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ANOTHER SUNNY WEDNESDAY

Well, aren't we just the luckiest group of West Coast-ers there ever was? Seems like summer isn't ready to leave us yet, with the blue sky and sunshine making a come back after the downpour yesterday. The Weather Network says that it's 12 degrees outside but it could be 20 from the way it looks [...]

SETTING UP OUTLOOK 2013

The following provides step-by-step instructions for setting up access to your Elite Image hosted email address using Microsoft Outlook 2013. Where possible, we've provided static instructions which should work across all Elite Image hosted email addresses, but there is obviously account-specific information which you will need to enter (such as the username and password). FROM [...]

NEW CONTENT ADDED? REMEMBER TO FLUSH THE CACHE

One of the most common “gotcha”s facing website hosting clients is when new content (pages, posts, etc.) is added but doesn’t immediately appear on the public-facing web pages. This happens because our hosting infrastructure makes heavy use of multiple layers of server-side caching, in order to improve overall site performance, which is becoming ever-increasingly important [...]

SIGNATURES IN OUTLOOK 2013

This how-to details adding “complex” signatures to your emails in Outlook 2013 (complex in the sense of structured HTML, as opposed to plain text, or a simply an image). You should receive a URL from Elite Image which (when opened) should display your signature (it should start with “http://static.eliteimage.ca”) – open this in your web [...]

HOW TO SET NAMESERVERS UNDER GODADDY ACCOUNT

This how-to explains how to set a domain registered under GoDaddy to use Elite Image’s nameservers. For the purposes of this guide, I will be using the domain “6094mcgirr.com” – wherever you see this domain, you should imply that your own domain should be used. Log into your GoDaddy account as normal: Click on the “Manage” button on [...]

COASTAL COLOUR PRINTING EXPANDS SERVICES UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP

(November 29, 2016) Parksville, BC – Coastal Colour Printing, located in Parksville’s Industrial area, is announcing an expansion of its services to include graphic design, digital marketing and web development. Coastal Colour was acquired by Nanaimo-based company, Elite Image, in October, as a result of the sudden passing of Coastal Colour’s owner, John Rockley, in September. [...]

ACCOUNT MANAGER REQUIRED (NANAIMO)

We are looking for a full time Account Manager for a well established Advertising Agency – Elite Image located in Nanaimo BC. Requirements: Must be 18 Years of Age Must have own means of transportation Strong work ethic Marketing and sales B2B experience an asset Ambitious, outgoing and self-motivated Able to demonstrate strong interpersonal and [...]

HOW TO CREATE A MARKETING AND SALES PLAN

Here is a checklist for you to follow when developing your marketing strategy: STAGE 1: MARKET RESEARCH Do you know your target market, competitors and the trends within your industry? Refer to the Market Research checklist for further information: sbbc.co/marketresearchchecklist VIABILITY ANALYSIS Can you make money from this venture? Work out your costs and break-even point [...]

MARKETING IDEAS FOR YOUR BUSINESS – PLAN AND EXECUTE

It is crucial to continually learn, measure and revise your marketing initiatives. Marketing your business takes: Time Commitment Involvement Investment A plan Here is a list of Marketing Must Haves: It must be distinctive. Must attract attention. Focus on your consumer and the value you provide, not your business. Strong call to action. Planning for [...]

MARKETING TO YOUR CUSTOMERS – HOW TO GAIN THE EDGE

An effective marketing strategy is crucial to the success, growth, and development of your business. WHAT IS MARKETING? According to Wikipedia: Marketing is the action or business of promoting and selling products or services, including market research and advertising. DEVELOP A MARKETING PLAN: – Identify opportunities – Allows you to make informed decisions – Creates [...]