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NC State University IES’ statewide Manufacturing Makes It Real tour
Just as shopping locally is important, so is local production. NC State University IES’ statewide Manufacturing Makes It Real tour celebrates manufacturers in North Carolina who produce a variety of products across the state.
Survey says: More than half plan to do holiday shopping online
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC – The economy doesn’t concern shoppers as much as many fear when it comes to their shopping habits and more than half of people in a new Channel Advisor survey say they plan to do Christmas shopping online this year.
The Best Pick Up Lines
Sales and Marketing is a lot like dating—you start with phone calls and email, progress to the first date, and eventually you hope to get engaged. Along the way, you must encourage your date to take the next step.
Your call to action throughout your dating relationship must be:
Your prospect must first recognize they have a need before they are willing to complete a call to action.
Sweeten the deal with incentives like discounts, free gifts, or entry into a competition.
Too many calls to action are confusing and overwhelming so stick to just one.
Tell prospects what you want them to do, such as Call, Buy, Register, Subscribe or Donate.
Here are 3 brief posts that will help you develop the perfect pick up line!
Commentary: Misrepresenting Small Business
The two groups that have traditionally spoken for small business in Washington often push an agenda that only big business could love
Shop Local Raleigh featured on the B Keeps Us Honest and I Heart NC
I love supporting my local economy so whenever possible I try to buy from local businesses and use locally based services. Sometimes it can be a challenge to find a comprehensive list of local businesses that offer quality products and services. When I'm looking for anything local my first stop is Shop Local Raleigh. They have a great search tool which helps you narrow down your selections by category and neighborhood. In additional to a list of top notch businesses they also share information about upcoming events, discounts and deals offered by their members.
Independent retailers face challenges that chains don't
Low prices over value
Jeff Milchen, co-founder of the American Independent Business Alliance, says that during a recession, consumers tend to favor low prices over value, which can hurt smaller shops.
Helmuth says she started a local business alliance with some other business owners in her area to help remind consumers of the value of buying from shops like hers instead of heading online, where prices can be cheaper.
"That's been a huge thing in making customers aware that the recession isn't just hitting them and their job," she says.
July was a firecracker of a month with these new members!
July started off with a bang and is drumming strong with seven new members!
Strategic Guru E-mail Marketing With Pop
Readers of our Blog Roll suggested that learning how to use email marketing more effectively was a topic of interest. Like any marketing tactic, there are several moving parts that can make the effort a great success or a dismal failure.
Nofo @ The Pig announces the opening of The Carolina Collection @ Nofo
Check out the Shop Local Raleigh Independents Week Video!
TOP 10 Reasons
to Shop Local
Buy local to support yourself
Keep our community unique
Be eco-friendly
Create more jobs
Get better service
Put your taxes to good use
Invest in the community
Support community groups
Promote competition and diversity
Encourage future investment