Kermit sings that it's not easy being green. 

He should try being #1.  It's really not easy
shooting to be #1.

It takes work.  It takes effort.  It takes time.

When you are trying to make your business grow, 
sometimes there's not enough that you can do.

When you need help, that's what we're here for - to work
at understanding your market, adding to your effort, giving
you extra time - to spend in your business or with your family
or playing a little to get a breather.

Call Bakers Marketing Group to talk over your needs and goals.
We've been working with firms Since 1965 to "Build Their Image
and Grow Their Profits".  

We can do the same for you.  630-264-1200

        

        

Save up to 30-35% depending on your quantity and how fast you can get this done.  A recent customer, saved 26% on their quantity.  But that's not the big deal.  Irrespective of the savings, look at some of the beautiful samples pictured below. 

There are 100's of cards for every taste and need.  Religious, American, Family, Artistic, Winter Scenes, Chicago Scenes, Business and much, much more. 
 
It's easy.  All you do is select the card.  Then select a verse that reflects your feelings.  Decide if you want a return address printed and Write the order.   Most all of the work will be done for you.  Then you print the order, or fax it to us at 630-566-3822 or email it to us at:  CallBakers@gmail.com.   <<<Mouse over to see our email.

We'll be in touch to get your payment information.  Your cards will be delivered right to your house.   We take Visa, Discover, MasterCard for your convenience.

Just click on this link below:

Beautiful Cards to Reflect Your Good Taste.

        

You could say a Holiday Thank You to your customers by taking my bicycle and exercise club cart picture below - great elbow exercising) around to them or you could do it the easy way and buy a gift from one of our top idea suppliers by clicking on the FIRE above to see some great selections.

Your customers have kept you in business through these tough times.  Show them your gratitude.  A recent study showed the ROI (Return On Investment) in Specialty Advertising (imprinted products and gifts) was the highest of any medium, at this time, with the possible exception of billboards; AND, actually, when you imprint a product, you are creating a billboard there, too.

Studies, also, show that the gratitude that you display to customers will result in loyalty and continued business from them.  An ROI of $3 to $7 return for every $1 invested has been shown time and time, again. 

Don't short-change yourself by short-changing your customer.

People appreciate being appreciated!

Shop now or call us at 630-264-1200 to come up with ideas for you within your budget.

        

Experience the Power of Promotional Products / Specialty Advertising

Promotional products are the only medium that engages all five senses.
Customers can see, hear, touch, taste and even smell them. Plus, promotional
products are easily affordableâ€"yet their impression is long-lasting and
readily measurable. Make promotional products an integral part of your
marketing mix and watch clients grab onto your message.

Promotional products will:
• Drive traffic to your tradeshow booth
• Improve response rates on direct mail campaigns
• Increase referrals
• Improve return business
• Improve employee morale

According to a recent study, 76.1% of respondents could recall the
advertiser’s name on a promotional product that they had received in the
past 12 months. In addition, 75.4% of respondents said they kept their
promotional product because it was useful.

Your Partner for Success
Businesses, like yours, across the country rely on us as professional
promotional products consultants because we have the expertise to help you
build and execute a successful promotion/program to "Build Your Image . . .
Grow Your Profits". We've been doing it successfully for over 40 years.
AND, we have fun doing it which is what you should do with your promotions.
We help "take the stress out of the mess" as one client told me not too long
ago.

Bakers Marketing Group - doing it all - for you.
One Call - One Stop - One Source
Headquarters and Showrooms:
315 West Downer Place
Aurora, IL 630-264-1200

        

On our blog, we post the best of the ideas sent to us by the top people in the country. Also, we don't just put up specialty advertising (imprinted products). We post life ideas, sales ideas, general marketing ideas, some specific promotions, even some jokes and, yes, we do post some special specialty advertising ideas. This is why we decided to put in a subscription option on our blog.

To Subscribe just go to t he left panel toward the bottom and put in your email.  You will get a confirmation, and you can opt out, at any time.  This is all handled automatically.  We don't enter into the process at all.

NOW

On to what we want to talk about.

Actually, you probably won't see much of this, but I felt compelled to talk about the movie, "Blind Side", starring Sandra Bullock and a cast of many others, which my wife, Barb, and I saw Friday on its release.

I can only say that it was great.  I didn't realize until after the fact while watching the credits that it was based on a book and true story.  I was prepared for another SB slap stick comedy, and it sure wasn't.
I hate to admit this, but there were several places where the tear ducts overflowed some.  So much for macho man.  This is a whole family movie.  There are some rough spots with tough language, but it isn't onerous like some movies where 4 letter words abound.

Anyway, enjoy.  See.  It isn't all pushing promotion.  We've got some sales ideas and marketing promotions coming up that you can use profitably.

Best to you.

Fred Baker

        

FYI for anybody that travels...Hotel, Car, Plane (with TSA approved locks, etc.
You can tell from this video that it doesn't take long to get at your suitcase.
Just turning your back for a few minutes can do.  Keep your eyes open and
    your bag close.

*Subject: Locked Suitcase**
Subject: WATCH the Video How A Thief Opens Your Suitcase *

If you are using a zipper bag you must watch this video.This is the way a
bag is opened at the airport without your knowledge. I've been to many
airports ....... and many people would have things missing from their
baggage, even when they received them at the arrival port UNOPENED and
UNTOUCHED!!!!!!

How did the thief (at the airport) do it? EASY....
But think of this in your hotel room!! How many of us lock things in our
suitcases when we leave the room???.... just watch this video and never do
it again.

Please disseminate to frequent travelers and your family members as
appropriate..

        

        

Napkins can be used for MORE than just eating at a buffet.  Spreading them around in lunch rooms, board rooms, etc. WORKS!  It is an inexpensive, direct promotion to go after those two or three top accounts that you want to crack.  Check out the colors and logos we've printed right here.

        

*Billions of emails are sent every day and they're increasing. *


Email has become an interruption in getting every day
work accomplished. Here are tips to help you establish
some control over your time and increase your efficiency as
well as help the recipient of your emails.



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*Put Email on a schedule.** *
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*Adjust your application to check at a more appropriate interval. *
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*Read it and deal with it**. *
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*Use the subject line â€" Make it clear and complete as possible. *
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*Make the subject the message, to save time.** *
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*Keep your message “punchy” - easy to scan and read.*
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*Reduce attachments**, if possible.*
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*Make sure there are easy ways to respond to your email.*


Keep these ideas in your mind and make email work even harder
and better for you.


*-Bakers Marketing Group-*