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One day in the shower, I noticed a little bottle on the soap rack. Intrigued by it, I picked it up and read the label only to find that it was a bottle of high end acne treatment. I personally do...
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BusinessProduct Placement: Genius Marketing

Have you noticed the increase in home renovation shows in the past few years?  TV networks are actively pushing "do it yourself" home renovation and flipping shows.  These shows...
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Product Placement: Genius Marketing

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Have you noticed the increase in home renovation shows in the past few years?  TV networks are actively pushing "do it yourself" home renovation and flipping shows. 

These shows while informative, are definitely trying to do more than just teach you and motivate you to fix up your digs.  In fact, television networks use these shows as a vehicle for product placement and branding.  From specific brands of paint, to siding and drywall, these shows inform you of the innovative products out there for you to use to make your home a better place to live. 

For example, I would much rather see a professional install brand new Kohler fixtures instead of just seeing an ad for it. Involving the product in the show is both logical and effective. Not only do I get to see a professional install a future potential product I may use, I get to see it in action and in the grand scheme of the decor. I won't feel like an idiot shopping at Home Depot if I know what I'm looking for. Great Marketing.
 

Cheap Flights: Huge Potential Savings For Business Owners

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While the most important important thing for business owners is to generate profit, it is also equally as important to save money and expenses whenever possible.  Not spending as much when you don't need to can make the difference between a profitable project and a cash guzzling one.  Business travel being on the rise, be sure to heed this advice.
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Digger Poll: Do you believe your work is appreciated by others?

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The question is simple:

Do you believe that the work you do is appreciated by others in your profession?

Digg if you agree

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Great Customer Service Guidelines

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Have you noticed that the level of service that you receive as a consumer is not what it used to be? In today's markets, one would think that companies would be attentive to the needs of their customers and try to supply them with a high level of service. In this article, we will discuss how to supply a level of service which will retain our customers, and perhaps even attract new ones.

Let me begin by breaking down a recent experience I have had which highlights many of the fundamental breakdowns in service that I have noticed.

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