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Actual for You - The Power of the Freebie
Goal setting has to be one of the most common phrases when setting out to gain more business. We all dislike the planning process that happens in large corporations. It seems that the goals are set and nothing really happens to fulfill them. The goals we need to set are goals for obtaining a number of business contacts that can lead to a business relationship. Goals for the number of contacts you need to make in order to gain one business relationship may vary from industry to ind
"Does the ad pay for itself?" I asked.
"No," he replied. "It brought us just one new client last year. The only reason
we are in there is because all our competitors are." What You Should Consider Before Buying Embroidery Online
What You Should Consider Before Buying Embroidery OnlineBuying simply based on the lowest price is a recipe for disaster. The following are all factors in the final price for an embroidered item:1. The cost of the item being embroidered.2. The cost of the embroidery. This will largely be affected by the complexity and size of your design. Most embroiderers charge by the number of stitches. (such as $1.00 per 1,000 stitches)3.
I don't know which half."
You too could be wasting half the money you spend on advertising if you don’t do these three things:
1.Switch from brand name or prestige advertising to direct response. 2.Code all your advertisements. 3.Ask every telephone inquirer where they saw your advertisement.
Here’s an example of a direct response advertisement Mr. Wrigley could have used: ______________________________________________________________
“Spearmint or Juicy Fruit?”
Which Wrigley's Chewing Gum Flavor Do You Prefer? Get a Free Sample Pack Containing Both Flavors!
All you have to do is fill in your name and address on this coupon. Mail today and receive a Free Sample Pack and a Discount Coupon for 10% off your next purchase.
Your Name............................................... ………………………….M/F
Address..................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................. Mail to: J. W. Wrigley Co. Dept, NE/7/6. Address...................................... _________________________________________________________________
Note: Dept. NE/7/6 is a simple code meaning the advertisement appeared in the National Enquirer.July 2006
Here's another example:
A friend owns a big real estate office. He had a full page advertisement in the “Yellow Pages” that cost him nearly $1,500 a month. The name of his agency was in big type at the top, followed by a photo of his office building and a bulleted list of services.
"Does the ad pay for itself?" I asked.
"No," he replied. "It brought us just one new client last year. The only reason we are in there is because all our competitors are."
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Here’s an example of a direct response advertisement Mr. Wrigley could have used: ______________________________________________________________
“Spearmint or Juicy Fruit?”
Which Wrigley's Chewing Gum Flavor Do You Prefer? Get a Free Sample Pack Containing Both Flavors!
All you have to do is fill in your name and address on this coupon. Mail today and receive a Free Sample Pack and a Discount Coupon for 10% off your next purchase.
Your Name............................................... ………………………….M/F
Address..................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................. Mail to: J. W. Wrigley Co. Dept, NE/7/6. Address...................................... _________________________________________________________________
Note: Dept. NE/7/6 is a simple code meaning the advertisement appeared in the National Enquirer.July 2006
Here's another example:
A friend owns a big real estate office. He had a full page advertisement in the “Yellow Pages” that cost him nearly $1,500 a month. The name of his agency was in big type at the top, followed by a photo of his office building and a bulleted list of services.
"Does the ad pay for itself?" I asked.
"No," he replied. "It brought us just one new client last year. The only reason
we are in there is because all our competitors are." Medical Billing - Enteral Nutrition Billing
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Mail today and receive a Free Sample Pack and a Discount Coupon
for 10% off your next purchase.
Your Name............................................... ………………………….M/F
Address..................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................. Mail to: J. W. Wrigley Co. Dept, NE/7/6. Address...................................... _________________________________________________________________
Note: Dept. NE/7/6 is a simple code meaning the advertisement appeared in the National Enquirer.July 2006
Here's another example:
A friend owns a big real estate office. He had a full page advertisement in the “Yellow Pages” that cost him nearly $1,500 a month. The name of his agency was in big type at the top, followed by a photo of his office building and a bulleted list of services.
"Does the ad pay for itself?" I asked.
"No," he replied. "It brought us just one new client last year. The only reason
we are in there is because all our competitors are." Stop Blowing Money on Ads and Start Promoting Your Products
Sales Promotions are Better Than Advertising... Sales promotion is an advertising channel that is directed at boosting short term sales through coupons, discounts, contests, rebates, free samples, incentives, cross-product promotions, and point-of-purchase displays. These promotions involve every level of the sales channel – distributors, retailers, sales people, and consumers.In most cases, sales promotions are better at reaching consumers with direct co...............................
Mail to: J. W. Wrigley Co. Dept, NE/7/6. Address......................................
_________________________________________________________________
Note: Dept. NE/7/6 is a simple code meaning the advertisement appeared in the National Enquirer.July 2006
Here's another example:
A friend owns a big real estate office. He had a full page advertisement in the “Yellow Pages” that cost him nearly $1,500 a month. The name of his agency was in big type at the top, followed by a photo of his office building and a bulleted list of services.
"Does the ad pay for itself?" I asked.
"No," he replied. "It brought us just one new client last year. The only reason
we are in there is because all our competitors are." Payroll Kansas, Unique Aspects of Kansas Payroll Law and Practice
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“Yellow Pages” that cost him nearly $1,500 a month. The name of his agency
was in big type at the top, followed by a photo of his office building and a
bulleted list of services.
"Does the ad pay for itself?" I asked.
"No," he replied. "It brought us just one new client last year. The only reason we are in there is because all our competitors are."
"Here's how to cut that advertising bill by 90% every month, "I said, "and get a list of hot prospects. Simply cut your ad to a 2.5” x 2 column display box. Use a bold headline to advertise a freebie." Example: ________________________________________
Free Report Reveals Secrets of How to Sell Your Home in 30 Days or Less for Top Dollar!
Call 000-000-0000 Today. Ext 1.
24-Hour Automatic Phone Recording Service. Phone any time. Speak slowly. Leave your name and address and we will mail your free report. Limited supply. Call now: 000-000-0000 Ext 1.
Real Estate Company Name, address and phone. _______________________________________
Note: It’s best to advertise a 24-hour phone recording service because some people are not ready to listen to a sales pitch.
Note: “Extension 1” is simply the advertisement source code.
Note: White space is money wasted.. The media sales person may tell you a good advertisement should have at least 25% of white space. But the rep has a monetary interest in selling you big spaces. The truth is that white space never sold anything to anybody. If the prospect is interested, he or she will read the ad, even if it is tightly crammed with smallest print.
You can use this kind of direct response ad for virtually any type of service business. Use a bold headline to say something like:
"Free Report Reveals 10 Tips on How to__________________"
Not only will you soon discover the best media to advertise in; you'll also get the names and a
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