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Confucius (551479 B.C.), Chinese philosopher.

Scott & Sandee Giller, S & S Express Delivery Service
602-820-3022
s_s_express@cox.net
http://www.s-s-express.com (coming soon!)

When you need to send it express... think of S & S

S & S Express Delivery has more than 10 years experience providing reliable courier, delivery and trucking services. Though based in the Phoenix Metropolitan area, they can provide service statewide and to all major airport cities in the United States.

Here are some of the types of businesses serviced:
* Florists
* Gift Baskets
* Cell Phone & Beeper Stores
* Office Supply
* Furniture Stores
* Newspapers
* Medical Labs
* Printers
* Home Based Businesses
* Bakeries
* Accounting Firms
* Law offices

S & S Express Delivery Service provides great service. In addition, they offer a discount to NVAS members.

The Growth Guild
All of our events are FREE, unless otherwise noted.

May 8th from 9:30 am - 11:30 am
"Marketing Madness"
Marketing, Marketing, Marketing... all of us have to do it! Come join us to learn some creative ideas to market yourself and your company on a budget.
Please RSVP - theresa@nvas.org.

July 11th from 9:30 am - 11:30 am
"Business Cents"
Come learn how to research your business market and set rates for your products and services.
Please RSVP - theresa@nvas.org.

EVENT SPONSORS: Please contact us if you are interested in sponsoring any of the listed events. Sponsorship only costs between $10 - 30 & you receive recognition for being an event sponsor.

All events are located at 4130 E. Van Buren, Suite 150 (just south of Loop 202 & west of 44th Street) in the conference room at the ASBA office.

Check our calendar for more detailed and updated information... information will also be included in our meeting reminders.

Robinson & Associates, Inc.
Lydia Baird
480-991-6421

Train the Trainer Program!
APRIL 21 - 25, 2003

The Train the Trainer program would include the following:
· Five 7 hour days of training skills
· Day One: Demonstration of a 5-hour Guest Service Training
· Day Two-Five: Training skills
· Quarterly 6-hour review day in Phoenix, for training graduates
· Complete manual with step by step instruction to training techniques
· Trainer Survival Kit
· Room Set-up recommendations for maximum results
· Resource guide for training tools needed
· Certificate of Completion for each trainer
· "I Care" Lapel Pin for each trainer

Contact Lydia now for more information!

ASAP Solutions & Web World Wizardry
"The Marketing Team For Your Small Business"
http://www.asap-solutions.com
info@asap-solutions.com
480-515-5055
AND
http://www.webworldwiz.com
info@webworldwiz.com
480-515-2832
**MARKETING SOLUTIONS**
* Corporate identity (logo design)... from $200
* Letterhead, envelopes, business cards... from $200
* Brochures... from $100
* Postcards... from $50
* Newsletters... from $100
* Advertisements... from $200
* Web sites... from $250
* Web pages/Online brochures... from $75
* Email campaigns... from $50
* Electronic newsletters (e-newsletters)... from $50
* Online marketing... from $100
Discounts offered for combined services provided... contact us more info.

MEMBERS - Have news to share? Specials to announce? Be sure to send in any information you would like to include in our newsletter by the 25th of each month. We would love to get the word out! theresa@nvas.org

Marketing for All Seasons

By Tiffany Washko, Constellations Virtual Services Group

Are you experiencing a lull in your business activity? Why not use the extra time you have available to step up your marketing campaign. Good marketing strategy is a necessity for business growth and contrary to popular thought; it doesn't have to be difficult or expensive. Here are a few easy marketing activities that will give you something to do in your down time and encourage more business activity.

1. Break out your contact lists or old networking leads. Review them and make contact with those whom you haven't spoken to in awhile. Perhaps they did not show interest in your products or services before, but circumstances can and do change. Send them a brief postcard or email. Let them know you are still around.

2. Do something special for your referrals sources. If a client recently referred business to you, send a special thank you gift. Consider a gift basket or gourmet treat. A very affordable and delicious gift opportunity is available through Fairytale Brownies. Go to www.brownies.com for more details. Fairytale Brownies and many other specialty gift shops offer corporate accounts for frequent buyers, thus making it even easier to make an impact without breaking the bank. A small investment may lead to more referrals.

3. Offer a deal or promotion. Send out postcards or emails and update your website to reflect a special offer. Perhaps you could offer a 20% discount or a free trial. Many times you can create an immediate response by creating urgency in the form of a deadline. Use phrases such as "limited time offer" and "for a short time only".

If you have any questions, you may contact Tiffany at info@constellationsgrp.com.

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