By Customer January 07, 2012
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By J Rothstein Co of Beverly Hills September 06, 2008
They are your "friendly, online, custom gift store with no order minimums and no setup fees." Where else can you find that? They go out of their way for their customers. Check out the picture frames; they are too much fun! If they don't have personalized everything, then visit us for the jewelry. Best wishes, ~J.Rothstein Jewelers. ...read more
By Richard Hartman June 21, 2008
Jay Cain is a man of integrity. His abilities as well as the results of his labors are above all doubt. He is a good and honest man whom I have known and trusted for the majority of my 60 years on earth. And, though his many fine works speak for themselves, I am very proud to lend my name to further promote his worthiness and the outstanding quality of his efforts. ...read more
Yesterday, I added a new category of products tothe websiteand started thinking about the possibilities. The new category iscustom games, and the first thought is that they would make great gifts for the kids. This is true, but the possibilities for custom games don’t end there! Have you considered games as part of your marketing strategy? Here are a few ideas:You’re an SEO expert. How about a String Puzzle with your logo and the text, “Optimizing your website doesn’t have to be puzzling. Let us help!”.You’re a marketing firm. How about a Magic Marbles Puzzle with, “Do your marketing options have you losing your marbles? ABC Marketing can help make the pieces fit”.A Jumpin’ Tees Puzzle would be perfect for waiting rooms at any doctor’s office or business.The possibilities don’t end there. Let us create a custom game for you on adry-erase mousepador just aclassic puzzle.What are some of your ideas for using games as marketing tools? ...read more
By Blake's Sublime Designs, LLC August 10, 2008
I have been struggling with what to write for my first WordPress blog post. I've been thinking for awhile, not wanting the post to simply be a promotion of my business and products, because I want this blog to dig deeper into the identity of myself and my business. I just happened to stumble on (literally! StumbleUpon)thisstory and I realized that I would like writing about the best parts of this business and why I enjoy working with customers. I can thank my parents for teaching me the value of a good work ethic and always giving your best. If you were to ask me for real life examples of hard work and a good attitude, they would be the ones I would talk about. I started the business in dye sublimated products, because I liked the quality and durability that it offered. I soon found out that it means a higher price tag on each product, but I found my niche with small businesses, because there is no setup involved, and therefore, no minimum order requirements. In working with individuals and small businesses, I get more opportunities for interaction and getting to know the customers. I also get to hear feedback personally. Back to the original point. In operating my business in a way that always keeps the customers in mind, I find that they keep coming back, because doing business with me means something to them as well. If there is a problem with their order, I immediately do what I can to make it right, so even mistakes can become positive experiences for both of us. Running a business this way is very rewarding, and receiving that feedback from the customers, especially on a bad day, completely makes it all worth it. ...read more
By Blake's Sublime Designs, LLC July 30, 2008
Have you ever been to a trade show that didn't quite get the attendance you were expecting? A few months ago, I found myself at my first trade show as a vendor and in that situation. I can't call on years of experience to share with you, but I would like to mention a few ideas that turned out pretty well for me and things that I learned. Demo Products Don't Have to Be a Loss -As a new business, and a very new business then, watching expenses was and is a big priority. I knew I'd be making more than a handful of demo products, and I really didn't want to make a "Fred's Web Design" mug that would probably get packed away and maybe damaged after the show. Light bulb! I put together a quick little web page listing the products I wanted to make for the show and advertised that you had the opportunity to buy any of these products with your logos or designs just above my cost! Perfect. My demo products paid for themselves, were not packed away, and were in the hands of potential future customers. Potential Customers May Be on Both Sides of the Tables -As I sat at the show, watching small streams of attendees, I quickly realized that there were not going to be many opportunities to talk about my products. Was this a total loss? Absolutely not. I began conversation with the vendors around me and found that, as small business owners, they were precisely in my target market and were very interested in my products. Bears Like Trade ShowsakaThink Outside the Box -Meet Charlie. He's our Customer Service Bear, and one of our products, so he was at the show with us.Toward the end of the show, I decided to make the rounds through the vendors' tables and strike up some conversation, since it was idle there. I decided to bring Charlie with me as an ice breaker. We were both wearing our ID badges, like you see on him in the picture, so I imagine that sight got a few people wondering. We got several people who asked us to come closer so they could look at the bear, and that started conversation that ultimately turned to my products. Simply walking around the trade show floor with a plush bear was a unique marketing tool. These photos are clickable and will take you to the Flickr photoset for the trade show. ...read more
By Blake's Sublime Designs, LLC July 30, 2008
Various laws on job advertising have been established to ensure that all people in a society have equal access to jobs. Employers must abide by specific laws during the hiring process. For example, announcing in an employment ad that only certain age groups, cultures or races may apply is deemed illegal. ...read more
Google AdSense is a way for frequent bloggers to make some extra money. Bloggers are able to select and display ads which fit the topic of their blog, and, when followers of the blog click on the displayed ads, the blogger gains a small profit. Installing Google AdSense into a blog can be done easily ... ...read more