Small Business Owners make investments for Marketing through Trade Shows, Websites and other Direct Marketing efforts. Here is a list of Low-Cost Ideas to Market Your Business.
Use Send-Out-Cards ( a system that will send out your cards on a continual basis to your clients). If you are too busy…they do it for you. Email Us for Your Member to Member Discount for this system: info@NetworkWithWomen.com Show your appreciation to your Clients.
Watch the News. Watch for Articles that will help your Prospects or Leads in Business. Sometimes they are so busy…if you send them something that will help them in business, they will always remember you and appreciate your efforts.
Think up a Tip. Use a Tip to help your clients. Do you have a suggestion, a thought or a creative idea? Share it with them. It shows them that you care.
Seek Advice. Everyone likes to feel needed. Ask for sincere advice from clients. Just let them know that you need their help or advice with a situation. You are giving them a high compliment by seeking advice.
Don't Burn Bridges. Always keep the door open in business. Even if you lose business, be sure to keep in touch, send notes, and be sincere.
NOVEMBER
Networking Tips
5 Holiday Business Tips by Wendy Ruby…CEO/Founder
Tis the Season for all you HOT Pink Mamas and Red HOT Papas to get Creative with an Opportunity to Build Your Business! Tis the Season to renew old acquaintances, glue business relationships and celebrate with clients and other HOT Pink Mamas Members that have helped you in business all year! Here are some HOT Holiday Tips:
Make a List…check it twice! Pull out all of your business cards for the entire year that you have collected. Put it into your database. Need help with creating a Newsletter and Database. As a Member of HOT Pink Mamas, we have a department that can help you! Call 702-566-PINK (7465) if you are interested!
Send out Cards (go to www.HOTPinkMamas.com home page ad). This is a great way to send out cards, add a personal touch by taking a picture of you and your client and sending it off. This company does everything for you…they even put the stamp on the envelope!
HOT Pink Mamas has a new program called the Ribbon Program. If gives you the opportunity to send a catalog of “business gifts” that your client can pick out for a minimal amount of money. Call the corporate office if you are interested in finding out more about this program. 702-566-PINK (7465)
Have a Deck the Walls party in your office or home. Decorate for the holidays and have a contest! Create a contest, by having all of your clients participate. Get a group together to be the judges, as you go to each of their offices and vote for the best dressed holiday office.
The holidays are about “relationships”…at HOT Pink Mamas, our motto is LIVE to GIVE. Why not find out what your clients favorite hobbies, habits or interests are, and give them a gift that they will remember. Tickets to a play, sporting event, HOT Pink Mamas Membership (you get a FREE Vacation and Shirt for Referring a new Member).
OCTOBER
Networking Tips
LIVE to GIVE
Women have Natural-Relationship-Building Talents!
When we LIVE to GIVE, we begin to Focus on others
Needs and not just our own, or what's in it for us attitude.
In Business, when you LIVE to GIVE, you can Increase your business by 50% to 100%.
This is Your Best Form of Advertising!
We believe that by giving and being “ Other-Focused ”
You create and discover an attitude of abundance!
Networking is really the art of “ Giving ” and searching
For ways to serve the needs of others before focusing on Ourselves!
At Network with Women…Hot Pink Mamas…we Believe to make a Dream Work…LIVE to GIVE!
AUGUST 2007
5 Hot Networking Tips
The following tips will help you to have a “professional Presence” with those you come in contact with, both in person, on your business cards and on-line.
Your Email Address…should have your own domain name in the address.Example: ____@yournameofcompany.com Do not use Hotmail addresses, etc. for a professional look, or you won't look too professional out there.
Your Website Address…place it on your email signature line and on all advertising and printed materials.
State Your Business Name…and purpose of your business very clearly.
Have a Consistent Look…between materials and advertising.
Watch for more information on Website do's and don'ts in the September Newsletter.
SEPTEMBER 2007
5 Hot Networking Tips
This is a continuation from the August Newsletter. Hopefully, you can get some ideas of the do's and do not's for websites.
Design your Website… to fit and run on MOST browsers. 1024 x 768 or less for the best fit.
Optimize… your content for Search Engines.
Get your Site Listed… on other Websites and Search Engines.
Don't… display too many graphics or information on one webpage.
Don't mix or match too many fonts and colors, or large graphics.
Don't… use programming code which requires a (non-standard) download by the browser.
Don't use automatic Popup or Pop under Windows
Don't play any sound on any webpage without first asking the Visitor to play it.
JULY 2007
5 Tips To Becoming More Efficient
No Connection? Don’t dismiss others as un-important contacts just because you don’t feel a connection when you meet them. Always treat everyone good. You never know if they will use your services later on or send a referral your way.
It’s all about “Them”…not about “You”…Find out what type of lead “they” can use from you. By showing them that you care enough to help them out, they will be more interested in getting to know you and referring business to you.
Somebody shows up as a New Visitor…Invite the new person to join in on your conversation. Be gracious to others, it will show up in your character. By helping others feel welcomed, it won’t seem like a “clique” and they will never want to come back again or do business with you.
Great Eye Contact. Connect through eye contact, smile, and be pleasant and not pushy. People can “feel” if you are genuine.
Best way to get to know others. Ask questions about their business. Let them know it’s about “them”. People do business with people they like. They will feel your sincerity.
JUNE 2007
5 HOT Networking Tips
Wear your Name Tag on the right side.When people shake hands (right hand to right hand) they are directly looking at you and looking down to the right to see who you are.
Be Pro-Active and take the Initiative to Meet and Greet People.Don’t wait for people to come to you. Be the first one to come and shake hands with them. Introduce yourself.
Meet NEW People at each Event.It’s okay to say “hi” to all your “old” friends and acquaintances, but you need to meet new people and network.
Collect as many new business cards that you can at each event.Do not give your business card to anyone, unless they have asked you for it. It’s not about you “giving” out as many cards as you can give out at an event. It’s all about finding out about “the other person” and what they do. By doing this…you are creating a feeling with them that “it’s not all about me” and by showing an interest in what they do, you are forming trust.
Never try to Demonstrate or Sell your Product at an event…Unless…you have a “show n’ tell” table. These tables were designed to help members that have pre-registered a table show off their business and products. If you don’t have a table…don’t show off your services. Use the event to make a personal connection and positive impression. They will remember you, when you do have a “show n’ tell” table at a future event.
MAY 2007
5 Tips To Becoming More Efficient
1. First things First. Sort through your office drawers, files and cabinets to determine what type of containers and organizers you will need.
2. Don’t allow papers to pile up on and around your desk. Either File, Act upon or Toss paperwork and emails as soon as they cross your desk.
3. Use emails, PDA’s and Database File Management to your advantage. Categorize your work with these devices.
4. Use a Calendar system that will work for you, either on your computer with a back up or a Day Planner. Stick with it!
5. Time is money. Time is valuable. Manage your time carefully and don’t be afraid to say “no”.
