Do people use "411" or the yellow pages anymore?
Q. hey guys and gals, I run a small family business which is an alarm installation company out of Stamford, ct. I really just wanted to know how are people looking for different types of business's. our company is picking up allot in certain area's and well we feel that we should start advertising a little more to keep it going. we used to advertise in the yellow pages but have stopped due to we switch phone company's. does anyone know of the best possible advertising ways?
Asked by centerx49 - Wed Oct 1 12:18:13 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Yes, but they're outside of my target market. For a company that sells tangible products which must be locally installed, 411 and yellow pages might still make sense (but maybe your ideal client is too sophisticated for that). What you need is a basic method to track which customers are reaching you through what marketing channel (a simple prepaid postcard survey on every job should be sufficient). Then you can optimize your marketing efforts based on the customers you want to reach. This is just basic marketing. The other questions on your survey may be helpful to sort out other things too, like the professionalism of your installers, timeliness, reason they bought from you, etc.
Answered by aaron p - Wed Oct 1 12:27:15 2008

Democrats are changing the ethics bill So much for transparency?
Q. The Senate's Ethics Sleight of Hand By Robert D. Novak Monday, September 10, 2007; Page A15 The final version of the widely celebrated ethics bill, approved by overwhelming margins in both the House and Senate a month ago, finally and quietly made its way last week from Capitol Hill to the White House. What only a handful of leaders and insiders realize is that this measure, avowedly dedicated to transparency, actually makes it easier for the Senate to pass pet projects without the public -- or many senators -- being aware of it. Until now, one or two senators could block provisions not passed by the Senate or House from being inserted, usually at the end of a session, into the final version of a bill. Under the new rule, it will take 40… [cont.]
Asked by mission_viejo_california - Mon Sep 10 17:28:07 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. This does not sound good. Our government bureaucracy will just continue to grow to the pleasure of the liberal attorneys who are trying to take over every office in the land.
Answered by stev - Mon Sep 10 17:38:10 2007

Would this be illegal?
Q. 1: A job I worked for ripped me off badly. REALLY badly. I filed a report with the work board who sided with company. They gave us a contract with 1 thing and meant 1 other thing. They wouldn't even give me a copy of it to ask my sister what it meant. #2: I have inherited the phone number of some guy who lives really close to my home from Rogers. Since September I have had Collection Agencies, Telemarketers, Insane Cultists calling my number for him, and refuse to believe he doesn't live here. It's very annoying. The 411 page for MY phone number lists HIS address. ... Would it be acceptable to order a fake work order from #1 on #2's property? It'd make me feel better about being ripped off, and it would teach him a lesson for not… [cont.]
Asked by Alex H. - Fri Jun 12 10:15:35 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Even if you "can't read lawyer", when you sign a contract you accept all the conditions stated on it. If you don't understand it, you should've asked. If you feel that they might be lying, you should have someone who has experience in contract law to assist you. As you said "order a FAKE work order". That shows intent that you are trying to commit fraud. How is taking revenge on someone legal? Good luck.
Answered by Kaz H - Fri Jun 12 10:32:09 2009