Help...Marketing ideas

[kitkong]

Hi All,

I need marketing tips - anybody know of any great ways to increase my sales. I'm trying out this home business but am not very successful...

Any ideas - pls thow them at me.
Caroline aka kitkong

[maxine204]

What are you trying to sell?

[kitkong]

Norwex... really cute pic Maxine!

[Jezebel]

what about renting a stand in the mall or a table? I did last year and it was inexpensive and there was tons of traffic...

[kitkong]

Great Idea! Thanks Jezz!!!!!

[Super Mel]

If you are looking for promo marketing material, Vista Print is awesome! You can add up to 10 of their free items per order, and only pay the shipping! Free items include 100 postcards, 25 mini magnets, 10 large magnets, car decals, 250 Business cards, notepads, post it notes, pens, hats, t shirts, calendars.... The list goes on! Let me know if you need me to forward you one of their referral links!

[poppleton]

I second that, Super Mel! I use Vista Print for all of my product packaging for my small business, and the quality if really good! Plus I often find that even if I pick the three week shipping (the cheapest option), the items still usually come within a week or so.

[polish.princess]

Let me suggest a few things:

a website
make a facebook, twitter page
use a signature with all your emails you send to friends/family, wherever

Christmas is coming: check with local churches or community centres to rent a table.

[kitkong]

Thanks Polish Princess. I do have a website and use my signature... I'll check for tables Great idea!

[polish.princess]

Thanks Polish Princess. I do have a website and use my signature... I'll check for tables Great idea!

Kit, you can also try your local newspapers to put an ad. Try the Free Press or the Sun, if they're too expensive, try your local Lance/Metro/Herald (depends what part of town you live in).

You should also post ads on Kijiji and CL to promote your business.