Marketing opportunities are all around you, you just have to keep your eyes open and then act. Also remember that one reason why you may not be getting business is that others don't actually know that you and your business "exist"! Recently I received the recent Chamber publication which list "new members"; you probably get one or can find one if you are not a member. I found the emails for the contact person (this means you may have to visit each site to retrieve this information, so it may take some time) and sent them this message.
Congratulations on becoming a chamber member!
My name is Ter Scott.
I have been involved in both the
Duluth and Superior Chambers as a Chamber Ambassador; one of those fine people
who come to your place of business to do ribbon cuttings for grand openings and
other events so I am aware of the great potential to being a part of the
Chamber.
By way of introduction, I’d like to offer you free shipping
on “Anything with an Imprint” ™. Our pricing for imprinted promotional and I.D.
items is less because of what we call “1-2-3 Technology”. Basically it’s a very
easy 3 step system where you visit our site: www.myimprintrep.com/123order, peruse
our NEWTON NAVIGATOR online catalog (with actual pages that you turn virtually;
you’ve got to see it!), complete a request form and in step three, either myself
or another real human then steps in to assist you. Mention “chamber member” to get
free shipping.
So congratulations again for joining the chamber and I wish you
and your business great success. Please check out: www.myimprintrep.com/123order
and see what I mean about great pricing and service. I’ve been involved in
promotional products for quite a while (over 25 years) so I’m sure I can help
find you the right item, the right price and get it to you at the right time!
Make it a great day!
Ter Scott
A short letter such as this can be a great introduction to other businesses. A small incentive such as free shipping is a reason for them to contact you. When they do contact you, treat them like a "new baby" and set up an ongoing "Thank You" communication campaign that keeps your company in front of them "Top of Mind Awareness" so they'll think of you when they need something! Also, this is not "spam" because you have a common ground with them (Chamber Member, local business, etc.). But I would recommend follow ups to be a phone call, or snail mail until you build a positive communication with them and actually get "permission" to continue to email them.
PS. You as the reader to this post are also invited to take advantage of this free shipping offer when you order from www.myimprintrep.com/123order. Just mention "chamber member post" when you order. I have customers all over the USA and many of been as the result of one of my blog posts!
