I'm writing to acknowledge [Andre Jehan of Pizza
Schmizza's] idea on homeless people holding advertising signs
("Hot Seat," November). Bravo! I have a heart for
homeless people, and I dig that you are trying to "kill two
birds with one stone" with this idea. If you give people
responsibility, who knows what they're capable of. Keep up the
good work.
Barbara Semple
Founder
KidsKorners
Santa Barbara, California
International Relations
I am 19 years old. I spent my last high school year in Michigan.
I lived there with a great host family, and we had a lot of fun
together. I like the American people and their education system a
lot, so I decided to continue my studies [back home at] American
University in Kosovo (AUK).
AUK is the first and only American university in Kosovo that
gives the Kosovar students a chance to study in a high-quality
university, improve their knowledge and learn more about American
culture.
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I had the chance to present your great article "Getting
Past 'No'" ("Sales Success," June), and when
I spoke to my audience, they said those were very useful tips for
their businesses.
Nektar Kryeziu
Via e-mail
Name Up in Lights
I would like to thank both your magazine and one of your
columnists, Geoff Williams, for in part inspiring me to start my
own business magazine.
For years, I have wanted to write for your magazine; similarly,
for years, I have wanted to write for Back Stage, the
theater newspaper in New York City—but to no avail. I decided
to stop waiting and start taking action. I [planned] to nip both
dreams in the bud at the same time: I was going to start my own
business magazine for those on the creative end of show
business.
Well, it is now a reality! Startup to Stardom, the first
business magazine for actors, artists and anyone on their way to
the top, is now officially at the printer. It is a cross between
Entrepreneur and The Hollywood Reporter with one
purpose: to show actors and artists that they, too, are
entrepreneurs, and that, with the proper attitude and business
sense, they can absolutely succeed in the toughest business in the
world.
I am very excited to receive this first issue and am especially
proud because I managed to pay for the first printing of 1,000
copies entirely through advertising sales. Apparently, a break-even
on the first issue of a magazine is quite an accomplishment. This
first printing will be available at no charge at many
show-business-related establishments throughout New York City.
Thanks for your great magazine! You have been an inspiration.
Monroe Mann
Editor
Startup to Stardom
New York City
Rave Review
You [recently] included my company in an article titled
"Retailiatory Strike" (December 2002). I have to admit
that before your writers contacted me, I wasn't that familiar
with your magazine and/or its content. As soon as the article ran,
we began getting calls from prospective licensees as well as
customers interested in purchasing our products. It was one of the
best things that ever happened [to] our company. After that, I
occasionally purchased Entrepreneur magazine, mostly in
airports so I could feel productive on long flights. I suppose I
have the same disease most entrepreneurs have—I am addicted
to being productive!
I must say, I found your magazine to be extremely useful to
myself and my business. As I came across topics of interest, I
would dog-ear the page. On average I was dog-earing about 10 pages,
which means that there were [approximately] 10 topics that I felt
would be helpful to my business. There were some [ideas] that I
implemented immediately, and I saw instant results in the form of
sales!
Finally, I subscribed. Of course, I could have subscribed 10
times for what I had invested in purchasing the magazine at the
bookstore! Not only did I subscribe, but I also sent memos to all
our licensees recommending that they subscribe. So what's the
purpose of this letter, you ask? Well, I was raving to one of our
managers about the benefits of your magazine, and he said,
"Why don't you tell them?" So I am.
Thank you for helping my business and many others like mine.
Byron Young
CEO
Corda-Roys Originals Inc.
Gainesville, Florida
Correction: The Web site for iGolf Technologies
("Gear," December) is www.igolftech.com.
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