I dont necessarily want to sell them, I want to introduce myself and just let them know who I am, unfortunately my advertisements dont come out until next week and the end of the month is coming... What are some things I could say? I dont want to be annoying, Im not trying to close a deal, I just want to let them know who I am, what I do, and where to find me.
By the way, my business is an auto detailing business. There are two other similar businesses in town. They are busy so I know there market is there, the problem is no one knows I exist. Please Help! I want to be polite, this is a small town and people here support small businesses, in fact, we're one of the only towns without a WalMart yet so I know we will be well recieved.
Thanks/
2006-07-13 10:34:21 · 4 answers · asked by Candy C 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Advertising & Marketing
I dont necessarily want to sell them, I want to introduce myself and just let them know who I am, unfortunately my advertisements dont come out until next week and the end of the month is coming... What are some things I could say? I dont want to be annoying, Im not trying to close a deal, I just want to let them know who I am, what I do, and where to find me.
By the way, my business is an auto detailing business. There are two other similar businesses in town. They are busy so I know there market is there, the problem is no one knows I exist. Please Help! I want to be polite, this is a small town and people here support small businesses, in fact, we're one of the only towns without a WalMart yet so I know we will be well recieved.
Thanks/
edit** we have radio advertisement next weekend, so 8 days to go, it goes Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday. It was too late when we ordered to have it run this weekend :(
2006-07-13 10:41:23 · update #1
Does distributing flyers make me look desperate? I live in Ontario Canada, not sure about the do not call list.
We are offering 25%off our deluxe package (reg 199.99) until the end of this month, also a discounted rate to used car dealers or any other high volume customer, and a free shuttle inside town from home and back. Great ides, looking for something I havent already thought of though.
2006-07-13 10:47:53 · update #2
First, be aware that each state has a "Do Not Call" registry. If you telemarket to people on that list, and they report you, you can be fined hundreds of dollars.
I think that you would be more effective by distributing flyers than calling people. People are not going to remember you or write down your phone number based on a telemarketing call from you. You could put flyers on car windshields in crowded parking lots. Also could distribute flyers door-to-door and could introduce yourself in person that way.
In your flyer/advertisement that is being printed, tell people about yourself, why you started the business, what makes you different from your competitors. Maybe include a coupon for 10% off for first time service, or feature a particular service every month at a discounted rate.
Good luck!
2006-07-13 10:43:11 · answer #1 · answered by ps2754 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-20 14:13:53 · answer #2 · answered by lalraniusha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is there a Chamber of Commerce in your town? If not, contact the closest one-they have great ideas-also if there is a welcome wagon or val pak coupons, that reaches a lot of people. Have a grand opening and see if you could get a radio spot.
2006-07-13 17:38:06 · answer #3 · answered by curiositycat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-13 17:37:11 · answer #4 · answered by Life can be amazing. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋