Jumat, 12 April 2013

PARALLEL AND PAIRED CONJUNCTION


A. Combine the given sentences into one sentence that contain parallel structure

1. Mary is opening the door and greeting her guests 
2. Mary is kind,generous and trustworthy
3. I like coffee but I don’t like tea 
4. I have met her mother but haven’t met her father 
5. I should have finished my homework and cleaned my room 
6. He decided to quit school,to go to California and find a job
7. He enjoys reading novel and watching tv  in his spare time  

B. Combine the following into sentences that contain parallel structure. Use appropriate paired conjunction

8. Either we could fly or take the train
9. You not only can have tea but also can have coffee
10.Not only Arthur but also Ricardo is absent
11.Both Nico and his brother doesn’t understand English 
12.Neither Bob nor Alex in class today 
13.Either Ron nor Bob enjoys horseback riding 
14.According to the news report, either will snow tonight or rain tonight
15.Neither the library nor the bookstore doesn’t have the book I need

Selasa, 02 April 2013

HOW TO MARKET YOUR BUSINESS EFFECTIVELY


Marketing your business effectively can be a challenge today. You have to plan out a course of action correctly and the competition out there is at a staggering number. 

Although there are many options out there to choose from to promote your business, some may prove more profitable than others. Deciding which marketing methods will benefit your business is a crucial first step. Let us explore a few of your options.

Brochures - Nothing grabs the attention of consumers better than a colorful brochure. You can design your brochures yourself or hire a designer to do it for you. You will want to include your services and prices on your brochure. Also be sure to they are eye catching with lots of color and pictures.

Open House Event - A great way to get the word out on your business is to have a grand opening sales event or open house party. People love free food and drinks. This also gives you the opportunity to hand out business cards, brochures and free samples!

Custom Built Exhibition Stands - Many first time sales are generated through custom built exhibition stands. These types of promotional stands are a great way to market your business. It is vital that you set it up so it looks professional, striking and powerful. You want your exhibition stand to immediately grab the consumer’s attention and have them coming your way instead of your competition’s. Make sure you add quality banners and graphics to your stand as well as choosing display stands rather than tape to hold them up. This shows that you value your business and it’s of high standard which really has something to offer the potential customer.

Customer Loyalty - Keep existing customers satisfied with discounts, incentives and great customer support. This will ensure future business and customer loyalty.

SOURCE : http://www.globastat.com/2009/01/03/how-to-market-your-business-effectively-to-generate-profits/