Create a tropical atmosphere in any room with this Small Bar Open Sign. This sign measures 20" long by 10" high and has a bamboo frame with rustic style bindings at each corner. Its shaped bamboo pieces form palm trees and a "Bar Open" message against a dark green background. There'll be no question as to when the island party starts with this festive and to-the-point Bamboo Bar Open Sign. Your guests will love the fun colors of this sign and you'll love the way it looks as part of your backyard decor. Manufacturer: Bamboo54. Brand: Bamboo54. Part Number: 5619
The Sign Bamboo Open/Close is a great addition above your bar or business door. This sign reads open on one side and closed on the other. It is crafted out of real bamboo wood and palm tree designs accent each side. The perfect wall or door piece for anyone with a love for island culture aesthetics. So whether you're open or closed, say it with a bamboo and this Small Bamboo Open and Closed sign by Bamboo 54. Manufacturer: Bamboo54. Brand: Bamboo54. Part Number: 5621
The Sign Bamboo Local Only is perfect for your island luau! This tropical bamboo wall decoration features bamboo lettering and a palm tree design against a deep green background. This sign measures 20" long by 10" high and has a bamboo frame with rustic style bindings at each corner. This handcrafted item is made of durable real bamboo for long lasting use. Perfect for your bars or recreation room, purchase this bamboo sign online today!. Manufacturer: Bamboo54. Brand: Bamboo54. Part Number: 5623
A traditional Hawaiian island saying, this Sign Bamboo Surf's Up is sure to bring a tropical charm to your Patio bar. This decorative home accessory measures 20 inches long x 10 inches high, made of bamboo with an oil treated finish. Ready to hang, this bamboo sign with a text that reads ''Surf's Up" is ideal for indoor or outdoor use. Update your home decor with this beautifully crafted Sign Bamboo Surf's Up. Manufacturer: Bamboo54. Brand: Bamboo54. Part Number: 5625
Add some playful touch to your beach or tropical home dcor with this unique and eye catching Bamboo Aloha Sign. This decorative accessory measures 20" long by 10" high. It is crafted from bamboo, with a rustic frame and dark green background. Shaped bamboo pieces are used to form palm trees as well as the "Aloha" greeting. This Bamboo Sign is the perfect wall or door hanging to give your home an added flair. It'll make a great decorative touch anywhere in your home or above your tropical bar! So whether you're saying "Hello" or "Goodbye", say it in bamboo with this Aloha Sign. Manufacturer: Bamboo54. Brand: Bamboo54. Part Number: 5604
Welcome your guests by placing this charming bamboo wall sign in an entry way or abvoe a tropical bar. Crafted out of real bamboo, this sign reads " Welcome" with palm tree designs. This island style accessory measures 20" long by 10" high, with a rustic frame and deep green background. The Small Welcome Sign is perfect wall or door piece for anyone with a love for island culture aesthetics and a wonderful way to welcome friends and family to your door while adding the touch of charm to the outside of your home. Manufacturer: Bamboo54. Brand: Bamboo54. Part Number: 5620
Your guests will know where to find the tropical drinks with the Tiki Bar Bamboo Sign. Made from real bamboo woods, the word Tiki Bar and two palm tree designs are crafted out of this naturally grown material, giving it the extra island style. Accent your bar or tropical area with this gorgeous and beautiful handcrafted sign. Great addiion to your ouside entertaining bar or above a Maui Dean Tiki Bar. Manufacturer: Bamboo54. Brand: Bamboo54. Part Number: 5624
Here is a clear design statement for any office, cubicle, etc. A wall clock in the shape of an "At Sign". The case is made of wood with a blak matte finish. The center of the "a" is made of frosted glass. The hands are brushed silver. Requires on AA battery.; Dimensions: 13.5"L x 1"D x 13"H; 5 years warranty.
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Add a touch of class with a Mayne address sign. Built-in UV inhibitors help our polyethylene signs endure season after season. Painting and up keep of those old wood signs are a thing of the past. Mayne all-season signs will provide your property with years of elegance and sophistication, all with minimal effort.
Add a touch of class with a Mayne address sign. Built-in UV inhibitors help our polyethylene signs endure season after season. Painting and up keep of those old wood signs are a thing of the past. Mayne all-season signs will provide your property with years of elegance and sophistication, all with minimal effort.
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What are the Value of Book Signings?
"Bookstores are the meeting place of the 21st Century," says Marcia Bliss of Bliss Connections in San Diego. In working with authors to help them promote their books, she cites numerous benefits of book signings:
1. BOOK SALES (first and foremost);
2. gains local exposure for author;
3. meet prospective book buyers;
4. involves people in author's worthy cause;
5. a chance to inspire and educate others;
6. an excellent tool for local publicity; and
7. the opportunity to promote a seminar on the author's topic.
But our years of experience in working with authors has shown us that there are also tremendous "hidden values" in doing book signings that often have very little to do with the above or even with signing books! (Unless, of course, the book is authored by a famous person whose fans are lined up ten deep to meet this celebrity and get his autograph).
But, for those thousands of authors whose names don't inspire instant recognition, the value in book signings may have more to do with the following:
HIDDEN VALUE #1 - DISTRIBUTION IN EVERY MARKET! It's a known fact that distribution is a problem for publishers of all sizes. The reason is simple - with over 300,000 new books coming out each year, bookstores have to be very selective about the inventory of titles they choose to keep on their shelves.
But, when a bookstore agrees to schedule an author for a book signing, that store will automatically order a significant number of copies for the book signing event , forcing distribution into each market the author is doing a signing in!
HIDDEN VALUE #2 - FREE ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION! As book- stores normally promote their books signing events through promotional mailings to their book buyers or through newspaper advertisements, your author becomes the beneficiary of the store's advertising in every city he or she is touring.
HIDDEN VALUE #3 - FREE MERCHANDISING THAT NORMALLY COSTS THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS! Let's face it, stores are highly motivated to promote book signings as these events are known to be a successful action for bringing people into bookstores and stimulating sales. Prior to a scheduled book signing, stores will often set up a prominent display of the author's book along with other high quality promotional material provided by the publisher.
HIDDEN VALUE #4 - WORD OF MOUTH PROMOTION! When authors are at book signings they have the opportunity to meet all the sales people at the individual stores. Those authors smart enough to recognize the value of this opportunity will take the time to introduce themselves, shake hands, talk about their book and make each person feel very important (as they are!).
Then, when asked about a book on the author's topic, you can bet those sales people will recommend that author's title, as it will no longer be just one of the thousands of titles sitting on the shelves!
About the Author
Marsha Friedman has been a leading authority on publicity for authors for nearly two decades as CEO of Event Management Services, Inc (EMSI). If you would like to receive her free Ebook "How to Be a Great Talk Radio Guest" visit http://www.emsincorporated.com.
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