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LET'S TALK
BUSINESS
Advertising with Signs
Signs are a very common type of marketing. Everywhere we go we see
signs. Billboards, car stickers and a whole lot more! This is a
great way to get your product or company seen by millions. Outside
advertising, such as this, is a cost effective way of getting your
product noticed.
These types of adverts are very commonplace in today's world. We see
them at most road junctions and on most cars. Indeed, there seems to
be no end of possibilities when it comes to outside advertising.
Despite the popularity of this form of advertising, we shouldn't
underestimate its power. People take in a lot more than they realize
when looking at these adverts.
Signs and Billboards
Although generally the larger signs are more expensive, this is not
always the case. It may be possible to make your own or to source a
reasonably priced supplier.
If you are a little cautious about this method you can always rent
the space for a short period of time to test the waters. This is
also a good idea if you are not sure of the most effective location
for your sign. With a little trial and error you can make sure you
have the best sign in the best place.
Bumper Stickers and Posters
Cheap and effective, what more could you want? Try handing out
stickers to customers or in a public place, you will be surprised
how many people will display your sticker and give you free
advertising. Smaller sized posters are also a lot cheaper to produce
and can therefore be used in greater quantities to capture a wider
audience.
Shirts and Other Attire
Clothing and accessories are another great method of marketing. You
can print t-shirts, ink pens, umbrellas and other items that you can
pass out to your customers or to bring customers in. When your
customers continue to use and wear the items, it~s like a walking
advertisement.
Never overlook the potential of outdoor advertising. This type of
advertising offers a great deal of scope for getting your name seen
and often at a very reasonable price.
About the Author:
Scott F. Geld is the owner of
Marketing Blaster, Inc.
, a pay-per-click traffic source that repeatedly beats the major
search engines in conversion ratio and ROI.
RECIPE
Swedish Summer Casserole
Ingredients:
1.5kg perch or whiting
1 tablespoon salt
1/2cup finely chopped dill and chives
2 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons margarine or butter
juice of 1 lemon
water
4 tomatoes cut in wedges
Directions:
Clean and fillet the fish.
Rinse quickly and sprinkle with salt.
Put the fish and chopped herbs in layers in a casserole that can be
brought to the table.
Stir together the flour and margarine or butter to a smooth paste;
dot over the fish.
Add the lemon juice and enough water to reach the fish halfway up.
Let the fish simmer covered for a few minutes then add the tomato
wedges.
Let simmer for a few minutes more.
Serve hot with boiled potatoes and a tossed salad.
Frozen cod, haddock and other fish may be prepared in the same way.
Thaw the fish slightly and cut in slices.
INGREDIENT SUBSTITUTIONS
Continued from last week...
Chocolate Chips, Semi-Sweet
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped, can be substituted for 1
cup (6 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips. When substituting for
chocolate chips, make sure to use the same type of chocolate (i.e.
semi-sweet, milk).
Chocolate, Semi-Sweet
3 tablespoons chocolate chipsOR1 square (1-ounce) unsweetened
chocolate plus 1 tablespoon sugar can be substituted for 1 square
(1-ounce) semi-sweet chocolate. 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
powder plus 7 tablespoons sugar plus 1/4 cup fat can be substituted
for 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate.
Chocolate, Sweet Baking (German)
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder plus 1/3 cup sugar and 3
tablespoons fat can be substituted for 4 ounces German sweet baking
chocolate.
Chocolate, Unsweetened
1 2/3 ounce semisweet chocolate (reduce sugar in recipe by 2
teaspoons)OR3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa plus 1 tablespoon
butter, margarine or shortening can be used instead of 1 ounce
unsweetened baking chocolate or 1 ounce premelted unsweetened
chocolate.
To be continued...
BEAUTY RECIPE
Cocoa Almond Lip Balm
What you will need:
5 ounces of cocoa butter
5 ounces of beeswax
2.5 ounces of Sweet Almond Oil
Directions:
Mix all of these together and pour into containers.
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