April 2009 - The Real Deal

The Real Deal™

Expert purchasing advice from BuyerZone

April 2009

Top Purchases

Top purchases in the last month:

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Other Purchases to Consider

Pricing Examples

Storage Containers

Solid steel containers offer secure storage space for your business at a low cost. Find out what BuyerZone customers paid for their containers:

"$2,915 - 20' container, painted, rollup door, delivered."
— Lighting Installer, Mesa, Arizona

"Used 40' steel shipping container with double-swing doors on one end. - $2,000 including tilt-bed delivery plus tax."
— Advertising Writer, Grand Prairie, Texas

Read more storage container pricing examples.

BuyerZone Basics

BuyerTrail Directory

Researching your next purchase but not ready for suppliers to contact you? With BuyerTrail, you can instantly compare product details from multiple brands side-by-side.

Try the BuyerTrail supplier directory today.

Learn from the pros

You may be the best in the biz at your primary job-but chances are you're not an expert in all areas of business. It pays to watch what other businesses are doing and learn from those are doing well.

We've got two people you can learn from this month from our new business advice blog In the Zone: First, our exclusive interview with Aaron Magness at Zappos can help you learn how in-depth customer interaction can pay off. Second, learn the basics of email marketing from BuyerZone's own Jeff Gordon.

— Jeremy Sacco, BuyerZone Editorial Manager

BuyerZone Q&A: Zappos explains the value of connecting with customers

Online retailer Zappos spends considerable time and resources fostering relationships with their customers. This communication has helped the company deliver the best shopping experience over and over again.

Can it work for your business? Aaron Magness, Zappos' Director of Business Development, shares valuable tips for getting to know your customers better.

Read the full article.

The 5 most important upgrades for a new office

Boost productivity and job satisfaction by making sure you invest in these 5 essentials. You probably already know you need most of these items—but we're going to tell you why you should spend more time and money on each of them.

Read the full article.

Buyer's Guide: LCD projectors

LCD projectors allow you to vividly display information about plans, projects, or products. The best projector for you is the right size, with the right features, and the functionality that leaves a lasting impression on your audience.

Read about the different types and weights available, how to select the best resolution, and what you can expect to pay.

Ask the Expert: Getting started with email marketing

Not using email marketing yet? It's easier than you might think—and we're not talking about spam.

Learn how you can start using email for both customer acquisition and building loyalty with existing customers.

National Business Headlines

Make search engines your friends

Learn how to boost web traffic with this introduction to SEO copywriting basics.
—Source: Entrepreneur

Stimulus law aids small business, but benefits are not easy to find

Some say the law's benefits aren't easy to figure out: "Who has time to read it?"
—Source: New York Times (free registration required)

How hard could it be?: Start-up static

A new business is like a shortwave radio. You have to fiddle patiently with all the dials until you get the reception you want.
—Source: Inc.

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