Welcome
Salute to Veterans Luncheon
11-06-09
11:00AM at the Omni Hotel
Be a part of this very moving luncheon meeting in which veterans and active military personnel are honored for their service to our country.
On WEDNESDAY, November 11th, Vets and active duty military eat free at all Applebee's Restaurants...just bring your DD214 or your military ID to any Applebee's Restaurant.
In reading our monthly e-newsletter, I hope will be informed, motivated and educated. My wish for your days is this e-newsletter will provide a little humor into our everyday hectic lives.
If you have a friend or associate that might enjoy the monthly e-newsletter, please direct them to www.joestiles.com to sign up. |
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THE Best Places to Launch a Business |
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City Population # Small Biz
1 Oklahoma City, OK 1,206,142 31,139
2 Pittsburgh, PA 2,351,192 57,272
3 Raleigh, NC 1,088,765 27,659
4 Houston, TX 5,728,143 112,748
5 Hartford, CT 1,190,512 28,609
6 Washington, DC 5,358,130 134,245
7 Charlotte, NC 1,701,799 42,926
8 Austin, TX 1,652,602 37,296
9 New York City, NY 19,006,798 516,827
10 Baltimore, MD 2,667,117 64,481
Would you like to become involved in a dynamic, entrepreneurial committee (W.H.E.R.E.) of the Houston West Chamber of Commerce?
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"CC" & "BCC" |
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First the question:
To answer this question, one must be of a certain age to remember the actual application of these meanings.
The first email response to joe@joestiles.com wins a StarBucks gift card. If you are able, please share your memories of how you used the CC and BCC applications. |
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Funny Things Kids Say |
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"We had planned for months to take our children to Oklahoma for the holidays so they could meet family members they hadn't met before. We talked to them at length about the car trip and what we would see and do. When we were about half-way to Oklahoma City, our four-year-old asked, 'Who IS our Uncle Homa anyway?"
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A Sunday school teacher was telling her class the story of the Good Samaritan, in which a man was beaten, robbed and left for dead.
She described the situation in vivid detail so her students would catch the drama. Then she asked the class, "If you saw a person lying on the roadside all wounded and bleeding, what would you do?"
A thoughtful little girl broke the hushed silence, "I think I'd throw up!"
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An exasperated mother, whose son was always getting into mischief, finally asked him, "How do you expect to get into Heaven?"
The boy thought it over and said, "Well, I'll just run in and out and in and out and keep slamming the door until St. Peter says, 'For Heaven's sake, Jimmy, come in or stay out!'"
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A little girl became restless as the preacher's sermon dragged on and on. Finally, she leaned over to her mother and whispered, "Mommy, if we give him the money now, will he let us go?"
Thanks to butlerwebs.com for the contribution of the funniest things kids say.
joe@joestiles.com
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The Value of Direct Mail Marketing |
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So why, even with one less day of mail delivery, is direct mail a better-than-ever choice for your marketing dollars?
With no rate increase for 2010 and the US Postal Service getting more customer-oriented in their thought process - coming up with more creative fixes instead of simply raising rates - means that the biggest supplier in your direct mail chain is concerned, more than ever, with your return on investment.
In addition, mail volume overall is down, which means less competition for your promotions in your prospects' mailboxes.
In order to take full advantage of the situation, you need to make sure that your postcards are designed with a clear, concise and attention-grabbing headline. Make sure you don't let the opportunity slip by.
Do you need help with your postcard marketing?
Be sure to ask for the "Joe Stiles" special for your
direct mail efforts.
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"Sunday Afternoon Stroll...in Space" |
Please join me as my personal guest at the
HWCOC's Business Over Breakfast meeting on the
THIRD WEDNESDAY of each month.
Our breakfast meeting is held at:
9990 Richmond Ave. Norris Conference Center
Houston, TX 77042
We begin our netweaving and breakfast meeting at 07:00 A.M. and finish at 08:30 A.M.
Be sure to say THANK YOU to those responsible for sponsoring the fabulous breakfast.
The next meeting is NOVEMBER 18th
The title of this month's program is:
"Sunday Afternoon Stroll...in Space"
This program highlights our images and its affect on our relationships.
IF YOU WANT TO HELP YOUR CLIENTS GROW THEIR BUSINESS, INVITE THEM TO ATTEND WITH YOU.
Do you need help with directions?
Please call me at 281/381-1414 for directions OR go to www.hwcoc.org for more information and the monthly calendar of events. |
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USPS Saturday Deliver Ends(?) |
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Postmaster General, John E. Potter, is asking Congress for permission to eliminate the mandatory 6 days mail delivery service. First on the hit list of days to eliminate is Saturday and the second choice is either Wednesday or Thursday.
With the USPS budget deficit, the 5 day per week delivery could save approximately $3 billion.
Politically, no changes are expected until after the 2010 elections...what a shame (That is my political commentary).
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THINK ON THESE THINGS...
Every day do something that will inch you closer to a better tomorrow...
Doug Firebaugh
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| NOVEMBER 2009 |
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I invite you to take a moment to be inspired, motivated, informed and entertained by this month's newsletter. Please take a moment to share your comments and suggestions for furture articles and/or topics.
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| America's Veterans |
America's military veterans have a very special place in my heart.
With special THANKS for every veteran who finances their VA or FHA loan through
JOE STILES, I am offering a FREE appraisal
(a value of $400).
I am honored to serve our country's veterans in this small way as my personal gratitude of your service to the United States of America.
NO TIME LIMIT
Joe Stiles
(USAF Veteran)
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