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Question for Business Owners About Advertising
Asked by S.S. from Dallas
on July 12, 2009
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Hi ladies,
My husband is starting up his own pool business and we're looking into various advertising methods. For those of you who have your own businesses, can you ...
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- I run a tax business from my home and I went to www.vista.com to get car magnets, frig magnets, post cards to mail out or hand out door to door, business cards, flyers...
- Maximize your search rating for your website - you want to be at or close to the top when people search for 'pool service' on the web. Car magnets are good - they're i...
- Hey S., It is funny, because I just posted on Facebook i need a pool man! I live in Mesquite area if he is willing to come out here, call me! ###-###-####. I am a ...
Desperate Mom Needs Business Help!!!
Asked by L.D. from Boca Raton
on September 27, 2009
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Dear moms,
This request is for other moms who own their own business, preferably an online business. I desperately need your advice.
I'm a stay-at-home mom to a ...
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- Hi L., Advertise via a flyer. Do your own, and put them on cars outside churches, supermarkets, mailboxes etc. The most powerful weapon we have is GOD, please p...
- what about social networking? junior achievers? meet-up.com? craigslist? these are ways to do non-traditional advertising that don't cost much
- A strategy that works really great for me is getting out and meeting new people and making it a habit to tell them what I do. A great start would be at your son's sch...
School Research
Asked by P.H. from Dallas
on June 25, 2008
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We live in a wonderful neighborhood in Dallas, however, we are in a not so great school district. Unfortunately, private school will not be an option for our children,...
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- I don't know if you have heard of Crandall ISD but it is a TEA reconised school and one of the top ten school's in Texas. It in my opinion is excellent... Also I don't...
- RISD has great schools, great teachers and a very skilled administration. Unlike PISD, the upper level schools are not overcrowded (they still have jr. highs and reaso...
- I live in Dallas but it is the Duncanville area. My children are in Duncanville schools. I not sure what side of Dallas you live but Duncanville is a wonderful school ...
Need Suggestions for Marketing
Asked by R.M. from Pittsburgh
on May 11, 2009
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Hi all! SAHM in need of income that fits schedule of having 2 young children - so, I thought since I love to cook I would offer to cook and freeze meals for other fam...
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- My advice is to start marketing in your neighborhood.Go door to door if you have to.Or at your church,networking it the way to get the word of mouth to begin. Have par...
- You might try advertising to local moms groups. Many have newsletters and charge very small ad fees. MOMS Club is one group with many local chapters. Try www.momscl...
- Hi Rene, I use craft show/vendor shows to market my jewelry business. The tables usually only cost $10-$20 to participate. I would suggest making some flyers with m...
Fun Recipes for a Book Event
Asked by S.D. from Indianapolis
on March 15, 2009
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Hello Mamas-
I am hosting a book event at my store later this month with Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp, garden columnist and author of the Indiana Gardener's Guide, as well a...
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- YOu didn't mention what types of things you're looking for.....appetizers, sweets, finger food, cakes, etc. There are plenty of cute cakes out there that are basket...
- I don't have any fun recipes, but I have a GREAT idea for serving food! My friends threw me a baby shower and the whole theme was plants. They went with the growing pl...
- How about a frittata? You can serve it hot or cold, use in season ingredients and it's easy to make ahead. Here's my favorite recipe: http://find.myrecipes.com/reci...
Inexpensive Advertising Methods...
Asked by J.M. from Dallas
on March 17, 2008
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I'm a portrait and event photographer. I started my business over a year ago, and it's slowly been building. I recently got a great new website, and new equipment...I'...
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- I would recommend Fort Worth Child Magazine or the Parenting Newspaper that is in Fort Worth. There is always the Fort Worth Star Telegram or the Greensheet or Thrif...
- OK I can maybe help you... I am always looking for a new photographer and would love to try to work with you and get some family pictures made. I also am in a MOMS gr...
- I am a Marketing Manager for a fast food chain, so let me see if I can take some of our local store marketing ideas and share them with you. Church - If you belong ...
Look for Reputable Stay at Home Company
Asked by J. from Cincinnati
on August 8, 2006
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I have been reading some responses from moms who work from home and I Noticed that there are several. It seems like everytime I search for work at home it looks like a...
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- Oh my gosh J.!!! Your story resembled mine almost 15 years ago....I was home with 3 great children, needed the extra cash, but so wanted to be home.....15 years later...
- Are you still looking for something? I just started my own business as an Independent Consultant for a company named BeautiControl, where I bring spa-quality products...
- Hi J., My name is L., and I am new to Mamasource. I am also a Pampered Chef consultant. The Pampered Chef has been around for more than 25 years, and we have help...
Would You Buy These?
Asked by S.M. from Dallas
on July 29, 2007
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I am wanting to do something to keep me busy and bring in some extra money for my family. I found this "be your own boss" "work at home" company where I would make soy...
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- I would probably buy soy based candles, I have heard they have a stronger scent and are "healthier". But from a business starting stand point I would check with BBB an...
- I agree with what the person below said that you should check any business out with the BBB. When I found my home based business I asked myself 3 things...1)Can peopl...
- Hi S., I think it is great that you are doing your research before jumping in to a work from home opportunity. I have been working from home for almost 3 years now...
To Home School or Not to Home School
Asked by D.E. from Shreveport
on January 31, 2008
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I feel like my 6 year old is having a hard time in school in all areas (reading,writing,spelling,math). He's getting a's and b's in school but the grades and the actua...
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- My children have been in public school and have been home schooled. I personally found the home schooling is what our family needs. That is for you to figure out. I am...
- Go to the HSLDA website to find out the laws for the state you are moving to. Some states are very strict and may require college educated parents, precise record kee...
- I am a public school teacher and what I have found is that the children who are homeschooled don't often get compared to their peers. The parents think that the childr...
Out of Work
Asked by T.W. from Denver
on January 1, 2010
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Hey there Ladies! I thought I would turn to you all again as I find such comfort and support from everyone on this site. Here is what is going on. Ever since I had my ...
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- Hello - I'm a freelance writer so I understand the challenge you're facing. Everyone in graphics and publishing has been feeling the pinch in this economy, so it's no...
- Hi T., Are you willing to try something new or are you wanting to stick with what you know?
- T., Hi my name is R. I am mother to a beautiful 15 month old son. I work full time and my husband is a firefighter for the City of Westminster. Just recently he de...
