Archive for the ‘Materials Production’ Category

Using Coupons to your Advantage

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

When I was a teenager, I used to work as a cashier in a retail store. I noticed that the products paired with a coupon regularly sold like hot cakes unlike the competitions. Everyone loves to save money and a coupon allows them do that. One of the best things about coupon programs is that it allows product prices to remain high, but have a lower purchase price. In addition, it helps to position your product at the upper end of the price or quality perception scale. (more…)

Sales Strategy

Friday, October 16th, 2009

Developing a good mouse trap may initially seem like the easy way to sales success. In the case of travel products, that is not always the case. Having an effective sales strategy is really the key to finding sales success.

So why do so many travel suppliers not only survive and prosper during these hard economic times, while others struggle and fail. It’s called having a sales strategy. Without a well designed and precisely executed strategy even the best mouse trap will not succeed. (more…)

Get a head start on your holiday shopping with our “Let’s Do Lunch!” program

Friday, October 16th, 2009

We’ve all been there before, rushing to shop for those last minute corporate gifts during the holidays. Not to mention the stress from everyone else shopping and traveling. Sometimes it just seems like our holiday to do lists are an endless non-achievable feat and especially if you want to get something special or custom made.  It take careful time and planning to get a custom designed holiday card or custom items like a t-shirts screen-printed or embroidered with your company logo. However, if you really want to get around and ahead of the hassle of trying get to get a million things done before the holidays, be sure to start planning now. The sooner you start planning and shopping the better off you’ll be during the holidays. (more…)

Finding the Time

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

My morning usually consists of browsing the online news, reviewing e-mails, and mapping out a to do list based on the pressing items of the day.  I tend to focus on the things that need my immediate attention with an emphasis on allowing some time for development on long term projects.  I often find myself at the end of the day, thinking I need more time.  If only I had more time, I could do more; I can make more of an impact.  If only I was a bit better, I could have helped more people today.  (more…)