Sunday, July 1, 2007

9 Ways to Keep Clients Coming Back for More #5

by Stuart Ayling of Marketing Nous

5) Run special events.

Offer a free (or low cost) seminar to your clients on current issues. Invite complementary businesses, local business people, or celebrities to present new ideas. Use breakfast meetings, lunchtime executive briefings, or evening functions. The key here is to add value for your clients, outside of their usual dealings with you.


Related posts: Tip #1, Tip #2, Tip #3, Tip #4, Tip #5, Tip #6, Tip #7, Tip #8, Tip #9.


1 comments:

Christie Lewis said...

This is a great promotional tool for small business owners, particularly if you have specialised knowledge or talent.

Consider offering free workshops or tutorials at the local community centre in your area. This kind of involvement goes a long way towards establishing yourself as an expert in your field aswell as providing an additional service to the local community.

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