Saturday 25 August 2012

Tips For Promoting Your Business Offline

If you are running a predominantly web-based business you will still need to use offline advertising methods to let people know you are out there. Luckily, there are still many routes open to you for offline promotion, including using magazines, radio, PVC signs or old-fashioned word of mouth. Here we look at these methods and how they can help draw attention to your company:

Printed Media: If you are a small enterprise and can’t afford paid advertising in national papers or magazines, start small by advertising in local newspapers. Either way, advertising in printed media is a tried and tested way of getting your name out there. It’s also worth researching publications geared towards your particular industry sector and paying to advertise in these if the cost is feasible.

TV and Radio: Both these forms of promotion can be very effective indeed. Obviously if you can afford to advertise on national TV and radio then you will be reaching out to millions of people throughout the country. However, even if you can’t afford this and want to start local you are still spreading awareness of your business to many thousands of people in your area and this is sure to increase the traffic to your site. Just make sure that the name of the website is simple enough and repeated enough times in the ad to make it easy to recall later on.

Signs and Banners:
These are simple to produce and remain one of the most effective forms of local advertising. PVC signs are relatively cheap, lightweight and can have a glossy finish so they look great wherever you are going to hang them. Find strategic locations for banners where a high volume of potential clients are likely to pass by. If you have a fleet of company vehicles to deliver your products, you should take advantage of the advertising opportunity this offers by putting vinyl signs on them with your website address and details of your product range. That way, wherever they go they are spreading awareness of your company.

Word Of Mouth: Sometimes the simplest methods are the best. Even in the days of rapid online communication, good old-fashioned word of mouth still works. If you take care to always offer your clients an honest, courteous and professional service then a reasonable percentage of them will tell others about you. This is how reputations are built. Granted, it’s not as fast as a concentrated email marketing campaign or TV ad, but personal recommendations from satisfied customers are a solid base for success.

What Are The Benefits of PVC banners?

PVC is one of the most popular forms of plastic today, used in a wide and growing range of industry sectors. One of its biggest applications is for signs and banners, so if you’re looking to purchase some new banners for your business or event it’s well worth considering this material. Whether you want them to hang outside your shop, to take to a trade show or to advertise an event, there are many benefits of buying PVC banners, such as:



Durability:
A good PVC banner can last for months or even years if cared for properly. This material is weatherproof so the banner can be hung both indoors or outdoors for extended periods of time without being damaged by wind or rain. If you have a promotion that is going to last for weeks or months then you want to know that the advertising material you choose won’t begin to fade or look tatty.

Cost-Effective:
PVC doesn’t cost a huge amount to make so it is cheaper to buy than some other banner materials. Add to this its strength and durability, and you are certainly getting value for money. You can use your banners for multiple trade fairs, for example, without having to have new ones made up each time.

Easy To Transport:
Another factor that makes PVC banners great for trade fairs in particular is their light weight. This means they can be rolled up and transported easily and put in place quickly at each event. Just make sure you roll them up carefully with the image on the inside to keep them clean and wrinkle-free. If you use lightweight materials you are of course also doing your bit for the environment, as they create less CO2 emissions in transit.

Aesthetics: Modern printing technologies mean that banners made from PVC can be quite beautiful and striking, with bold colours and a glossy finish. If you are using them to advertise a business then you want them to look as professional as possible, and this is certainly something PVC can offer.

Versatility: Lastly, PVC banners can be cut in any size you want so they are highly customisable. Sometimes you want something a little different to make your company stand out from the crowd. If you do, PVC offers great possibilities.


When you are choosing your banner supplier, just make sure they use up-to-date printing technologies for a high quality result. Also, talk to them beforehand to make sure they can meet all your requirements in terms of banner size, graphics and budget.