I have spoken to several people and they have said it is a big waste of money. If so, why do so many people have ads in the Yellow Pages?
2007-02-07 15:06:17 · 6 answers · asked by Jill S 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
Hi JILL.....I'm JILL TOO!
Ok I'm gonna spend some time on this one...hope this helps you
Let me give you some background on me...I'm a sales rep @ SBC/ATT in my state...I assist small business owners on a daily basis...your ? about yellow pages is often a topic of convo. I DO NOT think it is a big waste of money...No worries I'll explain... Depending on what your business it, let's think about the target market? WHat are there demographics? Age range? and of course what is the product you are selling or is it a service you are offering for a fee... The average american calls information or looks online before they go to the actual book the yellow pages...however...in order to be properly listed so the target market can reach you, a yellow page ad is a must....be sure that your phone provider also lists the info online and in 411. Also depending on the age group your product or service helps, think about if they have a computer??? 40 and up sometimes don't no offiense... the older generation aka baby boomers...are in a routine...they won't just jump on the web, they grew up with the typewriter they use the good ole' yellow pages! I can't tell you how benefitical I feel a yellow pages ad would before you. Worst case...you only have it for a year... depending on prod or service...you should also have a your own webpage...I'm 26 and besides working at the phone company I have my own nail salon. purchasing a domain is soooo cheap... godaddy.com. Again this depends on the targetr market if it's for more someone my age....we are on the net 24/7, bu I gotta tell ya...my husband who is 32 goes to the yellow pages!!! if you have any more ?'s feel free to email me...or help with a domain... check out mine...it's under construction http://www.jillrehm.com
2007-02-07 15:56:03 · answer #1 · answered by a a a a 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you really should give more details, like what you're being sued a for? unpaid loan?, credit card?, child support? if it's a loan check the fine print, also if you feel whatever they are suing for is a legitimate debt try to settle out of court call them and propose a payment arrangement with them or send a proposed arrangement to their lawyer. They may refuse but that could work in your favor, as judges hate to have their time wasted on cases that could be settled outside of court. Also if you received a summons be sure to answer the summons as soon as possible otherwise when the case goes to court and it shows you didn't answer , the other party will get a default judgement and garnish your wages. Then I would suggest writing a letter to the judge pleading your case about your income and that you tried to work on a payment with the other party but they refused, state what you can afford to pay and your circumstances, you'll have to copy the other party - it can go either way but it's worth a try to make some effort. I went through a similar situation in my case it was a temporary hardship I was on maternity leave and my husband got laid off, even though I stressed my hardship before falling behind they hastily took me to court and tacked on a ton of attorney fees. I offered to pay amount plus fees, they said no so I did my homework checked the fine print, and in my letter to the judge I pointed out things in the contract that went against what they were suing me for i.e not attempting arbitration, no legal fees can be asked for etc, in addition to details of my hardship. The judgement they wanted was denied and the case dismissed and now I pay them less per month than what I originally paid all because they sued me for being just over 30 days late. Sorry for the long answer - you can definitely get through it just be proactive. Good luck to you
2016-03-28 21:39:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the ad is worth running - even if its to get an idea of what the results were - then youll know*
Also - heres a tip: when people go to the yellow pages to search out a product/help/service -- they will go to the first page that the info is listed on, correct ??
BE the FIRST listing on that page !!!
Choose the company name wisely -- if you choose something that starts with A -- youll generally be the first one seen*
HTH*
Lisa
RNRAngel
2007-02-08 00:49:39 · answer #3 · answered by ♫ RNRAngel ♫ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some must feel it ads to their business. You could survey your customers and ask where they learned about you.
2007-02-07 15:14:13 · answer #4 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would do this ad for at least three years after that I would end this ad.....the locals all know that you are there....
2007-02-07 15:10:14 · answer #5 · answered by Nancy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-02-08 07:17:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋