Friday, April 14, 2023

5 Ways to Get Qualified Leads for Your Business

In business, a lead is someone who hasn’t used your products or services YET.


And there are many of those out there, just waiting to be introduced to your business. 


The last 30 years has provided our team at Duplicates INK - marketSMART the experience to become the experts at lead Generation aka lead Gen.


So, how do we grab them and turn them into customers?


5 Ways to Get Qualified Leads for Your Business


1. Personalize with print


The ability to personalize is one of the aspects that makes direct mail so effective in generating leads. 


People are more likely to respond when they feel you are communicating with them directly. 


You can customize dozens of data points, including name, age, or geographic location, and QR codes that lead them to a personalized landing page on your website.  


2. Attract attention with email


Use email marketing to attract new customers and re-engage old ones. 


Whether the email invites customers to return to their shopping cart or promotes your new product offerings and business statistics, emails are one of the best ways to retarget your customers. 


Make your email even more effective by combining it with a print campaign. Research shows that marketing campaigns that utilize email and print experience a higher response rate than email alone. 


3. Get buzz with influencers


Influencer marketing is one of the most popular new forms of online marketing, having more than doubled since 2019


These people will promote your business and stir up the talk so that you will also get organic praise.


4. Speak at events


Position yourself as an expert in your field, and you will be able to share your insights with others. 


This can also bring you more speaking gigs and more leads. Everyone wants to hear from an expert, and you will open doors if you advertise your services.


5. Attend trade shows


Hosting a booth at trade shows is a great way to generate leads.


You can maximize your potential to generate leads by offering a giveaway. Collect their contact information, and they can win a prize in exchange. 


Be sure to give them your business card, then follow up with regular postcards, brochures, and catalogs.  


There are many ways to promote your business, but these should help you find more leads.  Sometimes we as leaders get Stuck when we are trying to market ourselves.  Duplicates INK - marketSMART is here to assist.  We have litterally over 30 years of experience helping businesses grow their cusotmer base.  If you have some marketing ideas you would like to discuss contact John Cassidy at Duplicates INK.  Here is a link to John's Calendar to schedule a no commitment, no sales meeting discover call.


Click here to Book a Discovery Call with John Cassidy


We are here to help you reach your potential. Contact us today to get started!

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2408 Main Street
Conway SC 29526
www.duplicatesink.com
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Friday, April 7, 2023

Starting a New Business? Here are 4 Print Marketing Materials You Need.

Entrepreneurs and startup owners have so many things on their plates that it's not uncommon for certain items to get pushed to the bottom of the list. One thing you don't want to overlook is the can't-miss benefits of print marketing materials!


Our team at Duplicates INK - marketSMART has been helping entrepreneurs kick off their business with the right branding for over 30 years.   We have a solid track record and understand exactly what it takes.


When done right, your print materials can catch someone's eye — in a way that text, photos, or graphics on a screen can't capture. 73% of consumers prefer printed materials because they can read them whenever needed. After all, people see digital ads second after second, and it all tends to blur together. Here are four materials that a new business can't afford to skip. 


4 Print Marketing Materials Your New Business Needs


Business Cards 


Business cards may seem like a traditional marketing tactic, but that's because they work!


When you are making and exchanging contact information with potential customers or business partners, accuracy is important. Instead of asking for someone's phone so you can input your contact information or risk mishearing a potential client's contact information, give them your business card. Even if they take a photo of it immediately, you're confident they have the correct information.


Include everything about your business, like what you do, who you help, your hours, and the best way to get in touch. Remember: you're a new business, so spell it out. 


Brochures 


A printed brochure about your products or services allows people to delve into the material.


Instead of scrolling through page after page, people can flip at their leisure and take the time to absorb the details.


If your business offers a wide variety of customer options, brochures can also be a great way to break down your marketing into different audiences. For instance, if you run a toy store and sell equally to children and collectors, you could have two separate brochures based on the target demographic. 


Postcards 


This marketing tactic is a massive opportunity for new business owners.


Not only can they catch the attention of people thumbing through their mail, but they're also similar to a business card in that you can condense a lot of pertinent information so that people can quickly grasp the main takeaways. 


Whatever your competitive edge is, whether it's lower prices or a truly stellar staff, don't be afraid to come out of the gate swinging. In addition, you can consider using postcards for various reasons, such as an invitation to a grand opening or an announcement of a new service. 


Thank You Cards 


Your first few customers will be some of the most critical sales ever.


Not only are these people supporting you right off the bat, but they're also the people who will either brag about you or tell their friends and family to stay away. 


It's important to remember that customers typically have a lot of empathy for new businesses, as they realize that most operations will have a few growing pains to contend with. That being said, colorful and sincere thank you cards that tell customers how much you appreciate their support can go a long way. 


Print marketing for new businesses may differ from several decades ago, but its efficacy is undeniable. When you're starting, you'll need people to see your name and business model multiple times before they remember you.


Contact us today to create a list of the materials you need to reach prospective customers for your business! 


Duplicates INK - marketSMART 843-248-2574 or www.duplicatesink.com