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September 2007
Vol. 1: Issue: 6
Keep Your Customers In Canada!
Greetings!
That's right, summer is over. Time to get back to work and sell, sell, sell! With the looney at par, you need to keep your customers here in Canada buying your products and services. Yes, the economy is slack, so that means it's time to advertise.

Businesses that do not normally find a need for advertising will now. It's imperative to spend money to make money. One of the most cost-effective methods I know is through email marketing.

· You can reach 1000s in seconds with email marketing
· You will know exactly who reads your emails and what     links they follow
· BEST of all - the cost is next to nothing!

Read on to find out more!
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FREE No Obligation Email Campaign Sent For You!
Want to try email marketing before you commit.  Take a look at this FREE offer:
 
We will:
· set up a campaign for you using your logos, photos and information
· use your email address
· use your email database
· give you the results of who read your email, what links they followed and which addresses bounced

with NO Obligation to buy our setup & training package**

We can even show you how to continue using this system free for 60 days after. Call us today for details!

Introducing Survey
Ready to open up the lines of communication with your customers or members?
 
When you add Survey to Email Marketing, you can listen to their wants and needs... and connect with them on a much deeper, more meaningful level. 

This is an email survey that lets you obtain the results instantly, react to the responses and learn just what it is your customers are looking for. Let us help you find out more and grow your business.
 
Welcome to our latest clients
Port Pontiac Buick GMC - although a long time client as Saturn of St. Catharines, Bill McGee is now the new owner of Port Pontiac. Visit his new site or drop down to Port Colborne to see him for your next new or used vehicle purchase.

Angels In Flight White Dove Release - if you have a special event coming up and need that little something extra to give the event a boost, call Carl or Jennifer for a beautiful display of white doves being released.

RanCan Event Wear - looking for custom logo wear or promotional items for your business. Call Candace or Randy at 905-563-5975 or email ranmanstudio@yahoo.ca for information.

Cameron Speedway & Amusements - looking for something to do this weekend. Visit Cameron Speedway for gokarts, paintball and laser tag. It could be a fun adventure for the whole family.

Lifetime Financial Planning

Rose City Pharmacie, Ltd.

Crimsonacres
Still not sure email marketing will work for you?
Okay, so having us send a FREE email for you doesn't strike your fancy just yet. Well try this? Send us a brief description of your business and we will include it here in our newsletter with a link to your website and/or email address. Within one week of our next email campaign we will call you and give you the results of how many people clicked on your link. Then you will see just how easily and quickly this system will work. (Please note for this particular application, you must have an a website for the results to be monitored.)

Space is limited, so please request early for our next email campaign. Please note as my mailing list is confidential, I can only give you the number of people that clicked on your link, I cannot tell you who they are.
 
YDV - What We Do!·
Your Design Vehicle is a graphic design, marketing and print broker business. In business since 2001, and working as a graphic artist for over 25 years, we have designed logos, brochures, ad copy, websites and even packaging for many well-known companies, locally, nationally and internationally.

We charge by the hour - you won't get a quote for 1000s for a logo design just because we created it. If your logo takes one hour to design, that's what you are billed for. Yes, we have good ideas and can give you the look you are seeking for your business, but without the high price.

We can also act as a media buyer/liaison for you. This service leaves you free to deal with the day-to-day operation of your business instead of fielding calls from media sales reps or donation seekers. How it works: We meet with you to discuss your media buying habits, determine your budget, and setup guidelines for our office to work within. Then you simply refer all enquiries to our office. Once a week, bi-weekly or monthly, we meet again to determine which avenues you will pursue and which not to. Within a month, you will notice substantially less media related sales pitches. We are paid on a percentage basis of your advertising volume. Call us for more details! Our experience in the industry, coupled with our contacts will save you not only your valuable time, but money as well.

E-books are also our specialty - whether as a manual, catalogue, novel, forms for the office or any other concept that could be a book, we can create them. Visit www.crochetdodads.com for a sample of an interactive catalogue built in to the website.

What ever your advertising or marketing needs, we can handle it. Give us a call for a free consultation!
TESTIMONIALS

"I opened my business in October 2006 knowing that one of the best ways to market my store would be on-line. I tried doing it myself on my own Yahoo account but the result looked cheap and unprofessional. I heard about YDV and Constant Contact through the owner of Instride Promotions Jerry Friesen. He had been working with YDV for the past few months and said that the organization was a huge help to his business. I quickly called YDV to set up a meeting and was up and running within a week. The cost that YDV and Constant Contact charge is such a small amount compared to the earning potential of the services. Constant Contact is remarkably easy to use, and track the performances of your emails. I would suggest this service to all small businesses looking to get a heads up on the competition."

Mat Reid

Owner, Runner's Den-Waterdown

Founder, Hamilton Hammerheads Athletic Club


"Constant Contact is a great vehicle for advertising. Professionally run, less work  and much easier to send out then my previous email newsletter.I am real happy with Constant Contact and YDV."
Jerry Friesen
Instride Productions
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"Although, we are in the planning stages, I believe this will be a great incentive and sales tool for keeping our clients informed of new models as well as special service offers."
Bill McGee,
formerly Saturn of St. Catharines
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This Month's Special - Custom Hitch custom hitch coverCover for your vehicle.
Here's a little gadget that advertises for you while you're driving around - that's assuming you have a hitch on your vehicle. Add your logo/message to our black plastic hitch covers - regular $19.95. Your price $14.95. * Some restrictions apply.
In This Issue
Try Email Marketing On US
NOW SURVEY Compatible
Introducing Our Latest Clients
Trial Link With Us FREE!
YDV - What We Do!
Testimonials
Monthly Special - Logo Wear
Why Email Marketing?
Who's Using Our Services?
Need an Incentive to Increase Sales?
Side Bar - Learn to Ride a Horse
FOR SALE
Save $50.00
Why Email Marketing? 
· It's Affordable
A great return for a minimal investment.
· It's Effective
Turn your customers into loyal customers
· It's Immediate
Generate an instant response
· It's Measurable
See who is opening your emails and what links they click on.

With the Power of Email Marketing You can:
· stay in front of your customers, consistently
· build loyalty and generate repeat business
· drive traffic to your website or storefront
· turn website visitors into new customers
· find new customers through referrals
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Who's Using Our Email Marketing Strategies?
 


Trisport Promotions Inc.
 
just signed up with over 13,000 email addresses. WOW!


Port Pontaic Buick GMC

Optimum Interiors
 
An antiques and cabinet making company using the self-serve aspect of our services.

Lifetime Financial Planning

Instride Productions
Uses our system to send monthly newsletters to over 3000 marathon runners announcing dates and information for each of 8 races held annually.

Runners Den Waterdown
A retail outlet, fitness training facility and race holder uses this system for instore offers, coupons, upcoming races and training sessions.

Horse Do Dads
 
An on-line business (albeit one of my one businesses) that generates instant sales with each email sent. (I have been using this system for 2 years - it generates the most orders for me with the least expense).

Port Colborne Saddle Club
Uses our system to keep their members up-to-date on upcoming events, member news and classifieds

Niagara Challenge Series
Uses our system to keep their members up-to-date on events and results.

JMC Marketing
An rewards and incentives wholesaler that sends weekly announcements of new products and sale pricing.
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$10 Getaway For 2 Incentives
 

Need a new incentive to draw people through your doors!
 
How's this:
 A 2 Day, 1 Night
Getaway for 2 at major cities in Canada and the US for just $10.00*
 
Other offers include:
All inclusive vacations, cruises, golf getaways and more.

Call or email graphics@designsbydebik.com us for details!

* minimum order required.
SIDE BAR
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Horse Back Riding
Lessons & Boarding
Summer Camps
Retreats
 

Looking for something new to try? Why not horse back riding? Our true love is spending time with our horses, offering private one-on-one lessons for beginner riders. Adults or children welcome. Western or English. Just a 10 minute ride from Short Hills Provincial Park. NEW large sand ring, complete with jumps, barrels and round pen.

We also offer boarding, summer camps for your children and staff retreats working with horses to learn communication skills as well as relaxation skills.
 
Call or email us for details!
Just $35.00 for a trial lesson. You will need a pair of shoes or boots with a heel. We will provide the helmet.
FOR SALE:

RISOGRAPH - duplicating machine that uses ink instead of toner. Very fast. Great for schools, churches, not-for-profit organizations. 3 Ink drums, links to your computer or use like a photocopier. $1500 o.b.o.

MITA PHOTOCOPIER - parts machine - best offer.

HP8550N COLOUR LASER PRINTER - networkable unit 1200dpi, Paper size up to 12 x 18", automatic duplexing. Fast, high volume machine
$5000 o.b.o.

3 WALL UNITS veneer with oak faced doors. Great for office or home. $100 each or all 3 for $250.

MAPLE DINING ROOM TABLE & CHAIRS - double pedestal base with two leafs. Excellent condition. $300 o.b.o.

101 CD CHANGER
$150.00 O.B.O.
Thank you for your time, and we look forward to demonstrating how we can make email marketing work for you. Just respond to this email or give us a call to set up a time to show you how you can save $1000s and generate even more in sales.

Sincerely,

Debi Katsmar,
Your Design Vehicle
www.designsbydebik.com
graphics@designsbydebik.com
905-684-6030 Fax: 905-684-3545
Save $50.00
Present this coupon and receive $50 toward the purchase of graphic design or email marketing services. Not valid with any other offer.

* Does not apply to Constant Contact free trial and setup of account, but to management services. Free Trial of Constant Contact is limited to 60 days or 100 email addresses. Not valid with vacation offers.
Offer Expires: October 31, 2007