What have you done for your business today?
While these things are nothing new, it’s back to the basics marketing that many just don’t find time to do for their business. Most of these items are absolutely free, so give it a look and don’t wait to do it. Pick at least one task and do it today, here’s to “New Business the Old Fashioned Way!”

__Sent Thank you notes to new, old and potential customers

__Visited with neighbor offices and stores for potential co-op promotions

__Sent press releases promoting something unique about my business

__Arranged to complete all of next month’s promotions and advertising as planned

__Tracked, recorded and filed all special promotion for reference

__Did something special for my VIP clients

__Lived my mission statement

__Checked my competition, implemented some of their ideas, asked for their referrals

__Attended community and business events

__Asked for and implemented customer ideas

__Achieved all of my marketing goals for the month

__Considered an open house or gave to a charity or a community event

__Asked employees and customers for leads

__Reviewed my promotional material for accuracy and logo consistency

__Reviewed and updated my existing files and/or database and email list

__Did something with my files or database (mailed, e-mailed, faxed, called with a new promotion)

__Made presentations about my business

Best Regards,

Kathy Kane
Market Insights, LLC