Category Archives: Selling

Enjoy coffee from Beyond the Grind

January 16, 2012 6:07 pm1 Comment

I live in the Pacific NW and one thing that we love is our coffee. I am just 4 hours east of Seattle where the birthplace of espresso thrives and has given major coffee shops like Starbucks and Seattles Best Coffee. The simple pleasure of enjoying a great cup of coffee has taken on a whole new meaning in the last 20 years. That has created an industry of espresso stands and coffee shops across the country. Where I live we have a coffee stand about every other block and the variation of drip coffee has increased as consumers taste has evolved. It is estimated that the die hard coffee drinker will spend about $700 a year on coffee if they purchase out a local establishments. I was probably one of those and have recently started to scale back and start making my own coffee at home.

Thanks to the availability of different roasts and blends now you can make your own coffee at home at a fraction of the cost. Companies like BeyondTheGrind have identified the home brewer as a potential growing market and have partnered with premium roasters to offer high beans for at home brewing. Known as one of the top Orange County Coffee Supplier for businesses they have started their coffee of the month club so that you can have various coffee beans that you chose to be delivered to your home. You can follow them on Facebook to see what is going on and find oubout any new specials they are running. I was recently sent a sample of their DG Origin coffee Summit blend beans and I really enjoyed the full flavor with just enough kick. So if you are looking to try some great coffee and maybe simplify your morning cup of coffee try out their various blends and check out their coffee of the month club. It would also make a great gift for this upcoming Valentine’s Day.

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Alycia Kaback and her team can help your model career

November 5, 2011 1:43 am

As you watch TV many of the customer portrayals that you see in ads are actors or models. When most people hear the word model we automatically think of New York or Paris and tall thin people parading down a runway. The fact of the matter is that most of the modeling world is not skinny and walking around in the latest fashions. For most of us who have kids the thought of getting them into a Tv commercial or print ad can be pretty exciting. To my point one of the kids that my daughter goes to school with ended up with his picture on a billboard for a local asian restaurant. For many people who are looking to gain exposure in the modeling world just need the right connections and training.
Alycia Kaback is one such person that can help parents, teenagers and adults find their niche and help them break into the modeling business. Through her talent management company she has helped hundreds of seemingly average people get small and big roles in local and national campaigns, movies, and print. She has helped clients across the globe in high fashion locations like Milan and Paris along with here in the states. She has helped her clients land roles in nationally recognized talk shows and TV shows. Alycia and her team can help you to realize your dream in the world of acting and modeling so don’t let this opportunity pass you by.

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Looking for a new laptop

October 20, 2011 1:06 am

In today’s world, convenience is everything. Because of this, technology has had to advance to keep up with the ever-changing needs of consumers. No longer is the cell phone’s only purpose to place calls; many now allow consumers to browse the Internet and download applications onto their devices. These applications not only provide people with entertainment, such as games, but they make it easier to carry out everyday tasks. It has created improved technologies to make devices like laptops more user friendly and more powerful.

These days, many people carry several mobile devices with them such as a cell phone for business use and one for personal use,  laptop computers and even an iPad. The problem with having all of these devices is that messages are going to numerous different sources, making it necessary to check each device for messages. Now that there are so many wi-fi hotspots across the country having a smaller laptop or tablet to check your email and surf the web is much easier. Although there is the challenge of keeping all your devices in synch to make sure any updates you make in one platform is capable of being updated on the others. Important information can be lost in the shuffle of managing multiple sources of mobile technology, which may create stress and confusion. Fortunately, as technology continues to move forward, accessibility to resources that enhance everyday life are now available. These applications are especially helpful for people with busy schedules..

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It is time for taxes

September 30, 2011 7:41 pm

There are now new  tax preparer jobs that are available as a new career choice. They can help with irs exam prep work and help get you certified.

With the certified RTRP you can be up and running and have the potential to get started this tax year.

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How to control your inventory costs

August 1, 2011 5:59 pm

There are large and small companies that use a  product fulfillment called Advantage Media Services (AMS) Fulfillment that offers OnGuard Inventory Protection™, which is a safeguard that helps to protect your inventory and provides precise location and quantities so that you are able to monitor and track inventory levels and availability in a more timely fashion. With this knowledge companies can then help control their inventory costs because they are able to accurately forecast demand and when to re-order that will help reduce waste and better control your budget.

Whether you are needing business to business or business to consumer product shipment then the experts at AMS can help provide a solution for your order, assemble, pack, and shipping needs. During these trying times where companies are doing more with less it is essential to have vendors and third party companies that understand and care about your bottom line and can provide a solution to help you improve your bottom line.

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Buying gold today

July 30, 2011 9:15 am

With all the turmoil in the middle east causing oil prices to stay high the market appear to be reacting to commodities and this is what driving the fluctuations in the market. I have traditionally been a stocks and bonds investor with little knowledge of the various markets and how to really diversify my portfolio. If you’re seriously wanting to invest in gold, you should deal one on one with a real professional of precious metals. That is exactly the kind of employees the Real gold Coins has working for them. They can help answer your questions and find gold coins or gold ingots that are the exact weight of gold in which they claim to be. You will get your money’s worth; when you choose to buy gold from Regal Gold Coins. They have a website online or you can give them a call to arrange a personal delivery to your home for any gold, silver, or other precious metals you decide to purchase. You won’t have to worry about any of the details on your end, because the friendly staff will make all the necessary arrangements to have your gold or silver items delivered to the depository or bank; you feel the most secure with for storing your precious metals.
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Gold has been all over the news, TV commercials, and online for the way the gold price in today’s market has shot up in the last 3 to 4 years. It’s not a secret anymore that gold is hot, safe, and a very worthy investment for anyone who plans to go this route with their gold investment portfolios.

They just don’t strive on being honest and helpful to people like you and me, but they’re striving to be a trusted source to purchase your gold coins . They can help with your gold investing strategies and you can diversify your portfolio as the market continues to grow.

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Finding cheap printer ink alternatives

July 15, 2011 9:29 pm

I started selling in the copier industry back in the early 90′s. At the time we were only selling analog copiers that had your basic features, but the real revenue was in the service and supplies. The more copies that a customer made the more toner and paper they would consume. I remember in the early meetings we used to hear that the paperless office was only a few years away and the copier industry would need to redefine itself or go the way of the 8 track. It was amazing to see the amount of copies that were done as the digital copiers and printers came around the demand to print increased 10 fold increasing the need and demand for printer cartridges. The copier industry developed the technology to link in the copiers to the networks and act as high end, high feature copier/printers. Thus the multifuntional systems were born. Even ink jet printers and inkjet cartridges went through the roof and the competition got fierce. So finding cheap ink was a common goal of many businesses.

As email became more commonplace in the offices people were less reliant upon just reading their email on the screen but they printed everything out. This increased the amount of paper and ink and inkjet printer cartridges being used in the office. This helped to introduce companies that offered recycled printer cartridges and cheap printer ink to come onto the market to sell after market supplies for your copier, fax, or printer. Most will provide a 100% guarantee against defects for one full year and that all their printer ink and toner cartridges are compatible with your systems. Many of the major companies are now offering their own recycling programs in order to reduce the loss in revenue that is happening due to third party companies selling discounted cartridges. We are even seeing ink jet cartridges that are producing up to 50% more prints at a lower cost. This can be helpful to both larger and small businesses to help keep their costs down while maintaining a high level of productivity.

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The Netflix Culture of responsibility and freedom

July 10, 2011 11:29 am
Netflix Corporate Culture of Responsibility and Freedom
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Plus size costumes

April 13, 2011 9:59 am

I recently came across a site that offered a variety of costumes for various occasions including your pets. They offered more than just your typical Halloween costumes but also a good selection of Plus size costume. They were trying to lure customers by advertising their huge selection of costumes and letting you know about the different party supplies they offered for weddings, birthdays, and other celebrated events. We have several Spring time parties so grabbing a cool novel costume to show up in would be a great party idea. I guess they really wanted people to visit their store, so they could see their main items for sale; which are the costumes they offer for all ages. They get you to stop by and see a few of their costumes and this will plant a seed, so you will return and buy one of their Halloween or other specialty costumes they offer. So shop online for Costume Stores | Children’s Costumes | Plus Size Costumes at halloweenadventure.com, your one stop source for all types of costumes.

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Glasses for under $7 at Zenni Optical

March 10, 2011 12:14 am

Zenni optical has just revised their site and now you are able to easily select your glasses and try the virtual Try On feature. They have the solution for high prescription eye wear prices and you can order your next pair through them and see just what I am talking about. They have prescription eye glasses starting at just $6.95 pair and they offer a wide range of styles and colors. I really like their new site because you can easily search for the right frames for your needs.

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getting resources for your business

February 17, 2011 1:59 am

I’m sure a lot of small business advertising is done every day on the internet. I just wonder how many of those folks are doing it in the best way possible. Online Marketing is a growing industry and lots of new customers to be found online these days. If these small business owners take the time to do a little research, they can make a lot better use of their time. Using a variety of marketing tools and business loans online is the best recipe for success. You don’t want to just try one or two marketing methods and give up if you don’t see any results. Advertising online takes time and it will work, if you give it time to work.  Plus you also know that your customers are legitimate and  not some one trying to take advantage of your process.  Establishing as many links as you can that will point toward your business website, will eventually lead to more links getting indexed by the major search engines.

I have found a post titled “Marketing Online is Making Money Online” and many great replies to this blog post. It has several different views and opinions on the marketing strategies of online advertising. I think any small business or someone new to the game, will find a lot of useful information with this blog article. I know I learned a few things about marketing online from this blog post and I believe new and experienced marketers will find something new as well.

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Finding free samples and movies online

January 16, 2011 5:51 pm

We pay for enough things in life, so its nice when we get something for free every now and then. There are websites online; which can help you to obtain all kinds of free samples. If you’re someone who enjoys the free sampling game, what is the best free item you ever got? It would be a tough question for me, because I have received so many different free samples in my life. I can say the free food products never get old. I really like getting free food at a nice restaurant or at the grocery store. The food companies can really score some major points with their customers, by giving them free food samples.

With just one click free cell phones can be found all over the Internet. You can do a search online for freebies or free stuff and it will get all kinds of search results back. A lot of the results may turn out to be duds and really not give you anything for free. Make sure you are receiving your free products with no strings attached. A few people out there can be a little tricky, making you think you’re getting a free item online, but really end up paying for it.

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Find office depot coupon deals

November 19, 2010 8:02 pm

It’s never too early to start saving money and shopping for the holiday season. Halloween is just around the corner, then Thanksgiving will be upon us, and then a short month later Santa will come to town. So the bargain hunting begins now and there might not be a better way to save money than by using Office Depot coupons.

More and more people every year are using their computers to help them shop. Shopping online is the best way to avoid the crowds, long lines at the registers, and all the traffic around the mall. Take advantage of any coupon codes or online coupons you can find. You will be amazed at how much money you can save by taking a little extra time and tracking down some of these Office Depot Coupon Codes.

Well for the people requesting laptops this year or just want a small computer that is easy to carry around and convenient to use, there is a new tech gadget on the market this year. You can find Office Depot discount code deals that will make your new netbook an even better deal. The netbooks are going to be a hot item this year for Christmas. A netbook computer is as good as your desktop computer and smaller than your laptop computer. These two things are going to make the new netbooks a nice treat for someone wanting a computer for Christmas. I would love to have one of these handy computers and I don’t think I’m alone on this one. All over the Net you can find buying tips, warnings, coupons, and so many other things related to net books. If the buzz on the Internet is any indication of how much people want to buy one of these small computers; then a lot of stockings are going to get stuffed with netbooks this year. If Santa is reading my blog right now, I will go ahead and let him know that I would like to have a new netbook this year for my Christmas morning present.

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Find your prescription eyeglasses online

October 28, 2010 6:23 pm

Zenni Optical, the home to $6.95 prescription glasses has just released their new site and I have to say it is impressive. I love the new feature where you can select a person and try on the glasses that are interested in buying. You have the chance to see the glasses on a human being with similar skin tones and hair color to better understand if the new frames you are picking out will look good on you. The search feature on their site has gotten much better to help you find the right glasses and lenses in a short amount of time. And with the best prices on prescription glasses on the internet you will get a great value with excellent customer service.

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Finding the right advertising agency

October 11, 2010 5:01 pm

A lot of good things going on in sports right now. I’m sure advertisers and sponsors are trying to get in on the action. With so many different games that are taking place right with football, MLB playoffs, and the NBA just kicking off understanding where to put your money can be a challenge. You need to partner with an Advertising Agency that can capitalize on the current events as well as help in the digital frontier to maximize your advertising dollars.

The NBA is starting their season and with all the off season moves that have taken place it is sure to be one that will not be forgotten. There are some high profile names that have joined forces in hopes to get to the championship and with that brings a lot of eyes on the screen. This is another good venue the right advertising agency can help their customers to spend their money and trying to capture all the attention from fans watching their favorite baseball teams.

This will be a competitive market for advertisers trying to get a LeBron James or Kobe Bryant using their product or service. Working closely with your advertising agency you can find some great media buys across TV, radio, and the internet early in the season helping to make sure you are positioned for the playoff games. A huge fan base will have their television sets on to watch their favorite NBA team and it’s very exciting to watch pro basketball in the post season. Look for a lot of new commercials to start airing when the NBA Playoffs start and advertisers will pay big money to be a part of the NBA system.

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