Archive for January, 2009

Brewer’s Cove Haven Marina Doing Well in Tough Times

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

On RI’s WJAR TV they recently had a news report of one company being successful in this down economy.  Brewer’s Cove Haven Marina of Barrington RI:  Doing Well in Tough Times

They have invested $7m in their operations, expanded and had employees get certified in repair, maintenance etc.. of boats.  Upto 40% of their customers are from out of state.  They have improved the marinas they own and plan to increase employment in the spring when boating starts up again in Narragansett Bay.

I am alway hearing that this economy is getting my business down.  Well here’s a business that has planned for it. 

Don’t think it’s to late to start getting your business back on track.  If a marina that is a seasonal business dealing with a non-essential luxury item can do it so can you!! 

Get your marketing ramped up and be in front of as many new leads and remind your existing customers that your here and can sell and service them now.

If you need help in getting your marketing ramped up and automated call us at 508-226-4565.

Marketing Builds Customer Relationships

Saturday, January 24th, 2009

It started out as just one of those typical business conversations that changed to a conversation about marketing.
“How’s business?”
“Business has been slow in my industry lately. I am concerned that we are not seeing new customers and existing customers aren’t buying much from us although some of them I talk to say they are busy right now.”
“Hmm, are you still getting the word out about your products?”
“What do you mean?” (more…)