Now that you know exactly what to do to promote your business online from your computer, it's time for you to learn how to advertise and promote your GDI business offline.
The offline promotion is very funny and simple and can bring high results to your business.
So in this section you will be shown the most effective ways to promote GDI offline and the places with the highest correspondence.
Carry on reading...
Flyers are great for using on bulletin boards at apartments, discount stores, colleges and more. I am a student at the University and I placed some flyers on other students cars and on message boards at the University's main library. I could never imagine that I would receive so much response from my colleagues. Flyers are easy to design, just make certain that you make “pull tabs” at the side or bottom, with your website or phone number. This lets people just pull off the tab and learn more about your opportunity later.
I am sure that you will have seen the GDI flyer with the red Ferrari. If not I have sent it to you in this package to have a look at it. I have also created a couple of flyers, which I use, so that you get some ideas or even use them yourself..
Business cards are a must for everyone. There are so many ways to use them.
l Add one to your monthly bills
l Post at purchase counters
l Leave them at restaurants
l Use on bulletin boards
When someone asks for your card, always give 2. Ask him to give the extra to someone who might want your information. I suggest you not to prefer GDI business cards, because they are totally advertising cards. You should create your own business cards.
If possible, have cards printed on both sides. One side should be with name, telephone number, email and web address and the other side should be with your power statement to make the reader flip the card over, like “are you making enough money?”.
You can order your personalized business cards online fromiPrint.iPrint offers totally customizable full color glossy business cards at very affordable prices.
Front Back Drop cards are sort of a cross between flyers and business cards. Basically, they are a mini flyer. Their big advantage is the very low cost. You can create them on a photo or print program. I like using the 8 wallet size prints. However, you can print 3x5 size, which will print 4 to a sheet or business card, which would be 10 to a sheet.
Here is an example of how these drop cards may look like:
Now that you've got the idea, start experimenting and create your own designs of your drop cards. Carry these with you everywhere you go. Remember, people at gas stations and water refill stations are just standing there waiting. Just make certain they can't blow away. These drop cards are great to hand to people at the grocery store.
Newspaper ads can be a great way to reach people offline who might not normally see your advertising. While normal classified ads in your local paper may seem quite expensive, there are other methods of advertising in papers that are quite a bit cheaper.
You may run many ads for a very low price by ordering fromNationwide
Newspapers. If you would like to run an ad in the regular newspapers then you should get online and type your state and SCAN or Statewide Classified Ad Network in the search engines. Each state has their own SCAN, however their prices will allow you to run ads in many papers rather than just your local paper.
As you work, run errands, attend events, volunteer and vacation, you can advertise. This technique is one of the easiest ways for you to let the world know about your business.
With this method people will walk up to you and ask you about your business. For that reason you should probably have some business cards ready. You can choose how much to tell them, then hand them your information.
Cafepress provides you t-shirts, hoodies and other apparel, which are a really simple way to advertise wherever you go. You can see below some examples of stamps you could print on a t-shirt:
This makes it easy to go into a store or a local event and get people to ask you what is that you do. Besides, you have to wear clothes anyway, so why not advertise that you work from home with a printed stamp on a shirt?
WithCafepress you can create a fully customizable t-shirt or cap and order it at a very low price.This technique, while unconventional, will help your GDI business grow. Most people view greeting cards as something very personal. And using this deal with people in a more “friendly” way, your response rate could benefit greatly. “Thank You” notes make you stand out. Follow up each meeting, conversation or significant phone call about your GDI opportunity with a “thank you” card you drop in the mail. Some people set goals of sending 10 cards per week. People will do anything to feel appreciated and are more likely to join a business opportunity with someone who shows their appreciation.
People not interested in GDI, may know someone who would be. Some of your prospects may not want to join, but can tell you about people who are interested. You will want to keep your need for referrals in their mind, so send cards regularly asking for referrals.
Some nice websites that work well with the methods mentioned above are Big Dates andCuriosities. These systems are as easy as sending an email. You pick a card, type a personalized message and the company prints your card, stamps it, addresses it and mails it to your prospect. Big Dates offer a large variety of all kind of business cards and provides much more options in editing your card. Curiosities is a fast to send greeting card service.
You can find a lot of stuff such as mugs, tote bags, buttons and more at Cafepress. These are things you typically use, so make them work for you. You can also use magnetic signs and other types of signs. You can find this stuff if you make a small search iniPrint. A magnetic sign of static cling can turn your vehicle into a personal billboard. For a more permanent solution you can get a custom bumper sticker.
If your city allows, you can put a sign in your front yard. However, a vinyl sign can be used for lots of purposes. You can use them at home shows, expos, children's fairs or anywhere you might rent or have a booth or table.
Door stuffing is a method pizza delivery companies use. You will probably want to use ½ sheet flyers. Then you can slide these into people's screen doors, use a rubber band to attach to the doorknob or just leave it in front of the door for the resident to see. It is very broad advertising, but it is cheap and your children can help.
(Note: DO NOT STUFF MAILBOXES, IT IS ILLEGAL).
Visit your community college, adult education or university and find people to distribute flyers around campus for you. There will be plenty of people looking for ways to make some extra cash while they go to class.
If your children are in daycare, talk to other parents about your GDI business and ask them if they know someone who might be interested. Give people 2 cards instead of one and ask them to give the other to someone who might be interested.
ALWAYS ASK FOR REFERRALS!