Marketing Tips from my readers

Thanks to everyone that posted marketing ideas on my recent giveaway.  Here are a few to help motivate you to get out and market!

• We have created a 'simple' powerpoint presentation on CD primarily for tax preparers.  This presentation was focused on 2009 changes, down payment, tax credits, etc.  Duplicated to hand to clients for educational purposes, especially for down payment, credit and utilizing tax refunds.  --Angela Richardson

• Great marketing idea would be to leave them in offices in my entire building. We have 2 law firms and a title company. If they were left at the front desk and/or conference rooms, it would give great exposure. Also, could leave them in local businesses.  --Tom Curtis

• Great idea could always use a pick me up. I'd get the Lifesavers and leave with a note at at REALTORS office. Having trouble other lenders when you need a DEAL SAVER CALL..........  --Christopher Fleser

• Candy is always a fun idea to incorporate with marketing efforts. We've used PayDay candy bars with a message about securing a regular payday for your referrals. We've also used Mars candy bars with a message along the lines of out of this world service. Use your imagination and you can usually think of ways for a clever tie in.   --Randy Daniels

• I purchased plastic popcorn containers and dress them up with tissue paper and fill them with a bag of microwave popcorn some raisonettes a Free movie free rental from Hollywood and a couple of cokes in the old 7 oz bottles. I then do pop by's to realtors offices.  --Randy D.

• A few other women and I are starting a grassroots networking group for women in our area. It is not limited to women in business. It is a "Women Helping Women" group to share ideas and information. We are going to be meeting twice a month. Our first meeting's main topic is going to be sharing positive and inspirational quotes and what they mean to us. Other topics for upcoming meetings are Developing your Elevator Pitch, Women and Credit, Social Networking on the Internet and Blogging.   --JoAnn Moore

• I've gone through a real estate office between 2 and 4 in the afternoon with a bag of chocolate and just said, "Have some chocolate - it's that chocolate time of day!"  They thought it was funny, but lots of people have that slump after lunch where they are looking for a sweet fix to get them through the rest of the day.  You find out who is dieting that way also and can follow up later by asking them how it's going.  --Jody Bleier

Comments

[Robert Cordin]

Great tips. Thanks!

[Dayna K.]

Thanks for doing the giveaways... I hope I win next time. I love hearing everyone's marketing ideas as well!

[Michele McDaniel]

I use all of Bliss' Marketing Materials in my business!! I'm going to be changing jobs in the VERY NEAR future and would like to be able to send out a letter and email announcing my affiliation with the new company... so I'm hoping I can make all that work through Velma. AGAIN I LOVE VELMA AND THE COMBO OF BLISS AND VELMA IS A HOMERUN!!!!!! Newsletter Pro is a great added bonus also!