A catering company.........the cheaper the better and basically we just want to get the company's name out there...we have a website and advertise in local churches, syagoges, etc. but that doesn't seem to be enough...any ideas would be great!
2007-02-28 03:16:28 · 6 answers · asked by Love always, Kortnei 6 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
Fliers. Simple, cheap, and easy to distribute. Or, cater something for free, like a church social meeting or some other gathering and people would really be thankful, you would definitely get some return business.
2007-02-28 03:21:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-02-28 11:24:15 · answer #2 · answered by answer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Join business groups in your town and show up at every meeting with flyers and cards, and even samples.
You could also throw an open house with free samples and ask people to write a testimonial. Pass out cards and give gifts or discounts for a referral.
I have several businesses, and I had to give some away so people could see how great it is.
2007-02-28 11:25:01 · answer #3 · answered by Kacky 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Send out some samples to local Businesses. We get samples all the time where I work from area restaurants - and we're way more apt to recommend them when we know what they offer.
Go to your local hotels, visitor bureau, etc. that would need a caterer.
2007-02-28 11:21:12 · answer #4 · answered by ઈтєlly 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well i think its effective to tie up with some events companies, if they can get a taste of your food the better. Just ask them to put you on their list of caterers, provide them a nice brochure so that they can show them to their clients. also the best form of advertising id the WOM- word of mouth
2007-02-28 11:23:38 · answer #5 · answered by Jo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Market your business by having your car or van have business information detailed on it.
2007-02-28 11:38:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋