Reward the loyal customers In your small business you have those customers that will be there rain or shine. Are you rewarding them for their loyalty? Doing so will keep them coming back and may attract other customers. 1. Offer cumulative discounts.Rewarding them may be as simple as offering the customer a discount when they reach a specified spending limit or numbered visit. The discount may be on select products or services. A limited time offer may encourage a prompt purchase. 2. Create a loyalty cards system.Give the customers a card that can be stamped with every purchase or visit; once they reach the target amount or visit they will qualify for a discount or free item. 3. Give away free items with multiple purchases.Buy one; Get one (BOGO) is a tested method that works. This could encourage repeat sales. Don̢۪t over use it; people may question the quality of the product or service. 4. Reward introductions and referrals.Give customers a reason to recommend you to friends by offering them discounts and free gifts in return for every new customer they introduce to your business. Remember, your present customer offers the best advertisement for your company (word-of-mouth). ...read more
By Marie Basy Promotions June 12, 2013
Collection calls in any business are to collect money that is owed to the business. In the case of business to business collection, it's one business calling another to collect debt owed to them. Some businesses make the calls themselves while others outsource that task or eventually sell the uncollec... ...read more
Flyers can help you generate business leads by getting the word out to potential customers about your products. Once you create your flyers you can distribute them through the mail, place them on cars and even walk around to hand them out to home owners. You'll want to bring together the elements of d... ...read more