
emagine.design Don't let the fear of success slow you down.

Francisco Lovato As a former fine jewelry designer and rep, I respect any photographer/designer that can make the artists metalwork and gemstones 'talk'.

emagine.design Just picked up a copy of Seth Godins Purple Cow book. I'm diggin it so far. If you're interested in marketing and want to make yourself a purple cow (vs. a brown cow in the field who no one notices), check it out.

emagine.design FRIDAY THOUGHT: Consider taking your print advertising dollars online. A lot of readers are now reading their favorite local papers online. Not only is this about 1/2 the cost of print-based ads, but your automatically getting full color and the chance to grab some attention with a thoughtful online ad.

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3 ways to CONNECT to your community and your customers.
1. Know your customers by name, it's a simple initiative with a lasting impression.
2. Listen to your customers. What are there needs, requirements, r u meeting these? Get to know them on a personal level as well.
3. Be a good neighbor. Contribute both $$ and service...s where possible. Give to local groups. This helps keep your name out there.
Adapted from the book "The Mom & Pop Store".Les mer
1. Know your customers by name, it's a simple initiative with a lasting impression.
2. Listen to your customers. What are there needs, requirements, r u meeting these? Get to know them on a personal level as well.
3. Be a good neighbor. Contribute both $$ and service...s where possible. Give to local groups. This helps keep your name out there.
Adapted from the book "The Mom & Pop Store".Les mer
The Mom & Pop Store: How the Unsung Heroes of the American Economy Are Surviving and Thriving by Rob
Kilde: www.alibris.com
Alibris has The Mom & Pop Store: How the Unsung Heroes of the American Economy Are Surviving and Thriving and other books by Robert Spector, including new & used copies, rare, out-of-print signed editions, and more.

emagine.design YahooLocal, GoogleLocal, MerchantCircle, Insider Pages, Angie's List... where is your business being seen?

emagine.design Selling online? Be sure to build trust with the following in mind: - attractive and professional design - clear and simple navigation - engaging, informative content - error-free copy - about us page with real photos (not stock) - physical address, phone number and email - customer testimonials - privacy policy - ad free website

emagine.design Have a fan page? Incorporate your logo into your fan page profile graphic. This is a great way to carry your brand, your image to dozens, perhaps even hundreds of viewers.

emagine.design Free 'green' font for use. Ecofont uses up to 20% less ink by using circles in the type. Kinda like swiss cheese for the font world. Learn + download the font for free at ecofont.eu

emagine.design BIZ TIP: When sending business collateral out (brochures, flyers, invoices, reminder postcards), make sure your logo is on it, not just your business name. This helps establish brand recognition. Too many times this is overlooked and ignored. BONUS: incorporate your website into your logo for further interest.















