Bean News - Nov 2008 - Need to put together your elearning course catalog? Small businesses! We can help you out... what's happening this month? (Having trouble viewing this page? You can find a text-only version of the current newsletter at www.jumpbean.com/newsletter/beannews.txt) . To ensure delivery of bean news, please add newsletter@jumpbean.com to your address book.) 1. Need to put together your elearning course catalog? 2. Small businesses! We can help you out. 3. This holiday season, don't be caught with your pants down! 4. Make someone else's gift giving even easier with eBay. 5. Tips: Swap files We're Hsuan-min Chou and Blythe Howard-Chou, founders of Jumping Bean Communications. Do you know someone who can use our marketing writing or technical writing services? Forward this newsletter to a friend or colleague, or point them to www.jumpbean.com. ****************************************************************************** ****************************************************************************** Motorola This [copy for our catalog] is awesome! Thanks! S.G., Manager Motorola ****************************************************************************** ****************************************************************************** 1. Need to put together an elearning course catalog? Over the years, we've been putting together all the makings of an elearning/course catalog portfolio. In fact, we're in the tail-end of a 5-month project with Motorola writing/editing course catalog material for their North American and EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) customers. Plus, we also did catalog work for Active and Able. Does your company need a catalog? We can do it for you >> http://jumpbean.com/1-773-562-6093/articles/0810-course_catalogs.htm ****************************************************************************** ****************************************************************************** Think we did an outstanding job on your collateral? Don't keep it inside. Tell the world! And we'll take 25% off your next project. Yelp! http://www.yelp.com/biz/jumping-bean-communications-chicago ****************************************************************************** ****************************************************************************** 2. Small businesses! We can help you out. I know it seems we seem to focus too much on the big boys. Discover, Visa, Motorola, the list goes on and on. But what about our bread and butter? The small- to medium-sized business owner. And we'd like to let you know that we're even better equipped for the small business. Small businesses! See what we can do for you! >> http://jumpbean.com/1-773-562-6093/articles/0809-small_businesses_you_need_us.htm ****************************************************************************** ****************************************************************************** Need tech writing done? We can do your Windows and online documentation in addition to your print. Send an email (mailto:info@jumpbean.com), or give us a ring (773-562-6093), and we'll get back to you right away! ****************************************************************************** ****************************************************************************** eBay My best ebay purchase ever. Thanks! Highly recommended. A+ eBay buyer: thuong1 ****************************************************************************** ****************************************************************************** 3. Make someone else's gift giving even easier with eBay. No, you're never going to wear that Cliff Huxtable-like sweater your grandma bought for you. Or that wedding gift that looks like a toilet basin? But you know, there is always someone out there who wants that stuff. So let's get started, and tell us what you want to sell! >> ebay@jumpbean.com ****************************************************************************** ****************************************************************************** 4. This holiday season, don't be caught with your pants down! The holidays (in addition to Christmas, there are Hanukkah and Divali) are creeping up. So, do you have your materials ready? * Still need those POS signs written and printed? * Or fliers created and sent off to customers? * How about some emails that offer coupons and talk about your holiday specials? * Or a thoughtful "Dear Valued Customer" letter that touches the heart? It's not too late! Give yourself some peace-of-mind, and we'll get crackin' >> http://jumpbean.com/1-773-562-6093/articles/0811-holiday_dont_be_caught_w_pants_down.htm ****************************************************************************** ****************************************************************************** Do you want to advertise your business/service on Bean News? Take a look at our client list, and you can see the industries we cater to. Send an email, and we'll get back to you as soon as possible ****************************************************************************** ****************************************************************************** 5. Tip: Swap files Product managers and sales! Do you have a "swap file," a file (or group of files) of marketing pieces you like? It's not just for writers and designers. Sales and PMs should have them too. It's a lot easier to show something you like, and expand off it of it, than to wave your arms wildly and hope your creatives "get" what you mean. ****************************************************************************** ****************************************************************************** Mini Tip: When writing copy for a Content Management System, make sure you have copies of your source files on your hard drive. I almost ran into a problem when changes I made in a CMS were erased, and the only backups were on the server. Fortunately, I knew the CMS was balky, and didn't trust it, so I backed things up to my hard drive. ****************************************************************************** ****************************************************************************** Make your day run more smoothly and efficiently with our timesaving tips. Got a tip? Send it to tips@jumpbean.com. You might see it in the next issue of "bean news!" http://jumpbean.com/1-773-562-6093/tips/index.htm ADV: 5-star rated Transtastic Auto Repair "has definitely made loyal customers out of us," says Liz T. For quality oil changes and other car maintenance, call Steve at (773) 661-5100. Tell Steve you saw this ad on Jumping Bean. New Clients Active and Able Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church Motorola Specialty Store Services Spencer Stuart Walgreens Motorola You are doing a wonderful job!! You'll have to let me know "who" gets this positive feedback so you can have good referrals going forward!! S.G., Manager Motorola Discover Thanks...for your work in the short time you were here. We'll certainly keep you in mind... for additional freelance help. T.G., Manager Corporate Branding and Creative Services Discover Financial Services Specialty Store Services Nice work. I really like the tone [of your catalog copywriting]. VP New Business Specialty Store Services Play and Feed a Hungry Person! Did I overhear right that you were leaving after today? Bummer... You were a great help. B.S., Copywriter Walgreens You did a wonderful job and I know The Beloved Community appreciated it!!! J.R., Account Director Taproot Foundation Hsuan-min's writing style is approachable and easy-to-read—quite an accomplishment when writing about software and technology concepts! Carolyn Calzavara Director, Global Marketing Decisions Made Easy eBay Excellent product, packaging, and shipping. Would gladly do business again. eBay buyer: gravyshoes Jumping Bean Amy has definitely expressed her positive feedback with your work and is impressed with your strategic copywriting abilities! 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