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ASupergirl
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Thu Apr 13, 2006 6:27 am |
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I'm in the process of making some flyers to up around town for my new business. I figure now is the perfect time- all those graduation cakes and last minute I can't find a baker wedding cakes. With the flyers they are fairly simple. I have the tear off bottoms with my business name, e-mail, and phone number. Two questions though...1.) Should I put some business cards up with them too? or is it enough just how they are (trying to save a little moola and 2.) Has anyone every put up coupons with them? Do you think it would be a good idea? I'm thinking about putting up %10 off your first order **not valid on sculpted cakes or wedding items** on the coupons with the flyers. Need some advice quick I want to put these up before the holiday weekend as my brother-in-law gets to come home tomorrow on military leave!!!! |
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ASupergirl
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Thu Apr 13, 2006 6:36 am |
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p.s. where do you guys put up flyers? or how else do you advertise besides word of mouth and giving away free cakes? |
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Kiddiekakes
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Location: Calgary,Alberta,Canada
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Thu Apr 13, 2006 6:45 am |
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I put up flyers on bulletin boards at church,schools,community centres,sports arenas...anywhere there is a free public board.You can also get permission for other boards that require you ask first.You can also donate cakes to kids school functions such as bake sales,auctions.I also was asked to donate a certificate for a free cake to my community silent auction and dance. |
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ASupergirl
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Thu Apr 13, 2006 6:54 am |
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bump! really hurry...just got the call that the rest of the family is coming home for the weekend from South Carolina...AHHHH!!!! |
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wendysue
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Thu Apr 13, 2006 7:04 am |
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I'd just do as you had planned. If you have a flyer with the pull off tabs with all your info I don't think you need to do the business cards too. Give the customer a business card when they pick up a cake. I'd keep your costs low, but when you make up your flyers try and use a colorful paper or text to grab attention. Good luck!
You might place some flyers at the park too. I think Kiddie Cakes has the bases well covered with where to place them.  |
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ASupergirl
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Thu Apr 13, 2006 7:06 am |
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I'm using Cherry Pink (company signature color)!!! |
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KHalstead
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Thu Apr 13, 2006 7:07 am |
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I say go ahead with the coupon too...I think that makes people say....hey maybe we'll check her out since she's offering 10%off the regular price....then if we don't like it...at least we got a deal! |
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wendysue
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Thu Apr 13, 2006 7:10 am |
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Do you also have your web address on the tab that they'd take to keep? I'd say this is vital! |
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ASupergirl
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Thu Apr 13, 2006 7:13 am |
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I'm having problems with getting a really good webpage set up. So currently I have one, but don't have one....gotta love the world of ever updating techknology that I evidently can't seem to keep up with. ha ha...But that does bring up a good point! Who loves their webpage and who did you use? Again, to keep initial costs low...freebie sites? I'm having problems with geocities...so any others? |
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wendysue
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Thu Apr 13, 2006 7:18 am |
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Mine are both free and there are things I like about each one and then things I don't. If you just do a blog they are super easy and no one will post their own ads there, all the advertisments on my blog were placed there by myself to generate a little revenue for this stay-at-home mommy! The blog isn't as flexible as a real website, but it gives people a place to check out your cake photos, which is the point after all!
I also have the freewebs site and my only beef with them is that they occasionally will have a full screen advertisement that appears for 10 seconds before my site shows up. There's a place to click to bypass this, but most people aren't going to have the patience to look for it, still I think the look of the site is nice.
I'd go with a free site first, then when you're business gets up and running invest a little money into a really good website.
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fearlessbaker
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Thu Apr 13, 2006 7:23 am |
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Wendsue, Thanks for that great info on websites and blogs. |
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wendysue
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Thu Apr 13, 2006 7:23 am |
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I wanted to add that you could create a simple site either using the blog or freewebs rather quickly, if you have a few hours this evening. I really think you'd do a better business if people could see a couple of your cakes. Most won't order without knowing a little about the decorators abilities.
If you decide to start a site and need any help don't hesitate to PM me, or even just ask me here. I'm happy to help any way I can.  |
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wendysue
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Thu Apr 13, 2006 7:26 am |
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| fearlessbaker wrote: | | Wendsue, Thanks for that great info on websites and blogs. |
You bet!  |
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dolcesunshine20
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Thu Apr 13, 2006 10:01 am |
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I use freewebs too. I'm okay with it except for the fact that it re-arranges my text sometimes. They have really improved their templates and selection since I started using it. |
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sweetbaker
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Sat Apr 15, 2006 12:27 pm |
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I've seen bulletin boards at the grocery store where people have advertised tutor services, daycare services, etc. If they are in the stores in your area, that is another option. Hey, I might just have to do this also. But, check with store manager first before posting. |
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