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Your short-term offers need long-term benefits
The problem with freebies and coupons is that you get deal-seekers and freeloaders who won’t be back after the deal is done. But free offers do work to bring new customers in the door. To make it work, make sure your short-term offer does something that will lead to a long-term relationship. A great example [...]
When someone wants to bring in dozens of customers — will you say yes?
Laura van Straaten saw someone save a life on an NYC sidewalk with CPR. The amazing experience inspired her to take classes to learn the live-saving skill — but after searching in vain for a course that was convenient and inexpensive, she decided to do something more ambitious: Make it easier for everyone to get [...]
How do you earn word of mouth in tough times?
Give away the stuff that isn't selling. Use your surplus to make friends — when they most need it. Ideas I overheard: Gyms should let people who lost their job have a free off-peak-hours membership Salons should give free haircuts/facials to anyone on their way to a job interview Conferences should give scholarships to struggling [...]
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