SEO 101 : TAGS 'n' STUFF (part 1) - 03/30/10 10:28 AM

Via Dave Segrove (JDE LTD):
I've always argued that SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is part art, part science and part black magic. Certainly, the "black magic" part applies at times, especially when it comes to Google who keep their algorithms close to their chests.
Yet there are some basic things you, as a website owner, can do to help yourself get in and stay in the search engines.
What's that? You're already in the search engines? Cool!
Are you sure? It doesn't hurt to check. Don't assume that just because you've got a site that any of the search engines know … (1 comments)

SEO 101 : IS IT RIGHT? (part 2) - 03/30/10 10:27 AM

Via Dave Segrove (JDE LTD):
In my last post in this series (TAGS'n'STUFF), I talked about three of the most import parts of a web page: the title, description, and page link. By going to Google's home page and typing in site:www.[your site name].com (or whatever), you can see what Google has in it's database relating to your site.
One of the interesting things to do is check each page on your site against Google's index. So, if you have a page on your site called www.[your site name].com/realestate.html, and the purpose of that page is to show off your real estate … (0 comments)

Our Past is the Indicator of Our Future - 03/30/10 10:26 AM

Via Lou Ludwig CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC, e-PRO, (Ludwig & Associates):
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
Our Past is the Indicator of Our Future
 
"The past is the best prophet of the future."
Lord Byron, poet
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Our past is the indicator of our future   
Our past has the tendency to repeat itself.  
If we want to change our future we have to change the way things happened in the past to get us to where we are today. 
What has happen in the past is … (2 comments)

That Donkey Doesn't Work! - 03/30/10 10:25 AM
I found this interesting.
Via John Alexandrov (Real Estate Inner Circle™):
There was once a farmer who needed to get his produce to market.

Early one morning, he tied his donkey to his cart and loaded it with all his fine fresh produce and set out to sell his goods in town.

A few miles down the road, the donkey began to tire so he stopped by the side of the road and did not move. The farmer yelled at the donkey. He got down from the cart and tried pulling the donkey along.

The donkey would not move.
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What is the Sales Technique for This Decade? - 03/30/10 10:24 AM
I found this interesting.
Via Steve Schwartz, Charlotte's Premier Real Estate Videographer and Photographer (AmazingVideoTours.com):
If you want the biggest piece of the pie, stop hard selling! The word of the decade is TRUST. Generation Y will be the buyers/sellers of more homes in the next 10 years than any other age group, and they will NOT work with someone they do not trust. Good organizations will be training agents how to build trust, and doing it on Gen Y's home turf - read that - technology - read that - social networks. I agree that referrals will still be 80+ % of … (0 comments)

POWER OF THREE (part i) - 03/30/10 10:24 AM

Via Dave Segrove (JDE LTD):
I thought I'd share one of my marketing development programs with you. It's called "Power of Three" or "P3" for short:
three markets three targets three plans In a nutshell, the idea behind P3 is to pick three very different markets, develop three different goals,  and the put a plan together for each.
WHY THREE
Well, I'm a big believer of not keeping all the proverbial eggs in a single basket. I am also a believer in not trying to do too much.
With P3, you pick three "markets". These could be demographics, industries or other cross-segment … (0 comments)

POWER OF THREE (part ii) - 03/30/10 10:23 AM
I found this interesting.
Via Dave Segrove (JDE LTD):
In my last post(part i) I began discussing the "Power of Three" and TORCH, a marketing acronym (Target / Objective / Resources /Calendar / How). I left you with step one homework, selecting three different "T"s or target audiences for your marketing program.
I'm going to use WIDGET INC as my imaginary clients. WIDGET INC makes...you guessed it! They've decided they're going to market to (1)factories, (2)construction companies and (3)janitorial companies. My first question would relate to number 1 - "factories". That is a potentially vague market segment. After all, there must be thousands … (0 comments)

Step Outside of Your Comfort Zone - 03/30/10 10:23 AM

Via Lou Ludwig CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC, e-PRO, (Ludwig & Associates):
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
Step Outside of Your Comfort Zone 
 
"Everything you want is just
outside of your comfort zone."
Robert Allen, author  
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Step outside of your comfort zone
There is a whole new world that's available just outside of our comfort zone.
Just outside our zone are the things that we most want. They won't be served to us on a silver platter we have to go out and get them. They … (1 comments)

Information is Power - 03/30/10 10:22 AM
I found this interesting.
Via Lou Ludwig CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC, e-PRO, (Ludwig & Associates):
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
Information is Power
 
"The new source of power is not money
in the hands of few,
but information in the hands of many."
John Naisbitt, author Megatrends
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Information is power  
Information is new currency of power; the person with the most information positively applied has the power.  
In the cyber world of information the person who harnesses the information will create the power to be a … (1 comments)

The Will To Win - 03/30/10 10:21 AM

Via Lou Ludwig CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC, e-PRO, (Ludwig & Associates):
  
Motivational Power Quote
 
The Will To Win
 
"Great things are not something accidental,
but must certainly be willed."
Vincent Van Gogh, artist  
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
The will to win   
Winning takes having a purpose and a will to win.  
Winners have the will to stay focused through the good times when things appear to be easy. They will rise to the occasion to overcome the difficulties and challenges they face.  
Winners keep their eye their … (1 comments)

Are you part of the minority? - 03/30/10 10:20 AM

Via Russel Ray, San Diego Marketing & Business Consultant (Russel Ray):
The 80/20 rule works in so many areas of business and life that I'm surprised so many people don't know about it.
It's basic premise is that 80% of something is accomplished by 20% of the people.
Here are a couple of examples, not necessarily true, but probably not far off, either:
20% of ActiveRain members have 80% of the points 20% of Realtors have 80% of the business Another one that I have found is definitely true is that the average sale requires  five to seven contacts. Eighty percent … (2 comments)

Protect yourself from identity theft - 03/29/10 10:49 PM

Via Jim Frimmer, San Diego Mission Valley Realtor (Century 21 Award):
One of our attorneys sent out an email with this safety information in it. He said to spread it around, so I'm spreading it around. Use as you see fit to protect yourself from identity theft.
The next time you order checks have only your initials (instead of first name) and last name put on them. If someone takes your checkbook, they will not know if you sign your checks with just your initials or your first name, but your bank will know how you sign your checks. Do not … (2 comments)

CO-OP FLYERS. You may benefit from joining one of the local co-op flyers - 03/29/10 10:41 PM
CO-OP FLYERS. You may benefit from joining one of the local co-op flyers services put out in your area. This is where you pay a few hundred dollars to share in the expenses of putting out a major mailing of flyers. In this program the company putting them together will generally take care of all your graphics, layout and type setting needs. This is a great time saver if you are not knowledgeable about printing and distribution methods. The only drawback is that you are not the main advertiser and may be lost in a pile of 'junk mail'. The returns … (0 comments)

STAKE BED SIGNS. These signs are a natural with the old restored pick-ups. - 03/29/10 10:38 PM
 STAKE BED SIGNS. These signs are a natural with the old restored pick-ups.They can be made the same way you made the plywood lawn     signs    using    the       stencil-and-fill -in-the-lines technique. Stake bed signs are signs designed to fit in the little stake bed holes along the top of the pick-up box sides in the pick-up. You can have the signs any height you are comfortable with and can even enclose the entire area making a locking canopy for your tools inside.   The best feature of these signs is that they are removable for when you sell the vehicle or need the … (0 comments)

When you put your signs on the truck people tend to regard your vehicle as a company truck. It seems more professional to have an older painted up truck with signs on it than a shiny new vehicle without signs. - 03/29/10 10:35 PM
I also restored another old truck that I had found on a farm. Because the body of this old truck was not that great [no major holes but pitted and surface damaged] I decided that I could use this vehicle as a rough usage vehicle.
THE $30 PAINT JOB. On this older vehicle that was not in the greatest of shape I didn't want to invest the $1000 it would have taken to put the body in shape and paint it. I decided to try an experiment and paint it by BRUSH AND ROLLER! This sounds ridiculous but it was only … (0 comments)

Dial CRestwood5-1234] Many people still remember the old telephone exchange names and are happy to see it used again. - 03/29/10 10:31 PM
RESTORED VINTAGE VEHICLES. I have had more fun and profit by restoring older pick-up trucks and using them for my company vehicles than by utilizing any of the new vehicles I have bought. These vintage trucks are real eye-catchers and put my company's image on par with the large corporations that restore their own antique vehicles. The image conveyed is one of stability, pride, longevity and commitment to the community. I don't know how many times I've been stopped and talked to when I simply drive into the corner store's parking lot. People admire and ask questions about the vehicle and … (0 comments)

The local cable companies sometimes have very inexpensive community advertising - 03/29/10 10:28 PM
CABLE T.V.          The local cable companies sometimes have very inexpensive community advertising on their channels. There is usually a ribbon of advertising along the bottom of the T.V., with the News or the events calendar. Some stations even have a local video classified that you can be on for $20 to $50. That is a great deal! You will be able to reach many people with this method. I don't believe too many people watch these channels for extended periods of time, however, as they are usually just checking to see what's on. It is a hit and miss method but … (0 comments)

CITY NEWSPAPER CLASSIFIEDS ADS. These differ greatly from the little local papers - 03/29/10 10:26 PM
CITY NEWSPAPER CLASSIFIEDS ADS. These differ greatly from the little local papers we talked about earlier. These will generally service the entire city, this may not service your needs as you may not want to travel 20 or 30 miles out of your area. When you are expanding to larger areas, however, these papers can be quite an asset. You can sometimes preselect advertising in only certain areas in some papers or you may have to mention in your ad that you service only the north and west sides of the city, for example. Some astute customers will already figure what … (0 comments)

Sometimes a small ad can have the phone ringing off the hook - 03/29/10 10:10 PM
CITY NEWSPAPER CLASSIFIEDS ADS. These differ greatly from the little local papers we talked about earlier. These will generally service the entire city, this may not service your needs as you may not want to travel 20 or 30 miles out of your area. When you are expanding to larger areas, however, these papers can be quite an asset. You can sometimes preselect advertising in only certain areas in some papers or you may have to mention in your ad that you service only the north and west sides of the city, for example. Some astute customers will already figure what … (1 comments)

The old bulletin board is very useful for providing cost effective advertising - 03/29/10 10:08 PM
 BULLETIN BOARDS. The old bulletin board is very useful for providing cost effective advertising aimed at the local neighborhood. Make sure that you make your ad with
detachable phone number tabs WITH YOUR AERATING NAME ON IT! So many people pick up a phone number tab and forget what the number was for a day later so they toss it. Naturally you should not just have your info on a main sheet without pull off tabs as people never seem to have a pen on them to write your phone number down. If you want to get their business you are … (1 comments)

LOCAL ARTS EVENTS. The local opera and ballet companies usually have fund raising events - 03/29/10 10:07 PM
LOCAL ARTS EVENTS. The local opera and ballet companies usually have fund raising events throughout the year where they ask local businesses to participate as sponsors donating their services as a prize in the raffle. You can offer your aerating services as a prize in exchange for advertising in the programs. The people who attend these functions are good prospects for your business.
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You may be able to advertise in the local church's newsletter. - 03/29/10 10:05 PM
CHURCH NEWSLETTER. You may be able to advertise in the local church's newsletter. You may also be able to trade your services for the advertising fee [many churches have large lawns that need aerating]. If you can leave a sign on the lawn when you are done it will be noticed by the congregants over the weekend.
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LAWN SIGNS. These signs are a little different than the bigger plywood signs. - 03/27/10 03:14 PM
LAWN SIGNS. These signs are a little different than the bigger plywood signs. They are meant to be left on the lawn until the homeowner decides to remove them. These signs are about 3" x 6" and are made of corrugated plastic. They stand up on the lawn by a little solid tube that slides in between the corrugated edges and sticks in the ground. The signs are commercially silk screened and made in the hundreds.
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HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN SIGNS! It is possible to make professional looking signs for about one tenth the cost of having them made at a sign maker's. - 03/27/10 03:11 PM
HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN SIGNS! ...PLYWOOD SIGNS. These signs are very effective and last for years. When I finish a job, I always leave a small wooden sign on the lawn (unless the owner objects) fo a couple days afterwards.        People passing by notice the sign and then the little plugs on the lawn. It starts them thinking that they should have it done as well. These signs work well but are fairly expensive to have professionally made for you.
SO, MAKE YOUR OWN SIGNS! It is possible to make professional looking signs for about one tenth the cost of … (0 comments)

It is quite easy to put together a professional looking flyer complete with professional graphics for a very reasonable price. - 03/27/10 03:08 PM
CLIP ART. Finding out about these valuable of dollars over the years. Clip Art is a collection of standardized graphics that are designed to make flyers and ads quick and easy. Using this method will save you thousands of dollars, compared to if you had to hire an artist to custom draw the same graphics for you. There are many drawings of men and women doing lawn care work available.         It is quite easy to put together      a professional  looking flyer complete with professional graphics for a very reasonable price. These Clip Art books are available at your local art supply … (0 comments)

I find that if you are a little original in your ad copy you can draw dramatic results from a $50.00 ad. - 03/27/10 03:06 PM
  COMMUNITY PAPERS. I have always run a small ad in the local community paper during the season and it has always proved profitable. I find that if you are a little original in your ad copy you can draw dramatic results from a $50.00 ad. The first thing I do in designing an ad is to go to the paper's office and ask to see last year's ads for that time of year. This way I can find out who my competition is, how much they were charging, how much they spent on their ad, what they said in their … (0 comments)

BUSINESS CARDS. I got fed up handing out my normal business cards as I knew that most of them would end up in the garbage. - 03/27/10 03:05 PM
BUSINESS CARDS. I got fed up handing out my normal business cards as I knew that most of them would end up in the garbage. Most people wouldn't need my service but once or twice a year. Rarely do people tend to organize their collection of business cards all that well as a rule. When they finally need your services, they have lost or chucked your card long ago. I made my card interesting with all kinds of beneficial information on it so it wouldn't be thrown away. The results were amazing
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HOWEVER, who has time to write all those letters? If it were easy, everyone would be doing it. I discovered a method by accident... - 03/27/10 03:04 PM
I happened to photocopy something that I had already written on. I noticed that the photocopy and the original ink [black] were practically identical! My problem was solved!

 I could now write one well written letter of any length I chose, leaving spaces for the appropriate inserts and then photocopy as many as I required. I would then fill in the blank spaces and the inks would match, creating the effect that I had individually written hundreds of personal letters.  
 
HOWEVER, who has time to write all those letters? If it were easy, everyone would be doing it. I … (0 comments)

LETTERS. I have revived a lost art that has netted me thousands of dollars for a few dollars worth of postage! I send every one of my previous customers A HANDWRITTEN LETTER - 03/27/10 03:00 PM
 every spring, two weeks before the aerating season starts. People hardly ever receive a personal letter anymore these days, so I know that 100% of my letters get read! I get up to 90% repeat business in this manner. I also get fantastic referrals as the customer is so surprised in receiving a handwritten letter from some fellow who only did their lawn last year they tend to tell several of their friends. Most people would agree this is a great way to secure repeat business.
 
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WORD OF MOUTH. I always get about 1/3 of my customers every year by word of mouth (referrals). - 03/27/10 02:58 PM
WORD OF MOUTH. I always get about 1/3 of my customers every year by word of mouth (referrals). This is an excellent method of obtaining business as it is almost a certainty that the new customers will buy from you again and again and continue the word of mouth!
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FLYERS. I put out flyers by the tens of thousands...PROFIT ON MY OWN ADVERTISING BEFORE I GOT ANY CALLS - 03/27/10 02:56 PM
 FLYERS. I put out flyers by the tens of thousands. I get excellent returns from this method of advertising. This sounds expensive and it's true, at first, it was expensive to produce and send out flyers in such numbers so I had to devise a way to stretch my advertising dollar. I decided on printing a larger flyer than I needed and selling the left over spaces to other small businesses in the area. The net effect was that I got my advertising practically free. Sometimes I even made a PROFIT ON MY OWN ADVERTISING BEFORE I GOT ANY CALLS1 This … (0 comments)

Target while in the area - 03/27/10 02:53 PM
I would select an area of about 10 square blocks around my jobsites, then I would cross reference this area to the postal route maps. I would then send out a personal letter to all these homes inviting them to enjoy my 'in the neighborhood discount'. This method produces profitable results and costs very little because I only mailed a couple hundred pieces.
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Cost Effective Marketing Tips - 03/27/10 02:52 PM
Cost Effective Marketing Tips
NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORK. While I am on site doing a job, I always knock on every door for 10 homes up and down the block on both sides of the street. I do this while my employee is doing the original job and I usually get 1 or 2 before he is finished. This has tripled the revenue for one service call. I usually entice the neighbors by offering everyone on the block a $5 or $10 discount for everyone including the original service call customer. Sometimes he or she will call their neighbors for you when they … (0 comments)

Cost Effective Marketing...Advertising is a market segment of the entire marketing process. - 03/27/10 02:49 PM
Cost Effective Marketing...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 goal of the activity is to ask the customer directly for an order by any means of communication. My … (0 comments)

How To Create HyperLinks to Anchor Text - 03/26/10 02:19 PM

Via Brad Andersohn ~ Community Manager (ActiveRain):
How To Create HyperLinks to Anchor Text

Many of our Members and Bloggers have heard, read, or been told that it's not good to include links in your Blog posts to other sites.  Nonsense!  In this post, I'll share my difference of opinion, then show you how to do it.  Creating Hyperlinks to Anchor text can be very powerful and beneficial to your Blog for multiple reasons. Useful and informative links bring more value to your readers and targeted audience, they increase your SEO, and they drive traffic back to your blog from those … (0 comments)

Are iPhones and blackberries are going to eventually replace business telephone systems ? - 03/18/10 09:13 AM
Q.  Are iPhones and blackberries are going to eventually replace business telephone systems?
People often  come up and ask me if they think that personal devices assistants like  iPhones and blackberries are going to eventually replace business telephone systems possibly one day.  They may one day.   However  because they do cost alot- the cost of $700 or so for iPhone and about  $1500 a year for cell packages is not cheap. 
 So I still can't eventually see them completely replacing business phone systems because you need multiple business lines for  bigger companies.  
 And more importantly as a business, you need access and … (1 comments)

phone companies seem to charge a lot less money for lines when you're closer to major urban centers ...Interview - 03/18/10 09:08 AM
Q.I've noticed that the phone companies seem to charge a lot less money for lines when you're closer to major urban centers than they do when you're further away from the downtown core.
A. This is because there's less competition.Well that's about to change with newer technology like flex lines You can get more info on our website see what flexlines can do for you if  you're not at a business location that's right downtown.
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With your Google Street View virtual walk around, you can instantly see if your new home would have a view. - 03/17/10 03:02 PM
There's now an exciting new way to look for your new home. Google Street view give you an opportunity to walk through the neighborhood that you're thinking of buying and then drive around the neighborhood and see if it's the neighborhood you want to live it.
With this simple tool, you can now see , with out you going through the hassle of driving there,
Here's a quick list of 20 discoveries that you can quickly find out about your new home through a virtual Google Street View
 
What your future neighborhood will like in Port Coquitlam neighborhoods If the … (0 comments)

REALTORS® sometimes need to use foriegn language symbols - 03/17/10 03:00 PM
How to use foriegn language symbols using window alt codes
REALTORS® sometimes need to use foriegn language symbols, this are the codes for window users with and numeric pad on the side of the keyboard. You press and hold Alt and inset the code
Simple, once your are shown how.
Here is how to make the French words and letters. My last name is actually ancient French spelled Backén. It would be pronounced Backain. My ancestrory is Swedish but Napoleon took over Sweden and there were a lot of French names left. My middle name is Orvar. Like some many 3 … (0 comments)

A time saving tip - 03/17/10 02:58 PM
How do you organize all those business cards?
I have used this system for years. It is called Cardscan Executive. 
I simply insert the card, it scans it  and the info is captured into a database. I have entered 100s of cards at a time.
I collect cards from every trade show and enter them into a database. I have over 25,000 in my database.
Cards have a very important item the email address.
 

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Where you buy not only affects the home's current and future value, but it also affects your lifestyle. - 03/17/10 02:56 PM
Have What Homes Sold For, How Many Sold OVER Asking Price, Automatically Send To You By Email. FREE No Obligation.
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Computer tips from a 10 year old. - 03/17/10 02:54 PM
Computer tips from a 10 year old. A 10 year old showed me I do not have to type in www. to search the Google bar. I thought I would pass on his wisdom. I just saw the movie Old Dogs and I can relate.
Have What Homes Sold For, How Many Sold OVER Asking Price, Automatically Send To You By Email. FREE No Obligation.
 
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The local opera and ballet companies usually have fund raising events throughout the year - 03/17/10 02:51 PM
LOCAL ARTS EVENTS. The local opera and ballet companies usually have fund raising events throughout the year where they ask local businesses to participate as sponsors donating their services as a prize in the raffle. The programs of events in exchange for advertising in the programs.
Many times you can offer your aerating services as a prize in
their raffle. The people who attend these functions are good prospects for your business.
 I wrote this book over 20 years ago for the lawn care industry. There was a recession on then as well. The ideas are transferable to almost any … (0 comments)

What is over trunked? TMSI interview - 03/17/10 11:35 AM
What is over trunked?
This means that they have too many lines for the current state of business activity. Often times we expand the number of lines we had to meet the very best and busiest times which were about two or three years ago. Now most businesses are paying for lines that aren't ringing and no calls are being made on. This is a good time to reevaluate your telephone infrastructure. Call 1-800-667-2818 to get  a FlexAudit for free and tell you how much you paying and if too much then and how to save money
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What are ways to save on business expenses? TMSI Interview - 03/17/10 11:33 AM
 
Darrell: What are ways to save on business expenses? TMSI Interview
Tom: With the Winter Olympics coming to a close and in Vancouver, it's time to turn our attention and focus to the economy again. As Canadian businesses are still suffering from the reeling effects of the downturn of the economy, one often over looked expense is telecom expenses. Most companies are over trunked.
 
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info usa/canada - 03/08/10 11:55 PM
info usa/canada This is a directory that is best for searching out local business information. It
lists such items  as who are the officers of a company, how many employees the company has, the address and phone number and what type of business the firm is in.
The directory lists this information several ways;
1.     S.I.C.        CODES. S.I.C.stands             for Standard Industrial Classification, every good and service available is categorized by the Federal Government for easy reference standards. With these you can choose any detailed business classification and locate how many businesses of this type, there are.    It will indicate who are the … (1 comments)

A.T.V. TOW VEHICLE - 03/08/10 11:52 PM
A.T.V. TOW VEHICLE. A multi-purpose vehicle you could invest in would be a four wheeled All Terrain Vehicles. These little 'dune buggies' have extra wide tires that can go over the grass without sinking into the ground. Care would have to taken that you don't spin the wheels, tearing up the grass. The purpose of this vehicle would be two fold. First it could tow an aeration device behind it. There are factory made aerators that are designed to tow behind small garden tractors that you could tow with this vehicle as well. This would only be serviceable if you were … (0 comments)

DUNE BUGGY. - 03/08/10 11:50 PM
 DUNE BUGGY. As an eye catcher one of the best vehicles I've ever owned was a Dune Buggy. This was one of those fiberglass body models with a Volkswagen running gear. This vehicle would have people all over it whenever I would stop at a parking lot. This would be an ideal company vehicle that your logo could be displayed and you could have a great deal of fun as well. This vehicle could be used for community events similar to how radio stations always have their vehicles at events.
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NOVELTY VEHICLE - 03/08/10 11:49 PM
NOVELTY VEHICLE. I have seen some excellent examples of novelty vehicles over the years. These are vehicles that have incorporated the main theme of the company business into their vehicle by some kind of modification. One example I saw was a SHOE CAR for a shoe repair place. This car could not go down the street without people turning their heads to see it. It was built over a small foreign car and had the appearance of a large boot driving down the road. It was very effective at indicating where the shoe repair store was because the owner would park … (0 comments)

THE $30 PAINT JOB - 03/08/10 11:47 PM
THE $30 PAINT JOB. On this older vehicle that was not in the greatest of shape I didn't want to invest the $1000 it would have taken to put the body in shape and paint it. I decided to try an experiment and paint it by BRUSH AND ROLLER! This sounds ridiculous but it was only my rough usage truck that had cost me next to nothing and it looked so bad I had to do something. I tried the brush and roller method out first on the interior of the box and the results weren't that bad so I finished … (1 comments)

RESTORED VINTAGE VEHICLES. - 03/08/10 11:46 PM
RESTORED VINTAGE VEHICLES. I have had more fun and profit by restoring older pick-up trucks and using them for my company vehicles than by utilizing any of the new vehicles I have bought. These vintage trucks are real eye-catchers and put my company's image on par with the large corporations that restore their own antique vehicles. The image conveyed is one of stability, pride, longevity and commitment to the community. I don't know how many times I've been stopped and talked to when I simply drive into the corner store's parking lot. People admire and ask, questions about the vehicle and … (0 comments)

RESTORED VINTAGE VEHICLES. - 03/08/10 11:45 PM
RESTORED VINTAGE VEHICLES. I have had more fun and profit by restoring older pick-up trucks and using them for my company vehicles than by utilizing any of the new vehicles I have bought. These vintage trucks are real eye-catchers and put my company's image on par with the large corporations that restore their own antique vehicles. The image conveyed is one of stability, pride, longevity and commitment to the community. I don't know how many times I've been stopped and talked to when I simply drive into the corner store's parking lot. People admire and ask, questions about the vehicle and … (0 comments)

COMPANY VEHICLE PARADE. - 03/08/10 11:44 PM
COMPANY VEHICLE PARADE.    This is such a simple concept, I don't know why more companies don't do this. If you have 3 or more company vehicles that are painted up in company colors you should stage an informal parade or convoy. To see 3 or more identical vehicle traveling together is extremely rare. This not only attracts attention but boldly states to the community that your firm is a major force in the market place. The most memorable display of this that I witnessed was a real estate company that had over 100 white cars that each of it's salespeople drove … (1 comments)

PARADE PROMOTIONS - 03/08/10 11:42 PM
 PARADE PROMOTIONS. This is the time to have some people in your uniforms handing out $5 gift certificates to the crowds as your float goes by. You may want to have one of your aerating machines [clean of course] on display as well.
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PARADES - 03/08/10 11:41 PM
 PARADES. This is a outstanding time to show off any unusual vehicles you have acquired. Of course, they will have your logo on them even if it is only a banner for the day! Many of the large companies restore and build specialty vehicles just for such events.
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ENVELOPE SPONSORSHIP. - 03/08/10 11:40 PM
 ENVELOPE SPONSORSHIP. This unique idea may be beneficial to local charities and other groups on a tight budget. You could approach them and explain that you would be willing to purchase all of their stationary supplies provided you could place a small statement that your firm supplied the supplies. This is similar to how vans are sponsored by certain companies.
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Choosing Business Phone Systems Business Phone Systemsby TMSI... Oval Living Interview - 03/08/10 12:19 PM
Choosing Business Phone Systems Business Phone Systems by TMSI... Oval Living  InterviewTMSI's mission is to deliver communications solutions to Small and Medium businesses across Canada by offering the latest telecommunications hardware and software available on the market.  Recruiting high caliber team players with superb interpersonal skills, high accountability levels and strong personal discipline.  
When Choosing Your Business Phone System Consider:TMSI offers Samsung, Polycom, Plantronics Jabra and Avaya  systems. Avaya purchased Nortel and we service Nortel:Business Phone System Improvements In The Last Few Years Have Brought Prices Down. Get a free Review of your phone bill to see how much you will save
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Quality European House Painter of Homes in West and North Vancouver, West Vancouver Neighbourhoods and Vancouver Westside 604.261.2004 - 03/02/10 12:52 AM
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I have been a painter of fine homes since 1974 .With over 30 years of painting experience, I have seen over and over again, the sad result of being called in to fix a … (0 comments)

Quality European House Painter of Homes in West and North Vancouver, West Vancouver Neighbourhoods and Vancouver Westside QUALITY PAINTING EQUIPMENT - 03/02/10 12:48 AM
Quality European House Painter of Homes in West and North Vancouver, West Vancouver Neighbourhoods and Vancouver Westside
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.

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Quality European House Painter of Homes in West and North Vancouver, West Vancouver Neighbourhoods and Vancouver Westside - 03/02/10 12:45 AM
Quality European House Painter of Homes in West and North Vancouver, West Vancouver Neighbourhoods and Vancouver Westside
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 … (0 comments)

When you are moving in Vancouver...Send Change of Address to: - 03/01/10 12:42 AM
When you are moving in  Vancouver...Send Change of Address to:
 
      Post Office       Change accounts and credit card agencies       Friends and Relatives      Subscriptions, book clubs, record clubs (notice requires several weeks in advance)       Bank - transfer funds, arrange for check cashing in new city      Insurance - Notify regarding new location for coverage:  Life, Health, Fire, Auto      Automobile registration - Transfer of auto title is necessary: also driver's license, city windshield sticker and motor club membership      Utility Companies - Gas, electric, water, telephone, cable television, fuel: obtain refund of any deposit made:  arrange for … (0 comments)

Look at the screen fro the left and then the right. Do you see a young nurse - 03/01/10 12:38 AM
Look at the screen fro the left and then the right. Do you see a young nurse
,others see someone different..


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You may already have a great source of photos and design tools. - 03/01/10 12:37 AM

You may already have a great source of photos and design tools.
I discovered that power point came with all these photos  text tools. 
All of these photos are from the microsoft 2007 power point.
These are hi resolution photos that look good even when you blow them up

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2010 Vancouver Olympics are Over Now..It Was A Great Success For Canada - 03/01/10 12:30 AM


2010 Olympics...Many of the buildings downtown have put together spectacular visual displays for the 2010 Olympics
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada welcomes the 2010 Winter Olympics February 12-28, 2010
 
Many of the buildings downtown have put together spectacular visual displays for the 2010 Olympics.
This buildingis one of the oldest in Vancouve.  It is the Hotel Vancouver .
  The 2010 Winter Olympics,  will be held on February 12-28, 2010, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with some events held in the resort town of Whistler nearby.
Here are links to sites on the 2010 Winter Olympics February 12-28, 2010
Here is some useful  information … (0 comments)

2010 Vancouver Olympics are Over Now..It Was A Great Success For Canada - 03/01/10 12:29 AM

2010 Olympics...Many of the buildings downtown have put together spectacular visual displays for the 2010 Olympics
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada welcomes the 2010 Winter Olympics February 12-28, 2010
 
Many of the buildings downtown have put together spectacular visual displays for the 2010 Olympics.
This downtown high-riseas a spectacular visual display nearly 20 stories high.
 
  The 2010 Winter Olympics,  will be held on February 12-28, 2010, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with some events held in the resort town of Whistler nearby.
Here are links to sites on the 2010 Winter Olympics February 12-28, 2010
Here is some useful  information from Tourism Vancouver
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2010 Vancouver Olympics are Over Now..It Was A Great Success For Canada - 03/01/10 12:28 AM


2010 Olympics...Many of the buildings downtown have put together spectacular visual displays for the 2010 Olympics
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada welcomes the 2010 Winter Olympics February 12-28, 2010
 
Many of the buildings downtown have put together spectacular visual displays for the 2010 Olympics.
This building is downtown it's the Old Georgia Hotel Building and has photo displays the entire height of the building.
The building has been restored and .  There are new residences been built there.
 
 
  The 2010 Winter Olympics,  will be held on February 12-28, 2010, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with some events … (0 comments)

2010 Vancouver Olympics are Over Now..It Was A Great Success For Canada - 03/01/10 12:26 AM


2010 Olympics...Many of the buildings downtown have put together spectacular visual displays for the 2010 Olympics
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada welcomes the 2010 Winter Olympics February 12-28, 2010
Many of the buildings downtown have put together spectacular visual displays for the 2010 Olympics.
This building is downtown it's the Royal Bank Building and has photo displays the entire height of the building. The signage is .  In the process of being put together now
The Royal Bank handles Visa.
 
 
  The 2010 Winter Olympics,  will be held on February 12-28, 2010, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with some … (0 comments)

2010 Vancouver Olympics are Over Now..It Was A Great Success For Canada - 03/01/10 12:25 AM

2010 Olympics...Many of the buildings downtown have put together spectacular visual displays for the 2010 Olympics
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada welcomes the 2010 Winter Olympics February 12-28, 2010
Many of the buildings downtown have put together spectacular visual displays for the 2010 Olympics.
This building is downtown it's the Hudson's Bay Building and has photo displays four stories high.
Hudson's Bay is where the official Olympic clothing line is available.
 
 
  The 2010 Winter Olympics,  will be held on February 12-28, 2010, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with some events held in the resort town of Whistler nearby.
Here … (0 comments)

Canada Wins 3 to 2 for Gold Medal In Hockey over USA - 03/01/10 12:23 AM

 
It was a very tight finish in overtime but Canada won the Gold in Hockey!!!!
2010 Olympics...Many of the buildings downtown have put together spectacular visual displays for the 2010 Olympics
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada welcomes the 2010 Winter Olympics February 12-28, 2010
 
Many of the buildings downtown have put together spectacular visual displays for the 2010 Olympics.
This downtown high-riseas a spectacular visual display nearly 20 stories high.
 
  The 2010 Winter Olympics,  will be held on February 12-28, 2010, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with some events held in the resort town of Whistler nearby.
Here … (2 comments)

Make your own business cards that look professional. - 03/01/10 12:22 AM


Make your own business cards that look professional.
Print your own business package for a savings of up to 80%. I have used this system for years. Especially when you are starting out why spend hundreds of dollars on a business card package when you can have the same look for a few dollars. I get the clean cut blanks from Staples (500 for around $20)and make the template in print shop. You print off as many as you need at a time. Do not get the cards with the serrated edges as they look cheap and home made. … (1 comments)

 
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