Thursday, December 31, 2009
Working Mechanism CVT At Low Rpm
Working Mechanism CVT At high Rpm
Working Mechanism kickdown On CVT
Monday, December 28, 2009
Batty's Face: Past and Present
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Another Productive Week!
Monday, December 21, 2009
Batty's Bath on Facebook!
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Batty's Hair is Happy! Oh, and so is her skin :)
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Marketing Strategies Interview with Dennis of Anderson Soap Company
Can you wrap your head around the thought of having over 19,940 sales?! Well, Dennis of Anderson Soap Company has! Making soap is his full time job and he has had great success with it! He loves what he does and is so thankful that he can do something he loves as a full time job. Today, Dennis shares the marketing strategies he's used that have resulted in so many sales!
What “online” marketing strategies are you currently using?
The top online marketing strategy I use is my mailing list. I feel that a mailing list is the fastest, easiest way to get specific information regarding sales or upcoming news and events out there to a base market who specifically signed up for it out of general interest. Twitter and Facebook are pretty good as well to use, just to post here and there when you are having a sale or just to chat it up with buddies.
What “offline” marketing strategies are you currently using?
Right now I dont have too much offline time due to a high volume of online and wholesale orders. I try to participate and be involved with local craft fairs and to hand out my business cards to alot of people. I also offer coupons and discounts to the people I meet at craft shows to purchase from me in person the next time or online.
What do you find (on or offline) to be the most effective?
I think its a combination of alot of factors that will make a marketing strategy effective. Being present at craft fairs, sending mailing lists out monthly, getting out there in forums or social networks....they all can bring customers to you or your website. The best promotion is word of month because people trust other people and its a free way to brand yourself and your company.
Are there strategies that you have found didn’t work well for your business?
I have tried many different places to advertise. Some worked, some didn't. I am the type of person that doesn't base decisions on what I see right in front of me, I try to read between the lines. Its a process of elimination, but I have found some places that are not for me and didn't work after trying a few months and some that work fantastically.
How do you figure out what’s working and what’s not?
I guess you just have to wait and see. What is good for one business is not good for another. Some businesses whats good for one is good for the other. I keep a deatiled record of when and where I advertise, how many referrals generate traffic to me, and then determine if it will work or not.
How do you decide what marketing strategies to try and when to try them?
I am open to try just about anything as long as its feesible to do so. I come up with alot of ideas.... so much that I have to keep a journal so I wont forget them all.
Do you have a few marketing initiatives in mind that you would like to implement in the future?
I actually just started one a few months ago. I changed all of my olive oil soaps to start using some organic oils, eventually my plan is to have my soaps USDA Certified Organic.
For someone who is just starting their “at-home craft business”, where would you recommend they start in terms of marketing?
I would try to research as much information that you can about your trade and how things are dealt with online or specifically on an online market place like Etsy or Artfire. The forums are worth their weight in gold with the wealth of information in them, and for the most part, people are very friendly and willing to help. If you plan to sell online, I would make sure you have a pretty good camera that can take clear pictures and only need a little editing to make them perfect.
Anything else you would like to add?
When I started selling online, I didn't have a great job... it was decent paying and hard work but I had dreams of being a small business owner to be my own boss. I had 50 dollars to start out with supplies to get me started and have turned that 50 dollars into over 20,000 dollars in inventory and supplies after my salary. All I can say is keep working at it, keep promoting yourself(even if your better half thinks the promotion is getting a bit obnoxious) keep doing it. The only way to get yourself out there is to promote and market your products. Then after that, word of mouth spreads and you get known.
Image Credits: dennisanderson.etsy.com
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Forms and Legal Stuff
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Batty's Bath on Etsy
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Some Exciting News
1) Samples are already to send out to my "testers". I can't wait to get their feedback. We've been "testers" at my place and so far so good with the shampoo, conditioner, body butter, body wash and glycerin soap. As those run out we'll be testing new formulas and tweaking as we go. I love being about to tweak the bath and beauty products we're using now!
2) I designed the "Batty's Bath" logo! You'll see I added it to the blog banner! I still plan on prettying up the blog but I'm so happy to have the logo designed. What do you think?
3) I registered "BattysBath.com" last night! Woohoo! Right now it directs to my profile under battysbath.etsy.com.
Monday, December 7, 2009
January Beginnings
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Motorcycle Models
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Friday, November 27, 2009
Vespa Unique Modification Photo Galleries
Vespa Scooter Modification Update 2009. View the best and choice Vespa scooter Modify here.
Vespa motor designs inspire a lot of this sector. Starting from the selection of colors, using color White milk has been trusted with the paint manufacturers Sikkens classmates.
Minerva X-Road 125cc
Minerva X-Road 125cc Specificarion
* Engine type Air cooled DOHC 4 valve single;
* Capacity 124.5cc;
* Maximum Power 13bhp @ 10,500 rpm;
* Maximum Torque 11Nm @ 7200 rpm;
* Transmission Wet multiplate clutch, 6 speed, gearbox, final chain drive; Front suspension 1mm hydraulic fork;
* Rear suspension Monoshock with adjustable spring preload; Front brake 316mm disc with four-piston caliper;
* Rear brake 220mm disc with floating piston caliper;
* Tires Front:110/70-17 Rear:150/60-17
Wheelbase 54.7″ (1390mm);
* Seat Height 32″ (815mm)
Length/Width/Height 79″/33″/41″ (2016mm/838mm/1050mm);
* Rake/Trail 64 degrees/92mm;
* Dry Weight 267 lbs;
* Fuel tank capacity 2.91 gallons (inc 1.6ltr reserve)
Ducati motor Modification 2009
Ducati has chosen Precision Motor India Private Limited as its Indian partner. On this occasion, Gabriele Del Torchio, CEO, Ducati announced the 2007 Moto GP World Champion manufacturer’s entry into the young and exponentially growing Indian market.
Over the next few months, a detailed launch strategy is to be developed by Ducati and Precision Motor India for India.
The vast opportunities prevalent in the Indian market have led Ducati to sign a long-term partnership agreement with Precision Motor India Private Limited as the exclusive importer of Ducati motorcycles in India.
New Mio 2009 modification
Yamaha is not likely to want to lag. It feels tread 2009 mio already approaching the age of 5 years, when the motor luxury cars such as Mercedes will be to revamp the total produkunya that reached the age of 5 years, or at least make Major Facelift. So no wonder All New Mio can be present in the not too lama.di wait presence in the exchange of the motorcycle industry.
Suzuki Sixteen 150 New Modification
Fender front of the motor is like a Suzuki Shogun, while the front lamp is similar to New Spin, the engine ... using 156 cc engine 4 not SOHC!
Suzuki Sixteen is the original issued in two versions of the machine, the 125cc and 150cc. but most are searchable version of its 150cc. sixsteen machine is still lying upright style duck yet, but guaranteed this machine can overcome the power that issued FU. because of the fuel injection system is equipped with ultra modern electronic Ignition and enjoy