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marketing new business - 6/24/2008 6:32:40 PM
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ChefCelestine
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Hi, had a question, I have opened a eatery and catering business in a fitness club. The newnest has worn out and I need to bring more people in. The eatery is opened to the public and in the catering I specialize in selling my desserts to local restaurants, business luncheons, rehearsal dinners, Parties etc. I have three menus to utilize, full dessert menu(tortes, tarts, Cheescakes, bars, cookies etc.) a full catering menu(subs to coconut crusted trout w spicy mango sauce) and the eatery menu( BOxed lunch style, Chicken salad sandwiches to fresh Salads, quiche) I enjoy my business very much but I need more contacts and more marketing, I am a new business so money is limited...DOes anyone have any marketing ideas for me or anyone in Spartanburg area that would have some contacts to pass my way? Thankyou!!!!
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RE: marketing new business - 6/24/2008 8:53:23 PM
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APZR
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One of the hardest things for a business owner to do is to MAKE time for networking. You need to look into civic clubs, Better Business Bureau and their networking opportunities, and maybe advertise in specific professional association newsletters. When it comes to catering, personal referral is the key. So give all of your family and friends some cards and ask them to please hand them out. Offer a weekly free office lunch, for up to 10 people, via a small local radio station. Get to know tux and dress or gown rental companies, photographers, and print shops, in your area.... think referrals. Also get to know the manager of the grocery stores where you buy your goods for your business. You give them business, they could pass a referral every now and then.
< Message edited by APZR -- 6/24/2008 8:59:46 PM >
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RE: marketing new business - 6/24/2008 9:27:54 PM
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ChefCelestine
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Thankyou very much for your input....Those are things that I had thought about before I think i just needed to hear it from someone else...thankyou again!!
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