Looking for a cheap or free minibus to hire in June. They can have lots of publicity!

Still have 2 slots left on our Deli screen. £5 to advertise to 5000 people. Book now!

Thursdays Printing Special Offer is: 5000x A5 Flyers for just £173!

Using Twitter to get more business!

Twitter is a still a very new method of social networking that many individuals and businesses do not understand; and to be truthful I did not understand it myself for awhile. But I took some time with some great teachers and learnt a few key techniques. Below is a few steps that you can take to begin promoting your business.

1. Be patient! Using Twitter (as well as other social networking site) takes time. By being consistant, you will begin to get results.

2. Dont expect any direct sales from it immediatly, it almost certainly wont happen. Rather take time to build relationships with key individuals and users.

3. Its imperative you realise what type of people you are targeting, and that might not always be the end user. For example we are a marketing and printing company, but rather than trying to contact businesses we form relationships with graphic designers, who can save their clients money on their printing.

4. Use the picture function (twitpic) to publish images of your products and services, people respond to visual stimulus much more than just words.

5. Oh yes and, Be Patient! It takes time, but it is free, so be consistant with it for a reasonable period of time. I do know I repeated this one!

So they are my first 5 steps towards a better Twitter presence.

Keep up the good work!

Simon J Hill (@summitadverts)

www.summitmarketingsolutions.com

The 2010 Shift

I have been very aware over the last few months of 2009 that my business, summit marketing solutions, needs to change in 2010 if it is to survive. But the hardest thing is not changing the business, but changing my attitude, behaviours and habits.

The first issue is planning, yes I wrote a business plan when I started, but did I stick to it, NOPE! So since early December I have planned my marketing activities to target the right people, as well as add tonnes of added value to ensure we are the only marketing company they use!

The other impressive thing I have started using is targets, but not just in my head, written down wherever I go, on the iPhone, bedroom roof, office, etc. And low an behold I find myself striving to reach this goals like never before, give it a go!

If you would like to check out some of this added value that we are now offering, give us a call!

Have an awsome Christmas, but more importantly make 2010 the best year for you and your business!

Simon

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Are you using facebook?

Hello everyone, how’s business?

So here is my little bit of knowledge to get you thinking and hopefully getting your business, charity, event or job vacancy out there with little investment! Why not create a facebook page for the thing you want to promote, you can then add lots of info like pictures and video to promote it.

On average most people know 300 people each, if they connect and it gets promotes on their status page, that is huge publicity!

Give it a go, you never know who your friends know!

If I can offer any help or advice on the run up to 2010, please feel free to get in touch!

“Start taking bigger steps towards success”

Merry Christmas!

Simon

What problem does it solve?

Howdy folks,

Here is another addition of my random business tip, and as always if you want to find out more feel free to email me on: simon@summitmarketingsolutions.com

Anyway on with the show, a problem some of my customers dont get is the importance of identifying the problem that their product or service solves for their customers and prospects. So for example yes I have digital displays across coventry showing messages to thousands of people in stunning illuminated quality, but who cares.

The problem we solve is our clients need for more customers! We get businesses, events, job vacancies, etc, noticed by the right people.

So give some thought to the problems you solve and start targeting your market more specifically!

I would love to see you comments and/or here from you via email, I love to chat and advise businesses with their marketing strategy.

Make 2010 the best ever for you and your business!

Simon

Being Consistant

Hi there, how are things? How is business going for you at the moment?

Today’s blog is all about consistancy, do you offer a continuous standard of service to your customers. It is essential that when you communicate with your customers you deliver the same standards in terms of:

- customer service
- product/service quality
- messaging
- and communications.

So for your marketing in 2010, plan it in advance to ensure you get into a routine. So a couple of simple steps:

- set a monthly marketing budget
- plan to stick out the process for 3 months
- keep in touch with your current customers
- ask the people you know to recommend your services.

As always, feel free to get in touch at any time to have a chat about what you are doing at the moment in terms of your business.

Keep in touch and Live with passion!

Have yourself a merry christmas and a merrier 2010!

Simon

Ask lots of questions!!!

By asking your prospects and customers lots of questions, you can find out so much to build your business upon. The old adage, knowledge is power, is so true! As you get feedback from your customers, you can begin understanding how they tick.

Ask your prosepects questions to make them feel pain derived from their problems, and once they are in that state; announce your magical solution!

As always if you have any questions, need any help or advice, get in touch with me. If you are looking for marketing help in Coventry and Wawickshire, let me know!

Create a goal, take atleast one action now!

Have an awsome Christmas and an even better 2010!

Simon

Catch-Up with you

I recently discovered the power of connecting with people, and the famous adage “its not what you know, its who you know”.

So I wanted to touch base with you, the person reading this  blog, and please accept my sincerest thanks for taking time to read.

I know that in the Coventry and Warwickshire area, some businesses are finding it really difficult in the economic climate, although some are absolutly flourishing, and do you know why?

They have kept up or improved their marketing strategy, and please dont feel I am trying to sellto you, because my goal is to add value to you and your business, whether that is through the advice and help I give you, or any of the services we offer.

So my challenge to you is to start thinking about your marketing strategy for 2010, it is fast approaching, and I truly do not want you to miss out. If you need help please get in touch with me, I am more than happy to give you my thoughts on your ideas, advise you where to focus on or just to be a friend.

Just drop me an email on: simon@summitmarketingsolutions.com

Even if you have anything wrapped up for 2010, drop me a message just to chat, and allow me to understand your business, so I can push it anyway I can.

Look forward to hearing from!

Simon