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Kathy

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Apr 23, 2006 9:48 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Mike wrote:
Kathy,
A question for you, when it comes to ebay, would you consider that a good test market?

For the slipcover I don`t think so because it is more on a individual basis.

The signal flag banners are selling and are more geared for eBay and other stores. Our web flyer link below shows some of our more popular banners. My ebay name is trader-annie.


 




 
 

Kathy2007-2-25 3:15:43


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Apr 23, 2006 10:43 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Everything about the web site tells me that you are a start up organization just thinking about possibly starting a business.

Everything from the wording to the content.

We are a small company outside of Chicago.

We`re still testing various types of fabric for durability, and how they drape on the various types of chairs.

For now, check on eBay for any current auctions we`re running. Our member name is IBDesignsUSA. Thanks for looking, and check back with us as we develop our line of product and our Web presence.

If your ready to offer the product/service, get things together and do it.  Don`t tell people things that they have no interest in and how your still researching product durability.  Personally I`m not going to purchase something from a seller that has no idea about the durability of your own product.

Create an image that you want people to have of your business.  this is done by the words you use to the contruction of your site.

 

I like the product, or at least the image of the produuct that you have the potential of offering.

Who are you going to market to.

small business offices and individuals.

Nationally, Internationally, Regionally???

Anybody who owns a chair???

How much are you going to charge for the slipcover..

Should you start high so you can offer specials, to create a higher quality product and service??

Fabric selection:

Are you going to have a selection for people to choose or just make something for them and hope that they will like it??

Each cover is unique, since we don`t always know what we`ll find when we go shopping for fabric

How are you going to market it?

Retailers,  web site, word of mouth??

 

I can make you think and even begin to be creative in areas you haven`t thought about.  But with the information I have I fear I may have a false image.

 

if you would like to discuss in more detail  email me  please.

Mike

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Apr 24, 2006 8:08 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Trade show Thoughts. I am still developing my product but am always thinking down the road especially when it comes to sales and marketing. We constantly brainstorm of ways to expose our products to generate those large sales and gain great exposure for our company and our products. I hear that trade shows can be a great way to get your products out there. Is there anyone out there who markets with trade shows and has it proven to be successful for you?



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Allan Thorne President Rock Solid Innovations LLC RockSolidInnov@sbcglobal.net www.RockSolidInnovations.com 408-786-6958
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