Quench your thirst - April Newsletter

"With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts." -Eleanor Roosevelt

Keeping it cool or hot with EmbroidMe as your Marketing Partner!   A tumbler personalized is a great gift leaving lasting impressions to those who use it and those who see it! Brand your company, wedding, fundraiser, 5k, or family reunion! The opportunity to leave a lasting impression with a product that will be used for years to come! Stop by your Crystal Lake EmbroidMe to see a sample of the Himalayan Tumbler with custom box. Pair it with a matching t-shirt or cap for marketing your event or brand! EmbroidMe Your Promotional Marketing Partner! *click the photo above to see a short video on the Himalayan Tumbler.

7 Things You Must Do To Maximize The Value Of Your LinkedIn Profile By William Arruda

You've done all the hard work to create a stellar LinkedIn profile. You have a professional headshot, a compelling headline and a complete, authentic summary. When LinkedIn says your profile is "all-star," it's time to turn your hard work into a tool that will advance your career. Here are seven actions to take (in four categories) to maximize the value of your perfect profile:

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Power Up - March Newsletter

"Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing." -Benjamin Franklin

Market Your Brand With a Tech Kit! Did you know that a charging bank can capture over one thousand impressions? That is less than 1 cent per impression!  Stop by your Crystal Lake EmbroidMe to see a sample of this kit or click on the flyer in this email for more details!  Need ideas to promote your brand/ message? Remember; EmbroidMe is YOUR Promotional Marketing Partner!

How to Take Good Pictures With Your Phone: 17 Tips & Tricks to try  Written by Lindsay Kolowich | @lkolo25

In order to take a great photo, you used to have to buy a fancy camera and editing software for your desktop computer. Then, you had to invest some serious time and energy into learning how to use them. Thanks to smartphones and editing apps, we can now take high quality photos and edit them without any bells and whistles.

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Local Golf Outings

2016 Local Chamber, Non-profit, and other Golf Outings

May 25, 2016 Wednesday - McHenry Chamber - McHenry Country Club

June 17, 2016 Friday - Friends of MCC Foundation Golf Invitation - Whisper Golf Golf Course

June 20, 2016 Monday - Berkshire Ballet Theater 13th Annual Golf Outing - Turnberry Country Club

June 27, 2016 Monday - Crystal Lake Chamber Golf Classic - Turnberry Country Club

July 13, 2016 Wednesday - Schaumburg SBA 2016 Golf Classic - Schaumburg Golf Course

July 18, 2016 Monday - Barrington Golf Classic - Wynstone Golf Club

August 19, 2016 Friday - Cary Grove Chamber Golf Outing - Cary Country Club 

Sept. 15, 2016 Thursday - Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing - Traditions at Chevy Chase

Hank Bauer Memorial Golf Outing - August 6

September 19, 2016 Monday - Algonquin Lake in the Hills Golf Outing Turnberry Country Club

The Cottage Golf Outing - TBD - usually early September

LaBemis Golf Outing - TBD - usually September - Probably Sunday the 18th

If you would like us to post your event, feel free to contact us to add the date and a link.

Logo Law

We asked Brie Crawford of Crawford Intellectual Property Law, Inc. , in Crystal Lake, Illinois, about the importance of logo laws. Here is something to think about when you are putting together a design or redesign for your company logo.

Watch out for “Logo infringement” – what are the ramifications?

From the infringement point of view…

Why do I need legal protection?

1.    Someone else has stolen your name

2.    You receive a cease and desist on your name, slogan or name

3.    When you are challenged in your industry

4.    For future copycats

            5.    Ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

When do I need to trademark my logo?

1.    As soon as you choose your design before you reproduce it.

2.    Research has to be done before you register it.

3.    Six to nine months to finalize.

4.    Three months for the government

5.    Keep your Intellectual Property Attorney if changes are made. Revisit the process.

6.    Visit your attorney as often as you would your changes.

NOTE:  These are things to think about, please consult your attorney for specific questions.