57 Percent of Illinois Small Business Owners Optimistic about 2007 Holiday Season, According to Constant Contact Survey.Steve Robinson This article is about the Welsh former professional boxer. For the NASA astronaut, see Stephen Robinson. For other persons of the same name, see Robinson. Steve Robinson (born Cardiff) is a Welsh former professional boxer. , Constant Contact's Illinois Illinois, river, United States Illinois, river, 273 mi (439 km) long, formed by the confluence of the Des Plaines and Kankakee rivers, NE Ill., and flowing SW to the Mississippi at Grafton, Ill. It is an important commercial and recreational waterway. regional development director, helps area small businesses learn how to market for a strong holiday season CHICAGO Chicago, city, United States Chicago (shĭkä`gō, shĭkô`gō), city (1990 pop. 2,783,726), seat of Cook co., NE Ill., on Lake Michigan; inc. 1837. , Ill. -- Despite some concerns over the economic climate for the upcoming holiday season, Illinois small business owners remain optimistic op·ti·mist n. 1. One who usually expects a favorable outcome. 2. A believer in philosophical optimism. op , according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Constant Contact's 3rd Annual 2007 Small Business Holiday Outlook* survey. The survey showed that 74 percent of Illinois-based small business owners have some apprehension The seizure and arrest of a person who is suspected of having committed a crime. A reasonable belief of the possibility of imminent injury or death at the hands of another that justifies a person acting in Self-Defense against the potential attack. about sales this holiday season, in part due to competition from large retailers (39 percent). Yet, 57 percent are anticipating strong holiday sales. Constant Contact([R]), Inc. (NasdaqGM: CTCT CTCT Contact CTCT Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies LLC (joint venture) ) is a leading provider of email marketing and online surveys for small organizations. Illinois-based small business owners' confidence in this year's upcoming holiday sales season is supported by their planned use of email marketing. According to the survey, 44 percent of respondents In the context of marketing research, a representative sample drawn from a larger population of people from whom information is collected and used to develop or confirm marketing strategy. will use email marketing to promote their holiday season offerings, compared to 17 percent who will turn to direct mail and 23 percent who will use advertising. Surveyed business owners noted that email marketing has the greatest impact on driving holiday sales (33 percent). Seventy-five percent of Illinois small business owners indicated that the December December: see month. holiday sales activity is important to their yearly earnings and Steve Robinson, a veteran marketing specialist, is committed to helping them succeed during this important time of year. To do this, Robinson offers year-round email marketing seminars that provide all types of small business owners and organizations with practical tips and advice on how to grow their businesses and organizations, not only during the busy holiday season, but throughout the year. "December sales are especially important for small businesses, which are dependant on Adj. 1. dependant on - determined by conditions or circumstances that follow; "arms sales contingent on the approval of congress" contingent on, contingent upon, dependant upon, dependent on, dependent upon, depending on, contingent holiday earnings to meet annual sales targets," said Robinson. "We strive to help all types of small businesses succeed by offering local seminars with tips on how to use email marketing, a fast and affordable way to drive sales and build strong customer relationships during the holiday season and beyond." Susan SUSAN Smallest Univalue Segment Assimilating Nucleus SUSAN Sub Saharan African Network SUSAN Smart Ultrasonic System for Aircraft NDE Schlink a Tastefully taste·ful adj. 1. Having, showing, or being in keeping with good taste. 2. Pleasing in flavor; tasty. taste Simple independent consultant in Chicago can attest To solemnly declare verbally or in writing that a particular document or testimony about an event is a true and accurate representation of the facts; to bear witness to. To formally certify by a signature that the signer has been present at the execution of a particular writing so as to the effectiveness of using email marketing around the holiday season. "The holiday season is always a mad rush for me - my parties center around eating so I get over 75 percent of my business around this time of the year," said Schlink. "My email newsletters really help my customers remember 'me' and 'my' name when it comes time for holiday shopping; I get a significant amount of repeat business as a result." Robinson is hosting several upcoming seminars that provide small businesses and organizations practical and affordable techniques to help them achieve results. These seminars include: Thursday Thursday: see week. , November 28, 2007 [TABLE OMITTED] "The Power of Email Marketing" 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. CT Adelia's Closet - Bead Store 9227 Waukegan Road Morton Grove, IL 60053 Register here Friday, November 29, 2007 [TABLE OMITTED] Tuesday, December 4, 2007 [TABLE OMITTED] Friday, December 7, 2007 "Sales & Marketing - A Different Perspective" Sponsored by Selloquent & Constant Contact 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT Catalyst Ranch 656 W. Randolph St., Suite 4E Chicago, IL Register here About Steve Robinson - Regional Development Director for Illinois With more than 18 years of experience in business development, sales, and fundraising
For more information on upcoming seminars in Illinois area and to contact Steve Robinson directly, please visit: http://www.constantcontact.com/regional/bio.jsp. *The 2007 Small Business Holiday Outlook survey was conducted from September 17 - October 1, 2007 through targeted online distribution to U.S. small businesses who are current customers of Constant Contact. Results were recorded from more than 2,000 respondents nationwide, including more than 200 in Illinois. The full survey can be viewed here: Constant Contact's 2007 Holiday Outlook. About Constant Contact, Inc. Constant Contact, Inc. is a leading provider of email marketing and online survey tools for small organizations, including small businesses, associations, and nonprofits. Launched in 1998, Constant Contact has more than 145,000 customers worldwide today. To learn more, please visit www.constantcontact.com or call (781) 472-8100. 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