Article: Check on the product itself first. Look on the back and the bottom of the product. You can also try searching for the company's address on its website. Using snail mail will get you noticed because fewer people use it today to talk to companies. Tell them why you are a fan of their products. You can even share a fun memory. Be sure to specify whether you want a free sample, a coupon, or both. It also helps to handwrite the note, especially in a fun card. For instance, you could write: "Hello! I really enjoy your cookies. When I was a kid, my parents would bring them with us when we went camping. We'd eat them under the stars, and eating one now brings back those good memories! I don't suppose you'd be willing to send me a sample or coupon? Thanks either way! Best, Robert." Address the envelope, and don't forget to add your return address so they can send something back to you. Stamp it, and put it in the mail. Wait for a response.  Be patient. It can take several weeks to get a response, if you get one at all. Consider adding an email address or phone number to the letter. This might get you a quicker reply.
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Find the company's address. Write a personal note. Send your letter.
Article: For your go bag, you want a bag that is large enough to carry the necessary items but not be filled to the brim. It should also be sturdy enough to carry all of the items without ripping or getting damaged in some way. If you have a backpack that you are no longer using, this can work. You might even want to consider getting a solar backpack that can charge various devices. You will also need to bring a 3-day supply (per person) of nonperishable food. Canned foods are the best for lasting a long time and preventing animals or other pests from getting into your food supply, but they can also be quite heavy. Your best bet is to buy some canned goods along with some other lighter options – like beef jerky, peanut butter, granola bars, and applesauce.  You can find these nonperishable food items at your local grocery store. You should also bring several days’ worth of food for any household pets you expect you would bring with you in an emergency. You need to plan on bringing one gallon of potable water per day per person, or a portable water filtration system. You can also try boiling water to purify it for drinking, or adding iodine tablets. Bring a small bottle of bleach. A few drops of bleach can be used to purify water for drinking in an emergency situation. For your emergency kit, try to think of all the scenarios that you might need to prepare for. You’ll need tools and other items to help you deal with these emergent situations. Consider packing the following:  Lamp or flashlight, preferably a hand crank one so you don’t have to worry about batteries Emergency radio Solar chargers for phones or batteries Swiss army knife, with scissor component Can opener Duct tape Matches In order to protect yourself from the elements, you’ll need to bring extra clothing items that will help you if you are stuck outdoors. Keep your specific area in mind, as your local weather/outdoor conditions will influence what items you choose to pack. Try bringing:  Spare clothes – gloves, walking shoes, extra socks, underwear, layers, wind/rain-resistant clothing. Mylar blankets – they are lighter than full sleeping bags, but still good for warmth. If you anticipate that you’ll need to sleep outdoors during an emergency situation, consider bringing camping supplies like a tent and sleeping bags for each member of your family. These can be life-saving if you’re stuck out in the cold. Remember that these supplies can be difficult to carry unless you have a special backpacking backpack that you can attach the tent and sleeping bags to. You will still need to take care of your sanitary and hygiene-related needs while you’re stuck outdoors or away from home for an extended period of time. Consider the following items:  Dust mask to protect you from possibly harmful airborne debris Sanitary towelettes Feminine products First aid kit – including bandages of various sizes, sterile gauze, antibiotic cream, antiseptic wipes, adhesive tape, antibacterial soap, hydrocortisone cream, tweezers, and a splint. Bring any medications or prescription items you might need while you’re away from home. This includes prescription eye glasses, prescription medication, and over-the-counter medications.  If you have to take medications, make sure you keep them all in one place, and can sweep them into the go bag without any searching. Refill your prescriptions before you're nearly out of them. Remember that medications expire, so you will need to keep checking your go bag once you’ve packed it to ensure that the medications aren’t out of date. Once they expire, toss them and replace them. You should also bring any medications your pet may need. You may want to include copies of important documents, a paper map of your area, and some extra cash in your go bag. To prevent these items from being damaged, make sure you put them in plastic water-resistant bags. Some documents you should consider bringing include:  Copy of your passport or driver’s license Children’s birth certificates Marriage or divorce papers Insurance information Titles for any property you own Tax information
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Purchase a heavy-duty duffel bag or a suitcase. Purchase necessary food items. Get potable water and/or a water filtration method. Pack practical tools. Pack extra clothing and blankets. Bring camping supplies if possible. Bring necessary sanitary products. Pack all of your necessary medications and prescriptions. Bring important paper items in sealed plastic bags.
Article: Once you have collected your data, create a chart or graph that shows the demand forecast. Do this by crossing your product demand quantity with the upcoming months. For example, if you create a line graph, put the months on the horizontal axis and product demand quantity on the vertical axis. If you forecasted that you will need 600 units in October and 800 in November, then place those points on the graph. Draw a line between the points. You can also plot past data on the graph to compare your research data with historical data. You now have your results tabulated or displayed in an easy to read form, but what do they mean? Look for trends, like growing or declining demand, and cyclicality, like busy seasons or months. Compare your data to that of previous years and see how it stacks up as far as volume and pattern. Look for evidence in the data that your marketing plans are working or have worked in the past.  Additionally, go back and determine how exact you believe your forecast to be. Have you been optimistic with your forecast? How large of a margin of error do you expect? Show your forecast to the appropriate people in your company and discuss it with them. Gather input from sales and marketing, finance, production, and all other managers and then revise your forecast. When everyone agrees on the forecast, they can plan a better business strategy. As you gather new data, modify the forecast to reflect this. You want to use all information as it comes to you. If you do not constantly monitor and update your forecast, you can make costly mistakes and it will affect your financial sustainability.
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Compile your results. Analyze your results. Display and discuss your forecast. Monitor and modify your forecast.