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The Virtual Flea Market
Volume 7 - Number 8
May 13, 2006
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Just in case you ever get these two environments mixed up, this should make things a little bit clearer.
IN PRISON - you spend the majority of your time in a 10X10 cell. AT WORK - you spend the majority of your time in an 8X8 cubicle.
IN PRISON - you get three meals a day. AT WORK - you get a break for one meal and you have to pay
for it.
IN PRISON - you get time off for good behavior. AT WORK - you get more work for good behavior.
IN PRISON - the guard locks and unlocks all the doors for you. AT WORK - you must often carry a security card and open all the doors for yourself.
IN PRISON - you can watch TV and play games. AT WORK - you could get fired for watching TV and playing
games.
IN PRISON - you get your own toilet. AT WORK - you have to share the toilet with some people who
urinate on the seat.
IN PRISON - they allow your family and friends to visit. AT WORK - you aren't even supposed to speak to your family.
IN PRISON - all expenses are paid by the taxpayers with no work required. AT WORK - you get to pay all your expenses to go to work, and they deduct taxes from your salary to pay for prisoners.
IN PRISON - you spend most of your life inside bars wanting to get out. AT WORK - you spend most of your time wanting to get out and go inside bars.
IN PRISON - you must deal with sadistic fellow prisoners. AT WORK - they are called your co-workers.
I was impressed with a particular paragraph I read in Sally Richards, ".com Success". She writes about branding and the following statement impressed me:
"Branding is not a marketing, advertising or PR issue. It is the fine art of weaving all of the important elements of your company together to present your dot-com as a believable, reliable experience. It's your responsibility to make sure that your company has a brand that will pull it through the tough times ahead, because when the market is tearing down your valuation, you'd better make sure the analysts, the press, and your users are on your side, or you will be dot-com dead."
Now the analysts and the press are not an issue for us because they don't know that we exist, but our users are a different story. We want to be sure that our users trust us, and that includes both our vendors and our shoppers. So we are embarking on a plan to bring credibility and positive feelings toward the QFLEA brand. We're writing a branding plan and hoping to execute in it a way that brings favorable results for our little flea market. Time will tell.
We asked last week: A rock group of 4 ... All are dead ... One was assassinated ... Who are they?
The Answer: Mount Rushmore
Courtesy of Tina from R2K Motorsports
 You finally clean your house, hoping to find change.You think of a lottery ticket as an investment.American Express calls and says: "Leave home without it!"You rob Peter...and then rob Paul.Your bologna has no first name.You give blood everyday ... just for the orange juice.Sally Struther's sends you food. |
KD Novelties - Personalized Children's Books For those avid young readers in your life...personalized children's books by KD Novelties where your child becomes the star of the story!
FUNotes Reward Good Grades: Get $5 off your $20 minimum order of personalized stationery through May 31 by using "$5" in the comment box.
Morgan Mailboxes & More Morgan Sew Much More Country Cozy Quilts featuring traditional quilting designs with an added touch of country flair with embellishments of machine embroidery and country accents. One-of-a-kind quilt ready to ship today.
The Carolina Weaver Need ideas for gifts for Father's Day or June wedding showers? How about a handwoven Wine Basket? You buy the wine, I'll weave the basket!
EggCrazy.com Ring bearer boxes would make a wonderful addition to your wedding. Many different eggs to choose from. Visit our web site today.
Country Critters And More We have great gift ideas! Give country and primitive cloth dolls, chickens, bears, rabbits and home decor wreaths. They will add delight and brighten any home or office.
Almost Heaven Group - Saunas, Steamrooms, Hot Tubs Swim in place in the unique Endless Pool, which occupies only slightly more space than a large spa and employs a novel propeller type paddle wheel to generate a current that allows the bather to swim as if they were in an Olympic sized pool.
Greyt Inspirations At Greyt Inspirations, you'll find the most unique products for you and your pet. Designer products for everyone. Choose from a large selection of pet and people products. We specialize in custom and personalized embroidery.
Kim Delgado I decided to enter the personalized book business when my daughter who is now 16 years old received a personalized book when she was younger. Ever since then, I have a fond appreciation for personalized products and decided to start my own personalized business for children.
Not only have I found personalized books innovative I have expanded my line to personalized interactive CD's since children today are starting on computers very early in their lives. These interactive CD's reads the story to your child.
I have taken great pride when I see a big smile and eyes opening in amazement when a child see's and hears their name in their very own story. My daughter was my first witness 14 years ago but my niece and nephew's are my present witnesses in seeing their expressions on their faces. This truly touches my heart and I feel great knowing that I am touching children's lives through personalization, one child at a time. Visit Kim's business at KD Novelties - Personalized Children's Books. Did you hear about the new "divorced" Barbie doll that they're selling in stores now? It comes with all of Ken's stuff. |