Marketing Buzz 09/04
Proposal writing tips, advertising in blogs and more
If your last graphic design bill wasn't pretty, a number of
companies offer preformatted design templates that you simply
customize and print. - AcidFlyers:
Simple but free downloadable templates for business cards,
postcards, brochures and even tickets; also offers printing
services.
- Desktop
Publishing: For those with Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft
Publisher or Quark, this is a gold mine of free templates for
everything from brochures to envelopes to CD-case inserts.
You'll find free fonts and great information about desktop
publishing.
- StockLayouts:
- Online library of agency-quality
templates; includes brochures, newsletters, direct-mail postcards,
stationery, menus, ads and posters for download and customization.
Prices: $39 to $149 for individual design templates and up to $519
for CD collections of multiple templates.
- Zinfi
Technologies: Offers a variety of templates, from logos
to brochures to PowerPoint presentations. Prices vary; expect to
pay $100 to add your company name to a template logo, $200 for a
brochure template. Zinfi also offers custom designs.
Quick Pick Are you looking for the secret weapon to help you nail
your next proposal? March on over to CapturePlanning.com, where proposal writing has been
elevated to an art form. Publisher Carl Dickson has compiled a
number of free resources to help you craft a killer proposal and
improve your business-development skills. For a fee of
approximately $150 per year, you can also have access to 11
workbooks and tutorials that deliver more information and counsel.
(Individual workbooks and tutorials can be purchased separately,
for $19.95 each.) CapturePlanning.com staffers are also available
for hire on a limited basis to consult with you on your next big
bid.
Almost
67%
of U.S. blog readers have clicked on
anadvertisement in a blog.
SOURCE:
Blogads
54%
of CEOs expect to raise the prices of their
products and services within the year.
SOURCE:TEC
International
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