You can use what is available to you in your area to spread the word about your business to potential customers anywhere in the world. There are a lot of people in your immediate area that could help spread the word about your business. Here are twenty suggestions to help you get going.
For example, if you run a restaurant, you could have the local Holiday Inn hand out $10 gift certificates to dine at your establishment to hotel guests as they check-in. If you own a car wash, you might partner with local auto lots to include a free voucher for every vehicle sale. Consider partnering with companies that complement your own, and propose a simple campaign for them to implement but beneficial for their clientele.
Offer your goods and services or gift certificates for auctions at local charity and school events. You may promote your brand to the event’s attendees, strengthen your relationship with the members of the group you’re helping, and receive a tax deduction at the same time.
Third, disseminate literature widely; many local companies will gladly accept a stack of your business cards or a stack of brochures. Some possible locations are:
Washing cars
* Libraries & Bookstores
Coffee Houses
Locations in apartment complexes (such as mail rooms and lobbies)
* Religious Organizations
* Study halls
* Public gathering places
Places for the Elderly
Health and Fitness Centers
* Bus and subway stations
* Societies of Social Achievers
The Library
The fourth tip is hosting a contest, as people constantly seek freebies. Make sure the prizes are something people will appreciate, even if it’s just a gift certificate or a free shopping session at your store. Ensure that the press is aware of your competition. Some suggestions for matches:
* Invite children to submit artwork (coloring pages, stories, etc.) linked to your company.
* Invite the public to suggest clever company slogans.
* Host a poetry contest with a focus on your company’s offerings.
* Invite the finest ideas for fixing company-related issues to be submitted. For instance, customers might share their most helpful gardening advice if you run a garden center. Expand upon this by printing a booklet of the proposed works after the competition has ended.
You should hold a recipe contest if your company is in the food industry.
5. Get creative with gift certificates. Gift certificates are a fantastic financial tool for businesses because they cost almost nothing to issue, generate revenue, and are frequently not redeemed. Offer an incentive to customers who purchase gift certificates from you. For instance, you can get $5 off your next purchase when you spend $20 or more on a gift certificate with us. When a customer buys a gift certificate from you, you give them a $5 gift voucher valid only for the following month. This ensures that the customer will come back to you the next month, and if they do, they will likely spend more than the $5 you gave them free.
Among the many firms that benefit from in-home parties are Mary Kay, Tupperware, and Pampered Chef. Not all businesses can benefit from this method, but if you think your products would do well at a house party, then by all means, invite your friends, family, and business acquaintances over.
Join a local trade group, as they often host informative and free seminars where you may network with other professionals. There are probably dozens more options in your area, including Toastmasters (www.toastmasters.org), which has chapters throughout the United States. You never know what kind of contacts you’ll establish at these events, even if you don’t think your firm could need any help in that area.
Canvass Nearby Areas: Leave something of value, like a booklet with helpful hints or a small item, instead of just flyers. One real estate agent in the area distributed her brochures and affixed an American flag to each front lawn in the area. The neighborhood looked great, with all the flags flying in the wind, and a patriotic theme is always popular. The Fourth of July, Veterans Day, Memorial Day, etc., would all benefit greatly from this tactic. You could expand on this concept and apply it to essential holidays.
Join every organization you can think of; the PTA (Parent Teacher Association) is a terrific location to meet other parents and teachers. Participate in groups that interest you, such as book clubs or writer’s groups, even if they have nothing to do with your business. Acquire widespread notoriety. Your event participation will remind members of you and your company, which may increase the likelihood that they will conduct business with you.
Ten. Make Use of Networking to Form Alliances The key to successful networking is to think about what you can provide to potential business prospects and what they can offer you. Talk to new people you meet by asking them questions. Build rapport and trust by sharing your knowledge and offering suggestions. After getting to know one other, I suggest gathering for food and drinks to discuss potential collaboration.
Participate in a Farmer’s Market and Open a Stand. The local farmer’s market is an excellent venue for generating sales and gaining publicity for any business dealing with food or other items of general interest to the public. For a list of these gatherings, please visit.
Offer to distribute their coupons with each purchase in exchange for the distribution of your coupons at their establishment. They share coupons and conduct the campaign at the same time. Vouchers should be produced in a limited quantity or given a distinguishing feature (such as being printed on a different color of paper) to measure the promotion’s performance quickly.
Free advice sheets or booklets are a great promotional tool, so distribute them freely. Make a list of suggestions like the one you’re looking at right now. Your recommendations could range from ten to a hundred. A financial planner may compile a list of savings strategies with a title like “Twenty Ways to Save on Tax Planning.” Salons often advertise services like “Ten Tips for Ageless Skin.” Childcare facilities could provide “Twenty-Five Tips for Child Safety.”
Distribute printed guides as freebies with purchases or as part of your marketing efforts. If your list contains valuable information, people will be likelier to keep it and refer to it repeatedly, serving as a constant advertisement for your company. Include your company’s logo and contact information on all printed materials.
14. smile at the cameras – TV news shows prefer to have visually appealing guests. Pitch your concept to the producers of local news programs (you may find their contact information on their websites) if you have something to exhibit or an engaging presentation to deliver. Keep an eye on the local news to understand the types of stories covered and how you may best pitch your own.
Irrational Promotions 15 One restaurant in northern California began a “Bald Tuesday” campaign. You guessed it: on Tuesdays, the restaurant gave away complimentary meals to anyone who was balding at the time. Folks came in for the free food, bringing in more paying customers with full hair. And the most crucial advantage of all? The local news outlets found the tale fascinating and ran with it. The eatery quickly gained national attention after the story made national news. Consider an offbeat angle to pique the media’s interest and attract crowds.
Advertise your business on online classifieds like craigslist.org to reach a broad audience. Craigslist is an online classifieds service that has expanded to most major cities worldwide. For continued exposure, ads should be updated every two weeks. The best advertising strategy is the one you try. You can encourage folks to print the ad and bring it in by providing a discount or other incentive.
If your computer has a recordable disk drive, you can use it to create audio CDs for a low cost. Create an audio presentation that potential customers can play while driving. Put together a showcase and hand them out. Similar to where you would distribute flyers, you can put them in public places.
Give away or sell your merch at a cost to turn your customers into walking billboards. Big businesses put their brands on everything and still sell many products. Make sure it’s something people will want to wear and find interesting. The front of the shirt may feature a catchy image or statement, while the back would feature the company logo and a link to the website. Take risks!
Magnets are a low-cost option for making an impression that stays with the recipient. Create a magnet with your company’s information and hand it out. Many people post them in the kitchen to remind themselves to call the plumber, file taxes, or restock cleaning products. These work exceptionally well for service industries.
Vanity license plates can be ordered from the Department of Motor Vehicles for a small fee. Get your company name on a scale if it fits! Put it in a frame that looks like a license plate.
Don’t ignore the potential of gaining brand awareness and loyal customers in your backyard. Even if you only try one of these marketing ideas, it could lead to more customers and revenue for your company.
Stephanie Chandler has written several books about business and marketing, such as “LEAP! 101 Ways to Grow Your Business” and “From Entrepreneur to Infopreneur: Make Money with Books, eBooks, and Information Products.” She also runs the nonfiction book publishing and promotion company Authority Publishing where she serves as CEO. Author and presenter information can be found at.
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