Print this page | Go back to previous topic
Forum nameMarketing Mix
Topic subjectRE: Get more business
Topic URLhttps://www.businessownersideacafe.com/forums/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=106&topic_id=1414&mesg_id=1433
1433, RE: Get more business
Posted by oviedostyle, Thu May-28-09 02:38 PM
You should do everything that has been suggested, those are great comments!
Where I used to live in a town of about 500 people, there is a popular coffee shop. They sell more than just coffee. I don't know the size of your store, but this one is large. They carry art, gifts and cards from local artisans.
They also have clothing and fair trade products. They sell some items on a website also.
Another reason they sell is their location, which is on a small hwy connecting towns.

***Sell products that are popular in your area.

***You could also host a different artist every month. You can take a commission on what sells and it gives a local artist great exposure.

***Do you have one of those cards where after 10 purchases a customer gets a free cup of coffee?

***Another way to get more customers is to put your Address and Phone number in Google maps. Go to this page, http://maps.google.com/
On the left hand side will be a link that says "Put your business on Google Maps"
Click on that and follow the directions.
I use google maps all the time to find local businesses. It is very convenient.

In San Diego county, small signs that you can stick in the ground are popular. Get some of those little wire signs used for garage sales and real estate agents. If you can, put those up on the street near your coffee shop.

Leah Oviedo
Investing In Women