Advertising New Business

[graphixstation]

Hi
This maybe in the wrong section but am wondering how do use other sign makers advertise your business?? I know word of mouth is probably the best but I was thinking of doing a bit of advertising to get my name about?? What are your opinions??

 

[advsign22]

Besides word of mouth, I always like location, location, location. Having a shop that is located on a busy street always is a positive. If you are working out of your home, it might take a lot longer to build customers. I went from 6k one year to 170k sales the next year just by having a retail location.
Ken

 

[legacyborn]

I joined the chamber of commerce and simply went to every event they had for a couple of months. This has kept us fresh in the minds of other business people and has resulted in some major business. I have cut back on some of the events to make more time for other things but at this point I feel that even a small dedication to the chamber will continue these results.

 

[signpro]

word of mouth. other friends with businesses. any kind of trade show you can attend or any show at all that you can at least put up a small sign somewhere in good traffic areas.

but i agree, word of mouth, and following up with EVERY SINGLE LEAD you get.

 

[Craig Sjoquist]

... when I do my search for new work ...cold calling comes to mind.....
so whats your...portfoilo look like...???
how do you introduce yourself...????
what services you can afford to provide...??

these are questions I ask myself ..... soooo lately could afford a laptop ..to put my pictures on to show clients
making a 2sided post card to help introduce my work
next will be new embriodered shirts
saving cash to expand services with a purchase

but these things you re-look at all the time and go after

 

[synergy_jim]

don't do radio or newspaper...... learned that the hard way......

 

[Pat Whatley]

- Word of mouth
- Face to face/door to door contacts
- NEVER meet anyone without giving them a business card
- Direct mail flyers and postcards

 

[redline graphics]

Advertise on your vehicle, name phone number and mention 1 or 2 things you do. If its clean and attractive it draws positive attention. Have received many jobs from our vehicle advertising.

 

[GregT]

Word of mouth, driving my work vehicle, and having lots of business cards available.

 

[ATXsigns]

I've been bombing the trucks at Lowe's and Home Depot with a special postcard ad for tradesmen. Not many bites yet, but at least I'm in their face.