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Here are a few quick power tool safety tips. Tip 1 - Always use the correct power tool for the environment.Power tools that are made for outdoor use have better insulation, heavier wiring and a three way grounded plug. Tip 2 - Keep your power cord tangle free and away from the tool "action" zone. Tip 3 - If you get any nicks or cuts in the cord, inspect them immediately. If it severe consider replacing the cord. As a last resort use tape to shield it from the elements for minor nicks. Tip 4 - Inspect the power cord and all connections regularly for signs of breakage. Tip 5 - Avoid using electric power tools on wet surfaces as water is a good electrical conductor. In combination with other factors - broken cords, machine malfunctions etc, it can put you at risk of shock. Tip 6 - Never immerse your power tool in water - seems obvious but has to be said. Tip 7 - Keep your work area clean - dust can ignite from a spark. Avoid using power tools near flammable liquids or gas. Tip 8 - Follow any specific instructions from the manufacturer. Ok, so these are some safety tips, nothing beats a safety consciousness and putting safety as a priority when using power tools. So be safe and enjoy your work. How to Make Your Business Card Call for Action Christopher Brunner 1284 An old marketing adage goes something like this: He who has a thing to sell Most business cards whisper. If they speak to your prospect at all, they do so quietly. Many don't say much at all. And because of that, a potential customer never learns about your award-winning service department, or your extended hours, or your playroom area for the kids. Instead, your card is tossed into the wastebasket and your competitor's card is carefully tucked into a Rolodex. True, business cards do more than convey the information that's printed on the card. A card that's ugly, dirty, printed on perforated paper or full of corrections screams loud and clear that you're an amateur. No matter how many wonderful services you offer, your card brands you as unprofessional and you lose business. A clean, creative, professionally printed and visually attractive card, on the other hand, conveys a positive first impression that lingers long after your initial meeting. Still, a savvy businessperson knows that adding marketing-oriented text to a business card in addition to contact information pays off. One strategy is to add text that gives specific customer benefits. For example, your card can tell people how easy you are to do business with by adding a slogan or tagline such as:
Better yet, your business card can be a marketing tool that asks for your prospect's business. Asking people via your business card to visit your store or log onto your website is a great idea. But in order for this strategy to be effective, you need to be specific, and you need to give people a reason to do what you request. Consider the following types of phrases often found on business cards:
The first two immediately raise the question, Why? Why should someone come visit your store? Your prospect is busy, and she's not stupid. She knows you want her to come into your showroom, fall in love with the latest model, and walk out thousands of dollars poorer. So you need to give her a reason to come in. These calls to action are much more powerful:
The last two phrases sound good but are so overused that they're almost meaningless. What do they actually say to your customer? Do you you promise to return phone calls within 15 minutes, or that you provide a late-model loaner car while theirs is being serviced? Do you offer jewelry repair is done on-site by a certified technician, or that you offer a complimentary two-year extension to the manufacturer's warranty? Then say so on your business card! Let the holder know why you are the person they should come to when they need the services you provide. Using a business card merely to convey contact information is downright wasteful. Your business card can be the most portable, affordable and versatile marketing method you use - but not if it's quiet about your services or shy about your accomplishments. Investing in full color business cards that grab attention and appear more valuable will help you to gain new prospects. Your clients will love them, and you will enjoy handing them out. http://www.ideamarketers.com/./library/article.cfm?articleid=33289 | ||||||||||||||||||||
