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Six Money Making Promotions for Small Businesses
Once you’ve decided to add a promotional campaign to your sales plans, the next thing to do is to decide which program is best suited for your business. Below is a list of the six most popular promotions used:1. Give-a-ways – A gift with a designated purchase designed to promote your “focus” products or services, giving your customers the opportunity to try something new.2. Discounts - A reduced price point on a special purchase (ie. some businesses may advertise a buy one item and get the second item at 50% off).3. Early Bird Specials – Designated items or services offered during a limited time frame. Many businesses open their doors a few hours prior to their normal hours of operation for these promotions. Make sure you have a substantial amount of inventory if you are promoting certain products or services.4. Displays – A very good visual presentation is an excellent suggestive selling promotion in the absence of a sales associate. Good displays will grab your customer’s attention and spark inquiry about purchasing those featured items.5. Contests or Sweepstakes - Tie this type of promotion around special holidays, local or national events. This can be fun, as well as educational for your customers.6. Demonstrations – Many vendors do this to promote specialty products they carry in stores (ie. The Housewares department in some stores invite a cook or nutritionist to prepare
ines, the cost for shipping is usually offset by not having to pay sales tax. When you drive to a brick and mortar store, park in the parking lot, and walk into the stOnce you’ve decided to add a promotional campaign to your sales plans, the next thing to do is to decide which program is best suited for your business. Below is a list of the six most popular promotions used:1. Give-a-ways – A gift with a designated purchase designed to promote your “focus” products or services, giving your customers the opportunity to try something new.2. Discounts - A reduced price point on a special purchase (ie. some businesses may advertise a buy one item and get the second item at 50% off).3. Early Bird Specials – Designated items or services offered during a limited time frame. Many businesses open their doors a few hours prior to their normal hours of operation for these promotions. Make sure you have a substantial amount of inventory if you are promoting certain products or services.4. Displays – A very good visual presentation is an excellent suggestive selling promotion in the absence of a sales associate. Good displays will grab your customer’s attention and spark inquiry about purchasing those featured items.5. Contests or Sweepstakes - Tie this type of promotion around special holidays, local or national events. This can be fun, as well as educational for your customers.6. Demonstrations – Many vendors do this to promote specialty products they carry in stores (ie. The Housewares department in some stores invite a cook or nutritionist to prepare
Marketing Mobile Oil Changes to Corporate Employees
The other day I was asked, by a gentlemen if my company would lend him a fully outfitted mobile oil change van. He in trade for this would in the Great State of Ohio help our company market to corporation employees of some of the largest companies there.He would set up a marketing campaign and sign up customers to have their oil changed while at work right on the property. Also he would help me market this in Las Vegas as his son’s lived there and they could also set up at corporate offices and build up a regional business and attain major market share for my company.We got to discussing this and since we already did such services we wanted to know if indeed he was capable of doing something that we couldn’t or perhaps knew something we did not. He did not.Nevertheless, let me set the record straight, the best way to market to corporate employees for mobile oil changes is to contract the Human Resource Department and schedule a meeting with them and the facilities maintenance guy and discuss this. Once he cleared any environmental issues he had, the human resource director could go ahead with it.Next every three months the mobile oil change van would be scheduled to come change oil and two days before a memo would be sent out for people to sign up on a sheet. The night before this would be faxed to us and we would know how many cars, what types and we could pick up any specialty oil filters
In my twenties, I had dreams of becoming a millionaire by the time I was 30 years old. In my thirties, I had dreams of being a millionaire by the time I was 40. I’m sure I will have many more dreams as I grow older, but reality has set in and I’ve realized that my destiny lies in other pursuits. To compensate for this, I have found ways to make the money I do have last longer and travel further. One of those ways is through the use of “online coupons.”The other day I was asked, by a gentlemen if my company would lend him a fully outfitted mobile oil change van. He in trade for this would in the Great State of Ohio help our company market to corporation employees of some of the largest companies there.He would set up a marketing campaign and sign up customers to have their oil changed while at work right on the property. Also he would help me market this in Las Vegas as his son’s lived there and they could also set up at corporate offices and build up a regional business and attain major market share for my company.We got to discussing this and since we already did such services we wanted to know if indeed he was capable of doing something that we couldn’t or perhaps knew something we did not. He did not.Nevertheless, let me set the record straight, the best way to market to corporate employees for mobile oil changes is to contract the Human Resource Department and schedule a meeting with them and the facilities maintenance guy and discuss this. Once he cleared any environmental issues he had, the human resource director could go ahead with it.Next every three months the mobile oil change van would be scheduled to come change oil and two days before a memo would be sent out for people to sign up on a sheet. The night before this would be faxed to us and we would know how many cars, what types and we could pick up any specialty oil filters
Over the last 10 years, shoppers have figured out that they can avoid lines and traffic and get better prices on the internet than in the shopping malls. Since most online purchases are made across state lines, the cost for shipping is usually offset by not having to pay sales tax. When you drive to a brick and mortar store, park in the parking lot, and walk into the st
Cookies Aren't Just For Eating Anymore
Confused about cookies? Not the chocolate chip variety; the computer-related kind. Here is some information that'll help you understand what cookies do, why they do it, and how to control them.First, a definition. Cookies are tiny text files which are placed on your computer's hard drive by a Web server, ready for future access. They have many applications, but are mainly used to personalize your Internet search engine by storing information like passwords, Web addresses, and virtual shopping carts. Cookies are important when you personalize a Web page, register for products or services, or shop, because information becomes easy to access each time you re-visit a specific Web site.Cookies are based on a two-step process. During the first step, after visiting a Web site, a Web server creates text which contains your personalized information and then transmits that information, in a text file, to your hard drive. The second step is for your computer to transfer the text file (cookie) back to the Web server. Whenever you direct your browser to display a Web site, the browser transmits the cookie back to the Web server. This is why you see local weather on your personal Yahoo page or "Welcome Bob" when visiting Amazon.com."We use cookies in our programming so that users have a better online experience," says IdeaStar Software Developer Doug Hayes. "Cookies
re I will have many more dreams as I grow older, but reality has set in and I’ve realized that my destiny lies in other pursuits. To compensate for this, I have found ways to make the money I do have last longer and travel further. One of those ways is through the use of “online coupons.”Confused about cookies? Not the chocolate chip variety; the computer-related kind. Here is some information that'll help you understand what cookies do, why they do it, and how to control them.First, a definition. Cookies are tiny text files which are placed on your computer's hard drive by a Web server, ready for future access. They have many applications, but are mainly used to personalize your Internet search engine by storing information like passwords, Web addresses, and virtual shopping carts. Cookies are important when you personalize a Web page, register for products or services, or shop, because information becomes easy to access each time you re-visit a specific Web site.Cookies are based on a two-step process. During the first step, after visiting a Web site, a Web server creates text which contains your personalized information and then transmits that information, in a text file, to your hard drive. The second step is for your computer to transfer the text file (cookie) back to the Web server. Whenever you direct your browser to display a Web site, the browser transmits the cookie back to the Web server. This is why you see local weather on your personal Yahoo page or "Welcome Bob" when visiting Amazon.com."We use cookies in our programming so that users have a better online experience," says IdeaStar Software Developer Doug Hayes. "Cookies
Over the last 10 years, shoppers have figured out that they can avoid lines and traffic and get better prices on the internet than in the shopping malls. Since most online purchases are made across state lines, the cost for shipping is usually offset by not having to pay sales tax. When you drive to a brick and mortar store, park in the parking lot, and walk into the st
Learn to Anticipate Your Customer's Needs
This morning I was having breakfast with my good friend Diane at one of my favorite breakfast nooks. I enjoy the atmosphere there although I’ve been less than pleased with the customer service so far.This morning when we decided to go to breakfast, my mouth started watering for their delicious scones. They usually have 3-4 kinds available such as chocolate chip, blueberry and cranberry. I have shared these with my mom a few times and always love it with raspberry or strawberry jam and a “spot” of mint tea and honey.This morning was no different. I knew exactly what I wanted when I got there. When it was my time to order I asked the waitress to bring some jam with my scone. Her answer totally put me off and I got defensive. She said: “well, we might have some jelly, but most people want raspberry or strawberry and I’m not sure if I can find any, so you might have to have orange”.The hot prickles hit the back of my neck and I got ticked! I’m the customer after all, paying you and I don’t care if you have to run down the street to get the right jelly, I know you have it.. so FIND it!My answer surprised her. I said, “oh NO, that won’t do. I don’t eat orange. You’ll have to find me some of the other jams that I like”. (I think I even said I HATE orange... to be extra dramatic! Okay, so it's a little over the top... but I didn't WANT orange! )Long story short, she found the jelly. But we
ways to make the money I do have last longer and travel further. One of those ways is through the use of “online coupons.”This morning I was having breakfast with my good friend Diane at one of my favorite breakfast nooks. I enjoy the atmosphere there although I’ve been less than pleased with the customer service so far.This morning when we decided to go to breakfast, my mouth started watering for their delicious scones. They usually have 3-4 kinds available such as chocolate chip, blueberry and cranberry. I have shared these with my mom a few times and always love it with raspberry or strawberry jam and a “spot” of mint tea and honey.This morning was no different. I knew exactly what I wanted when I got there. When it was my time to order I asked the waitress to bring some jam with my scone. Her answer totally put me off and I got defensive. She said: “well, we might have some jelly, but most people want raspberry or strawberry and I’m not sure if I can find any, so you might have to have orange”.The hot prickles hit the back of my neck and I got ticked! I’m the customer after all, paying you and I don’t care if you have to run down the street to get the right jelly, I know you have it.. so FIND it!My answer surprised her. I said, “oh NO, that won’t do. I don’t eat orange. You’ll have to find me some of the other jams that I like”. (I think I even said I HATE orange... to be extra dramatic! Okay, so it's a little over the top... but I didn't WANT orange! )Long story short, she found the jelly. But we
Over the last 10 years, shoppers have figured out that they can avoid lines and traffic and get better prices on the internet than in the shopping malls. Since most online purchases are made across state lines, the cost for shipping is usually offset by not having to pay sales tax. When you drive to a brick and mortar store, park in the parking lot, and walk into the st
Two Important Branding Musts
When branding a product or your business it is important that you give your consumers what you have promised them from the beginning. Two branding musts that will ensure success are: one, make a promise for life and two, be consistent in your market. Learn how one company made giant waves in the consumer spending pool. Make A Promise For LifeGive your customers your promised brand all the time. They like something about your business, that’s why they chose you. When discussing plans or projects be certain that both parties understand and like the perspective outcome. Still - it must stay true to your distinct brand.A great recent example is the Motorola RZR. This cell phone was the thinnest of its kind and its sleek soft look was a must have. Not to mention it had music, video and Internet. This modern product enabled Motorola to brand its business all over the cell phone industry. The RZR in time sold to every cell phone service provider. Motorola used every bit of the consumer craze to assist in marketing their brand. There branding promise of hip, stylish and fun once again won over consumers.Be Consistent In Your Market This means once you determine your brand don’t ever leave it. A brand gains recognition with time and dedication. It is gained by the respect and appreciation of its consumers. If you produce an
figured out that they can avoid lines and traffic and get better prices on the internet than in the shopping malls. Since most online purchases are made across state lines, the cost for shipping is usually offset by not having to pay sales tax. When you drive to a brick and mortar store, park in the parking lot, and walk into the stWhen branding a product or your business it is important that you give your consumers what you have promised them from the beginning. Two branding musts that will ensure success are: one, make a promise for life and two, be consistent in your market. Learn how one company made giant waves in the consumer spending pool. Make A Promise For LifeGive your customers your promised brand all the time. They like something about your business, that’s why they chose you. When discussing plans or projects be certain that both parties understand and like the perspective outcome. Still - it must stay true to your distinct brand.A great recent example is the Motorola RZR. This cell phone was the thinnest of its kind and its sleek soft look was a must have. Not to mention it had music, video and Internet. This modern product enabled Motorola to brand its business all over the cell phone industry. The RZR in time sold to every cell phone service provider. Motorola used every bit of the consumer craze to assist in marketing their brand. There branding promise of hip, stylish and fun once again won over consumers.Be Consistent In Your Market This means once you determine your brand don’t ever leave it. A brand gains recognition with time and dedication. It is gained by the respect and appreciation of its consumers. If you produce an
Five Misconceptions About Network Marketing
I’m about to tell you to discard almost everything you’ve heard about network marketing. Multilevel marketing, also known as mlm or network marketing, is a specialized niche of sales that has the potential to catapult you into five figure monthly earnings, but only if you understand it and approach your marketing seriously. The fact is, most of what you’ve heard about network marketing is misconception, some of it fostered by recruiters and some of it by detractors. Here are the five most common myths about network marketing and how they can trip you up. Network marketing – isn’t that just like a pyramid scheme? Pyramid schemes are illegal investment schemes that involve no product – or more precisely, the investment scheme itself is the product. Network marketing, on the other hand, is a way to sell a product through word of mouth. As in any other business, the more people you have working for you and selling product, the more money you will make. Developing your network will build your income, but only if you are basing it on a solid product that people want to buy. Network marketing is a get-rich quick scheme. Few people will ‘get rich’ and fewer will get rich quick. Like any other home business, a network marketing business takes time to grow. You won’t see those five figure incomes the first month you’re in business.
ines, the cost for shipping is usually offset by not having to pay sales tax. When you drive to a brick and mortar store, park in the parking lot, and walk into the store, you are now trapped since there is no way you are leaving to visit other stores to comparison shop. On the other hand, the internet is located in your living room where thousands, if not millions, of stores compete against each other driving prices as low as possible. In addition, online stores pay much lower rent for warehousing their products compared to retail lease prices for brick and mortar stores. This allows them to lower their prices even further and keep much larger inventories on hand. Obtaining better prices online is quickly outweighing the impulsive need to have your purchase immediately upon checkout from a brick and mortar store. This is i
I’m about to tell you to discard almost everything you’ve heard about network marketing. Multilevel marketing, also known as mlm or network marketing, is a specialized niche of sales that has the potential to catapult you into five figure monthly earnings, but only if you understand it and approach your marketing seriously. The fact is, most of what you’ve heard about network marketing is misconception, some of it fostered by recruiters and some of it by detractors. Here are the five most common myths about network marketing and how they can trip you up. Network marketing – isn’t that just like a pyramid scheme? Pyramid schemes are illegal investment schemes that involve no product – or more precisely, the investment scheme itself is the product. Network marketing, on the other hand, is a way to sell a product through word of mouth. As in any other business, the more people you have working for you and selling product, the more money you will make. Developing your network will build your income, but only if you are basing it on a solid product that people want to buy. Network marketing is a get-rich quick scheme. Few people will ‘get rich’ and fewer will get rich quick. Like any other home business, a network marketing business takes time to grow. You won’t see those five figure incomes the first month you’re in business.
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