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You're the Boss

You're the Boss


ADVERTISING LAYOUT PART I: SPACE ALLOCATIONS

Excellent for any course in advertising, advertising creative, or graphic design. Suggests the proper space allocation for the illustration, headline, copy and logo. Discusses whether to use a photograph or original art for the illustration. Covers headline issues such as overprinting, reverse type and typefaces. Shows examples of the optical enter, symmetrical and asymmetrical balance and the Kodak "rule of thirds." Covers the layout techniques of vertical half, horizontal half, corner half, white space, bleed, and borders. Concludes with a discussion and examples of "simplicity", "unity" and "harmony" in layout design.

Item no.: FN00320011
Format: DVD
Duration: 20 minutes
Copyright: 2011
Price: USD 135.00

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ADVERTISING LAYOUT PART II: VISUAL DIRECTION

Shows how to attract attention with the layout formats of Picture Window, Silhouette, Square Zero, Mondrian, Closure, Oversizing, Juxtaposition, Surrealism, and Shock. Discusses how graphic designers direct attention within an ad by using the layout techniques of "diagonal", "standard", "C", "Z", "overlapping", and "spatial progression." Concludes with a special section on the importance and use of headlines and sub-headlines.

Item no.: ME02490012
Format: DVD
Duration: 18 minutes
Copyright: 2011
Price: USD 135.00

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YOU'RE THE BOSS: STARTING AND RUNNING YOUR OWN BUSINESS - FINDING YOUR CUSTOMERS: MARKETING AND ADVERTISING YOUR BUSINESS

Building a loyal customer base is vital to the success of any new businessˇXbut competing for attention in a world bombarded with advertising may be a young company's most daunting challenge. Packed with advice from experienced entrepreneurs, this video highlights smart ways to generate recognition for a start-up business and drive traffic to it. Viewers learn the necessity of researching a competitor's advertising tactics, developing a marketing plan, and testing various promotional strategies. Topics include the need for targeted messaging that connects with the customer base; effective website building and development; networking through involvement in the community; the idea of business referral or liaising with other firms that aren't direct competitors; and smaller-scale advertising based on repetition as an alternative to more splashy and expensive methods.

Item no.: DU02303421
Format: DVD
Duration: 25 minutes
Copyright: 2011
Price: USD 100.00

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YOU'RE THE BOSS: STARTING AND RUNNING YOUR OWN BUSINESS - LOOKING AHEAD: EXITING YOUR BUSINESS

It might seem contradictory, but decisions about how to end a company are just as important as the dreams that give birth to it. There may even be reasons that make a pre-planned exit strategy mandatory, such as the specific needs of investors. This video explores various end-game scenarios for business owners, helping to clarify long-term goals for anyone on the verge of creating a company while detailing the possibilities and challenges that each type of conclusion involves. Viewers are introduced to the pros and cons of being bought out in installments; selling a company outright to a friendly party or a competitor; merging with another firm, including the option of staying on in some capacity; going the IPO route, an expensive and rarely pursued option but one worth discussing; and liquidation, with its need for proper record-keeping, government paperwork, and asset sell-offs or storage. In all cases, the focus is on walking away with the best possible outcome.

Item no.: SN02453422
Format: DVD
Duration: 25 minutes
Copyright: 2011
Price: USD 100.00

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YOU'RE THE BOSS: STARTING AND RUNNING YOUR OWN BUSINESS - MANAGING YOUR BUSINESS: PRICES, FINANCES, AND STAFFING

From price tags to paychecks, from tracking sales to filing taxes, from opening in the morning to locking up at night, the on-the-ground challenges of running a business never end. This video sheds light on them with expert commentary and helpful explorations of numerous management issues. Topics include obtaining proper insurance; determining the best market prices for goods and services; finding the right software and record-keeping systems for sales, billing, expenses, and taxes; and making sure that an array of government and bureaucratic requirements are fulfilled, from an Employer Identification Number to Employee Eligibility Verification forms to the required notices posted on company premises. The program also features extensive discussions of hiring, training, motivating, and disciplining employees.

Item no.: WE00273423
Format: DVD
Duration: 25 minutes
Copyright: 2011
Price: USD 100.00

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YOU'RE THE BOSS: STARTING AND RUNNING YOUR OWN BUSINESS - PLANNING YOUR BUSINESS: RESEARCH, GOALS, AND BUSINESS PLANS

The old saying, "People don't plan to fail, they fail to plan," rings especially true when it comes to creating a company. This video helps aspiring business owners plan to succeed, with advice from veteran entrepreneurs on clarifying goals, identifying the strengths and weaknesses of a potential enterprise, and establishing a realistic pathway to prosperity. Challenging the viewer to take a serious look at his or her own ability to take risks, manage an organization, and go toe-to-toe with competitors, the program offers insight into market exploration, determining a viable market niche, gauging the level of need for a product or service, learning about one's customer base, and deciding on the most appropriate business structure. Writing a detailed and comprehensive business plan is also a major topic. A Co-production of Films for the Humanities & Sciences and MotionMasters.

Item no.: TS02303424
Format: DVD
Duration: 25 minutes
Copyright: 2011
Price: USD 100.00

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YOU'RE THE BOSS: STARTING AND RUNNING YOUR OWN BUSINESS - STARTING YOUR BUSINESS: FINANCING, BRANDING, AND REGULATIONS

It's one thing to imagine being an entrepreneur and quite another to take the first steps in creating a real business. This video encourages people who have carefully studied the market for a product or service, have written a solid business plan, and have decided to proceed to the next level. Topics include typical ways of obtaining financing (emphasizing conventional banking sources like operating loans, term loans, and SBA loans); the crucial steps of fulfilling federal, state, and local paperwork requirements; the acquisition of equipment and other assets; the potential need for a physical store or office space; and guidance on crafting an enduring and evocative company name. Although it offers a wealth of advice from experienced businesspeople, the program also illustrates the benefits of finding a flesh-and-blood mentor to help navigate the many hurdles of starting a business.

Item no.: YA02453425
Format: DVD
Duration: 25 minutes
Copyright: 2011
Price: USD 100.00

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