GOING GREEN AND NICHING - HOW PRODUCT MANAGERS SURVIVE DECLINE
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Going Green and Niching – How Product Managers Survive Decline

- by Donna Collazo
GOING GREEN AND NICHING - HOW PRODUCT MANAGERS SURVIVE DECLINE

The economic downturn doesn’t last forever, but the boy-oh-boy was hurt when they happened! I am not sure about your product, but my customers who have consulted with me are all trying to find ways to make their products easier for their customers to buy. Are you interested in a few tips on how to do this?

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We all know that all other things being equal, most customers will choose products that are environmentally friendly (“green products”) than others. Product managers are currently looking for ways to make their products greener to increase sales during difficult economic times.

I believe this all seems very basic to you; However, the real trick for a product manager is exactly HOW you do this. It turns out that there are three things you need to do for your product:

Offer a Broader Range of Green Services: If you suddenly appear and …

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GARAGE SALE HUNTING GUIDE - HOW TO BE AN EXPERT YARD SALE HUNTER
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Garage Sale Hunting Guide – How to Be an Expert Yard Sale Hunter

- by Donna Collazo
GARAGE SALE HUNTING GUIDE - HOW TO BE AN EXPERT YARD SALE HUNTER

A few months ago I found a garage sale near my home advertised through Craigslist. The sale was comprised of a few older families that lived in a condominium complex. Since it was a Friday and they were still putting things out I knew I was in a good position to make some good finds.

Unfortunately, within a few minutes of looking around I had decided it was a bust- nothing there that I was interested in- and I decided to leave. Just as I was leaving the sale a couple dusty bottles caught my attention in a dark corner of the garage. I went over to the shelf in the garage and examined a small paper sign that said “Alcohol $2.00″.

My hand reached out for the familiar bottle and firmly grasped it, I studied the label, and quickly fished out 2 $1.00 bills from my wallet, wondering if …

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Tips for Limiting Sugar When Shopping
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Tips for Limiting Sugar When Shopping

- by Donna Collazo

A label may not actually come right out and say it contains sugar because that would be too simple but that does not mean it does not actually have sugar in it. Some ingredients that are listed on labels and actually have sugar include amazake, carob powder, corn syrup, dextrose, fructose, evaporated cane juice, honey, and maltose.  It is important to try to limit foods high in these ingredients or to avoid them altogether whenever possible. One way you can do is by buying tea bags or unsweetened tea instead of pop. It will provide you with the antioxidants you need and help your heart and it may even lower risk for diabetes.

Another way to avoid loading up on sugar when shopping is to buy nonfat, unsweetened, plain yogurt and mix in your own fruit and nuts later. This will help you to cut down on saturated fat, and …

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Save Cash By Mastering Smart Shopping Skills
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Save Cash By Mastering Smart Shopping Skills

- by Donna Collazo

Did you know that if you master some smart shopping skills, you can actually save cash? Some people think that there’s really nothing much you can get from practicing a little restraint in the groceries or the mall, but actually, there’s a lot! If you wish to learn about these smart shopping tips, read on and learn about them.

The very first thing you have to do is plan your shopping and keep away from impulsive buying. You can do this by first listing everything you need to buy. Again, list the things you NEED to buy, not want. While already in the store and you feel the urge to buy something not on the list, look somewhere else. Remind yourself that you are saving up and buying that item is not going to help you achieve the goal.

You should also grab the opportunity to buy items during clearance, …

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Wise Purchasing For Evening Dresses
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Wise Purchasing For Evening Dresses

- by Donna Collazo

How do you realize if a dress is really worth purchasing no matter how high-priced it really is? Apart from the excellent, you might want to ascertain what kind of dress it truly is. Even when a dress is cost-effective, you will not invest in it either in case you never consider it really is worth wearing.

Purchasing for evening dresses demands cautious selection. You’d choose to ensure that you’re creating a good investment for your wardrobe. You could possibly wish to determine very first irrespective of whether it is actually actually a functional dress or not. Do you consider it is possible to wear this on pretty much just about every unique occasion that you’re about to attend? The price tag could be the important element that will figure out its worth. Apart from the top quality with the fabric, it is actually the nature of dress itself. Not …

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