Your product is the best on the market. It is reliable, reasonably priced, and answers a need within your market. Your competitors measure up. However, if your business is invisible or your brand not established, how can you make the money you need to continue and grow? Business signs increase your visibility, but do they increase your marketability, clientele, and profit margins? Put simply, yes. Business Building Signs: A Matter of Simple Math Establishing a new brand in your immediate area can be difficult. Up-to-date research from the International Sign Association tells you that onsite business signage, especially outdoor business signs, account for at least 50% of sales. At the same time, these signs cost about 2 cents per every 1,000 views. That level of visibility through a television ad costs 491 times more than that! Clearly, your most effective option is also your cheapest. In addition, the corporate surveyor […]

It’s National Recommitment Month which means it’s time to pull out those New Year’s resolutions and get serious about recommitment. Oh sure, you were full of self discipline for the first few weeks and then life came knocking on your door. Well, the time has come to show the world what you’re made of and we have 9 tips to help you succeed. There’s a National Recommitment Month For a Reason If you were the only person who needed a do over would there really be a whole month dedicated to recommitment? Starting over is something we do. It’s how we create a habit. So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and hit that restart button! Be Real About Those New Year’s Resolutions Every year you start writing your resolutions and you think you can conquer the world. Five months later you realize there’s no way you can do it […]

Your vehicle has the chance to be a marketing machine. Everywhere you go, heads will turn to look and learn about your business. Branding should be done at every chance you get and sometimes this means being a little “in your face” about it. As you drive all over town, people are sure to learn more about who you are and what you have to offer. Add Details to Your Windows As you drive along the road, you’re going to stop at plenty of red lights. This means you need to make the most of your window space. Vinyl lettering can be applied to include such things as: Company logo Services Website address Contact phone number Depending on the size of your vehicle, all information might go on a single window. Otherwise, you use the back window as well as side windows to get in the information you want to […]

If you feel like stress is constantly overwhelming your life, you are not alone. Tension is a way of life for most people in the 21st century. Human beings simply were not designed for the level of stimulation that we are routinely exposed to in the modern world. We are all constantly on the go, and this leads to people not taking care of themselves the way they should. It is critical that you learn how to manage stress. Stress has been linked to many serious health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, cancer and depression. If you want to be happier and healthier, use the following seven tips to relax and reduce the tension. Meditate One of the best ways to be healthier and reduce the tension of modern life is to meditate. Meditation has been around for thousands of years for a very simple reason, it works. Whenever the […]

If you feel like you’ve fallen off the healthy habit bandwagon, you’re in luck. March is National Nutrition Month, so it is the perfect time to tackle that health commitment you made at the beginning of the year with renewed energy. You may be wondering why we celebrate nutrition month and how it can help you get back on track. It’s simple really. Nutrition Month is a time set aside to focus on the importance of making informed food choices and developing healthy eating and exercise habits. This year the National Nutrition Month theme is “Put Your Best Fork Forward.” So instead of feeling like you have to change everything at once, you can start small, with just one fork at a time. Whether your eating habits involve preparing meals at home or making choices while eating out, it’s important to develop a way of eating that is sustainable. Are […]

Your kidneys are very important organs in your body. Taking proper care of them will help you live better and longer. Many people don’t understand kidney disease or how to prevent it. For National Kidney Disease Month, you can learn how to better care for your kidneys and prevent disease. Get Tested Kidney failure is a slow and progressive disease that usually has no noticeable symptoms. Kidney disease awareness is important. Unless your kidneys have been injured in an accident, you may not know you have kidney disease without medical testing. Your doctor can perform a few types of tests to determine kidney function. These are usually blood tests or urine tests. The blood test for kidney function is called glomular filtration rate or GFR. This measures the amount of creatine in your blood. Creatine is a waste product produced by working muscles. Your kidneys are responsible for filtering this […]

One of the most common concerns that people have about motorhome wraps is making sure that they last a long time. Because motorhome vinyl wraps are a big investment, you want them to last as long as possible. These wraps last a minimum of around five years but if you want them to last as long as possible, you have to know how to maintain them. A big part of maintaining your wrap is washing it. It doesn’t matter whether you have a box truck wrap that’s only used on a few occasions or a bus wrap that is used on a daily basis, you have to take special care when washing it. Here are some pointers on what to do and what not to do. Should You Wash It Regularly? If you want the car wrap to last a long time, you have to wash it on a regular […]

Auto wrap advertising is one of the most innovative ways to get your brand or business in the eyes of thousands of people. This is a type of advertising where you are paying for your ad to be placed on everyday cars. Ad wraps for cars are digitally printed and encompasses the entire car or a large part of it. The drivers of these will be driving in their regular routes and give your brand or business exposure as they travel to their destinations. The best way to describe it is to call it a mobile billboard ad. What really makes this advertising work is that it utilizes eye catching designs and advertising to get people’s attention. Most cars come with the usual one or two color paint job which is what makes auto wrap advertising so effective. Because it is very unusual to have such a unique design on […]

Winter is coming, and that means that the holidays are on their way. It’s the perfect time to feel the holiday spirit and try to help your fellow man. There are a lot of different ways to do that, so it’s easy to find something that can make a difference for a small part of the world that anyone can handle. Donate Blood The Red Cross always needs blood donations, but the need increases during times when people are more likely to be injured. People travel a lot around the holidays, which means there are more accidents and thus more injuries, so blood banks can run into trouble during the holidays. Blood also spoils quickly, so you can be sure that your donation is needed, especially if you have a rare blood type. Donating blood is quick, easy, and free, so it’s a great option for people who are interested […]

One of the best ways to advertise your business is by placing a car decal on your car or truck. It doesn’t matter whether you run a cab company, a floral delivery service, or you’re a tradesman, putting your company logo on the side of your car is great advertising. Here are a few more reasons to consider vinyl decals. Vinyl Car Decals Are Cheap Branding a business vehicle, or any vehicle for that matter, is usually pretty expensive. However, a car decal business can make a car window decal pretty cheaply. Carpet companies, tradesmen, florists, and HVAC companies all use them on their vans and trucks. Usually, a business will advertise an introductory price right on the side of the van. So, when they drive around town, everyone sees their “best deal.” Potential customers can approach the business owner or employee and request a quote without having to scroll […]