May
BOOKS FOR CHRISTMAS!?!?!?!
After opening a whole bunch of toys, my son 3 year old came across a present with books….keep in mind that this was kinda like his first “real” Christmas….and again he’s was only three years old!….let me repeat. ONLY THREE YEARS OLD… And that he could just about understand and get the concept of the whole gift getting thing. I guess much to the blame of me, the media, and every commercial out there on TV he was more under the perception that you only get “toys” for christmas. To him Books are the fun time we spend reading (no less than three) every night before he goes to bed. Let me make something clear again. HE REALLY DOES LOVE BOOKS! But I’m guessing he was “overwhelmed” after opening way too many gifts (my fault I went overboard that year) and I think he felt “tricked upon” when he opened the books…..plus the fact that we were laughing at his reaction kinda egged him on to say the Poo statement….. He really is one of the sweetest kids I know and to see this reaction (if you know him yourself) IS cute. I have deleted a lot of very undeserved negative comments that have been posted….I understand now that without a good understanding of the back history one could make a poor assumption of him….but now i hope you know that he was ONLY THREE YEARS OLD PEOPLE and that he only thought your supposed to get toys for christmas….partly because of how commercialized this holiday has become…..we have since taught him differently…………..but just for kicks …
May
Rare books
Rare books
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books are cool
Digital photos stuck forever on your camera?
Many people these days own a digital camera and, there is no doubt that the quality of the photographs they take is second to none. However, one thing that is quite irritating to many people with a digital camera is that their photos tend to stay on the camera and never get printed to allow them to touch the photographs and see them enlarged. One new initiative has changed this with a service that turns your favourite digital photos in to photo books. Obviously, photo books are going to be extremely popular as they can make sure that all of your photos are in the same place for you to look at. Photo books will make looking at your favourite photographs a real pleasure for you and your loved ones.
What type of photo books can I choose from?
There are a variety of types of photo books you can choose from. From a paperback or and illustrated hard cover to a bespoke leather bound book. Whatever type of photo books you choose, you can be sure that you will delighted to be able to look at your treasured memories time and time again.
Where is the best place to produce photo books?
One company that can produce photo books from your treasured photographs at a really good price is www.blissettphotobooks.com. They can help you turn your favourite digital photos into photo books and they have free software that you can download in order to create your own books. With their extremely user friendly software you can build your own photo books in any way you like. You can include stories and blogs as well as photos and, because you can do all of this from your PC or MAC, it could not be easier. When you have created your photo book all you do is fill out the order form, send it off and, within days you will have your own treasured photo book.
blissettphotobooks.com helps you turn your favourite digital photos into a treasured photo book . Take a look at the growing services in various areas mainly digital print and now photo books .
May
Best Sellers 1
Best Sellers 1
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Article by Joe Denver
Toys destined to be best sellers – Shopping – Toys
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What toys to buy children is a pleasurable and daunting experience all at the same time. You want to buy toys that your children will cherish and love for years to come. It’s as exciting for you as it is for the children when they tear open the wrapping paper and discover their toys, then theirs that whopping big smile and you know you choose well. Here are a few ideas of toys that are expected to be best sellers this year.
Ben 10 – Alien Laboratory Play set is a fantastic toy for boys and girls. You get Ben and Gwen’s granddad Max’s motor home that turns into Alien Laboratory. There’s reusable clay that you can mould and sculpt aliens. You also get the Alien viewer, three disks and two Transforming Alien Rocks. Once you have finished playing everything fits into the motor home. Extra Alien Transforming Rocks and figures can be bought separately.
More great toys inspired by film are of course Transformers. The leader Optimus Prime is an American Truck that transforms into Optimus Prime the leader of the Transformers. This toy is a must for any child that has seen the movie or watched transformers on the TV.
Doctor Who action figures are again tipped to be in the top ten best sellers this Christmas. There are lots of Doctor Who action figures to choose from, there’s all the Dr Who’s, his friends and foes especially the Daleks.
One for the girls, Baby Annabell version 4, this doll makes noises just like a real baby. Baby Annabell sucks her dummy, drinks from a bottle, burps and sleeps, but you have to be quiet because if you wake her up before she’s ready she’ll probably cry. She turns her head towards you when you talk to her. This is a fantastic toy for any girl to fall in love with.
Puppy Grows Retriever & Poodle – There are some amazing toys out there and this is one of them, a toy dog that grows. The dog starts out life as a puppy and over a four day period grows into a full size dog. This toy dog can sing songs, learn your name and even has its own birth certificate.
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May
Collab Cards
Collab Cards
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coming soon… !?
Article by Leon Starusta
What’s In You Sales Book? – Business
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The key to selling more is repetition and standards. This makes you at easy, fluid and comfortable as you sound knowledgeable and smooth are you are conducting an estimate. You should have a routine for your estimate. What I mean by this is that you should have a step by step process as you conduct the estimate. For example :
* Initial Meeting (finding common ground and listening to your clients ideas and needs)* Measuring and walking the job physically with your client. Involve the customer.* Presentation this is where your sales book comes into play.
Your sales book should contain the following with copies to leave behind so the client can study, explain to their husband etc.
The who are we sheet.
Here is where you tell your potential client why your company is the best and why he should pick you form the other three estimates. It should be clear and concise. Are you a franchise, has your company won any awards are you family own. The client should know every detail and know who you are representing. People do business with people they know.Reference letters, neighborhood or local jobs you have completed etc. Your Website!
License & Insurance.
I always felt like I was being pulled over on the highway and the client would say”license and Insurance please”. If you have these have copies at the ready in your book. Psychologically speaking this makes the client say in his head “this outfit is for real”. In addition with more and more HOA’s or home owner association they will require to see these documents when the home owner requests permission for the fence, addition etc.
A picture is worth a thousand words!
Seeing is believing and you should have images of completed jobs, jobs in process to better explain to the client how your laying the curb on the landscaping or how the fence or screen is built. And finally the all important before and after. More than just showing your work and explaining the process it makes the client visually that pool,fence,curb on his or hers home. In marketing golf equipment we used the “Hit longer and straighter…” this is a creates an indelible image in the client and once he see results you are the person or company must likely to help him achieve his vision.
The diagrams
You should have a sheet where your initial drawing explains the measurement and locations. This is very important as your client must accept your linear or square feet after all this is what determines the cost of the project. Be as clear as possible in your diagram and explain it until you are satisfied the client gets it!
Make sure your sales crew knows how to measure and draw diagrams if not teach them as many times installers need to read this and know where the back and front of the house is. You wont be surprised to know how many time installations are wrong because the installer did not understand the diagram. Coming soon (1-2-3 go, Sending out a crew)
The cheat sheet
This sheet is not show to your client but your salespeople should have it in their material and should refer to it to make sure they have answered every question. What happens if it rains?,Do I have to be here?, Can I park second my car on the driveway? Can I pay your crew?These are questions to situations that come up and may impede your installation or may prevent the client from deciding to move forward. If you sealing his back porch do you mode the plants etc. Think of all possible scenarios and jot them down on a sheet. These questions will also serve as “trial closings” and help you in the sale.
The Contract
Your contractor should be easy to understand and you should take all the time in the world to go over it and answer all the questions your client has. The more they know the better, even the fine print. A payment schedule should be included and be clear.
Miscellaneous
These are extra flyer’s, coupons, manufacturer information brochures.Finally theWhat happens next sheetwhich can be used as a closing tool. This sheet details what the procedure for scheduling, preparation, who call who and any logistical information that is need to move forward with the project.
All this information should be professionally produced, print in a presentable folder or ring binder.
This book will keep you on message, help you trial close, give you a degree of comfort that you are not missing or skipping anything. It shows your dedication and professionalism and will make you stand out from your competition.
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Lee Starusta President YourContractorDirect, The Local Contractor Directory.
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May
Book swapping
Book swapping
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Books gathered and donated to be swapped. Rule of the game is you give a book to the pool and take one. This is meant so peoples could more easily get access to reading and share their book collections with others.
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