Hints and Tips on promoting your business using the Business Achiever Awards Program.
Remember: the Business Achiever Awards program was created to acknowledge small to medium business and the impact they have on the local community. We want you to be recognised by your customers, so why not encourage them to vote for you in the 2009 Business Achiever Awards?
- Register your business early - That way your business will be ready for the nomination process without missing out on any votes and you will receive a comprehensive guide to the entire business awards program
- Print off the official coupon found below .Make sure you pre-write your business information as customers may not want to spend too much time filling out your details.
- Direct your customers to vote online or via the in-paper coupon by utiliing the business awards logo found below (think of some creative places to position the logo such as your work counter, coffee tables, or the window)
- Purchase strategically placed ads during the nomination process with the VOTE FOR ME logo, this encourages voters to make the connection between your business and the program and shows your support of your local program.
- SMS message, direct mail or e-mail your client and customer database, encouraging them to vote for you
- Create your own voting station by printing off the official poster found at the Business Achiever Awards website www.businessachieverawards.com.au and pinning it up within your store
- Make sure that when encouraging your customers to vote, let them know that they have an opportunity to win some fantastic prizes.
Don't forget to also promote your businesses involvement:
- in your email signatures
- in your newsletters
- promotional flyers and merchandise
- and on your website
Promote your business at the awards presentation evening by:
- Inserting promotional materials into the event bag. Try to insert fun, quirky and practical materials such as lollies, pens and vouchers. You will no doubt be remembered for your contribution throughout the local community.
- Offering a lucky door prize for the event. Most businesses offer vouchers and services. The MC will give your business a plug on the night and your name will appear in the program
- Networking! The night will involve local businesses, major sponsors and distinguished guests. Make sure you get to know as many people as possible and build your contacts
If you would like to include promotional material in the awards presentation evening gift bags, please contact (02) 9689 5155