Watching your budget, or "dollar cost averaging" your advertising dollars?

Would you rather cut your ad budget to save money now or potentially grow your business by 256-percent over the next five years? Research shows companies who maintain their advertising during a bad economy reap the rewards long after the recession is over. (taken from Not Maurice's LinkedIn post this morning. Thank you, Catherine, this is excellent information.)

How much does a web site cost to create?

Check out this neat calculator, courtesy of an Internet find at DesignQuote.net with modifications by roncookweb.com for Lins Graphics!

http://www.creativeinter.net/estimator.html

Referrals are the backbone of any business...

I'd like to recognize some of the wonderful people who are constantly referring me and keeping me afloat!:

• Armstrong Printing Company in Inglewood, CA.
• Discount Printing in Woodland Hills, CA.
• Copy Corral in Lakeside, CA.

Thank you!

I wish you continued success in your businesses!

Marianne

Not much to say...

Work is slow and so I've been spending my time pounding the virtual pavement... making contacts, and hoping for more referrals. I've gotten a few - Thank you to my fans - but not all turn into paying projects. I'm talking to others who are experiencing similar extended slow times. So, I forge ahead, try to stay positive and try to stay involved.

If you have any suggestions, advice or ideas about how to market oneself in this prolonged downturn, I'd love to hear what you have to say.

Thank you!