A recent survey of small business owners conducted by the Hewlett-Packard Company revealed that very few felt confident about their marketing efforts. Almost half (46%) claimed not to have any general marketing expertise, 60% said they could be doing a better job as marketers, and only 18% felt confident about creating their own marketing material.
If this describes you, then take note; we can help. Many of our small business customers routinely turn to us for help with developing a promotional campaign, creating a logo and graphic identity and writing sales-related copy. Because we have worked with so many companies over the years, we have developed a sensitivity for what works. Using a series of probing questions, we will guide you through the process of determining who your target audience is and how to reach them.
For more information or to make an initial appointment for a consultation call Dan Linn, General Manager at 303-320-4855 or email dan@bcprintinginc.com.

What is a multi-channel promotion?
Multi-channel refers to using more than one promotion method simultaneously for a message on a single topic. Multi-channel can be very effective, especially when the messages in one channel are referenced in the other and are integrated. Use one constant and simple theme that offers a variety of response options.
Here are some examples of multi-channel marketing;
1. Sending an e-mail timed to arrive at the same time as a mailed catalog.
2. Inviting customers and prospects to visit a web site to print a coupon to use in a retail store.
3. Adding a URL or QR code to sales collateral with an invitation to visit the web site, register, and receive something in exchange.

No Matter the size of your business or organization, it needs to have a budget for promotions. Pick a time period---we recommend quarterly,semi-annually or yearly--and commit both a sum of money and some time for a designated person to manage the promotional effort. It takes both a budget and someone to manage the budget to ensure a successful promotion.
Promotions don't have to cost a lot of money or take a lot of time. A simple way to start is by targeting your best customers and introducing them to products or services you offer that they may not be using. Here are seven ideas for promoting on a budget.
1.Send a monthly informational newsletter.
2.Highlight the specific products and services that represent what you do best.
3.Follow up a purchase with an additional offer.
4.Target past customers.
5.Put a sticker with teaser copy on an outbound envelope.
6.Offer a guarantee.
7.Self Promote.
Regardless of the size of your budget, it is important to continuously promote your business. For over 11 years we have been helping businesses, organizations and individuals with promotions to customers and prospects. To brainstorm promotional ideas to help your business or to get started with your promotion contact Dan at 303-320-4855 or email dan@bcprintinginc.com. We're ready to help.