However, new survey data says small businesses will dedicate more resources in 2016 to improving their online presence. WASHINGTON, — Half of small businesses in the US that have a company website do not engage in search engine optimization (SEO), according to a new survey conducted by Clutch, a leading B2B research firm. Minimal SEO engagement significantly […]
Archive | Issue #10
Editor’s Note
Happy New Year! But, is there really anything “NEW” in the balloon business? For those of us who have been in the business for a long time, we are always looking for something new and exciting. Whether it is a new color or foil design from the manufacturers, or a new design shared by a fellow balloon […]
Animated GlowBalls From GeekMyTree Bring the Fun and Excitement of Outdoor Light Shows Inside, With No Programming or Complicated Setup
This Christmas season, GeekMyTree is giving festive consumers a way to wow friends with a first-of-its-kind indoor light show experience. The Michigan-based startup’s flagship product, Animated GlowBalls, provides an affordable, hassle-free way to create sophisticated, brilliant, full-color light shows for 6-8 foot Christmas trees. Animated GlowBalls are available today at GeekMyTree website, Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland – the […]
Column Club Entry by Joseph Ho Chee Seng
Here is our latest Column Club entry for the magazine: Joseph Ho Chee Seng Rainbow Balloon Party Store Selangor, Malaysia Facebook
Retail Mystery Shopping Study Reveals Improvement in Social Media Response Rates
Ann Michaels & Associates, a leader in Customer Experience and Social Media Management programs, today announced the results of the Social Media Wait Time Study for Retailers. How long is too long when it comes to receiving an answer to a product or service question in social media? More customers are turning to social media […]
Uncleballoons: A Wonderful Show with 10,000 Balloons on Stage!
Uncleballoons and the 10,000 balloon show! An interactive tale with songs and balloons! The story: The little King and the princess Leila live happily in the 10,000 balloon castle, in a time where balloons had more value than money… But the dark knight had nothing, and he wanted balloons too… hundreds of balloons, thousands of […]
Custom Balloon Creations
An International Balloon Arts Competitor, Custom Balloon Creations specializes in providing elegant and innovative decor for a wide variety of events.
Seven Tips for National Thank You Month
Jacqueline Whitmore, an internationally-recognized etiquette expert, author and founder of The Protocol School of Palm Beach, says while an email or text message is nice and a phone call is fine, nothing conveys heartfelt thanks better than a handwritten note. “A handwritten note is a tangible and personal expression of your appreciation. It signifies that […]
BluArch Collection’s Interactive Window Display Turns Sidewalk Shoppers Into Customers
Selected by the Hour magazine readers as the best place to buy art in SE Michigan, the BluArch Collection continues to build bridges between the arts community and the public. Among the store’s new additions is an interactive window display – the Pinwheel – that has already turned many heads. The Pinwheel spins at the touch of a button, […]
Custom Wedding Cake, Cake Pop, Cupcake and Special Event Displays
ROBERT EDWARD WOODWORKING, LLC creates beautifully detailed and wonderfully unique displays for wedding cakes, cake pops and cupcakes. Our line of products stands alone when it comes to craftsmanship and attention to detail and we offer a very unique means for enhancing the presentation of your product. In addition to the line of beautifully detailed cake, […]