lbdenton
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I need some opinions on this idea, please!
I have a HUGE box of business cards from Merrill. When I first signed up for PC, Merrill had a promotion on business cards, so I got the BIG box of business cards and now have this abundant supply of cards! The problem is that I'm moving, (within the same area) but my address and home telephone # are changing. My cell phone # is on there, along with my email address and website. I DO NOT want to waste all of these cards!!! So, what I've done is take a black Sharpie and mark out my home telephone # that is invalid, but left my other contact info as is.
My idea is to go get a huge roll of magnets from a craft store, and place a little piece on the back of each card. Then, go through the various subdivisions in my area and place my business card on the front of mailboxes. We've had numerous businesses in the area do that to us - even an Avon lady! My hope is that someone will see my card and say "I love Pampered Chef and need 'xyz' or "I've been looking for someone who sells PC!" Again, my cell #, email and website are all on the card! I think that if I got a few orders....or even ONE show from this, it would pay for itself. PLus - the cards are going to be wasted anyways.
My concern is that my address IS on the card. It's still my address for now...but not for long!
What do you think?
Also - Yes, I know that calling customers is the BEST way to get bookings. I've done that...and I have a great show schedule from it!!! And, I'm up-to-date on Customer Care calls, so I'm looking for ANOTHER way to increase my business. I'm ready to go to the NEXT level. I just had my 3rd child - so going out in public with logo wear is only an option, occasionally. My children are not in school, so I don't have that arena to pull from either. Pampering businesses will not work for me at this TIME either...since during the day, I'm pretty much at home and don't have the time to put into that!! So, I'm looking for another way to spread the word that there's a PC consultant around!
Thanks for suggestions and opinions!
I have a HUGE box of business cards from Merrill. When I first signed up for PC, Merrill had a promotion on business cards, so I got the BIG box of business cards and now have this abundant supply of cards! The problem is that I'm moving, (within the same area) but my address and home telephone # are changing. My cell phone # is on there, along with my email address and website. I DO NOT want to waste all of these cards!!! So, what I've done is take a black Sharpie and mark out my home telephone # that is invalid, but left my other contact info as is.
My idea is to go get a huge roll of magnets from a craft store, and place a little piece on the back of each card. Then, go through the various subdivisions in my area and place my business card on the front of mailboxes. We've had numerous businesses in the area do that to us - even an Avon lady! My hope is that someone will see my card and say "I love Pampered Chef and need 'xyz' or "I've been looking for someone who sells PC!" Again, my cell #, email and website are all on the card! I think that if I got a few orders....or even ONE show from this, it would pay for itself. PLus - the cards are going to be wasted anyways.
My concern is that my address IS on the card. It's still my address for now...but not for long!
What do you think?
Also - Yes, I know that calling customers is the BEST way to get bookings. I've done that...and I have a great show schedule from it!!! And, I'm up-to-date on Customer Care calls, so I'm looking for ANOTHER way to increase my business. I'm ready to go to the NEXT level. I just had my 3rd child - so going out in public with logo wear is only an option, occasionally. My children are not in school, so I don't have that arena to pull from either. Pampering businesses will not work for me at this TIME either...since during the day, I'm pretty much at home and don't have the time to put into that!! So, I'm looking for another way to spread the word that there's a PC consultant around!
Thanks for suggestions and opinions!