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The Four-step Method to Creating Marketing Pieces that Sell
By: Kristie Lorette
Advertising and marketing professionals all over the world know a secret four-step method to creating marketing pieces that sell–the AIDA Method. And today, I’m going to share this four-step method with you.
AIDA stands for:
* Attention
* Interest
* Desire
* Action
Use it to create your marketing pieces–advertisements, brochures, email blasts, and more. Combine this method with everything else you’ve learned over the past few days and you’re sure to see results. (more…)
The advancement of technology has introduced a whole new approach for companies to carry out business activities and has played a critical role in creating paperless offices.
One of the most effective ways to setup a paperless office is by using document management software which converts paper documents into digital files. A good document management system provides an increase in productivity, saving time and money through document storage, manipulation, and retrieval. Document management software is designed for both single and multiple users and is compatible with your existing business applications including Microsoft. Document management systems allow you to scan, route and securely store documents for enormous improvements in efficiency and customer response service.
Some of the features of Document Management include: (more…)
Most of us have been there – incurring credit card debt and seeking ways to consolidate the debt by utilizing another credit card. The “borrowing from Peter to pay Paul” syndrome is alive and well and as a result consumer debt is higher than it has ever been.
The current economic crisis has produced a credit crunch that is wreaking havoc on credit card interest rates. Even though the Federal Reserve has lowered interest rates dramatically, it has not decreased the interest rates on credit cards. To the contrary; because of the increased burden on consumers, many individuals are either going into default or declaring bankruptcy. Moreover, the banks are raising interest rates for those who have been making late payments and/or skipping monthly payments. People are scrambling to consolidate student loans debt
If you are concerned about your current debt, here are five ways to help you deal with the situation: (more…)
First Impressions: How Your Business Card Can Build Your Brand
By: Paula Black
For many people, the first impression of your firm will be your business card, making it a cornerstone of building your brand. Though small, business cards can pack a lot of information, the most important of which will be your firm logo. As the visual representation of your firm, your logo should be the centerpiece of your business card, creating a starting point for the two most important words in brand building: Consistency and Repetition. (more…)
People all sorts of ages enjoy homemade telescopes. And being able to make your own just heightens the pleasure. There are several different methods for making a homemade telescope, but the basics are usually about the same. Below is a quick overview of the information and supplies you will have to have to begin. (more…)
Creating Brands That Provide Psychological And Social Benefits Beyond The Product
By: Dan Herman
The main reason for the general fascination with brands is their ability to provide the consumers an extra value in addition to what the product\service\company themselves can provide. A value which becomes the major motivation for consumers to desire the product. Everybody agrees about that, but from here on it becomes foggy. First of all, what is this value exactly? Also, how precisely is this value being added and incorporated into the brand? In this short article I attempt to provide a clear answer to both of these key questions and to suggest a workable approach to creating value added brands. (more…)
