In Feburary 2016 23,
Tailor your show to your space. Keep your guest list small enough that your guests will not be squished if they all arrive simultaneously. If you simply have more people than space, consider holding the show over multiple days and divide the guest list accordingly. Spreading the art throughout your home or studio is a great option, just make it clear which rooms may be off limits with discrete signs.
Create an eye-catching invitation. This can be a simply done black and white flyer, a glossy postcard or a thermographed invitation: whatever best sets the tone for your show. Open houses work well for folks with busy schedules to stop by when they can. Make sure the announcements go out at least four weeks before the show for the strongest attendance.
Remove unnecessary furniture. Too much seating invites guests to rest and chat and you want them on their feet, mingling and chatting about the art on display. Stowing the extra pieces in a room not being used for the show is best.Store knick-knacks and personal items away to avoid accidental breakages and set a more serene scene.
Arrange your wares. Make sure you have ample wall space for paintings. Bookshelves can be used for small sculptures. Three-dimensional items can stand on stools or end tables with enough room to walk around them for full effect. Move a table against a wall and use a variety of easels or plate stands to display a variety of smaller framed pieces.
Choose some mood music. Classical is always a safe bet but a post-modern display may cry out for house or techno. Whatever you choose, keep the volume low enough that guests can talk over it without screaming.
Set out hors d'oeuvres and drinks. Wine and cheese seem to be the favorites for most art shows. Whatever you serve, make sure to keep portions small (no more than two bites), portable and no-cutlery-required.
Keep price tags discrete but visible. You want guests to be able to see the asking price easily but not feel pressured. Business cards from your local office supply store folded in half lengthwise work well for containing the name of the piece, the medium and the price. For art on walls, clear labels printed with the necessary information can be placed on the wall beside or beneath the work.
Set up a discrete payment station. This is not merely a show-and-tell, it's an opportunity to sell some of your work so make sure you have the tools available to complete transactions. A bar or small table works well to hold a cash-box (perhaps in a decorative container if drawer space is not available), receipt book and business cards or additional flyers. If you expect to take credit cards, have a terminal available or you can use an online processor and print receipts from your printer.
In Feburary 2016 23,
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Tuesday, 23 February 2016
Monday, 15 February 2016
How to Start Your Own Chat Room Website Make MoneyIn Feburary 2016 15,
In Feburary 2016 15,
Buy a domain name from a domain name registrar like Domain.com, NetworkSolutions.com or DomainName.com. Pick a memorable domain name or one with keywords that reflect the topic of your website. A domain name will cost about $10 per year.
Buy Web hosting from a hosting company like RackSpace.com, HostBig.com or JustHost.com. Web hosting costs about $10 per month. Follow the instruction provided by your Web host for linking your domain name to your web hosting account.
Create an account with a chat room provider like TinyChat.com, Gabbly.com or Yaplet.com. These companies provide code that you embed into your website which allows access to their chat network. They are all free to use provided you link back to them.
Copy the chat interface embed code from the chat room provider you've chosen and paste the code into the Web page where you want to host your chat room. Format the page according to your wishes and add content that reflects the topic of your chat room.
Locate an affiliate program that offers products that your chat room visitors might want. Sign up for the program and find one or more products that you want to promote. Copy the affiliate links for each product you intend to promote. Most affiliate programs offer banner graphics that you can use to promote their products. Copy the banners that are the most appealing to you and place them on your chat room Web page. Link the banner images to the affiliate offers with your affiliate link. When visitors to your chat room click the banners and then buy the products you are promoting you will be paid a commission.
Promote your chat room. Buy banner ads or pay-per-click ads to drive traffic to your chat room. Once people find your community and become interested in the conversation they will return again and again.
In Feburary 2016 15,
Buy a domain name from a domain name registrar like Domain.com, NetworkSolutions.com or DomainName.com. Pick a memorable domain name or one with keywords that reflect the topic of your website. A domain name will cost about $10 per year.
Buy Web hosting from a hosting company like RackSpace.com, HostBig.com or JustHost.com. Web hosting costs about $10 per month. Follow the instruction provided by your Web host for linking your domain name to your web hosting account.
Create an account with a chat room provider like TinyChat.com, Gabbly.com or Yaplet.com. These companies provide code that you embed into your website which allows access to their chat network. They are all free to use provided you link back to them.
Copy the chat interface embed code from the chat room provider you've chosen and paste the code into the Web page where you want to host your chat room. Format the page according to your wishes and add content that reflects the topic of your chat room.
Locate an affiliate program that offers products that your chat room visitors might want. Sign up for the program and find one or more products that you want to promote. Copy the affiliate links for each product you intend to promote. Most affiliate programs offer banner graphics that you can use to promote their products. Copy the banners that are the most appealing to you and place them on your chat room Web page. Link the banner images to the affiliate offers with your affiliate link. When visitors to your chat room click the banners and then buy the products you are promoting you will be paid a commission.
Promote your chat room. Buy banner ads or pay-per-click ads to drive traffic to your chat room. Once people find your community and become interested in the conversation they will return again and again.
In Feburary 2016 15,
Sunday, 7 February 2016
Marketing Techniques for Computer CoursesIn Feburary 2016 07,
In Feburary 2016 07,
To sell computer training, a training provider must first establish himself as an expert in the computer field. One of the quickest and easiest ways to gain this credibility is to offer a free information session where members of the public (and potential customers) can get a taste of the quality training they will receive. Some very successful training providers offer monthly or even weekly seminars that are open to the public, and some offer a series of training for free or at a significantly reduced cost. Independent and work-from-home computer instructors without access to a lecture hall or conference room may prefer to harness the power of the Web to deliver online seminars, or Webinars, for free on venues like Ustream and YouTube.
Becoming an Author
Another way to quickly gain credibility and widespread notoriety is to pen a computer advice column in a local publication. While large daily newspapers are likely to already have an entire team of writers dedicated to technology, smaller weekly publications, independent periodicals and community newsletters may welcome the addition of free technology-oriented content (computer training providers should not expect compensation for promotional articles, but may view the time spent as an advertising expense). To gain a broader audience, some larger training providers operate blogs or even entire websites on the Internet, though these venues often require special marketing of their own.
Traditional Advertising
While seminars and advice columns are excellent ways to quickly gain credibility with minimal investment, the power of traditional advertising mediums should not be overlooked. Few marketing tactics are able to disseminate an advertising message to a broader audience than media advertising, and a combination of radio, television and print advertisements is sure to gain attention for the computer training program. Expenses related to traditional advertising can mount up very quickly, though, so budget-minded training providers may prefer to take out only minimal traditional advertising and augment it with a combination of the other, less expensive methods.
In Feburary 2016 07,
To sell computer training, a training provider must first establish himself as an expert in the computer field. One of the quickest and easiest ways to gain this credibility is to offer a free information session where members of the public (and potential customers) can get a taste of the quality training they will receive. Some very successful training providers offer monthly or even weekly seminars that are open to the public, and some offer a series of training for free or at a significantly reduced cost. Independent and work-from-home computer instructors without access to a lecture hall or conference room may prefer to harness the power of the Web to deliver online seminars, or Webinars, for free on venues like Ustream and YouTube.
Becoming an Author
Another way to quickly gain credibility and widespread notoriety is to pen a computer advice column in a local publication. While large daily newspapers are likely to already have an entire team of writers dedicated to technology, smaller weekly publications, independent periodicals and community newsletters may welcome the addition of free technology-oriented content (computer training providers should not expect compensation for promotional articles, but may view the time spent as an advertising expense). To gain a broader audience, some larger training providers operate blogs or even entire websites on the Internet, though these venues often require special marketing of their own.
Traditional Advertising
While seminars and advice columns are excellent ways to quickly gain credibility with minimal investment, the power of traditional advertising mediums should not be overlooked. Few marketing tactics are able to disseminate an advertising message to a broader audience than media advertising, and a combination of radio, television and print advertisements is sure to gain attention for the computer training program. Expenses related to traditional advertising can mount up very quickly, though, so budget-minded training providers may prefer to take out only minimal traditional advertising and augment it with a combination of the other, less expensive methods.
In Feburary 2016 07,
Wednesday, 3 February 2016
How to Start a Hosting CompanyIn Feburary 2016 03,
In Feburary 2016 03,
Raise the start-up capital. Starting a web hosting company requires a significant amount of capital. Estimate the financial cost of launching your web hosting company and evaluate the state of your personal finances. If you do not have access to savings, consider forming a partnership with other investors or taking out bank debt.
Lease office space. Locate a suitable space to house your servers and other equipment. Take into account the need for additional room for other in-house departments, such as customer service or advertising.
Lease or purchase servers. Determine whether to own or lease your servers. The options range from custom-built products by manufacturers such as Dell or Gateway to preconfigured servers. Leasing equipment under a monthly payment plan is an attractive option if you do not have adequate capital.
Select a bandwidth provider. If you purchase your own servers, you will need to locate a bandwidth provider that can run a line to your servers through a router. If you lease your servers, the company that leases the equipment will normally offer you a bandwidth package.
Advertise your hosting solution. In order to be successful, you will need to convince consumers to choose your hosting solution over those of other companies, many of which are more established. You will need to develop a website advertising your services and attract as many visitors as possible. Factors involved in receiving traffic include search engine optimization, online affiliate advertising, advertising in physical media, connecting with social media and listing your site in relevant online directories.
In Feburary 2016 03,
Raise the start-up capital. Starting a web hosting company requires a significant amount of capital. Estimate the financial cost of launching your web hosting company and evaluate the state of your personal finances. If you do not have access to savings, consider forming a partnership with other investors or taking out bank debt.
Lease office space. Locate a suitable space to house your servers and other equipment. Take into account the need for additional room for other in-house departments, such as customer service or advertising.
Lease or purchase servers. Determine whether to own or lease your servers. The options range from custom-built products by manufacturers such as Dell or Gateway to preconfigured servers. Leasing equipment under a monthly payment plan is an attractive option if you do not have adequate capital.
Select a bandwidth provider. If you purchase your own servers, you will need to locate a bandwidth provider that can run a line to your servers through a router. If you lease your servers, the company that leases the equipment will normally offer you a bandwidth package.
Advertise your hosting solution. In order to be successful, you will need to convince consumers to choose your hosting solution over those of other companies, many of which are more established. You will need to develop a website advertising your services and attract as many visitors as possible. Factors involved in receiving traffic include search engine optimization, online affiliate advertising, advertising in physical media, connecting with social media and listing your site in relevant online directories.
In Feburary 2016 03,
Tuesday, 2 February 2016
How to Make a Cloud in a JarIn Feburary 2016 02,
In Feburary 2016 02,
Tape a section of black paper to the back of a jar, leaving about half of the jar uncovered as a window to the interior. The dark surface will make the small cloud more visible when it forms.
Pour about an inch of hot water into the jar. Use a jar that is already at room temperature or above to prevent thermal shock from cracking the glass.
Swirl the water in the jar to warm the sides of the vessel and wash away any immediate condensation.
Upend the lid of the jar and use it as a shallow dish for the ice. Fill the lid with ice and set it atop the jar's opening.
Strike a match and blow it out. Quickly lift the lid from the jar and toss the spent and smoking match into the jar, then replace the lid.
Observe the interior of the jar and look for water vapor to condense into wisps of cloud on the smoke particles from the burnt match. Use a flashlight to illuminate the inside of the jar if the tiny clouds seem hard to see despite the black paper backing.
In Feburary 2016 02,
Tape a section of black paper to the back of a jar, leaving about half of the jar uncovered as a window to the interior. The dark surface will make the small cloud more visible when it forms.
Pour about an inch of hot water into the jar. Use a jar that is already at room temperature or above to prevent thermal shock from cracking the glass.
Swirl the water in the jar to warm the sides of the vessel and wash away any immediate condensation.
Upend the lid of the jar and use it as a shallow dish for the ice. Fill the lid with ice and set it atop the jar's opening.
Strike a match and blow it out. Quickly lift the lid from the jar and toss the spent and smoking match into the jar, then replace the lid.
Observe the interior of the jar and look for water vapor to condense into wisps of cloud on the smoke particles from the burnt match. Use a flashlight to illuminate the inside of the jar if the tiny clouds seem hard to see despite the black paper backing.
In Feburary 2016 02,
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