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[9 Jan 2013 | One Comment | ]
How I learned from my mistakes

I love talking to other entreprenettes to see what they learned along their path to success.  Most of them have amazing stories to share – both good and traumatic! Bonnie Marcus is a great example of someone who started her stationary business on her dining room table, and has built it into a multimillion dollar business over the past 15 years.  She insists that her mistakes were her greatest learning tools and that she wouldn't have done it any other way……well maybe a few things.
Bonnie has a huge celebrity following …

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[30 Aug 2012 | 3 Comments | ]
Finding Reps at Tradeshows

Sometimes the fastest way to find sales reps is to visit the shows where they exhibit.  They are often available to speak, and will certainly take your card and catalog if you leave it with them.  This is a fabulous opportunity to find tons of reps under one roof and see them in action as well as all the lines they carry – they are in the spotlight and easy to find.
 
Some tradeshows you might want to consider visiting:
 
http://www.nyigf.com – New York Gift Show 
http://www.enkshows.com -  Fashion/accessory/ jewelry/shoe/baby shows
http://www.theabcshow.com – …

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[1 May 2012 | 2 Comments | ]
Seasonal roll-outs

Seasonal roll-outs are really important to stay on top of. Be sure to find out when the tradeshows and market weeks are going on throughout the year for your particular product line and make sure you are approaching buyers accordingly.
The more experienced you "appear", the more seriously buyers will take you.  Each product line has it's own "life span"……do you follow traditional seasons, Hallmark Holidays, or major trends……perhaps you dip your toe in some or all? 
Whatever it is, you want to stay on top of it by marking all of …

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[24 Apr 2012 | No Comment | ]
How to make your booth dazzle

Dear Sarah, I am doing my first trade show in a few months.  I wondered if you know the best way to set up the lights in order to showcase my products.
Thanks so much – Jon Margalit Towelmate.com
Dear John,
I reached out to my friend Emily at Pegasus Lighting as she is a real expert in booth lighting. You’re smart to consider your lighting needs ahead of time! Trade show lights are crucial to make your product stand out to attendees in a sea of options. Your goal should be …

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[24 Feb 2012 | 6 Comments | ]
Best Sales Secrets

Do you often wonder what other people's strategy is for reeling in sales?  Wonder what they say or do to get customers buying their products?  Well I am always curious, so I reached out to my experts for their advice and they have some ideas for you below.
Sales was never easy for me and was never my favorite thing to do in my business.  I did enjoy Trade shows, and the face to face time with buyers, but phone sales was never really up there on top of my fav …

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