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Small Business World News Round-up – 2009/12/15

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The small gain, along with a fifth straight increase in sales, raised hopes that businesses will begin restocking their depleted shelves, helping… Most small businesses plan no ‘09 bonuses, survey shows : More small-business employees can expect no end-of-year bonuses or gifts for 2009. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Service Untitled» Blog Archive » Mixing rewards and incentives eat.

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I also purchase everything from tissues to sunscreen lotions. I was purchasing shirts for my son at Gap last week, and the cashier asked me if I wanted to open a Gap credit card. If I did, I would be entitled to an immediate 20% discount off of my first purchase. What about me? I want to be recognized as special too.

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Service Untitled» Blog Archive » Advantages of using customer.

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All it took was my phone number and email address, and I would earn money back on all of my purchases. Costco) Rewards programs gives you gifts, perks, or cash back depending on how many points you have “earned&# by the amount of business you do. Since I am the companion to a few dogs and two horses, it’s a win, win for me.

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Don't charge by the hour! | THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG

The Small Business Blog

I mean, I don’t need certification and i’ve only learned to do home staging business right at home with a little help from a book guide I purchased online. I’m lucky that my clients don’t ask me to show them any home staging certificate and why should I? Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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How To Make An Impression in 25 Different Ways

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Give A Person A Gift That Is Specific To Them During times like birthdays and holidays, there is the act of gift-giving that can be in place. When you are getting someone a gift, it makes a real impression for them when it is specific for them.

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Free Press Release Distribution for Small Business. | THE SMALL.

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unique gift idea Said on June 15th, 2008 at 7:25 am winweb is good for small business,I run a gift store, may consider it. MapsofWorld.com also offers online purchase of digital map products or subscriptions to regular map feed. Said on April 22nd, 2008 at 4:18 am Thanks for the tip, I’ll give this a go.

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Do Clients Need to Like You to Buy? | Men With Pens

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I guess it depends on the circumstances and size/importance of the purchase. Keep in mind that the article discusses the initial conditions required to be in place for a first-time purchase. Liking the author doesn’t factor into that first purchase anywhere. Trust before like, in all initial purchases and sales.

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