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<H2 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 1.5in; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in">ENDLESS WAYS TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS</H2>
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1. People I know, Friends, Relatives, Acquaintances, Neighbors, Kids – Make a list of everyone you know – start dialing, visiting, mailing, ….

<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">ASK – everyone, everywhere, all the time</LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Offer to do fundraisers – local charities, churches, scouts, sports programs, class fundraises, PTO, etc. </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Carry flyers, Success flyers, etc with you at all times (Make sure name, phone number, email address on everything) </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Show on the road – always have an animal dressed in clothes in your car at all times </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">BOOTHS – craft fairs, craft shows, bazaars, street fairs, women’s shows, job fairs, business fairs, kids shows… </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Hold an open house, invite everyone you know, encourage bring a friend</LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Offer to speak or demonstrate for a local group, club, organization</LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Wear your business – Noah’s <?:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Ark</st1:place></st1:State> t-shirt– or any logo items you may have. </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Leave your flyers everywhere </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Hang flyers all over town – where allowed </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Run ads in newspapers, school programs, sports programs, alumni books, yellow pages, craft show flyers, etc </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Use positive language – “when you hold a home workshop” not “If” </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Book parties ASAP – don’t let the interest grow cold</LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Ask for referrals “Do you know someone who might be interested” </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Join your local Chamber of Commerce </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Call big companies in the area and offer to do “classes” for the kids of clients, when they hold trainings, meetings, seminars.</LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Do a customer, hostess mailing every couple of months.</LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Random calls to kids and party businesses in yellow pages to see if they will keep your flyers on the counter </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Keep parties fresh, exciting and fun</LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Leave your business card in all “drawing bowls” in businesses</LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Leave business card or flyer with all tips, when paying bill at Dr office, beauty salon (every time you write a check)</LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Follow through on all leads while they’re still warm/hot </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Include flyers, business cards with all bills</LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Have husband, significant other promote your business at work – send along flyer and sample</LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Give each guest 2 or more business cards to pass out </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Program your answering machine to advertise specials</LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Keep a few pictures of kids holding animals with you at all times. Either a flip book or color copy/reduce and put in baseball card holders on a key ring</LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Anytime anyone notices an animal you have with you, give them a flyer</LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Take the kids to restaurants that have playlands and have a few animals on the table while they play</LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Stay while your kids have their practices and work on business (label flyers) so that other mothers can see what you are doing </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Call your customers/hostess anytime something new comes out – new product, new catalog, new special</LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Love what you do and make sure it shows at all times. </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Send flyers, pictures of your kids with animals, to all friends/relatives out of state</LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Remind yourself not to prejudge – Noah’s Ark can be and is for everyone: all income levels, all ages, all races, both male &amp; female, handicapped, stay at home mom’s, full time workers, busy people, not so busy people… You never know!!</LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Ask every single adult at a workshop or party if they would like to book </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Don’t be afraid to give the hostess an extra flyer or two. Flyers are great advertising tools</LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Approach those in the party aisles at stores to see if they have ever heard of Noah’s <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Ark</st1:place></st1:State> or would like info </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Be ready to tell people in a short 30 second commercial what you do, make it catchy so that they are interested</LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Attend group meetings, regional seminars, convention, etc to keep your enthusiasm high and your idea box full</LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Network with other demonstrators to keep ideas fresh and your enthusiasm high </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Don’t be afraid to ask questions of upline, downline, sideline, other demonstrators</LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Video tape your workshop – look for enthusiasm, interaction with guests/hostess, are you asking for bookings? </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Take a look in the mirror – would you book a show, do business with yourself? </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Send a catalog to a co-worker that has moved. </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Send a catalog to your Tupperware, Discovery Toys, Etc. Reps or Exchange Shows. </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Post a catalog in the teachers lounge at your child's school. </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Post a catalog in the employee lunch room. </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Advertise in your Alumni newsletter and or local newspaper </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Give a Catalog to the receptionist at your doctor's or dentist's office</LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Advertise in your church bulletin</LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Host a show before or during a PTA meeting. </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Host your own show. Could even be a fund raiser for your favorite charity. </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Get a list from welcome wagon. New people may be looking for a consultant or a new job in your area. </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Participate in a school fund raiser </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Have your Husband or significant other promote the products at work.</LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Have you and your family members wear at shirt or sweatshirt promoting your product. . </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Set up a display at a mall. </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Put an ask me button on your purse or coat. </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Hold an opportunity night. </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Random mailings. Open a phone book and randomly choose. </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Mention Hostess half price gifts and other benefits at least three times per show. . </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Share upcoming specials at shows and during phone calls. </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Encourage Hostesses to rebook a show in 6-9 months. She'll be the first to see and try new products.</LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Encourage relatives to book a show. </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Offer to do a class for your local grocery store. </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Start an email address book of customers who want to know what the monthly specials are, Don't forget to mention the </LI>
hostess specials, if there isn't one create one.

<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Encourage your hostesses and guests to refer potential hostesses to you.</LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Be friendly and enthusiastic. </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Follow through on every booking lead. </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Ask, Ask, Ask </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Use open ended questions, especially when dealing with bookings. </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Read sales, self improvement, and positive thinking books. </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Call at least two potential hostesses every night. </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Dream and imagine the possibilities </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Set goals and review them constantly, post them where you can see them. </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Ask friends to help you get started or reach a certain goal. </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Use hostess flyers. </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Use postcards and or newsletters to continue to spark interest. </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Follow up phone calls to particularly interested guests. They may decide later to have a show. </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Have the hostess tell why she decided to have a show. </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Give products as gifts or donations. </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Don't be shy talking about your products or business.</LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Smile when talking on the phone. . </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Be prepared to answer questions about your work.</LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Write down names of people who owe you a favor and then follow up. </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Call the most familiar people first. </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Spend time every day working on some aspect of your business. </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Be willing to share the business opportunity. </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Call anyone who has said maybe or sometime. </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Contact schools.</LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Leave your flyers on bulletin boards or in local businesses. </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Talk about upcoming specials with everyone. </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Offer a bonus for hostesses who book on days or months you need and extra show. </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Give extra service and time to good customers-they will be repeat hostesses and potential consultants. </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Carry a note pad to jot down names as you think of them. </LI>
<LI =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Let guests keep a sales brochure to keep on hand or pass around work.</LI>

Thank you!!!

This is a great list!
Thank you for sharing!!
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