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Recession? Depression? …..OPPORTUNITY!
14 Questions To Help You Thrive In A Soft Economy There is no doubt about it now, the economy is slowing down and people and businesses are starting to feel it. During downturns, it is easy to focus on the negatives as it can feel like more work to earn the same amount. However, a period of contraction can serve as a healthy process that can cleanse and streamline your business. For those willing to distance themselves from the media and the “sky is falling” mentality, there is much opportunity for the enterprising individual. The following are some questions to help stimulate thought to create positive change in your business,…
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Featured MilitaryReward for November 2008
November’s Featured MilitaryReward is from Texas! “Other Than Roses Photography” is based out of San Antonio. Their Reward featured offers for weddings and deployments and is aimed directly at their military audience’s needs! This is one of the most critical criteria we use for selection! Thank you for your wonderful offer! Other Than Roses Photography Military Reward!! *Active Duty Military Discount’s available! – Getting Married? – Want Family Photos? Show your AD ID card and receive 20% any package/session price and 25% off any prints ordered! – Deploying? – Check out Operation Love Reunited at OpLove.org on how you can get a free photo session and a free photo album…
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By the Numbers: Our Military Veteran
When someone mentions a Veteran what comes to mind? Your World War II Grandfather? The homeless Vietnam Veteran? An aging group of service-members tucked away in a government nursing home? In fact, more than 25% of today’s military-Veterans are under 50 years old and almost half are under 60. They are a loyal, growing population in your neighborhood. Make them a viable part of your business-plan. Percent Distribution of Military Veterans by Age Be sure to thank them with your words and actions this coming Veterans’ Day and throughout the year! Source: Department of Veterans Affairs – Veteran Population 2007 Posted byLeanneonMonday, October 27, 2008Labels:By The Numbers,Leanne
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MilitaryAvenue Alerts–What they mean to you!
Staying ahead of the game is always a challenge in a fast moving world. In the information overload in which we sometimes find ourselves, we can miss critical information that is just there for the taking! We created our Alerts system to help military families and personnel keep up with you, our Partners in an easy and simple manner! For those that sign up we now offer a system that delivers an email once a month to their inbox about their local installation with your most current Rewards on it! Here is a sample of what they see from Wright Patterson AFB in Ohio (click here to see the entire…
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Your Military Community: How To…
MilitaryAvenue.com is the street between your business and the military marketplace! In order to keep the path wide open we always need new and fresh ideas that appeal to both the military community and our Partners! We have a blog for military families, Our Letters to You, but realized that we were missing an opportunity to keep the Avenue wide open with you, our Partners, with a business oriented blog. Why, “Your Military Community: How to…” as a title for this new blog? We want this blog to meet your needs and assist your marketing, your ad appeal, your outreach, your assistance to military families, tell your success stories to…
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We Thank Veterans Campaign
Next month is Veteran’s Day and a great chance for you to note their sacrifices and protection of our great country. I decided to write early about it so you, our MilitaryAvenue Partners have time to prepare for this day of recognition for those who have frequently given so much for their country. Are you familiar with their issues and day to day lives? Many military families are operating with a second or third deployment over the holidays! Can you say “again”? They sure could use a simple “thank you” from all of us. How about these ideas to jump start your recognition of Veteran’s Day and making it something…
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October Military Reward of the Month
This month’s featured Military Reward is given to: The Inn at St Thomas SquarePanama City Beach, FloridaThe Military Reward reads: 10% off nightly rates for any size condo at The Inn. Two night minimum stay required. Advance reservations required. Please mention coupon at time of booking.Click here to view coupon featured at Panama City Naval Support Activity. A special thanks to The Inn at St Thomas Square and all our MAPP partners for supporting the military with your Military Rewards. Why Should Your Business Offer A Military Discount?Posted byLeanneonMonday, October 06, 2008Labels:Featured Military Reward
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By the Numbers: The Veteran Population
As you begin to plan how you & your business are going to honor the Veterans in your community in November take these numbers into consideration… There are about 23.8 million living veterans, 7.5% of whom are women. There are about 37 million dependents (spouses and dependent children) of living veterans and survivors of deceased veterans. Together they represent 20% of the US population. In 2007, the median age of all living veterans was 60 years old, 61 for men and 47 for women. Median ages by period of service: Gulf War, 37 years old; Vietnam War, 60; Korean War, 76; and WW II 84. Sixty percent (60%) of the…
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Profiting In Crisis
DOW down 400 points, DOW up 500 points, DOW down 777 points. If you have watched TV or read any newspapers lately, it’s hard to escape the talk of the turmoil in the financial markets. While these events are significant and deserve a certain degree of our respect and attention, they can also be distracting. While they can be distracting, crises can also represent tremendous opportunity. When everyone else is losing their heads you can gain ground. Each of us has a circle of influence. At the center of the circle are things we have the greatest influence over and at the outer edges are the areas we have the…