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- Ideas to Freshen Up Your Website! - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from Susan RatzWhen a visitor arrives at your website you want them to be intrigued and impressed. You don't want them thinking... "Are they out of business?" "They haven't posted on here in months!" Keep your website fresh with these ideas. First and foremost, make sure you can do updates yourself. Relying ...
Views: 621 - Tips to Help You Get the Website You Need - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from Susan RatzYour website is the foundation of your online presence. It's also a significant investment of time and money. Here are some tips to help ensure you get the website you want. Before you hire a web developer, put together a "creative brief." Generally, website developers are not mind readers so ...
Views: 534 - 7 Blog Ideas for Green Businesses - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2013 from Susan RatzStuck on what to write about next for your blog? Consider these questions and let the ideas flow! 1 - Why do you do what you do? Did you experience an illness or health concern that got you started? Was there a specific childhood experience or tradition that you loved? Be personal, but then ...
Views: 739 - Getting Ready For Your Trade Show Display - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2013 from Susan RatzYou've made the decision and signed the contract to be an exhibitor at an upcoming event. To increase your success keep the following in mind. -Be recognizable and branded. Display your company name or preferably your logo prominently. Ensure your booth reflects the style and feel of your ...
Views: 590 - Should You Sign Up For A Tradeshow Booth? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2013 from Susan RatzMaking a decision on whether to participate in a conference or trade show can be difficult. Organizers may show you charts outlining all of the amazing benefits. You may feel pressured to respond because of an early bird deadline that is about to expire. There are only x number of spots left and ...
Views: 645 - I Bought Some Ads And They Didn't Work - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Susan RatzI bought some ads and they didn't work... this is a common phrase from small business owners. The ads were costly, but looked like a great deal. When there are very few positive results it can be a discouraging experience. First off - don't beat up on yourself. Maybe it wasn't the best ...
Views: 551 - Should You Continue to Do Activities That Lose Money or Break Even at Best? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2012 from Susan RatzSometimes the answer is obvious, sometimes it is not. Here are some potential situations to consider: Participating in a community event. You've done a raw food demonstration there for several years but it never results in any sales. You hate to say no, and don't mind helping out ...
Views: 766 - Number 1 Benefit of Events and 7 Tips - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2012 from Susan RatzI've organized and executed lots of events for different reasons over the years. Events are both exciting and exhausting. But why do them? The #1 benefit of events is they bring FOCUS. Everybody gets wrapped up in events - those leading the charge, fellow staff or volunteers helping out, ...
Views: 740 - Farmers Market Banners 101 - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Susan RatzThere is no doubt about it - just the basic fact of being a vendor at the farmers market will generate sales. However, there is also lots of competition at the market, where many vendors may offer the same or similar types of produce. Ideally, you want customers to remember exactly who they ...
Views: 1691 - Marketing Tips For Your Farmers Market Display - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2012 from Susan RatzYou've nurtured your tomatoes from seed, they survived that crazy wet spring and even several hornworms... but finally they are ready for market along with other treasures from your fields. It can be really hard to find some time or energy to think about your farmers market display. It's ...
Views: 700 - Marketing Is Like Growing Vegetables - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Susan RatzGrowing vegetables seems so natural - the right thing to do. But it's not really that simple. At first the beginner gardener thinks they will just find a patch of soil and throw in some plants. But I know, and you probably know better, that there are many factors in making a garden successful. ...
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