Starting a Small Business

[msgilmoredanes.livejournal.com]

Okay gang - sorry about cancelling at the last minute last week. I had a family emergency come up.

First of all, I'd like to introduce you to Piper Halliwell cookinggeek, my new TA. In the future if I have to cancel class, Piper will have copies of my lesson plans and be able to collect homework, give assignments, etc.

Second - Final Roster for Starting a Small Business

cookinggeek & the4thsister
allie_cameron & lisacuddy
12parseckessel & kawalsky
iwasawesome & not_an_ex_demon
veronicamars1

taylorjustin & kinneybrian have been kicked out of class for non-attendance.

aka_vala has dropped the class, leaving Veronica without a partner. See me after class and we'll figure out how to handle this.

Also - iwasawesome and the4thsister will get detention if they don't show up for class this week.

Third - We're going to start our section on advertising tonight.


What Advertising Can Do For Your Business

*Remind customers and prospects about the benefits of your product or service
*Establish and maintain your distinct identity
*Enhance your reputation
*Encourage existing customers to buy more of what you sell
*Attract new customers and replace lost ones
*Slowly build sales to boost your bottom line
*Promote your business to customers, investors and others

What Advertising Cannot Do For Your Business

*Create an instant customer base
*Cause an immediate sharp increase in sales
*Solve cash flow or profit problems
*Substitute for poor or indifferent customer service
*Sell useless or unwanted products or services

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