Welcome to another edition of my newsletter,
"Success Tips!"
Tomorrow is the official beginning of the end of the year, how are you going to close out 2009?
I propose you go out not with a bang, but with a kaboom! Make as much noise as possible for your business in your field of expertise or market. Why exit quietly when you can get people talking about you well into 2010 and beyond?
Here are a few tips on Creating Buzz for Your Business That'll Carry into 2010;
1. Plan or Sponsor an Event - this is an excellent way to rally support from your community and build brand awareness. Theme your event around the holidays or a worthy cause and you'll have the attention of your city.
2. Hold a Free Workshop - Why not teach potential customers or the public at large a new skill? Teaching positions you as the "go to" person or company and earns trust amongst your community or target market.
3. Give a Free Seminar - When you offer your wisdom, knowledge, and understanding to others it elevates you to expert status. Even if you don't sell any products or services after the session you will have left a valuable impression on their mind.
4. Give out a Free Guide - There's nothing like physically giving people something to remember you by. You can easily produce a pamphlet or short guide (even an e-book) on a specific area of your expertise.
5. Give out a Holiday Coupon Book - Why not partner with various businesses around your community or online to offer discounts of your products and services for the holidays? You'll form powerful connections, gain plenty of business, and create real value for potential customers.
6. Start a Small Scholarship - It doesn't have to be for students, but it could be for people who use your products and services. For instance, I might start a small business scholarship since my clients are entrepreneurs. An extra $100-500 would go a long way for any one this holiday season.
Exit 2009 in style and with as much buzz as possible. Give people a reason to remember you before 2010 and you'll find success long after it's here. I wouldn't be much of a success coach if I wasn't taking my own advice. I've got 2 very big announcements to make. The first you'll get on this Wednesday via email and the second next Wednesday. Stay tuned folks it only gets better from here!
