Believe it or not, but my new Acer laptop computer is now in my possession!!  After being without for over two weeks, I can finally get back on-line, respond to my numerous emails, and prepare the next posts on Web Marketing!! I should be back on track with the next post later this week....
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Boy,  I can’t believe how fast time flies by when you are busy …. Immediately after I recovered from my cold/flu in early December, Malcolm, my husband,  and I set up our holiday kiosk at the Palouse Mall in Moscow, Idaho and sold several thousand dollars of Idaho-made products (mostly gourmet foods).   Despite the...
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Taking a quick break from my busy schedule at the Tastes of Idaho holiday kiosk at the Palouse Mall in Moscow, Idaho to thank all my loyal readers and to …. Wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year! See you next year as we continue of discussion of Social Networking...
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I have been sick with a very bad cold for the last week …. My confession is that with all the hub-bub of the holidays, I have gotten way behind in my posts (and everything else for that matter!). Christmas is a big selling season for my husband, Malcolm, and I.  We have several...
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Social Networking is a rather new phenomenon in the internet world, but an excellent way to market your business.  Having your products or websites “talked about” on a social networking site or group is taking ‘word of mouth’ advertising to a hundred-fold level! There are numerous networking sites, bookmarking sites, and group/membership sites that...
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Originally, I intended to post about Social Network to build your business.  Instead,  I stopped to reflect on Thanksgiving and realized how thankful I am for what has transpired over this past year. So in honor of this special day, I want to share with you what I am thankful for: For a chance...
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If you are looking for a more personalized website other than an Etsy or Artfire store (as described in the last post), you will want to look into starting a blog. Blogging has changed dramatically over the last years.  Whereas, blogs were originally used for sharing personal information, they are now being developed and...
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Don’t feel overwhelmed or daunted by the thought of marketing on the internet.  Applications have changed so much over the years … When I first dabbled in internet marketing, I needed to work with a computer techie who knew html (computer language) and knew all the ins and outs of the internet.  Thank goodness,...
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With all the interest and competition for selling wholesale, it is critical for professional crafters and producers to have a presence on the world wild web!  Sadly, with the economic climate in the state it is in, more and more gift shops are closing their doors.  Producers are challenged at a much great level...
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Over the last couple of years, I have spent time on the internet finding resources for professional crafters and gift producers.  Below is my personal list of websites and resources that I would recommend to anyone entering the gift business: Barbara Brabec’s  “Handmade for Profit” blog  has a wealth of information on running your...
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After several months of posting about selling wholesale to gift shops, I thought you might like to know more about my business. Currently, I am a semi-retired sales rep – semi-retired because I have limited my road travel and moved most of my business on-line.  I starting my rep business, Idaho Gifts Wholesale in...
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After working for nearly nine years as an independent sales representative to the gift industry, I could share plenty of interesting stories about producers and gift shops.  I doubt that I have “seen it all”, but there are some pretty interesting stories to be told! All and all, I have loved working as a...
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