From: "Pam Beffa" <PARTIESBD@prodigy.net>
To: "Deliza Nieves" <dnieves@ameragents.com>,
Subject: Re: I need your advice
Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2001 18:01:35 -0500

Hi Deli-

First of all, don't be afraid to ask, you would be providing them a
wonderful service.  If they no, so what, you didn't have the account before
any ways.  You haven't lost anything, and have hopefully gained some courage
and a thicker skin for next time.  Your receive several "no's" for every
"yes".
  As how to approach their current design,  ask to speak to the manager and
mention you noticed their unusually creative window decor and how it really
caught your eye (true, yes?).  You offer a product that is also unusually
creative and different, will definitely attract attention.  Use your regular
QBN script about how the cost effectivness and versatility of balloons, etc.

One more thing before approaching the Gap, do a search on BalloonHQ for tips
on window decor using balloons.  Seems to me there were a string of
responses and tips on this issue (similar to outdoor work depending which
direction the window faces).
 Best of luck!

Pam Beffa, CBA
retired balloonie
St. Charles, MO
----- Original Message -----
To: <balloondeco@balloonhq.com>
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2001 12:56 PM
Subject: I need your advicevice


> Hi all, I wanted some advice, I work in NYC full time until my balloon
> business takes off.  The thing is right outside my window there is a GAP
> store, and they have such long and wide windows with maniquins dressed in
> GAP clothing and the most hideous graffitti sprayed on the windows, at
> first I thought some hoodlum sprayed those beautiful windows but then
> looking at it, I think it was done purposely.  They say Freedom and
> Independence.  I'm tempted to go in there and speak to someone, regarding
> letting me do their windows in pretty patriotic colors, the thing is I
> don't know how to go about it, I'm kinda nervous going there and getting
> turned down, should I call them first, and what do I say.  I don't want to
> say the window looks hideous and insult them in any way.  I really need
> your help on this.
>
>
>
> Deli in NY
> Not Just Balloons
>