Today is Free Marketing Day. What does that mean? It means you are free to market your business any way you like.
Here are 3 ideas to get you started:
No. 1 ~ Print out flyers with your contact info, your website & email address along with any current specials you are offering.Contact local communities that have a central office such as apartment complexes, mobil home parks, rental offices, housing developements etc asking them if you can leave fliers in their office, hang on their bulletin boards or distribute to the residents. As a thank you give the office staff a small token of appreciation such as one of your product samples, a plant or flowers.
No. 2 ~ if you travel at all then this idea is perfect for leaving a marketing trail: When you stay at hotels, motels or bed and breakfasts, leave a mini catalog, your business card & a discount coupon and “piggy bank, beaded coin purse (can be purchased at a local dollar store) or coin canister” (with tip inside) for the maid! If the maid cannot use your products or services, she may just pass these on to someone who will. Of course, she will keep the “tip.”
No. 3 ~ Fill a small zip close baggie (snak size) with your business card, a piece of candy, some other marketing material such as a mini flyer, discount coupons, etc. Have these handy to give out when you go to the bank, grocery store, salon and everywhere you go!
(Thanks Shelly from RYZE for sharing these ideas)
May 22nd in history:
In 1761 the first life insurance policy in U.S. was issued in Philadelphia by the the Corporation for Relief of Poor and Distressed Widows and Children of Presbyterian Ministers http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_insurance
In 1803 the public library opened in Connecticut
In 1888 Leroy Buffington patents a system to build skyscrapers
In 1892 Dr. Washington Sheffield invented toothpaste tube
In 1906 the Wright Brothers patent the aeroplane
Also in 1906 Summer Olympics, not then recognized as part of the official Olympic Games, opens in Athens.
In 1933 World Trade Day/National Maritime Day was first celebrated
In 1953 President Eisenhower signed the Offshore Oil Bill
In 1961 the first revolving restaurant (Top Of The Needle in Seattle), debuts
While you are thinking about ways to promote your business, check out Quirky Marketing Calendar ~ How to Use Zany and Non-traditional Holidays to Promote Your Business 365 Days a Year for More great marketing ideas.
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