23Sep 2013 by Cindy Berrier 5 Comments

The Long and Short of URL Shorteners

Everything Else, Marketing Info, Monday Marketing Minutes, Small Business, Small Business Info
[caption id="attachment_5366" align="alignleft" width="300"] Image credit:www.anna-OM-line.com[/caption] So what’s a URL shortener and why should you care? A URL shortener is exactly what it sounds like: It’s a tool that lets you paste any normal/long URL into it and, with one click, have that URL shortened so that there are fewer characters in it. That way it will take up less space and possibly be easier to remember or type in. Some shorteners even let you customize your truncated URL, which does make it easier to brand and remember. But what’s more impressive is the analytic capabilities of some of these tools. The powerful analytics are why most small businesses like to use these tools. And as long as your device, be it a PC, MAC or mobile devices, has a connection…
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20Sep 2013 by Cindy Berrier 1 Comment

Moving Your Corporation to Another State – Where to and How to!

Small Business Info
WHERE TO: CareerBuilder and EMSI have created a new, interactive map that helps you see which metropolitan areas have the growth that your future business needs. By using the map, you can search by either metropolitan area to see the fastest growing industries, or by industry to see the fastest growing metropolitan areas. If you're just looking for general growth areas, Inc. has gathered a list of the top ten metropolitan areas and their fastest growing industries. Salt Lake City, Utah – Electronic shopping and mail order houses, software publishing, specialized freight trucking and credit intermediation Grand Rapids-Wyoming, Michigan – Plastics products, motor vehicle parts, metalworking machinery, office furniture and hospitals San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, California – Software publishing, computer systems design, data processing and hosting, computer manufacturing and scientific research…
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19Sep 2013 by Cindy Berrier 3 Comments

Help me with me Business Carrrrd!

123Print News, All Other
Ahoy! Captain Print here. Did you know September 19th is International Talk Like A Pirate Day? To celebrate, help with me with me business carrrrd, and ye can lay yer hands on some fine treasure for yer troubles! Write me: - A catchy tagline (so me mateys know what I’m about) - An idea for a website name (to share all me piratin' adventures) - An easy-to-remember phone number (this one's for me mum) By includin’ yer email address in the submission form, we’ll send ye an email offer for 15% off sitewide, plus free shipping on orders over $90! Plus, for yer time helpin' me with my business carrrrd, we'll give ye an additional 5% off. Shiver me timbers! Ye can get a lot of plunder with 20% off…
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18Sep 2013 by Cindy Berrier 5 Comments

5 Budget-Saving Tips for the Modern Bride

3rd Wednesday Weddings, Wedding & Family, Wedding Inspiration, Wedding Lounge
[caption id="attachment_5331" align="alignleft" width="221"]123Print Say I Do Wedding Invitations[/caption] Knowing that our brides come to us for budget-friendly wedding invitations, save-the-dates, wedding menus and more, we’ve been offering several tips for the bride on a budget. Last month is was “How to Plan a Classic Wedding on a Budget,” the month before that, “How to Plan an Affordable Wedding” and this month, we’re offering ideas for modern brides. Let’s start by defining what we mean when we say “modern bride.” This bride likes things sleek, bright and bold. Her wedding decisions may be considered unexpected and she leans toward the contemporary. The “Say I Do” 123Print invite is an example of a modern wedding invitation. So how do modern budget brides save money when wedding planning? The same tips from…
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17Sep 2013 by Cindy Berrier 1 Comment

5 Holiday Marketing Tips To Save Money

Small Business Info
Well, that time of year is rapidly approaching again. You know – cold weather, red and green colors strewn about, people prancing and dancing and singing carols for all to hear? It’s the holiday season! While most people may be focused on buying presents for their children, decorating their house or trying to find the perfect Christmas tree, others are also concerned with their business. But, how do you market your company, for the holiday season, on a limited budget? Read on for some helpful tips that will leave you with that holly jolly attitude! (more…)
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16Sep 2013 by Cindy Berrier 2 Comments

Making Gmail Work for You

Life Insight, Monday Marketing Minutes, Small Business, Small Business Info
If you have a Gmail account (and most of us do), you may have noticed a change recently. This change affects businesses and consumers alike. Take a few minutes to read through this blog and watch the videos so that you can get more out of your Gmail email account — whether for personal or business use. Your Personal Gmail Settings If you haven’t logged into your Gmail account recently, you may be surprised to discover that there are now tabs across the top of your Gmail inbox! (more…)
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11Sep 2013 by Cindy Berrier No Comments

Holiday Office Prep: Avoiding Employee Slack-Off

Small Business Info
The holidays are fast approaching and employees can start to slack off. First comes Halloween. As employees sit at their computers, minds turn to costume shopping, pumpkin carving, colder weather, family visits and holiday parties. Then images of turkey dinners and peppermint lattes come to mind. Holiday planning and excitement starts to kill productivity, focus and efficiency. Prevent distracted behavior with your team by following these tips. (more…)
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10Sep 2013 by Cindy Berrier No Comments

3 Holiday Party Planning Tips

2nd Tuesday Tune-Up Your Life, Life Insight
OK, so it’s only the second week in September and we’re writing a blog about holiday parties? Yep. It may seem early, but how much would you LOVE it if this was the year that you were totally prepared for the holidays? If yours was the party that everyone else’s party was compared to? If you had as much fun at your own party as your guests this year? It can happen — 2013 is your year! Make a List and Check it Twice Since it is early, start by thinking this party through. Make some lists and then start whittling them down until you are left with the perfect options. (more…)
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09Sep 2013 by Cindy Berrier 1 Comment

3 MORE Unique Fall Marketing Ideas

Marketing Info, Monday Marketing Minutes, Small Business, Small Business Info
Last September, we shared three unique marketing ideas and a “Making Last-Minute Promotions Work” blog. You read and shared them, and told us you liked the inspiration, so we decided to give you three new seasonal marketing tips. 1. Talk-Like-A-Pirate Day, September 19, 2013 — Avast, ye mateys! What an interesting international holiday to celebrate with a sales event! If you’re like many businesses, Labor Day weekend may have been a good sales period for you, but that doesn’t mean the rest of September has to be a bust. Invite customers to your store or website and communicate all of your promotions, offers and marketing messages in Pirate speak. Buy eye patches for store staff, or even rent a talking parrot for the day. We’re planning for ye old "TLAPD"…
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