Showing posts with label holiday retail. Show all posts
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Monday, May 4, 2015

7 Marketing Ideas to Make Your Mother’s Day Profitable!

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Growing up as a kid, my mother would say: “Everyday is Mother’s Day!”

And while that may be true (after all, motherhood is the hardest job of them all), Mother’s Day presents a tremendous opportunity to boost sales with creative marketing ideas.

 

Strategic Entrepreneurs take advantage of these celebrations as a way to increase profits and provide value for their customers.


Spouses, children and grandparents will be spending money to help celebrate the positive contributions our mothers have made to society.

As Entrepreneurs, it’s our job to think of creative Mother’s Day marketing ideas to help make our customer’s buying decision a little easier … as well as make the day as special as possible for their moms.

Just a little effort, sprinkled with creativity, could produce a windfall of profits for your business!

While restaurants, spas, salons, florists, and clothing retailers are usually the first to come to mind when looking to spend money on mom … strategic entrepreneurs in almost any industry can also use this holiday to create a spike in sales, regardless of the business.

With honed Mother’s Day marketing ideas, retail and service businesses alike can develop methods to stimulate sales.

Mother’s Day marketing ideas need to be interesting, unique, and give your customers a reason to pay attention while creating some exciting buying opportunities for your customer!

Here are a few creative Mother’s Day marketing ideas for small business owners:
  1.  What do you buy the mom that has it all?  Stores and websites can make this process easier for children, spouses, and others looking to buy something for that special lady by offering a gift guide or suggested selections for mothers based on their interests.
  2. Offer a special combination of products or services just for moms, offered at a discount over each item purchased individually.
  3. Free gift-wrapping is always handy and welcome (especially for busy spouses with limited time to sneak away to wrap mom’s gift).
  4. Create an event for children to come inside your store and select items just for mom. Perhaps offer a special discount to children, or offer a special low-priced selection just to kids. This will bring spouses into your business that may also be looking for a gift.
  5. If you’re offering a service, consider creating a tangible gift that a spouse or child can wrap up to give to their mothers. For example, if you’re a fitness trainer, perhaps you can offer a free gift basket with the purchase of a boot camp.
  6. As the entrepreneur, if you know your customer or client is a mother, why not recognize them with a special gift, card, or invitation?
  7. Host a special event for mothers at your store. Make it a big event (and kid friendly) as to drive traffic and interest.
Remember, don’t be afraid to think outside of the box, people love being entertained and love originality!

To view the original article please visit: http://predictableprofits.com/5-mothers-day-marketing-ideas/

Monday, February 9, 2015

Valentine's Day Gift Guide

Rocky Mountain Chocolate is all about the sweets this Valentine’s Day! They have the classic box of chocolates that anyone will love, or indulge in some chocolate roses or hearts!


Moondance Jewelry offers the gift  of sparkle and glam with their fashionable jewelry designs. Leave lots of hints or just send that special someone an email to let them know what you have your eye on!

Soaptopia is here to get you into the Valentine’s Day spirit with their aromatic red and pink hues. They have everything from heart shaped soaps, to a sale on their Natural Lip Balms, to a 50 Shades of Shea pack. Plus, lots of their items ship for FREE so check out their site while supplies last!


Charlotte Olympia has everything a girl desires for her Valentine’s Day Collection. A pair of heels covered in hearts paired with a clutch will provide those final touches for the perfect romantic evening!

 
Moonstruck Chocolate  has your sweet tooth covered with their decadent treats! They have cute Love Bug Truffles, Sea Salt Almond Bark, and more! Up until Valentine’s Day, they’ll be running some great deals!
 
Looking for a couples gift? Mr. Peabody’s Optical Shoppe is for you! Take advantage of a Buy One Get One Free Sale on all non-prescription SUNGLASSES! Sale ends on the 14th!

Buying for men is never an easy task, but Nixon has some great suggestions! They have an array of watches that can fit any personality.