They’ll envy your pouch Don’t call it a purse—it’s a Personal Utility Pouch, or PUP for short. Created by two real estate brokers who struggled to keep their business essentials organized while they were on the go, the unisex bag includes four open pouches and two zippered pockets to hold cameras, keys, and PDAs. The 6-by-9-inch organizer comes in six colors and is made of a durable synthetic material. Wear the PUP over your shoulder, across your chest, or around your waist. $19.95. Newco Enterprises LLC, Palm Bay, Fla.; 800/257-8244 (access code 44);www.lovemypup.com.
Easy e-mail campaigns Turn your everyday e-mail system into a marketing powerhouse. PoliteMail software works as an extension of Microsoft Corp.’s Outlook, letting you create and send marketing messages. It includes e-newsletter and e-mail templates, CAN-SPAM compliance tools, and automatic e-mail tracking so that you can see who opens your message. A $99 package allows up to 10,000 tracked messages, or users can opt for a $495 annual license. Bootstrap Software Partners LLC, Portsmouth, N.H.; 866/496-6368;www.politemail.com.
Collapsible real estate sign Traditional For Sale signs made of metal can be a hassle to lug around and store. Now there’s an alternative—the collapsible Tuff Sign, made of strong but lightweight plastic. Your company information and logo is digitally printed onto a piece of vinyl that clamps to the sign frame. With no bolts or screws, the frame offers simple assembly. $479.75 for a package of five frames, five printed signs, five printed riders, and five “take one” tubes. Tuff Sign Inc., Orange Park, Fla.; 904/449-0559;www.tuffsign.com.
—Kelly Quigley
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Don’t call it a purse—it’s a Personal Utility Pouch, or PUP for short. Created by two real estate brokers who struggled to keep their business essentials organized while they were on the go, the unisex bag includes four open pouches and two zippered pockets to hold cameras, keys, and PDAs. The 6-by-9-inch organizer comes in six colors and is made of a durable synthetic material. Wear the PUP over your shoulder, across your chest, or around your waist. $19.95. Newco Enterprises LLC, Palm Bay, Fla.; 800/257-8244 (access code 44);
Turn your everyday e-mail system into a marketing powerhouse. PoliteMail software works as an extension of Microsoft Corp.’s Outlook, letting you create and send marketing messages. It includes e-newsletter and e-mail templates, CAN-SPAM compliance tools, and automatic e-mail tracking so that you can see who opens your message. A $99 package allows up to 10,000 tracked messages, or users can opt for a $495 annual license. Bootstrap Software Partners LLC, Portsmouth, N.H.; 866/496-6368;
Traditional For Sale signs made of metal can be a hassle to lug around and store. Now there’s an alternative—the collapsible Tuff Sign, made of strong but lightweight plastic. Your company information and logo is digitally printed onto a piece of vinyl that clamps to the sign frame. With no bolts or screws, the frame offers simple assembly. $479.75 for a package of five frames, five printed signs, five printed riders, and five “take one” tubes. Tuff Sign Inc., Orange Park, Fla.; 904/449-0559;