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Thursday, May 17, 2007

[AlpacaTalk] MARKETING FARM PRODUCTS--New Book!

For those beyond the sidewalk who need to sell things they grow, raise and create...

MARKETING FARM PRODUCTS: And How To Thrive Beyond the Sidewalk
By Ellie Winslow
http://www.beyondthesidewalk.com/marketing_farm_products.shtml

Step-by-step coaching in simple language, with clear information and how-to-do-it worksheets to help!
Money Back Guarantee if not completely satisfied!

Marketing can now be just another creative challenge—much like the creative challenges of growing good produce, breeding good animals, or creating great crafts and services. Marketing can become an adventure!

ps. If you bought my other book (Living Beyond...), please email me before buying this one!

Comments from readers:

"I hold a Business Degree in Marketing--Master's college degree level. This book gave me new views and options to look at. I strongley recommend it!!"

"Just bought your book--took it with me while visiting another farm, and couldn't get it back from her; so I need another one. From what I've read so far, it's definitely worth paying twice for."


"I've read everything out there on marketing. If you saw my library, it would make your head spin. It's nice to read something pertaining to farming...........just makes it sink in so much easier, and there were a lot of things which I read for the first time. It's obvious you've put a lot of work into this book and didn't hold anything back. ;-) "

"I'm reading Ellie's new farm marketing book right now and it's TERRIFIC! I'm learning soooo much (no wonder I've never been able to sell anything)."

"This is a much-needed book. As more people go back to the land, they need
to be able to handle the business challenges of running a farm."

"I was one of the people who proofread Marketing Farm Products and it is AWESOME! In fact, I'm ordering copies hot off the press for several of my friends. I can truly say I learned something new on almost every page and I'll be using Ellie's principles to sell my Storey goat book as well as several titles I plan to self-publish. If you sell anything--any sort of home-based product at all, honestly, you NEED this book. It's much, MUCH better than any other sales or marketing book I've ever read."

Chapter Headings:

Chapter One—What do you mean by Marketing?
Defining Marketing
Brief Historical Perspective on Marketing
Defining Your Success
The 4 "P's" of Marketing— the components

Chapter Two—The First "P" of Marketing–Product
What Are You Selling and How Good Is It?
Primary Farm Products—grow it, raise it
Secondary Farm Products—value Added
Tertiary Farm Products—create it
How's the Quality?

Chapter Three—The Second "P" of Marketing—Price
How to Determine the Right Price
Basic Economics
Cost Accounting
Whatever the Market will Bear
Market Research
Cost Accounting Worksheet

Chapter Four—The Third "P" of Marketing—Place
Where Shall I Do My Marketing?
Signs Ads

Handouts Public Events
Presentations Word of Mouth
Retail Space Miscellaneous
Merchandising Wholesale
Websites Indirect ideas

Chapter Five—The Fourth "P" of Marketing—Promotion
Promotion Begins With a Marketing Plan

Chapter Six—More Promotion
Marketing Basics
Marketing is about your customer
Facts vs. benefits

Chapter Seven—More Promotion
Benefits, Benefits, Benefits

Chapter Eight—More Promotion
Copywriting—The Art of Persuading in Writing
Headlines
Information
Asking for the sale
Rules for success

Chapter Nine—More promotion
Promoting with Color, Design and Fonts (Typography)
Color has feeling
Design Components
Emptiness & Symmetry
Unity
Gestalt
Dominance
Hierarchy
Fonts (Typography)

Chapter Ten—More promotion
Your Brand, Packaging and Label
Developing a Brand
Packaging & Labels

Chapter Eleven—More Promotion
Effective Websites

Chapter Twelve – More Promotion
Miscellaneous Marketing Strategies
Unbranded Marketing
Opening Price Point
Guarantees
Putting on Events
Writing a Press Release

Chapter Thirteen – More Promotion
Customer Service—The Heart of a Business
Golden Rule customer service
Smiling and Listening
Staying in touch strategies
The tough customer and complaints

Chapter Fourteen – More Promotion
The Psychology of Persuasion--The Practice of Influence

Contrast
Reciprocation & Concession
Commitment and Consistency
Authority
Scarcity
Conformity
Liking

Chapter Fifteen – More Promotion
Tools for Reaching People & Getting a Yes

Chapter Sixteen – How's That Working for You?
How Effective is My Marketing?

Chapter Seventeen – Overview Business Strategies
Business Plan
Personality & Team Building
Mentoring Your Team

Chapter Eighteen -- The Power of Positive Thinking

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[AlpacaTalk] New Spin-Off Competition

Rocky Mountain Fleece Harvest Handcrafters' Spin-Off (certification
pending)
The Ranch, Larimer County, CO
November 9-11, 2007
ENTRY DEADLINE is July 16, 2007


The Alpaca Breeders of the Rockies invites you to participate in its
first Handcrafters' Spin-Off competition. The competition provides,
you the exhibitor, with an opportunity to have a small amount of
fiber from your best alpacas spun and judged by expert hand
spinners. Ribbons will be awarded for 1st - 6th place and displayed
with samples at the Fall Festival Alpaca Show. The cost is $20 per
entry and all AOBA rules apply. Please contact Allie Neas for more
information and forms at allie@eyedazzleralpacas.com or 719-371-4519.

Thank you,
Susan Mikulecky
Alpaca Annuals
Colorado Springs, CO


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[AlpacaTalk] Dark Huacaya Females


Great Escape Alpaca Ranch and Preciosa Alpacas are pleased to offer the
following females for sale. They can be viewed on Escape's AN sales list at
_www.alpacanation.com/greatescape.asp_
(http://www.alpacanation.com/greatescape.asp)

Miss Leggs Brianna - medium brown w/black points
Dam: RA Miss Leggs
Sire: Snowmass Legend-Maker (Hemingway son)
$15000
- Brianna is a gorgeous brown proven dam. She has 3 lovely dark colored
cria to her credit and was awarded 1st Produce of Dam at the VA Classic 2007.
She passes on her fineness & consistency of fineness & color to her offspring.
She is currently bred to HA Sancho (Black Forrest son) for an August 07
cria.

Escape's Raven Review - True Black
Dam: Borongan D725 AOA
Sire: Chocoreta's Surprise
$9000
- Our newest arrival is this lovely true black girl. Born May 7, this cutie
weighed in at 16.5 lbs and was up and nursing in no time. Raven is a repeat
breeding of the lovely Chestnut Charm (who can be seen under foundation
herd). Charm won 2nd at the VA Classic & 1st at the MD Show & Sale. We're
hoping Raven will follow in her big sister's footsteps. Raven comes with a free
breeding to any Great Escape herdsire when she is ready.

Preciosa Mia Estrellita - Bay Black
Dam: Mia of Ays
Sire: Checkmate (full Allianza son of Guellermo)
$14000
-Lita is an adorable bay black cutie. She has a lovely fine, dense fleece
and has been doing well at the shows, coming home with a 5th, 3rd and 2nd!
She only gets better as she matures, and places higher every time, maybe next
will be blue? Lita is sweet & easy to handle. She comes with a free breeding
to any Great Escape or Preciosa herdsire when she is ready.

These girls can also be combined in a package for significant savings.
Financing is available for well-qualified buyers and we offer a 10% discount for
a cash sale. Reasonable offers will be considered.

Thank you for your time,
Emily Fowler
Preciosa Alpacas, LLC

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