.......my first month of business I had a really lonely host. She called me several times a day, everyday for the weeks leading up to her show.
Well, this morning I log onto my computer and she sends me an IM, that she has been posting on Myspace bulletins for me!!! WHAT?!??!? Of course I tell her to immediately get rid of everything (please tell me it can be done!). I explain that I know that she is just trying to help, but that it is my business to promote and that I can only accept word of mouth referrals. In her defense, I have sent her a small gift (SBRC, or the like) for referrals. They were her SIL and a neighbor, so I feel confident they did not come from anything on the internet.
So, my question is this: How do you let people know to NOT do you a favor of trying to advertise your business (online)? Should I be putting something in my host packet? I need some real suggestions, as I do not want to get in trouble with the PC police!!
Well, this morning I log onto my computer and she sends me an IM, that she has been posting on Myspace bulletins for me!!! WHAT?!??!? Of course I tell her to immediately get rid of everything (please tell me it can be done!). I explain that I know that she is just trying to help, but that it is my business to promote and that I can only accept word of mouth referrals. In her defense, I have sent her a small gift (SBRC, or the like) for referrals. They were her SIL and a neighbor, so I feel confident they did not come from anything on the internet.
So, my question is this: How do you let people know to NOT do you a favor of trying to advertise your business (online)? Should I be putting something in my host packet? I need some real suggestions, as I do not want to get in trouble with the PC police!!