Traditionally, now is the time of the year marketing managers begin the planning process for the upcoming year, 2010. And, research shows one trend holds true; companies aggressive with marketing campaigns during and after tough economic times fair far better when the economy recovers. To put it simply, now is an excellent time to gain […]
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June Another Weak Month for Retail Sales
The nation’s stores reported dismal monthly sales for June and a recovery in retailing is unlikely in the near future. Yesterday (Thursday, July 9), the industry posted a 4.9 percent sales decline for June, in contrast to a 1.9 percent increase a year ago when tax rebate checks were burning holes in everyone’s pockets. The […]
Business-Networking Organizations – Should You Pay to Join?
Like most of us, you probably have business cards scattered about on your desk from seminars, events, trade shows, and other business functions. Churning through them to find qualified leads can be as daunting as finding a lost wedding ring at the dump. Enter “fee-based” business-networking organizations such as BNI (Business Networks Int’l) and numerous […]