Archive for April, 2008

Are You Wasting Time and Money By Doing Things Yourself?

In the world of business, everyone is trying to find the easiest and cheapest way to accomplish their work. Ironically, while trying to save money by doing all of the work themselves, companies end up losing money because the job could’ve been done faster and cheaper by someone else. This is especially true when it comes to online printing services. Why are companies wasting time and money when they can outsource their printing services needs?

In a blog on KCLau’s Money Tips, the author explains how you can actually save money by paying someone else to do your work. Unlike those of you who believe the old saying, “if you want something done right, you have to do it yourself,” the author suggests hiring an expert to do the work. “People love DIY. But we can’t be expert in every field. If you DIY, it might cost you more than hiring an expert to do it for you.”

By outsourcing your invoice printing and statement processing needs, you can save money and time, increase cash flow, and improve your company’s image. Whether you are a small or large business, if you find the right company, you can get the job done right without doing it yourself.

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Marketing to the Customers You Already Have

While it’s extremely important to market to the public and find new customers, you definitely don’t want to forget about the customers you already have.

In Chapter 2 of the book entitled, “Direct Marketing: Strategy, Planning, Execution,” Edward Nash talks about the importance of “repeat customers”. According to Nash, “The repeat customers, who produce most of any company’s sales and profits, should get priority. Avoiding the loss of one customer is more profitable than gaining three new ones.”

With a direct mail marketing campaign, you can market to both new customers and old ones. Try including special discounts and coupons in your statement printing and invoice printing. Then, send out postcards or card mailers to entice others to try your product or service.

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What’s Your Marketing Recipe?

In a blog entitled, “Drip, Drip, Drip. I hear Marketing in the Background” on the Branding & Marketing webstie, Chris Brown explains how marketing is like a pot of coffee. Brown says that with both coffee and marketing “you’ve got to keep “walking the pot” as we used to say back when I waitressed in college. Keep the coffee coming. When you’re doing the b2b marketing thing, often it’s a combination of about 5 or 6 things before you get that phone call or email that turns the process into high gear.”

A direct mail marketing campaign should be a key ingredient in your marketing recipe. By sending out postcards, card mailers, statement printing, and invoice printing, you can stay in touch with old customers and encourage new customers to try your product or service. When used alongside other forms of marketing, you’ll be able to reach the public and achieve your marketing goals.

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The Use of Postcards in Direct Mail Marketing Programs

Postcards are a great way to get your customer’s attention and convince them to act on a special offer. Unlike other forms of mail, with postcards there isn’t an envelope standing in the way of the customer and your direct mail piece.

In the blog entitled, “Why Postcards Work” on Marketing with Greeting Cards and Postcards, Debbie James endorses postcards as a successful direct mail piece. According to James, “Postcards are one of the most effective forms of direct mail. EVERYONE looks at them before sending them to the round file (garbage). Your message must be short and sweet. You need to instantly grab the reader’s attention. It doesn’t matter if the billboard side has an awesome design. Think about what you are offering.”

There are many different forms of postcards to choose from. Why not choose a laminated postcard that includes a detachable loyalty card or discount card? This way, instead of just tossing the postcard in the trash after a quick glance, the customer will be encouraged to tear out a credit card sized card and place it in their wallet.

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