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View Full Version : Some marketing ideas?
cabimom
09-11-2010, 07:20 PM
Hi everyone, I just posted this in the Sensaria folder but thought I'd pick your brain too. How do you promote your new businss when you have used up your warm market? I recently stepped down from a jewelry company that I was only with for a few months and where I had had a few parties with my friends. While I absolutely love my new company and what it has to offer I am a little embarrassed to approach my former jewelry customers who also happen to be my friends. I don't want them to think, "oh what is she selling now?" Any ideas? or have any of you experienced this? Thanks!:)
bloggergal
09-11-2010, 10:30 PM
Community Fairs and bazaars are a great way to get your products in front of people and make new contacts. It will cost a little money, but it is well worth the investment. Tables are usually in the $20-$30 range for small venues.
I always had a drawing of some sort for a nice prize or a basket of products. On the drawing slip, I would have options they could check, such as "I'm interested in hosting a party" and "I'm interested in the business," etc.
I also had an option for subscribing to my newsletter and collected their email address as well as the usual contact info. That way, I could stay in touch with them frequently through my newsletter, and always offered some kind of special offer for subscribers.
I always had a drawing of some sort for a nice prize or a basket of products. On the drawing slip, I would have options they could check, such as "I'm interested in hosting a party" and "I'm interested in the business," etc.
I also had an option for subscribing to my newsletter and collected their email address as well as the usual contact info. That way, I could stay in touch with them frequently through my newsletter, and always offered some kind of special offer for subscribers.
