Friday, July 31, 2009

Thinking about getting Satellite TV for the first time?

If you are thinking about getting Satellite TV for the first time, but you are not sure what to get, Dish Network, or DirecTV, then read on.

If price is your main concern, then the choice can get pretty tricky. Package to package comparison, regular everyday price without promotions, Dish Network is the better choice. Looking at the everyday price is very important. It will tell you what you will pay after the promotional period is over. After all, the promotional prices usually only last for 3-6 months, and you have to sign a 2 year contract. When its all said and done, after 2 years, you will pay less with Dish Network. To view a Side By Side comparison of the packages offered by both providers, click here.

If the channels offered are you you main concern, then your options are pretty close to the same. Over all, both Dish Network and DirecTV offer the same channels. The only real difference is specialty channels like NFL Sunday Ticket. Only DirecTV offers that. To view all the channels offered by Dish Network, click here. To view all the channels offered by DirecTV, click here.

If the Hardware is your main concern, then there is a major difference between the two providers. To simplify things, if you are technically savvy, then you will enjoy what Dish Network has to offer. They have really cool receivers that can do some really neat things, such as record 2 different shows at once while allowing you to view another recorded show all at the same time, and record in one room and watch in another. DirecTV is more for the easy goer's. People who like things more simplified tend to prefer DirecTV over Dish Network. People who like more options and features in hardware tend to prefer Dish Network to DirecTV. DirecTV does have one cool hardware advantage over Dish Network, they have the Sat-Go receiver. A portable receiver, antenna, and TV all in one convenient breif case style package.

Saturday, July 4, 2009

Add more income potential to your Cellular Store front.


Do you or someone you know own a traditional Cellular Store? Has your previously profitable Business become a non-profit hobby? It's time to add some more income potential to your store.

I know the state of the economy and the changing cellular market has brought your bottom line down. Profits are dwindling and you might even be thinking of closing the doors, such as many others have done recently. If you are at that pivotal point where you either do something to turn the business profitable again or just close it down, then you must read this post before you make that decision.

Do not stop selling or change your current brand. Simply add more to it. If you do not have a brand loyalty contract, then you could expand your store to include other brands. But if you are in a contract with your brand that states you cannot sell any other brand out of your store, then that idea is out of the question. I'm sure you have already contemplated this move. If you are able to, then do it. Diversification and Expansion are a great way to increase your profit potential.

Weather your in a brand loyalty contract or not, you can simply add another niche market to your store, and it is not against your contract. Try adding Satellite TV and Internet to your stores products and services line. If you are at this pivotal turning point in your business, then signing a contract with the satellite companies as a retailer and paying all of the up front retailer fees to get started does not make much sense. Signing up as an affiliate under another retailer makes much more business sense.

As a DishNetwork, DirecTV, and Hughes Net affiliate, you still get a descent commission per sale, and you do not have to carry any inventory. All you need is some knowledge of the products and services, a little employee training, and you are on your way to adding profits to your business.

Also you can add promotional gifts to entice the sale of a new contract to your patrons. There is no contract to carry these promotionl gift cards either.

Try out these new products and services and watch your business profits grow.