MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS

MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS - FRIDAY 3/02/12

POSTED BY FRESH, FEBRUARY 03, 2012 03:48 PM | PERMALINK | 0 VOTES

I have a small business that manufactures and sells culinary planks and decorative planks. Basically I make wooden gadgets. Our main product is the roasting plank and braai plank. They are roasting dishes made out of solid wood which are pre soaked in water or wine or beer or whatever flavour you want. The food is placed directly on the plank and cooked in the oven or braai. The plank doesn’t burn because it has been soaked and it also flavours and smokes the food in the oven or braai. I also make balancing wine planks which are wine bottle holders that balance upright. I make a single bottle holder, double bottle holder, 4 bottle holder, and 6 bottle holder. I make spaghetti measurer's that measure how much spaghetti to cook for however many people you are cooking for.

David Vincent

082 828 0244

roastingplank@gmail.com

www.planx.wozaonline.co.za

 


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MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS THURSDAY 2/02/12

POSTED BY FRESH, FEBRUARY 02, 2012 03:36 PM | PERMALINK | 0 VOTES

I have recently launched a website http://www.hellobabies.co.za.

 

My business has two key features:

Birth Announcement Cards:
Beautifully designed cards which are printed on high-quality matt photo paper and contains a photo of your newborn baby as well as all the details of the birth eg. weight, time born, place of birth, etc as well as a message from the parents. I will attach a few samples.

Kids photo party invitations:
A custom-designed photo invitation with a photo of your child and all the details of the party. I can design the invitation around the theme of the party eg. depicting the kid in a rocket,etc.

I am now also doing photo baby shower invitations and starting with new designs for grown-up birthday parties too.

Anthea O'Neill - 084 531 4093 / 021 591 7292

 


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MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS - WEDNESDAY 1/02/12

POSTED BY FRESH, FEBRUARY 01, 2012 02:50 PM | PERMALINK | 0 VOTES

The Cool Cut Cap is a simple marketing tool for brands that is cheap and effective. This unique cap is made from a single sheet of laminated card that folds up into a fitted cap with a peak (just like a trucker or golf cap). There are no restrictions to branding, as the whole cap is designed and printed. The Cool Cut Cap follows the latest trends to be eco-friendly, functional, and fun… as it is made from paper that can be easily recycled or thrown away.Other than simply being cool, the cap is functional for people to wear in the sun, and togetherwith the branding and completely unique design opportunities, the Cool Cut Cap can promote a fun, interactive and super cool campaign.

 

Cool Cut Cap

After two years of tweaking, Ulric Algar and his team finally mastered the Cool Cut Cap, which is now patented in South Africa and the USA.By designing, printing and delivering the Cool Cut Cap directly to brands, or topromo agencies, a high quality of production is maintained.

 

Target Market

The Cool Cut Cap doesn’t have a specific target market. Anyone can wear a cap!The back of the Cool Cut Cap has an adjuster to fit all size heads making this product completely versatile for any brand.

 

Create a Memory

Promotional products areoften useless and bulky, and sometimes cheap and breakable. With a combination of visibility, photos, interactions and the outdoor event itself, the Cool Cut Cap creates a lasting memory and impression for the brand.

 

The Cap Specifications

- Made from a single sheet of printed card
- 220gsm card (with the laminate both sides for strength)
- Supplied flat (so easy to deliver and hand out)
- Simple to make up and no glue (8 quick joins)
- Easily branded (4 colour print with any design)
- It's cheap (from R1.70 to R5.64 per printed unit depending on quantity)

The Cool Cut Caps are easily delivered, handed out or slotted into goodie bags because it is supplied flat packed. As a low cost branded item, brands can buy thousands and give away to crowds or fans at stadiums, or any outdoor event. And with the benefit of being able to print anything from contact numbers, offers, discount codes, QR codes,toentry forms and personalised messages… the use of the Cool Cut Cap isn’t restricted to events.

 

Because of its innovative design andremarkable branding opportunitiesthe Cool Cut Cap will be seen all over the world.

 

Visit www.coolcutcap.co.zafor images and more information on pricing
or email admin@coolcutcap.co.za for a sample.

 

 


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"Mind Your Own Business - Wednesday 1/02/12"

Gone in 60 seconds

How to sell your business FAST!


You have 60 seconds. Stop sweating and start selling! Here are some things to keep in mind to ensure you use your 60 seconds effectively:

  1. Be remembered for one thing. And this doesn't necessarily mean repeat your phone number twelve times. It means be remembered for one benefit you offer your clients. The one thing people need you for, the one problem you solve. People are strange, selfish creatures. They don't care about you if you don't offer them a benefit or a solution to their problems.
  2. Relax. Don't read a script. Talk about your business like you would discuss it with a friend.
  3. Don't be afraid to show personality! Your quirkiness, your sense of humour, your intense commitment helps you stand out.
  4. To call or not to call. That is the question. If your number is easily remembered, give it out. If not, refer people to your website and count the hits.
  5. Consider making an offer no-one can refuse. Something that's for a very limited time only. And something that's a REAL bargain. Not "5% off" more like "50% off".
  6. Start with a bang. Grab attention with your opening line.
  7. Don't rush through a whole whack of info. Slow down and be audible. Work on 2 words per second - so 120 words of info (although you won't be reading it promise).


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