2009 April

1. Every Business Needs to Be Online … Even Locals True Fact: 44-to-50% of small businesses have no web site or online presence. Reasons for going “web-less” these digital days seem perfectly reasonable: · Number One: “It costs too much to hire professional web site designers.” · Number Two: “I’m a local retailer or service provider. Why should I be on the world wide web?” · Number Three: “I’m too …

Merchandise buyers and sellers will walk the aisles of upcoming trade shows and search online product sources for the latest and greatest goods. Wholesalers and retailers who seek Trendy New Products should scan these 3 product category tips. All are responses to the latest Social, Economic or User demands. 1. Fashion Accessories Makeover Wardrobes At Lower Cost With High Style · In the current economic climate, retail customers are buying …

Against the tide of economic belt-tightening, Value Price Expo staged its New York City event in January and surpassed all expectations –- Jacob Javits Convention Center saw high attendance levels and drew both old and new buyers from all corners of the value-priced and discount merchandise marketplace. Now comes a May double-header: Price-conscious buyers and sellers will place orders for Summer and Fall inventory in a broad range of product …

“No matter how much money you spend on advertising, you can’t convince customers that you provide better experiences than you do.” “Managing Customer Experience is not about ‘selling things;’ it’s about helping customers buy.” Customers come in all sizes in a global marketplace, from a limited number of large Manufacturers, Wholesalers, Distributors … to multiplied prospects among Buyers and Sellers for Chain Stores, Discount Retailers, Auction Sellers … to unlimited …

Selling wholesale, resale and auction merchandise to business targets — who search for product sources and profitable margins — can be done cost effectively through Email Marketing. But there are differences in tone, timing and length of email messages targeted to business receivers versus emails that work with consumer end-use buyers. Listed here are B2B Email Strategies that produce prospects and leads. Includes email industry statistics and results, plus tips …