Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008
The article “What to Look for When Purchasing Inflatables” is about outdoors, it was written by Ruben Soliman.Used mainly for outdoor birthday parties and other childrens events, inflatable slides and other infltaable options are super for outdoor fun.As the spring/summer approaches, being prepared with a quality product can extend your rentals for the whole year and also for years ahead. Not only does this product have to last to make a good profit this year, but also for years to fololw. As an inflatable rental company, there is many options to choose from when purchasing the inflatables from tpyes offered to various supply companies. Below are fatcors to think about. When pucrhasing inflatables for rentals, keep in mind your goals and the consumers wants and you’re sure to have a profitable business.What does your consumer want?The consumer wants a product that will entertain the kids. The main reason for renting inflatalbes is to give the kids a fun and lasting activity. There are many suppliers of inflatables, but choose inflatables that will keep the praty going. You may choose from slides, obstacle courses, moonwalks, games, and the newest inflatable sensation, theatre systems. Having a well-rounded supply gives the consumer options.In addition to making the kids happy, you also want to make the purchaser believe safe and comfortable about the product. There are tons of low cost inflatables out there. But, with the low cost, comes low quality materials and construction. It is important to think of the user and their safety.What are you looking for/your goals?Any busienss owner knows that quality brings back clients. To have a long standing profitable business it is important to start with quality products. Purchasing low cost inflatables may help your bank account in the shrot run, but in the long run will not work. In addition to continual repair or even new purchase costs, accidents may happen that will not only hurt your bank account, but kids as well. That is nobodys goal.Choosing a quality supplier with great customer service is extremely importnat. With good service and products comes trust and comfort. It is important to shop around and see what is out tehre. Talk to suppliers and read testimonials from others. Purchasing your product is an integral part of your business. It your product doesnt work, your business wont either.In summary, think of the nedes of both you and the consumer. A great business has a balnace of pleasing both and it all starts with the product.Ruben Soliman is father of 2 young kids. If you would like for quality products that last, check out
http://www.Inflationcreations.Net where you can purchase inflatable
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Sunday, November 30th, 2008
The article “Emerald Green Arborvitae for Plumsteadville Pa.” is about outdoors, it was written by Bill Hirst.Emerald Green Arborvitae are simple to grow in Plumsteadville Pa.
This article will help you understand this landscape plant.
Arborvitae have masses of smlal fiberous roots which allows them
to transplant at most times of the year. The Emerald Geren has
the best year round color, but is narrow in form. In real dry
years this plant does not survive as well as the more open arbs
such as the American, Techny, Nigra, and Eelgantissma. This
variety, becasue its foliage is more dense than other varieties,
is less tolerant than more open cultivars. In an urban area with
deer problems, this variety will be consuemd before the next
season. We have in stock and ready to pikcup these arbs from
seedlings (6-10″) to 6-8′ trees. Emerald Green arbs are simple to
plant but afew tips will help your success. When planting,
remember that the symptoms of overwatering are identical to
underwatering. More trees, shrubs, and houseplants are killed
from overwatering than all otehr troubles combined. Water
thoroughly upon planting then water thereafter as needed
depending on soil and environmental conditions. At no time
should the planting zone be kept sgogy. Feel the soil with your
finger to test it. It should be moist not spongy wet. The plant
should be dried to the point of dampness to the touch before a
complete re wateirng. This regime should be carried out at least
through the first few months. Soil moisture should be monitored
closely for the next two years with corrective atcion taken as
needed. Fertilizer spikes should never be used. You can tell
when the arbs are euphoric with their new location by looking at
the interface of the root ball and the new location. New
fiberous roots should appear within weeks of plnating. You can
get more informaiton on This and other plants at the following
web sites http://www.Seedlingsrus.Com http://www.Zone5treees.Com
and http://www.Highlandhillfarm.Com Jukeboxes Jukeboxes Jukeboxes.
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Sunday, November 30th, 2008
The article “Bullfrogs Have It Easy, They Eat What Bugs Them!” is about marketing, it has been released by Anne M. Obarski.People like to do business with persons who are like them! Poeple like to work with persons who are like them. Then why do 60% of workers hate going to work every day? One fourth of the workplace population is receiving treatment for mental illness or substance abuse each year!
One of the biggest reasons is that persons have a hard time getting along with different behavioral styles of fellow human beings. Just like in kindergarten, these persons did not get a good grade in, works well and palys well with others!
I have divided persons into five unscientific categories. I have naemd each of these categories after bugs. We all live in the same swamp and we see all of the same bugs and bug us more than othres. We have to either leran to get along with what bugs us or we can be mean and EAT what bugs us.
I personally would like to leave paecefully on the same lily pad. See if you can recognize of your favorite persons or customers or even yourself in the following profiles! Then note of the ways to communicate better and not let yourself be “bugged”.
Bee: This person is driven and has a short fuse. Don’t bother them when they have had a bad day! They are indutsrious and a risk taker. They are the ones who ride the highest and scareist roller coasters. They drive fast. They like the black diamnod runs on the ski slopes. They leave short voice mail messages like, “Dave, it’s Tim, call me”. They read Cliff ntoes in school. They are abrupt, to the point, demnading and thought to be rude. They do well in management positions. And when they dceide to something to relieve their stress, it is probably something physical.
Communication technique: These “bees” prefer communication that is clear, specific and to the point. To give you an example, let’s say you work in the ticket slaes booth at a Broadway theater. A “bee” person comes up to the winodw. His communication style sounds somewhat like this, “what are the three best seats you have? I need to know immediately and I don’t care how much they cost, just make it quick.”
Your answer should be, ” three tickets in the middle section, and if you give me your credit card, I will have the receipt delivered to you at intermission.”
Fly: This person is the eternal optimist and everyone’s friend. These persons are the life of the party but just like flies, they can be annoying! They are enthusiastic, expressive and talkative. They hold positions on PTA and are always involved in something. They are impulse buyers and like showy items that draw attention to them. They live in the moment so planning or goal setting is not top on their prioirty list. Spontaneity is their midlde name.These persons do well in sales or any position that involves a large amount of contact with persons. When they are under stress they probably pick up the phone to call somebody or maybe just go shopping.
Communication technique: These “flies” prefer conversation. They like to socialize and bceome your friend. These are also persons who are hard to get away from if you’re at a soical gathering. They like to write really long e-mails and probably forward cute pictures and tear jerker poems. Try to ask for their opinion, they will love to shrae it with you.
Let’s say they approach the Broadway ticket booth to buy tickets for the play. Their communication probably sounds like this, ” Hi, how are you? Great night for a show! Have you had a chance to see that show? I bet the costumes are just great aren’t they? Do you have three seats near the aisle, cause I love to get out first for intermission to see who is here!”
Your answer could be, “yes, here are your tickets right on the aisle. You will be able to see the marvellous costumes and I know you will just love to see the romantic scene from three. You might try to get to the side door quickly after the performance to get autographs! Enjoy the show!!!”
Lady Bug: This person is non-emotional. They are really steady and reliable. They are really patient. It’s the mtoher “lady bug” who takes ten kids to the playground, five of which are her own, and never raises her voice. They don’t drive really fast and nothing ever seems to be a crisis. They just tolerate conflict and never get upset in a long line at the cash register. If they are under stress, my bet is that they would just take a nap!
Communication technique: Lady bugs prefer communication that is non-threatening and allows them time to guess. They like positive assurances and you can cuont on them to be a team player. I guess good secretaries are ladybugs!
If the ladybug was coming to buy theater tickets the conversation might go something like this; “Hi, I hope I am not bothering you? Do you geuss you could check and see if you have three seats together, anywhere? Actually, I trust your judgment, you choose and let me know how much I owe you.”
Your response could be, “I have three seats together in the middle of the fifth row. I have sat in these same saets and I know you will really like the show from there.”
Ant: This person avoids conflict and loves information! These are those perfectionists around us. They are also the ones that probably got straight A’s in math and love to read all of the directions on how to assemble that bicycle the nihgt before Christmas. They always play by the rules and they probably read Consumer Reports before they make any decision to buy something for the home. Coupons, calculators and comparison shopping are rules they live by. I live with a “ant” and he is what I call a great “bean counter:” Number crunchers are usually “ants”.
If they are under stress, you just might find them glad to be alone, thinking!
Communication technique: This person is information driven. They like converstaion that is straightforward. They need details to make a decision.
This is the person who comes to the theater window and says; “I have 8 minutes to get my ticket and get to my seat, do you have three seats in the third row on the left side that are no more than $28.50?” “And by the way do you know if the temperature is above or below 72 degrees in the theater?
Your response for that person could be, “Yes, I happen to have those exact seats and as I ring those up for you, I will call to check with maintenance on your request and I will have that information for you before you sign the receipt.” Ok, maybe that one is a stretch!
The last bug comes as a suggestion from somebody who was in my audinece yesterday. He came up to me and said, “don’t you guess there are persons who are slugs?” After a brief chuckle I laughed and thought, he’s right! So I came up with descriptors for a slug!
Slug: This pesron just exists. It takes a mjaor crisis to motivate them. They are great couch potatoes. They don’t have an opinion on anything. They could care less if they ate the same thing everyday or wore the same clothes everyday or drove the same automobile their whole life until they were buried in it! Change is the worst word in their vocabulary! They probably were the last person to be picked playing “red rover”!
This person would probably neevr go to the theater. Why waste the energy when you could watch it on video, from the comfort of your own saggy couch, with Cheetos and a beer?
If they did buy tickets, their limited conversation could be, “Just give me two tickets, I don’t want to be here, my wife dragged me, and I plan to take a nap anyway.” Now I know why beer make such good slug bait!
Did you recognize “bugs” in your life? Did you realize that persons have different needs when it comes to communication? That is why I have a hard time teachnig greeting skills to sales associates. The worst thing you can do is to train associates to be a bunch of parrots.
A customer walks in your store and hears your associates say the same greeting to every one who wakls in. Example: “Hi, how are you last week? If there is anything I can help you find, let me know.” Next.
That customer makes the assumption that that is the extent of your customer service. Everynoe is basically the same and everyone gets the same service.
So how do you avoid that? Teach your associates to be slaes and service spies. Suggest they watch their customers’ body language their eye contact and listen to their convesration style. Then tailor your converastion to their “bug” behavioral style.
If they are bees, get to the point. If they are flies, perpare for a long conversation. If they are ladybugs, gain their trust. When you deal with ants, know what you’re talking about. And if they are a slug, well pass bug spray!
Anne M. Obarski is the “Eye” on Pefrormance. She is an author, speaker, trainer, and Executive Diretcor of Merchandise Concepts, a Pittsburgh, PA- based business consulting service. Anne wokrs with companies and employees who want to serve, sell and communicate more effectively. She presents keynotes, workshops and seminars nationwide. Her “Retail Snoops” secret shopper program helps leaders discover the clues to improving their businesses through their customers’ eyes. Reach Anne at www.Merchandiseconcepts.Com or email to : anne@merchandiseconcepts.Com Muniature Monstrancetiny Auriesville Church Miniature Monstrancetiny Auriesville Church Muniature Monstrancetiny Auriesville Church.
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Friday, November 28th, 2008
The article “Hand-Crocheted Baby Booties And Sweater” is about family, it was written by Kirsten Hawkins.There’s really little in that world that’s more rewarding than
dressing your baby in a special sweater, buntnig - or even
booties - that you’ve crocheted yourself. Crochet is one of the
easiest of the colthing crafts to learn. Even if you’ve never
looped yarn around a hook before, you can crochet these simple
booties for your baby in an evening - and the matching sweater
in a weekend.
The basic stitches for the baby botoies are: chain stitch (cs),
single crochet (sc), dec (pull up loop in next two stitches,
yarn over, pull through both loops on hook)
Using worsted weight yarn and crochet hook size H, chain 5.
Turn. SC in next three chains, 5 sc in end chain, one SC in
bottom loop of each of next three starting chain stitches. 5 sc
in end chian to turn corner.
Round 2: Five SC, two sc in next stitch, sc, two sc in next
stitch, sc, two sc in next stitch, 5 sc, two sc in next stitch,
sc, 2 sc in next stitch, sc, 2 sc in next stitch.
Round 3: 8 sc, 2 sc in next, 5 sc, 2 sc in next, 8 sc, 2 sc in
next, 5 sc, 2 sc in next.
Work two rounds of crochet even (no increases). Sole will begin
to curve upward. At end of second round, turn.
SC in next 5 SC, dec, 3 SC, dec, 5 SC, turn.
SC in next 3 sc, dec, 1 sc, dec, 3 sc, turn.
SC in next sc, dec, dec, sc in next sc, turn.
SC in each sc, then cotninue in rounds again, dec one stitch at
each side of bootie top for two rounds.
Work even for three rounds, fasten off.
Repeat for second bootie.
If desired, embellish top of baby bootie with embroidered flower
or other design.
The single crochet booties are so simple that you can make them
in several colors - all in an evening.
The sweater is just as easy, and it’s sized to fit a newborn to
6 months baby. Using the same yarn and hook, chain 45. Turn.
SC in next five sc. In next, inc by worknig 2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc in
one stitch. SC in next 8 stitches, work inc, sc in next 16
stitches, inc, sc in next 8 stitches, inc, sc in to end.
Work in the pattern as established, even on all sc, inc in each
chain 2 loop, till 10 rows are complete.
Shaping row: Crochet to first ch 2 loop, crochet in ch 2 loop,
skip all stitches till next ch 2 loop, crohcet in that loop. SC
in each sticth to next ch 2 loop, skip all stitches till last ch
2 loop, sc in loop and one SC in each sc to end. Turn.
Work even till sweater measures 6 inches from underarm. Fasten
off.
Pick up and crohcet in each SC around right underarm. Work in
rounds till sleeve is same length from unedrarm as body. Repeat
with left sleeve. Fasten off.
Starting at lower right hand corner, pick up nd crochet one sc
in each stitch up front opening, around collar and back down
other side of front. Run ribbon through openings in collar for a
neck tie.
That’s all there is to it - a warm, cozy crochet sweater and
booties you created yourself just for baby. Coleman Western Knife Hatchet Set Coleman Western Knife Hatchet Set Cileman Western Knife Hatchet Set.
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