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Take Your Biggest Problem and Skip It
Every business has problems that can halt progress and cause the company to stagnate: slow cash flow, out-of-date technology, long sales cycles, etc. Often when trying to "fix" the problem, the company gets even more mired in the challenge and can't seem to get past the roadblock. Often they focus on the problem, shift into […]
Referrals: Getting the Most From the ‘Low-Hanging Fruit’ of Sales
Everyone talks about referrals, but few actually pursue them. Referrals should be considered the reward for a job well done. They are the by-product of your excellent customer service. As a true sales professional, you have earned the right to ask for and receive referrals. If you are not asking for referrals, you are only […]
The Three Most Important Rules of Business
Both small and large business owners must pay close attention to their modus operandi, especially in these times of inflation, recession and consumer cutbacks. All indications point to this grim economy being a short window of our lifetime. The key to coming out on top is paying close attention to your customers and making them […]
And The Winner Is…
Dancing Inflatables Rank High at Attracting Business Prospects
SURVEY SHOWS DANCING INFLATABLES RANK HIGH AT ATTRACTING BUSINESS PROSPECTS Innovative Outdoor Advertising Medium Continues to Support Bottom Line Results A recent survey of businesses using dancing outdoor inflatables to promote their businesses or event revealed interesting metrics regarding the use, selection and product requests of customers using the promotional inflatable […]
Summer Balloon Camp has done it again!
Summer Balloon Camp has done it again! For the sixth straight year, SBC brought together Balloonists from around the world for a “Fun Educational Experience” that saw Manufacturers, Distributors and Artists sharing ideas. 17 countries where represented taking over 30 different classes from top professional instructors in the business. Held at the Orleans Hotel and […]
Cut Backs Due to Economic Downturn
Today’s shaky economy is causing financial stress on consumers. As prices rise, people are forced to lower their standard of living to meet ends meet. Even affluent consumers (household income greater than $100,000) are cutting back as the economy continues to look bleak. However, according to the latest study by GfK Custom Research, bright spots […]
Promotions
It is my great pleasure to announce the promotion of Mary Ann Amick to Vice President of Sales for Betallic and David Wolf to Vice President of Sales for Boxco. Mary Ann will take on additional responsibility in developing marketing and new product strategies while continuing to oversee all of Betallic’s sales and customer service […]
IBA Announces New Board
October 2008 The International Balloon Association, a non-profit trade association for distributors and manufacturers of balloons and balloon accessories, and other support products found in the balloon industry, as well as balloon decorators, retailers, and entertainers, is pleased to announce the recent election of the 2008-2009 Board of Directors.