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It’s 2012! Time to Attract Some New Clients

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Guest Blogger
It’s 2012! Time to Attract Some New Clients

Although the government and pundits alike have spent the last couple of years talking about a turnaround in the economy (wishful thinking at best, blatant lies at worst), it looks like 2012 could actually be the year that the Great Recession begins to loosen its grip on the global economy.  If holiday sales and travel estimates in 2011 were any indication, Americans are beginning to spend some disposable income again, which means that people are willing to take the leap and reinvest in the economy.  And while this has yet to translate into jobs creation or a bump in the … Read more

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Personal Finance Tips for Any Business Owner

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Maya Pillai
Personal Finance Tips for Any Business Owner

Money management is one of the skills that any small business owners should know. Unlike a large business, finance in small business is linked with personal finances. Therefore, if you are inclined on building a successful enterprise, your personal financial matters should be in order. Important Personal Finance Tips for any Business Owners 1. Maintain separate personal and business accounts – It is always advisable to keep your personal and business finances separate, or else it could lead to a lot of confusion when filing your income tax returns. For instance, never use your personal credit card for business purposes. … Read more

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New Year’s Resolution or Monthly Resolution?

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Maya Pillai
New Year’s Resolution or Monthly Resolution?

“The circumstances you complain about are, by their very nature, situations you can change — but you have chose not to.” – Jack Canfield (from his book The Success Principles) Towards the end of every year, everyone is keen on making New Year’s Resolutions. But how many of us were able to stick to the resolutions. Not many; the reason is, most of the resolutions and goals that are set are not always realistic. And when you fail, there is a sense of depression and frustration. This is applicable to business owners also. If you want to increase your annual … Read more

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Marketing Promotional Tips for All

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Marketing Advisory Team
Marketing Promotional Tips for All

Economy Priced Premiums “People still need to recognize, advertise and celebrate”, observed Bruce Felber of Felber & Felber Marketing and a Board Member for PPAI.  However, more than ever before, marketers now strive to optimize the return on investment for all promotional items purchased and used. Therefore, we offer tips for better premium purchases: Track Sales Leads for FREE using Apptivo’s Leads App Plan longer, save more. Per unit costs are significantly lower with volume purchases so rather than buy fewer items now to save a some money in the short term, consider buying more for a future promotion as … Read more

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