Comments on: Cooperative Marketing Initatives Valentine’s Day

By: Flora Morris Brown, Ph.D.

Flora Morris Brown, Ph.D. — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:29:27 +0000

Lorie,

This is an excellent suggestion. With the economic situation as it is now consumers are staying close to home and shopping more locally.

The Internet is a fantastic tool, but no match for personal contact and close relationships. I recently began shopping at my nearby hardware store rather than go further away to one of the big chain home improvement stores. It’s not only quicker, but also a warmer and more satisfying experience.

Thanks for mentioning my report, Prescription for a Successful Gift Basket Website.

By: Lorie Obernauer

Lorie Obernauer — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 22:15:48 +0000

For ideas on how to increase business on your on-line store, check out these resources: Prescription for a Successful Gift Basket Website> , by Flora Brown. Web Sites: How to Create, Promote, and Profit On-Line, by Shirley George Frazier

By: Shirley George Frazier

Shirley George Frazier — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:25:51 +0000

Lorie, this is a terrific idea. This type of initiative is important for many reasons, including getting to know neighboring firm owners if you don’t know them already, forging a united front to gain more community dollars, and creating good relationships for future collaborations.

It’s a winning effort from which shop owners and customers will benefit.

By: Valentines Day Gifts For Men

Valentines Day Gifts For Men — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:55:51 +0000

Lorie, Excellent advice!! Generic Valentines Day Gifts are way too common. It's as if young ladies know exactly what to expect these days. Do you have any advice for someone trying to sell Valentine Gifts online?