Jul
18
Trade Show Giveaways: What To Know Before You Buy
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Even in a slowing economy, trade shows give business owners one of the only opportunities they have of building relationships by direct, face-to-face contact. If you’re new to the trade show world, don’t sign on for anything until you’ve taken the time to preview some helpful suggestions for getting the most out of your experience.
Never forget that trade shows are busy, bustling places packed with lots to see. Time constraints are also an issue. You need to give visitors a reason to seek you out.
Your success has a good deal to do with having a trade show display that catches Read more
Jul
1
Facing Down The Disdain Of A President
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It’s not that anyone expects a President coming from the Democratic party to suddenly recognize the contribution, and necessity of business… that’s as realistic as expecting Republicans to support more government. But to see such glaring evidence of the disdain in which business is held by the current administration is discouraging to say the least.Â
Just recently there was a CBS piece on President Obama and his attitude toward business — and profits — that every business owner ought to see. Fred Barnes, executive editor of The Weekly Standard uses four simple criteria to support the idea that the President is not a friend to business — his policies, his decisions, his appointments and lastly his own words.
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