How Many American Icon Companies Are Really American Owned?
Posted by Administrator on Sep 28, 2006
Just read this in an article regarding 7-Eleven’s decision to market it’s own brand of gasoline:
“7-Eleven is the world’s largest convenience store operator, with chains in 20 countries. It is owned by Japan’s Seven & I Holdings Co. Ltd.”
Ever wonder how many American based companies are really US owned? I remember back when I was in school doing some research that really surprised me back then. I’m guessing the number of major companies that are really US owned would shock most Americans if they took the time to look.
I’m going to start a new series on US owned / non owned companies…the results may surprise you.
Portable Pitchers Mound - Cemple Mound I
Posted by Administrator on Sep 25, 2006
Cemcon Company is pleased to offer its first generation Portable Pitchers Mound that can be placed in a car trunk or back seat of most automobiles. The portable pitching mound is designed to be affordable and truly mobile while providing outstanding results for young and experienced pitchers alike.
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Internet Marketing Strategy - A Business Analysis
Posted by Administrator on Sep 19, 2006
Today I stopped into a local Brook Mays music store. While there, I inquired as to some of the factors that might have contributed to the music chain filing chapter 11. The response surprised me; A long-time employee (opinion) shared that the Internet had played a big role in attributing to the company store closures.
A quick visit to Brook Mays site and it appears they have solid looking ecommerce presence, but what about Internet marketing strategy? A closer look at code and I found that the site lacked theme, consistency, or even properly targeted keyword phrases and meta tags. Another quick checked showed approximately 550 backlinks (respectable). In some instances, it almost appears that a form of keyword stuffing is used in some of the coding.
While I only performed a quick check for some basic elements, it demonstrates how easy it is to overlook basic search engine optimization and how it can play a role in overall Internet marketing strategy.
Internet marketing stragety will continue to be an important factor and part of overall business marketing. Companies that get it right will be rewarded. Companies that create products will need foresight to predict consumer demand and buying habits. This includes how consumers search for products online. Consider how the Internet affected music sales a few years back; I saw CD stores such as “CD Warehouse” close doors all over the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex.
It appears that the way consumers purchase musical instruments and music supplies is changing. Consumers are now price shopping and purchasing more music products online.
While there is much that could speculated, I wish the folks at Brook Mays well. Do you know of any other businesses that have been affected by the Internet? If so, share you story with our visitors as well as any key points on good or bad Internet marketing strategies.
Dallas Real Estate Career
Posted by Administrator on Sep 12, 2006
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Fort Worth Furniture Repair and Kitchen Cabinet Restoration
Posted by Administrator on Sep 7, 2006
Local Dallas Fort Worth Furniture Repair and Kitchen Cabinet Restoration Business Opens Second Location
If you are in Fort Worth or surrounding cities and in need of furniture refinishing, kitchen cabinet restoration, or upholstery repair, you are in luck! Aaron’s Touch Up and Restoration is proud to announce the expansion to a second location at 1539 Central Park Dr. in Hurst, TX.
Aaron’s has gained an excellent reputation in Dallas and surrounding cities by satisfying thousands of residential customers and hundreds of well respected commercial clients including The Mansion Hotel, SMU, III Forks, Crescent Court Hotel, and UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Aaron’s Services include furniture refinishing, re-upholstery, and repair, kitchen cabinet refinishing and custom drapery. We have thousands of fabric to choose from. Please call 817-284-7300 to schedule a free no obligation estimate.
Chad Chandler
Aaron’s Touch Up & Restoration
1510 Randolph St. #402
Carrollton, TX 75006
214-647-1604
972-245-4508 Fax
1539 Central Park Dr
Hurst, TX 76053
817-284-7300