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PRO MemberJen@A&J Owenwindows&gardens replied to Richard Steel's discussion advertising for new start up in the group Garden Maintenance Providers
John Pickering replied to Richard Steel's discussion advertising for new start up in the group Garden Maintenance Providers"LO,
I know this reply is not very prompt but I've just started up my business and like previous posts I'm getting out and about posting flyers through letterboxes and handing them out to passers by. Shop windows will be next and…"
Georgina Barratt replied to Richard Steel's discussion advertising for new start up in the group Garden Maintenance Providers"One of my friends put a card in the local hairdressers (the kind that specialises in blue rinses, rather than an ultra-trendy type) when he was starting up, virtually all his start up work came from there. Also, always make sure you have cards on…"
PRO MemberPhil Voice left a comment for Richard Steel
"Hi Richard
welcome to LJN. I hope you find the site useful.
Kind regards
Phil Voice"
Chloe Sastry replied to Richard Steel's discussion advertising for new start up in the group Garden Maintenance Providers"Richard I do have a website - it's pretty basic via Vistaprint costs £4.99 a month and I can edit it as often as I want. I did it via vistaprint so I could match the graphics/design with my business cards from there and also it's…"
Richard Steel replied to Richard Steel's discussion advertising for new start up in the group Garden Maintenance Providers"Thanks for your reply Chloe, some good suggestions, i hadn't thought about corner shops etc these days you tend to think people find everything they want online. Was thinking leafleting door to door but will try the shops option too. Also you…"
PRO MemberPhil Voice replied to Richard Steel's discussion advertising for new start up in the group Garden Maintenance Providers
"Hello Richard
Good luck with your business...you've come to the right place and I know you'll find our members very helpful.
Take a look at the previous advertising posts to see if there's anything of use:…"
Chloe Sastry replied to Richard Steel's discussion advertising for new start up in the group Garden Maintenance Providers"Hi Richard,
I'm quite new to it too (just starting my second year).
After word of mouth/friends of friends etc (emailing everyone telling them all about what I was starting, showing them website etc) got a first few.
Then I…"
Richard Steel added a discussion to the group Garden Maintenance Providers
advertising for new start up
Hi all, just starting up my business and was wondering what your thoughts are regarding best/most cost effective forms of advertising. Obviously word of mouth beats the lot for cost effectiveness but you still need to get your first customers. Was initially thinking along the lines of leafleting my local area but am open to any ideas. Thanks Richy
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- Business name
- Garden Design Services
- Primary telephone number:
- 0191 2643241
- Email address
- richardsteel68@yahoo.com
- About your business
- Semi retired lifelong gardener hopefully starting new venture putting my gardening experience to good use
- Business category
- Domestic Garden Maintenance
- Where did you hear about Landscape Juice
- Location
- 48 Ambleside
Throckley
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE15 9HE
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- At 20:44 on February 21, 2011,
PRO MemberPhil Voice said… Hi Richard
welcome to LJN. I hope you find the site useful.
Kind regards
Phil Voice
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