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Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Idea # 3 Retail Stores Lower your advertising Expense

Good Day Everyone!

Is anyone laughing yet? I hope so! It gets the brain really working & if you can't laugh, well, it is truly a sad day! I HAVE TO SAY, THIS IDEA #3 IS HUGE! Be sure to spread the word to any business owner you know! They will definitely appreciate it!

So, in working in the retail furniture industry for over 21 years, I have had my share of "THE BIG EVENTS". The advertising, the balloons, the decor & putting up signage in your windows. Then the take down of everything, all for one or two days. Yes, we hope that all this was worth it, especially if we had a $$ BIG DAY $$.

Then comes the removal of the signage in your windows, leaving tape stuck to your windows or you have the worked that wants to do a great job & takes a razor knife with him to remove the tape. Only to cut and peal your window tinting. Leaving it with a look as if a slasher has been at your windows.



How about a small initial investments in a simple home item. Clear Tinted Window Shades!

Moving forward, all you have to do is buy paper signage & small magnets. Pull the tinted shade to the level you want it. Place you inexpensive paper signage at the level your desire on the tinted shade. Place magnets on the front & back side of each corner of your sign to hold the sign up. You can even place signage on both sides of your "Clear Tinted Window Shades". On one side for those walking by or driving by your store & on the inside for those inside your store.

The great idea with this is. You can move your signs around in the window when you feel traffic has slowed for this event. Hence creating a look of a BRAND NEW EVENT. All without damaging your windows or your paper signage.

You are probably hearing more about the re-usable clear ez stick banners. Just stick them on & you can re-use thm time & time again.... Some have a 4 year warranty..But, they are not real cheap!

Benefits of using the Tinted Window Shade, your options are limitless AND you are saving in many areas!

  • Saving BIG $$$ on Advertising Costs
  • Signage can be used for many years to follow as the corners are not tattered from tape removal.
  • TinTed Shades help with the cooling & reduse your Utility Bill each month
  • No damages to windows
  • Abilty to move signage around to create more traffic for new events
  • You only have to purchase the paper window signs! None Outragously priced
  • You can purchase & put up the tinted window shades from your local business. Nothing outlandishly priced.
  • You are saving on Tape
  • You are saving on Time
  • You are saving by being able to recyle for a much longer time on your signage
  • YOU HAVE CONTROL over a very large and important aspect of your advertising!

I HOPE YOU FIND THIS IDEA HELPFUL FOR YOUR BUSINESS TO SAVE $$ & CREATE REVENUE FOR YOU!!

Have a GREAT DAY!

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Idea #2 Arriving Early - Spending more time with family & benefiting your entire body posture!



Counter Height Desk!


Stick with me on this one. I need to let you know where the idea came from. On this idea, it is really already out there, however, the revenue for it is actually for The Retail Furniture Store Industry. That of which I have spent 21 years working in. Tons of fun, meeting many great people and some not so.... But then again, buying furniture is in the top 3 of Major Purchases for most individuals & it can make one a little stressed out writing that check.



Coming into somewhat of an early semi-retirement at the young age of age 46, after spending a little time in the Radio Broadcast Arena, I have been doing a bit of volunteer work/service in the community. Being a member of The Naples-Collier Rotary Club, & The Conservancy of SWFLA. I have spent much time in my @ my home office, sitting at my desk, researching & writing articles.


I noticed when I sit at the counter height bar in my kitchen & on a bar stool working with my lap top, I sit much straighter. My feet sit on the rung around the bottom of the stool, hence, I am not crossing my legs & stressing my back or cutting off circulation. I have a better posture & my neck is not strained. Also, if I want to get up and stand to stretch my legs, I can still work without bending over to get to the keyboard. I can stand and work. Another great benefit is, my family can stand around the counter while I work & we are still spending time together. It is a much more approachable level for eye contact & interaction. No one feels they are interrupting me as they would if I were sitting at a regular height desk.

With the standard desk in most offices or home, they are usually facing a wall. If someone walks up to me, my back is to them & they do not want to interrupt me while I am working.

The Counter Height Tables have become a huge seller over the past 5 years. Retail Furniture Stores really need to look into stocking & selling The Counter Height Desks. Not just for adults but children also.



In reading the research on this, it is vital in these HI-TECH Times with children learning, playing and just being on the computer at such a young age, this is the most important time to help them with their posture at the most important time in their growing period.



So, that's it! That is my 2nd thought for you all! Check out some of these other pictures & share with any Furniture Store Owner or even your friends. I can guarantee they will thank you profusely!









Take it to the BANK!

$$$ Keep checking back for more money building ideas! $$$

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Idea #1

Here we go!

So, my very first idea I want to share with you is:

The Six Pack Beer or Wine Cooler Carrier For Women!

How I came up with this idea a few years back, I had purchased a 6 pack of Wine Coolers for my friend. I proceeded to cover the carrier in pink fabric, with lace, bows & Jewel Stones.
It took a bit of time, but it turned out to be awesome! The ideas are really limitless. I suppose you could make really cool ones for you MEN out there!

My thought is someone should manufacture these and sell as Novelty Items for gifts.
Then a person could go out and purchase the six pack of wine or beer & place them in the Novelty Carrier. That makes the entire idea of getting a six pack a really special gift.

I will have to make another one & I will post it on my blog.

Cheers to the person that grabs this idea and runs with it!

Keep checking back for more of my brillant ideas to make you Rich!

Have a Great Day!