Are Window Decal Signs Safe for Home-Based Businesses?

[heat123]

Yeay- I just got my first window decal sign call today! She saw me driving around last week and called today to book a show! After 1 month of my decals I was beginning to wonder when they would pay off!!!! Yipeeeee! I was soo excited I had to share!

 

[pcchris]

Heather,
That's GREAT! WooHoo for you!!

 

[raebates]

Awright! http://www.thesmilies.com/smilies/party0040.gif

 

[Flamingo]

Good for you.... I think they are a great way to advertise!!!!

 

[pamperedlinda]

Good for you!

 

[MomToEli]

Oh, cool! Maybe I can talk dh into them ...

 

[quiverfull7]

Me too... y'all say a prayer that I can convince my dh to put one on my suburban

 

[heat123]

I was totally hesitant to bring it up to DH at first but then I gave him two options: window decals or magnets and he agreed to decals suprisingly (because he loves this SUV and claims it as his) but it's like I only gave him those two options he couldn't deny me both! LOL

 

[jrstephens]

I have been thinking about this. How do yall do yours? What do they look like? What do they say?

 

[tlennhoff]

Woo hoo, that is great.

 

[pamperedpals]

Mine decals have my name, phone number, email and web page on them.

I have booked two shows, recruited 1 person and received at $75 order. When my husband drives my car, he told me I have to make sure there are catalogs in the car, because he is constantly giving them out.

 

[missi.robbins]

Mine decals have my name, phone number, email and web page on them.

I have booked two shows, recruited 1 person and received at $75 order. When my husband drives my car, he told me I have to make sure there are catalogs in the car, because he is constantly giving them out.

Where did you order your decal from?!

 

[lkspeir]

This maybe a silly question, but is anyone concerned about weirdos finding out where you live??

 

[amy07]

how awesome - now to present the idea to DH!

 

[Chef_2_Four]

This maybe a silly question, but is anyone concerned about weirdos finding out where you live??

never thought of that....

 

[missi.robbins]

how awesome - now to present the idea to DH!

Ok - so another newbie question - what does DH stand for?!

 

[tlennhoff]

Ok - so another newbie question - what does DH stand for?!

DH = Dear husband
DS = Dear son
DD = Dear daughter

Somewhere over in the chef's lounge we have a thread full of abbreviations to help newbies. I think we need to ask Greg to turn it into a sticky.

 

[pamperedbecky]

Yeay- I just got my first window decal sign call today! She saw me driving around last week and called today to book a show! After 1 month of my decals I was beginning to wonder when they would pay off!!!! Yipeeeee! I was soo excited I had to share!

That's awesome, Heather!!! Way to go! I hope LOTS of those leads roll in for you!

 

[chefbecky]

This maybe a silly question, but is anyone concerned about weirdos finding out where you live??

It's the same info. you give on your catalog. But I would probably(sp) drive better
I was thinking about getting one where did you get yours and how much (if you don't mind)

 

[Debrachef]

To me there is no difference between a car decal with my phone number on it, or leaving business cards and catalogs out. I have never, ever had a problem. I noticed you live in FT. Worth. I used to live in McKinney a few years ago. I really wouldn't worry if I were you. You live in a great city and state!!!

 

[Chef Kearns]

It's the same info. you give on your catalog. But I would probably(sp) drive better
I was thinking about getting one where did you get yours and how much (if you don't mind)

I thought I would drive better, too. But I don't !! I should. I think about it all the time when I'm jamming down the road and barely make my turn having to cut someone off. I hate it when that happens to me and try try try soooo hard not to do it, but sometimes I get really wrapped up in singing to the radio and get distracted. I know that is a horrible thing to admit, but I do. When I am driving that is my American Idol moment!!

So far I haven't had anyone call to cuss me out. It is only a matter of time though. I have my home phone, cell phone and website on my decal.

 

[chefbecky]

I thought I would drive better, too. But I don't !! I should. I think about it all the time when I'm jamming down the road and barely make my turn having to cut someone off. I hate it when that happens to me and try try try soooo hard not to do it, but sometimes I get really wrapped up in singing to the radio and get distracted. I know that is a horrible thing to admit, but I do. When I am driving that is my American Idol moment!!

So far I haven't had anyone call to cuss me out. It is only a matter of time though. I have my home phone, cell phone and website on my decal.

 

[lsm72]

CONGRATS! I really need to look into the decals. Glad it's working for you.

 

[Cookin'Janet]

If I tell hubby it willmake me a better driver ...he will be all for it! hehehehe

 

[Chef Michele]

This maybe a silly question, but is anyone concerned about weirdos finding out where you live??

I would definitely put your cell phone number or an inexpensive 800 number on your decal. As someone who knows about weirdos (ex-police officer here), you want to take caution exhibiting your personal information.

Otherwise, they're great tools!

 

[MomToEli]

This maybe a silly question, but is anyone concerned about weirdos finding out where you live??

Not silly at all. My little sis is a consultant for Creative Memories and had to remove her phone number from her decals because she attracted a stalker. I would only use my cell number - NOT my home number.

This is the biggest thing holding me back.

That and being married to a cop. That makes me cautious.