on house plants. Your customers will be so surprised to hear from you in this manner that they are sure to tell their friends. In doing … (2 comments)

SAIL SPONSORSHIP. - 02/16/10 12:21 PM
SAIL SPONSORSHIP. If you live in a area where there is a lot of sailing done near the city center, where there is a lot of people watching the sail boats, you may benefit from 'sail sponsorship'. This is where you would offer to subsidize the cost of new sails for the boats. Of course you would want to have your logo on the sails [there is usually some sort of design on the sails anyway so they may as well have a design that pays]. Once the sails were made, the effect of the advertising would last for years to … (0 comments)

SAIL SPONSORSHIP. - 02/14/10 11:41 AM
SAIL SPONSORSHIP. If you live in a area where there is a lot of sailing done near the city center, where there is a lot of people watching the sail boats, you may benefit from 'sail sponsorship'. This is where you would offer to subsidize the cost of new sails for the boats. Of course you would want to have your logo on the sails [there is usually some sort of design on the sails anyway so they may as well have a design that pays]. Once the sails were made, the effect of the advertising would last for years to … (0 comments)

BARTERED SERVICES...SMALL BUSINESS MARKETING IDEAS...OVAL LIVING - 02/13/10 09:04 AM
BARTERED SERVICES. Aerating is a service that you can exchange for money or other goods and services from other businesses. The best part of this arrangement is that you exchange services based on the retail price of your service and not your cost to exchange $50 or $100 worth of your services will only cost you a few dollars worth of gas and a few minutes work!
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REVOLVING ADVERTISEMENT CLOCK...PLACE MATS...SMALL BUSINESS MARKETING IDEAS...OVAL LIVING - 02/13/10 09:02 AM
REVOLVING ADVERTISEMENT CLOCK'. An old novelty idea that could be revived would be a clock installed in the local restaurant with a series of advertisements revolving every minute.
PLACE MATS. The place mats in the local restaurant could also be utilized to display advertising on them .Of course, the restaurant would like some sort of compensation.
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LO COST WORD PROCESSING...SMALL BUSINESS MARKETING IDEAS...OVAL LIVING - 02/13/10 09:00 AM
LO COST WORD PROCESSING. One of the best ways to get word processing done at a reasonable rate would be to hire a local student to operate one of the machines that you can rent at the local photocopy place. When the rate to have a professional do the complete job ranges between $50 to$60 per hour you could save considerably in hiring the student for about $8 to $12 per hour. The desk top publishing machine will probably rent for $8 to $12 per hour, as well, so together they are less than half the professional rate!
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LEAST EXPENSIVE 'OFFICE' IDENTITY....SMALL BUSINESS MARKETING IDEAS...OVAL LIVING - 02/13/10 08:59 AM
LEAST EXPENSIVE 'OFFICE' IDENTITY. The best deal you could obtain for a telephone number and address separate from your home would be to get a pager with voicemail capabilities and a private mailbox. The pager should have a ordinary phone number and not require additional code numbers that your customer has to enter to reach you. The voicemail option enables you to leave a message in your own voice and your own wording so the customer knows they are properly connected with your company. The private mailbox companies usually allow you to address your mail, for example, just #000 instead of … (1 comments)

PAY THE METERS ON A BLOCK, FOR THE CARS THAT THEIR METERS HAVE EXPIRED...SMALL BUSINESS MARKETING IDEAS...OVAL LIVING - 02/13/10 08:56 AM
PAY THE METERS ON A BLOCK, FOR THE CARS THAT THEIR METERS HAVE EXPIRED. After you have paid for some more time in the meter for a car, put a note on their window explaining what you have done for them. Most people will appreciate your efforts and remember your company's name the next time they need your services.
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SPONSOR A PARKING METER....SMALL BUSINESS MARKETING IDEAS...OVAL LIVING - 02/13/10 08:54 AM
SPONSOR A PARKING METER. You may have to obtain permission to do this but a welcome sight to customers looking for parking would be to have a meter sponsored by your firm This would be very beneficial if you had a meter sponsored in front of your office. You would have to talk with the local authorities for permission.
 
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THANKSGIVING CARD...SMALL BUSINESS MARKETING IDEAS...OVAL LIVING - 02/13/10 08:53 AM
THANKSGIVING CARD. Instead of sending a Christmas card and being lost in the flood of cards at that time of year, try sending a Thanksgiving Card. People rarely receive any cards at this time of year so your efforts will really be noticed. Besides, it seems appropriate that a thank you card be sent on Thanksgiving as you are thanking the customers for their patronage.
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BIRTHDAY CARDS....SMALL BUSINESS MARKETING IDEAS...OVAL LIVING - 02/13/10 08:51 AM
BIRTHDAY CARDS. A simple thing like remembering and recognizing a person's birthday warms them up and makes you unforgettable, as well. This goes for your employees as well as your customers.
 
FOLLOW YOUR DOLLAR. Wherever you spend your consumer dollars you should be asking to reciprocate the services with your aeration.
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FAMILY EMPLOYMENT....SMALL BUSINESS MARKETING IDEAS...OVAL LIVING - 02/13/10 08:46 AM
FAMILY EMPLOYMENT. Your family may turn out to be your greatest asset if you have kids that need jobs for the summer. They will learn the value of a dollar early on in life and develop their own self worth as they are earning their own money and not asking for handouts. Generally if a family member feels involved in the business they will perform better than just an employee that is with you for only a few weeks.
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ENLIST THE HELP OF SENIORS....SMALL BUSINESS MARKETING IDEAS...OVAL LIVING - 02/13/10 08:44 AM
ENLIST THE HELP OF SENIORS. Sometimes some of your best employees, whether part time or full time, may be seniors that have retired. Many of them look forward to having something exciting to do after a few years of retirement. They may or may not need the extra income, but to be actively involved in their community brings them pride. These people enjoy interacting with your customers and add to a great company spirit.
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PROPERTY MANAGERS...SMALL BUSINESS MARKETING IDEAS...OVAL LIVING - 02/02/10 06:37 PM
PROPERTY MANAGERS. These people have many different development projects that require aeration of their lawns.    These managers deal with many property service companies so your prices will have to be competitive and your presentation professional looking. Sometimes these managers have so much work that they may become your main or even only customer.
 
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REAL ESTATE PEOPLE NETWORKING - 02/02/10 06:36 PM
REAL ESTATE PEOPLE NETWORKING. Several of the local Real Estate people may have homes that they have on the market that, to enhance a sale, need improvement in their lawn's condition. A simple letter to the branch manager should facilitate your being known throughout the offices of that company.
 
This course was written on lawn care but the principles are transferrable tomany industries.
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FREE USE OF YOUR TRUCK DURING OFF SEASON EVENTS. - 02/02/10 06:33 PM
FREE USE OF YOUR TRUCK DURING OFF SEASON EVENTS. When you are not using the unit in the off season, you could volunteer the services of your vehicle to a worthwhile cause.
Darrell Backen REALTOR® 604.726.7100Keller Williams Elite Realty A123-2099 Lougheed Hwy, Port Coquitlam BC V3B 1A8Strategic Mortgage Professionals Inc. 435 North Road, Coquitlam BC V3K 3V9
Market Update and MLS Auto Alert Program
 
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FREE ADVICE SERVICE. - 02/02/10 06:31 PM
 FREE ADVICE SERVICE. For a certain amount of time (same time each week) you could offer free advice on lawn care problems over the phone. Because this service is free you will probably receive free publicity from your local media. Check out if this fits with rules in your industry.
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NIGHT SCHOOL COURSE - 02/02/10 06:28 PM
NIGHT SCHOOL COURSE. You would gain plenty of recognition in your community by putting together a night school course on how to take better care of lawns and solutions to common lawn care problems.
Darrell Backen REALTOR® 604.726.7100Keller Williams Elite Realty A123-2099 Lougheed Hwy, Port Coquitlam BC V3B 1A8Strategic Mortgage Professionals Inc. 435 North Road, Coquitlam BC V3K 3V9
Market Update and MLS Auto Alert Program
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BARTER EXCHANGE, - 02/02/10 06:26 PM
BARTER EXCHANGE, You can offer your services in exchange for payment for other people's services or goods. It would be an advantage to propose barter to several businesses in your area as they may want your services, as well.
 
Darrell Backen REALTOR® 604.726.7100Keller Williams Elite Realty A123-2099 Lougheed Hwy, Port Coquitlam BC V3B 1A8Strategic Mortgage Professionals Inc. 435 North Road, Coquitlam BC V3K 3V9
Market Update and MLS Auto Alert Program

 
 
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LOTTERY TICKETS. - 02/02/10 06:22 PM
LOTTERY TICKETS. You may benefit by giving away lottery tickets as premiums for aerating. It would give a reason to call back the customers a couple weeks later to ask if they won anything and if they know of anyone who may need aerating as well!
 
Advertising is a market segment of the entire marketing process. Marketing encompasses the entire business process from inception of idea to research and development, manufacturing, advertising, promotion, selling and distribution. The following deals primarily with advertising ideas and methods that are designed to produce maximum results with the minimum of expenditure. Some of these … (2 comments)

FOLLOW YOUR DOLLAR. - 02/02/10 06:18 PM
FOLLOW YOUR DOLLAR. Wherever you spend your consumer dollars you should be asking to reciprocate the services with your aeration.
 
Advertising is a market segment of the entire marketing process. Marketing encompasses the entire business process from inception of idea to research and development, manufacturing, advertising, promotion, selling and distribution. The following deals primarily with advertising ideas and methods that are designed to produce maximum results with the minimum of expenditure. Some of these ideas are useful for promotion as well as advertising. There is a subtle distinction between the two marketing segments. My definition of advertising is when the … (0 comments)

HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR LAWN BOOKLET. - 02/02/10 06:16 PM
HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR LAWN BOOKLET. Write a simple how to booklet explaining the best way to care for your lawn. Of course you can elaborate on the benefits of regular aeration! The research for the booklet could be done at your local library. This will greatly increase your worth as an advisor of care for their lawn as you have "written a book about it!"
 
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ROSE IN A VASE. - 02/02/10 06:14 PM
ROSE IN A VASE. An idea that will win the heart of every woman customer you have is to present her with a long stem rose in a custom made vase with your company name on it. This would be such an unusual but delightful gift for them to receive that you could almost be assured of referrals for years to come as your name and number would be on the vase and they would think of you whenever they used it long after your rose was gone.
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CRAZY SONG - 02/02/10 06:08 PM
CRAZY SONG. If you have musical ability or know of someone who does you may try writing a crazy song about your company. If it is good you may develop a local following and get airplay on the local radio station.
 
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