I'm really glad we don't have this kind of hype in the cattle ranching
business. I thought this was a scientific endevour. Check me out of
this group please.
nritland at execpc.com (Norm Ritland) wrote:
o--->Many thanks to all who responded,
o--->The response was overwhelming. Thanks to everyone who gave us
tips and
o--->encouragement. Starting a new business is NOT easy.
o---> We just received our $5000 market plan with Kennedy
Communications, (a
o--->Madison,WI, Advertising Agency). They basic outline of what they
told us to do
o--->was to put our blinders on and go for the medium to heavy
disposable glove
o--->users. Once we get established in that field we can go to others.
This market
o--->is basically made up of nurses and home health care providers.
o---> Tom has to go lots of shows within a days drive of Mauston
(Wisconsin)(to
o--->avoid airplane expense). We also have to buy a six time ad in a
national nurses
o--->magazine (the biggest expense).
o---> Kennedy gave us a list of suggested shows and magazines which
was very
o--->helpful. They also advised us to continue with the catalogs (Lab
Safety, ETC)
o--->but that we shouldn't assume that that's really marketing.
o---> Our ad will be really cool and feature our new 800 number!!
o---> 1-800-837-6503
o---> I'll let you all know what magazine our ad will be in when we
select it.
o--->The show list will also be provided so that you can come out and
bug Tom.
o--->Norm
o--->Email: nritland at execpc.com
o--->Accrafect Fax: 608-847-5241
o--->I redid our web page too!!
o--->Check it out.
o--->http://www.execpc.com/~nritland
o--->The Glove Canister: A convenient dispensor for your disposable
gloves.