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Grab your brochure -- it's game time! Everyone knows the magnitude of the sales presentation. It's the Super Bowl of big meetings and the World Series of business pitches. It's what can ultimately win you the client. So when you make your presentation, it's crucial to have your game face on. And that includes having your marketing materials ready for the big play. While some folks don't feel the need to have a brochure, printed proposal or sales packet available to clients, at Design At Work, we think a little differently. To us, not bringing marketing materials to your sales pitch is like walking into the BIG game without your play book. A brochure is an important tool for businesses to inform customers about their products or services. But it's also a crucial part of a business' image. Really, it's all about perception. Walk in to a sales presentation with a kick-butt, well-designed sales packet, and you're not only telling the potential client, 'we mean business,' you're also showing them quality, longevity and success. And these are important qualities clients consider when 'shopping around.' So next time you're thinking about skimping on the marketing materials, keep in mind the impression you want to give potential customers or clients. And you wouldn't want to lose the game just because you didn't bring your play book!
Client Spotlight: The Spot Oceanfront day and night done right. Whether it's 11 a.m. or 11 p.m., you can always expect a great party, excellent food and friendly and fast service at The Spot. Known for its delicious burgers and one of the best Gulf views on Galveston Island, The Spot is essentially four venues in one location--The Spot, Tiki Bar, DRIP & the newest addition, Squeeze. With Design At Work on board, The Spot has refined its branding and image consistency, helping this Seawall institution live up to its pseudo name--Island Famous. It's Your Turn. Have a question for Design At Work? Want us to respond to your marketing, advertising or public relations query? Have a particular marketing topic you'd like us to cover in the next Baby Talk? Drop us a line at news@designatwork.com.
20 Years = 20 Things In celebration of our 20th year, DAW is giving you 20 of our favorite things, 20 facts or just 20 random thoughts each month. We may all work at Design At Work now, but as teenagers and college students we labored away at some not-so-cool summer jobs. Here's 20 occupations we're proud (and not so proud) to say we toiled in before making our way to Design At Work. 20 DAW Summer Jobs 1. Golf Course Beer Cart Girl 2. Hotel Housekeeper and Manager 3. Putt-Putt FunHouse Employee 4. Lowe's Cashier 5. YMCA Summer Camp Counselor 6. Galleria Skating Rink Ice Skates Guy 7. Whataburger Drive-Thru Girl 8. HEB Deli Baker 9. AMI Funkenwerk Audio Technician 10. TCBY Yogurt Cashier 11. Construction Worker 12. Pizza Inn Waitress 13. Neighborhood Pool Lifeguard 14. Feedlot Ranch Hand 15. Car Dealership Administrative Assistant 16. Blockbuster Cashier 17. Tanning Salon Employee 18. Waitress at University Faculty Club 19. Palais Royal Sales Associate 20. Babysitter
Extra! Extra! Read All About It! Happy One Year Richard! We're proud to bestow the coveted Design At Work watch to resident Web guru, Richard, for his one year of outstanding service. Way to go! Whoop! DAW team member and resident Aggie, Kelcey, is climbing her way up the Design At Work ladder. After four years of perfecting her PR skills, she'll be gigging her way around the office as our newest Account Manager. Getting to Know Lindsey Reaves PR Account Executive Time at DAW: 2 Months, Your Sign: Cancer Hometown: Friendswood, Texas College: Texas State University, Pets: Dog named 'Sugar', Favorite movie: Grumpier Old Men, Favorite restaurant: Ruggles, Favorite book: Pride & Prejudice, Hobbies: Baking, movies and playing the game 'Taboo', Ideal vacation: Hawaii, all the islands
DAW Around Town Gran Celebración Richard gets his Design At Work watch during dinner at El Tiempo. No Bumpers Here The DAW crew hits up Lucky Strike for Richard's One Year Watch Party.The Forumula to your Success. Grow your baby. Grow your business. Keep in touch with the Design At Work Facebook Page. Become a Fan. [www.facebook.com/designatwork] Stay in the loop with Design At Work Tweets. Follow Us. [http://twitter.com/growyourbaby] Design At Work Creative Services 3701 Kirby Drive, Suite 1050 Houston, Texas 77098 832.200.8200
 
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