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Once you have identified your key customer you can find out what other companies are trying to appeal to that market as well Foster Moreau Youth Jersey , and then see if you can do a "joint venture" or "cross promotion" with them. This means you both contribute something to the deal, and you both generate some revenue for your business. This will allow you exposure to a whole new batch of customers, without having to spend anymore money!
(EXAMPLES OF JOINT VENTURES) Are you appealing to people's health with your product or service? Why not approach a health related support group or health food store Isaiah Johnson Youth Jersey , and offer to give an educational seminar - this does not mean a sales pitch. Explain how people with the specific condition these people have can take better care of themselves, and how possibly your product may help them. Explain the benefits of your product well but don't "push" the product, or you will very quickly turn people off. This way you educate people and they'll naturally want more information.
A good way to let people see that you are interested in their health and not just selling them something is to start a newsletter that you can send out via email or regular mail. It should contain good health information Maxx Crosby Youth Jersey , maybe some recipes, tips for fitting exercise into daily life, new research into aging Trayvon Mullen Youth Jersey , and a "little" bit about the product you sell. By offering information and education you become a trusted advisor, not just a salesperson. People are more likely to buy from someone they trust.
Do you make something that could tag along well with another product. As an example if you make little girls hair bows - why not see if a hair salon will let you package them with the children's shampoo or brushes they sell?
Do you have a great new dog food or cookie - why not check out local pet stores and offer to give away a free sample with each puppy toy that's sold? Or team up with local dog trainers and see if you can sell your doggy treats in bulk to them. Make sure the packaging has contact information on it, so dog owners can get in touch with you once their first package is finished and they want to buy more. (SALES TIP: MAKE SURE YOU ALWAYS PUT CONTACT INFORMATION ON YOUR PACKAGING SO PEOPLE KNOW HOW TO GET IN TOUCH WITH YOU)
If you're a make-up artist Johnathan Abram Youth Jersey , why not put on a make-up demonstration in a bridal salon on a Saturday morning when brides looking for wedding dresses, and girls looking for prom dresses are getting fitted. Have a draw for a free makeover, and use the names from the draw as a mailing list. This is an ideal way to target your key client!
I've used JV's in other ways too:
1. I will often team up with another speaker to put on a workshop. Why?
- by having two workshop leaders and different topics more potential attendees will be interested
- both workshop leaders get in front of a whole new group of clients (the clients of the other workshop leader)
- I get to find out how other people present their information and I learn as much as attendees!
- put on a seminar
- exchange ads in each others newsletters
- offer special deals to each other's clients and numerous other ideas.
I'm currently using joint ventures to create seminars and exchange ads for my workshops in another newsletter (and in exchange I put the other trainer's ad in my newsletter).
I often work with my clients to help them find successful ways to create Joint Ventures for their business. It's a fun and creative way to get your business moving quickly! Joint Ventures are also something I include in every Marketing Plan that I create. They are a sure fire way to grow a business!
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