Post Card mailing - Page 2 - Virtual Assistant Forums

shadowcat · #11 (**permalink**) 09-10-2009

I worked as a legal secretary in central London for over 30 years so when I get to marketing my company I will use Yellow Pages and send a postcard to every law firm I can find. I won't use email because I know they are ignored even if they dont get diverted into junk mail. I worked for one guy who asked me to go through all his emails and get rid of anything offering any kind of services. He only wanted to see the ones from clients and other lawyers. I feel he was missing out because there were companies offering services which could have made his and my life easier and cost very little.

Sandra
Shadowcat VA Services

kazvan · #12 (**permalink**) 09-10-2009

Hi I am also thinking of doing a postcard mailing. Please let us know your out come. Thanks

micarter · #13 (**permalink**) 09-16-2009

In the past.. I have found that not only postcards targeted to a specific market but faxing a flyer to their offices as well. That is what I think I'll do while waiting for a list of subscribers to my website.

AdvantageAdministrativeSltns · #14 (**permalink**) 09-16-2009

I never thought about the fax. I have a flyer created and I already have a list that has a lot of fax numbers on it. The only reason why I haven't mailed out the postcards is because I can't afford the stamps right now.

Thank you for the fax idea, you are awesome!

micarter · #15 (**permalink**) 09-16-2009

Same here. That's why I'm making a flyer first. I always had access to Publisher though and now I don't so I'm going to have to wing it until I can afford to get publisher. Faxing has been great for me in the past when I was a Loan Officer.

AdvantageAdministrativeSltns · #16 (**permalink**) 09-16-2009

Good to know, talk about someone that always has good ideas!

Essential · #17 (**permalink**) 09-17-2009

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Originally Posted by King Business Management

Hi,
Did you purchase a list or create your own? I'm thinking of doing a small mailing with my own list and specifically targeting certain businesses in my area.

I used the Referencwe USA-Business database. If you have an account with a librabry you should be able to access. It is a great database!

AdvantageAdministrativeSltns · #18 (**permalink**) 09-17-2009

Only certain libraries have access to the Reference USA database, but it is a really good source with lots of information and it is FREE.

thompsonassistants · #19 (**permalink**) 09-27-2009

follow-up is key. many individuals will see the postcard and might be somewhat interested, but wont make a move until they are contacted by you directly.

AdvantageAdministrativeSltns · #20 (**permalink**) 09-28-2009

I just recently found another free source for getting company information and creating your database. I have not fully checked this out, but it looks similar to Reference USA. This is from the Sales Gravy website http://salesgravy.salesfuel.com/coin....aspx?City=xxx