Need some idea's.....

[Inkdcountryboy]

IF you guys owned a small business how would you advertise to get the bang for the buck? just signs or like wanted ad book's? figured id ask :jump:

[tylerstepp]

That all depends on what type of business you have

[Inkdcountryboy]

Atv/motorcycle and small engine repair and performance

[Inkdcountryboy]

i was thinking maybe the wanted ad books. but i cant think of any other good ways

[tylerstepp]

I would so put a listing on craigs list (Free). Then penny saver its not to bad in price. Also use a coupon people like that. The way the economy is people are looking to save.

[Inkdcountryboy]

my ads always get turned into criagslist and removed. yes the coupon idea is a good idea thanks..cause shop rates are upto $70 an hour and i only charge $35

[blizzard]

with coupons tho, be careful what you promise people (How you word it). i've been advertising for over a decade or two and stuff usually has to go through clients lawyers or management.

[Inkdcountryboy]

The most id do for a coupon deal is 10% off the parts purchased for repair done by the shop.

[bgblockelcamino]

word of mouth. that is a lot of my advertising. i have not had a sign on my shop in over two years. the snow plow knocked it over so i never bothered to replace it lol.

[Inkdcountryboy]

I have a big sign in my yard and that. but i wanna get the word out more. so i gotta do something more than word of mouth. been a slow winter lol

[bgblockelcamino]

prob craiglist
think there is "the weekender" down your way?

[Inkdcountryboy]

we have "smart shopper" and "the wanted ads"

[bgblockelcamino]

ha the wanted ads. didn't know it was still around. i used to know the owners of that paper.

[ddmi-twin90gt]

i was thinking maybe the wanted ad books. but i cant think of any other good ways
paatving.com

[Inkdcountryboy]

thanks ddmi.... id love to use craigslist but there all flag happy ad dont last 2 hours

[ddmi-twin90gt]

No Problem

[blackfive-o]

Make flyers and drive around one day putting them in everyone's door.

[Rodeheaver's]

I have adds in the yellow book and mainly word of mouth, i have done tv commercials, radio commercials, and newspaper adds, and they all pretty much suck, i always ask people how they heard of me and they say that there buddys uncles best firends son told them about me, so yes word of mouth is the best... just do great work and they will come!! it works trust me..

[bgblockelcamino]

I have adds in the yellow book and mainly word of mouth, i have done tv commercials, radio commercials, and newspaper adds, and they all pretty much suck, i always ask people how they heard of me and they say that there buddys uncles best firends son told them about me, so yes word of mouth is the best... just do great work and they will come!! it works trust me..

this is the truth. you will be surprised how many people will hear and where they come from. the area of customers for me keep growing.

[travj31]

i would also advertise in other shops (people u know) that don't do the same line of work....

[Inkdcountryboy]

i would also advertise in other shops (people u know) that don't do the same line of work....


Thats a good idea also. ill have to just go around to different places of business and see if i can put up cards or something

[CobraII]

Uuummm.... how about sponsor a drag racer??? :D:D:D
Or 3??? (I have a team!) Or 4?? Or more?? (I have friends! [yay me!])

[SUPERDUTY]

personally I would never use a company due to advertising in a pennysaver and such like that. I think word of mouth is the best.

[Inkdcountryboy]

Uuummm.... how about sponsor a drag racer??? :D:D:D
Or 3??? (I have a team!) Or 4?? Or more?? (I have friends! [yay me!])

LOL i cant even afford to sponsor myself.