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Tips for Your Home Business© Terri Seymour of www.seymourproducts.com1. Get biz cards made up and have them with youalways. Leave them at restaurants, send them withyour monthly bills, post them on bulletin boards, handthem out to people you talk to. Always be aware ofopportunity. 2. Along the same lines, always have catalogs orbrochures in your car. You never know when someone might ask to see your products.3. Do Not Forget to label all catalogs, brochures, order blanks, etc with your company name and address and URL (if applicable). You can either stamp them on or make your own labels. You canget inexpensive adhesive labels from Wal-Mart or other stores as well. 4. Get out there and get yourself and your productknown. Talk about your products as much as you canto as many people as you can. Make it a part of yourdaily routine. Make your new business a part of everysingle day. Always be watching for opportunities. They are everywhere!5. Make sure you always have the latest catalogs. 6. It helps also to have some sample items availableso people can see the quality of the products. Thiscan increase your orders.7. Keep track of everyone who you give catalogs toor who orders from you to start building your mailinglist. Get addresses and email addresses if possibleto build your list. Stay in touch with these peopleand go the extra mile for your customers or potentialcustomers.8. Online marketing is great, but should be used inconjunction with other marketing methods such as fleamarkets, catalog distribution, home parties, mail orderor others.9. Study, research, and learn marketing techniques, howto sell, advertising ideas and tips. We recommend someof these books to start: http://www.seymourproducts.com/books/index.shtmlThey are filled with great ideas and advice.10. Print out flyers and mail them out to local storesand shops. Let them know what you are offering andgive your phone number. Flyers can be passed out inparking lots as well. Make sure you have permission.11. Contact radio stations and offer your products asprizes for contests for some great exposure.12. Talk to schools, churches, and other organizationsthat might be interested in using your products for fundraisers. 13. Have your catalogs and biz cards with you at kidssports events. You could easily get orders just by arousing interest in your catalogs.14. There are so many things you can do. Everytime youget or hear of an idea that interests you, write it downin your planner or notebook. Organize your marketingand advertising efforts and ideas.15. Local Papers - Run your ads in local newspapers. You can usually get these at very reasonable rates. Ask your local paper if they would consider doing a story about your business. Local papers frequently do a write up for local business owners.Building a home business takes time and effort and thensome, but do not give up. Have passion for your business and for your customers. You can succeed!
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