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catfive · #1 (**permalink**) 10-02-2009

OK, I am slowly getting closer to starting to actively market my business. I have been thinking about putting together some kind of postcard mailing and it just occurred to me that I could incorporate the end of the year into the content and kinda push those buttons and try to get something out this month. So below is what i have come up with so far. Could you please give me your honest opinions. I am very adept at business correspondence and putting together bullet point presentations but trying to sell myself and draw some kind of picture with my words is kicking my butt! So anyway - my idea was the copy below and then underneath it a bulleted list of the benefits of hiring me, and then if there was room, maybe a quote from The Washington Post or somewhere about this industry. Then on the back have my services and anything else I happen to think of.

Part of me thinks this sounds too choppy but I am just trying to state some things quickly that would speak to the person reading it. Feedback would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.

A new year is fast approaching and with it comes the inevitable resolutions to become better organized, to achieve a better work/life balance, to learn to delegate.

The holiday season is almost upon us, do you need assistance with your company events, your Christmas card list?

The end of one year and the beginning of another means closing out files, getting ready for tax time. Do you need help organizing your receipts?

Virtuality is a leader in providing specialized business support services to business owners and individuals that are looking for solutions to better manage their business and personal lives.

Something here about letting me help you.....

Office Goddess · #2 (**permalink**) 10-02-2009

The back of the postcard should just have your return address (mine is my business card in the upper left-hand corner) and the mailing address.

For the front, I usually do a 'grabber' line at the top of my postcards. Something like:

....................The holidays are just around the corner!

Virtuality is a leader in providing specialized business support services
to business owners and individuals that are looking for solutions to better
manage their business and personal lives. This year let us help you with:

Planning and organizing your company holiday events
Assistance with your Christmas card list
Year-end file closeout
Preparing your accounts for tax time

We offer year-round assistance with all of your business support needs.
Visit us at www.###.com or contact us at (###) ###-#### to discuss
how we can help your business succeed.

catfive · #3 (**permalink**) 10-02-2009

You rock Lily! That is so much cleaner - I am going to work along those lines..

So you don't have anything on the back other than address info? I was thinking about the 5 x 8 size...

Kathy

Office Goddess · #4 (**permalink**) 10-02-2009

Here's the back of my postcard...

I added my phone number to my biz card and added my CQU after my name but other than that it's pretty much the same.

virtual writing · #5 (**permalink**) 10-02-2009

How bout the Lily, huh, Kathy? One clever and helpful lady. Be sure to let us know how this pc does for you!

Bernice · #6 (**permalink**) 10-03-2009

WOW, Office Goddess, you truly are. How nice of you to share this with us. Today I am looking for new marketing ideas and although I have thought about doing postcards before, with all you have provided today, no more excuses. Thanks for everything.

Cheers!!