10 Steps to Open for Business

Step 10: Market and Sell

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The Right Marketing Materials

Once you have your target audience well defined, you’re in a much better position to know what marketing materials would be appealing and useful to your audience.

There are basic printed materials you should consider - things like business cards, letterhead and brochures. These kinds of materials are essential for your communication, networking and sales activities.

One way to make the most of the dollars you spend is to create materials that have information that will stay true and accurate for the longest possible period of time. Things change often in a young business, so when possible use “evergreen,” long-lasting information. Include inserts with the latest, greatest info that you print on your own.

Another key to developing good marketing materials without breaking the bank is to identify an affordable graphic designer and printer that will work with you. A local source for this can be a great help. Online sources are completely viable as well in this day and age of broadband internet access.

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winston2 winston2 Posted: 11/15/2007 1:50:59 PM

I have found that selling without marketing is very expensive but marketing with out selling is deadly. I am amazed at how many companies spend thousands on marketing but when it comes to the time to...

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Massagepro Massagepro Posted: 8/10/2007 6:38:46 PM

One of the hardest things is getting the word out. I have tried all - from sending smoke signals to - direct mail and the best thing that worked was - putting my advertisement on my Van - yes...

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Tawnya Tawnya Posted: 10/31/2006 7:13:54 PM

Don't forget the “Six Degrees of Separation” theory. This theory states that we are a maximum of six contacts away from anyone. For example, let’s say you want to make a contact with someone at...

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kokomodaze kokomodaze Posted: 10/27/2006 8:58:58 AM

Great article with a lot of useful information.  I would just like to add that I agree with previous posts that the sales aspect and closing the sale are of utmost importance.  Speaking...

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