Every business has a group of select customers who were there from the beginning and helped the business get where it is today. It is easy to overlook these faithful clients while we pursue new ones.
But, stop and think. These loyal customers already buy from you. You don't have to spend a lot of money advertising to them, trying to win them over. So, why not target your best customers and keep them coming back? Have a "Current Customers Only" private sale or give them a discount. Let them know you appreciate them. Even if they don't need what you have at the moment, they have friends and family. Special treatment creates good will and people talk about that. And they will remember it when they do need what you offer.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Friday, April 10, 2009
Being Busy and Having a Cold Don't Mix!
When my husband brought home his second cold in 8 weeks I thought, "No way am I going to avoid getting this one!" I was right. He gets colds more easily than I do, but I get them harder.
Imagine trying to work on a web site project while coughing, sneezing and generally feeling out of it! OK, enough of that. We have all been through it. Having to work when it would have been better for our bodies if we had stayed in bed.
Finally feeling more like myself, I decided I had better post something on this blog so everyone knows I am not dead. I just felt like it for a few days.
Maybe next week, things will be back to normal.
Imagine trying to work on a web site project while coughing, sneezing and generally feeling out of it! OK, enough of that. We have all been through it. Having to work when it would have been better for our bodies if we had stayed in bed.
Finally feeling more like myself, I decided I had better post something on this blog so everyone knows I am not dead. I just felt like it for a few days.
Maybe next week, things will be back to normal.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
A Computer Virus Review
What with all the attention that the Conficker worm received the last few days, now is a good time to review safe computer practices.
Install a reputable antivirus software program and keep it updated. The best way is to let the program automatically update.
Invest in either a software or hardware firewall.
If you use Windows, make sure automatic updates are turned on. You will get fixes as soon as they are released this way.
Never open an attachment unless you are expecting it.
Run any downloaded file through your anti-virus program before installing or opening it.
Run a full system scan of your computer system using your anti-virus software at least once a week.
Keep your fingers crossed at all times.
Install a reputable antivirus software program and keep it updated. The best way is to let the program automatically update.
Invest in either a software or hardware firewall.
If you use Windows, make sure automatic updates are turned on. You will get fixes as soon as they are released this way.
Never open an attachment unless you are expecting it.
Run any downloaded file through your anti-virus program before installing or opening it.
Run a full system scan of your computer system using your anti-virus software at least once a week.
Keep your fingers crossed at all times.
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