| When you first start out on your business | | | | headlines, paper colors and see which ones get |
| venture, money is usually tight but you still need | | | | the best |
| to advertise. One of the most affordable, yet | | | | response.9. Distribute your flyers in targeted |
| very effective, ways to begin your advertising | | | | areas. If you offer a |
| campaign is with flyers. Flyers | | | | business opportunity, try distributing them at the |
| are simply full page ads that are distributed | | | | unemployment office. If you offer weight loss |
| directly to your potential customers. There are | | | | products, |
| several ways in which they can be distributed.You | | | | visit the local gyms and exercise studios.There |
| can either make the flyers yourself or have them | | | | are several ways you can distribute your flyers, |
| | | | once |
| made professionally, which might not be in the | | | | you have designed them and printed them |
| budget. | | | | out.Post your flyers on Public Bulletin Boards found |
| ;-) There are several points to remember when | | | | in grocery |
| designing | | | | stores, community centers, banks, post offices, |
| your flyer, just as in writing ads or any other | | | | laundromats, |
| sales copy.1. You want your flyer to get people's | | | | etc.Hand them out outside of targeted buildings |
| attention, so don't just | | | | such as |
| use your boring, standard white paper. Use | | | | stores, unemployment office, restaurants, etc. |
| bright, alive and | | | | Never |
| cheerful colors to bring out the message you are | | | | push your flyers on anyone. If they hand it back, |
| trying to | | | | smile |
| convey.2. The flyer's purpose is to sell, not to let | | | | and accept it back. Do not block doorways or |
| everyone know | | | | sidewalks! |
| your name. The flyer is not a business card. On | | | | If handing flyers out in stores, malls, etc., be sure |
| the flyer, | | | | and |
| you want to highlight your problem solving | | | | get permission.Parades and other public events |
| product/service.For example: Ants a problem in | | | | are great places to hand |
| your house. We can get | | | | out flyers. Do not engage in conversation, just |
| rid of them in just a few hours. No more | | | | smile and |
| problem!3. Use incentives and/or closing dates to | | | | offer the flyers. If they do not take it, move |
| get people | | | | on.You can also distribute your flyers |
| to act NOW!Call NOW and get 10% Off our | | | | door-to-door. Leave |
| Regular Price! | | | | the flyers on the doorknob, not in mailboxes!Talk |
| 1-800-ANT-B-Gone4. Adding a few testimonials | | | | with apartment building owners, real estate |
| to the flyer can also be | | | | offices. |
| very effective. Highlight comments of past | | | | People just moving into the area are always in |
| satisfied | | | | need of |
| customers. List your qualifications as well, making | | | | this type of information.Check with your town's |
| sure to set yourself apart from other similar | | | | ordinances. Leaving flyers on |
| companies.5. Another good idea is to encourage | | | | people's cars might not be allowed in your city. |
| referrals. Having a | | | | Be sure |
| statement such as, " If you are not in need of | | | | and know all local laws before starting your flyer |
| our product | | | | campaign!Find tons more tips, information and |
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| who is." You | | | | Seymour and |
| might be pleasantly surprised at how many | | | | her husband Terry also offer a no-cost, non-MLM |
| customers this | | | | home |
| one line can bring in!6. Don't forget about the | | | | business opportunity. They strive to help you |
| back of your flyer. Take advantage | | | | build a |
| of this space as well. List some of your specials, | | | | successful home business. Take advantage of |
| sales, more | | | | the tips, |
| testimonials, incentives, etc.7. Do not stop at one | | | | support, resources, and more for your home & |
| try. You MUST follow-up!8. Test your flyers as | | | | business. |
| well. Use different incentives, | | | | |