Hi Everyone,
I am having to begin new in starting my business due to an extended illness.
I was wondering if anyone used brochures for marketing their business and if so, would you be willing to share them with me so that I can get some ideas?

If you are willing, you can email them to me at mwillis@alternateofficesolutio n.com

I hope I have not posted this to the wrong area or broken any rules by providing an email address.

Thanks

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Marsha Willis
Alternate Office Solution

Dear Marsha,

First of all, I'm awfully sorry that you down-and-out. I certainly know how that feels!
I have done brochures forever, however the costs depends on the type of paper you use, the number of colors you use, if you use a professional printer, etc. If you are planning on creating them and printing them on your own computer and printer, my first question would be "what are they for"? I have plenty of templates to send to you (and I will). I will also do my best to give you some ideas to promote your business:
1. Be sure to have a business logo
2. You business name, address, and other contact info
3. Let them know what type services you offer
4. Now, you can either include an appointment card so you may talk about the "bottom dollar", or you can go ahead and include your fees for each service. (Although, that is sometimes hard because not everything goes according to plan).
5. If you are planning on going to a printer (UPS Store, Office Depot, etc.) you'll need to consider that into you fees as well.
6. Be sure to include professional looking pictures and clip-art in the brochure - it just makes it look "more put together"
7. Last but not least, IMPRESS them with your professionalism and assure them that you're the one for the job!

Is this for a mailing campaign? If so, you might consider post cards, which are cheaper to mail. Of course, you have very limited space compared to a tri-fold brochure, but if you just want to get your name out there consistently, post cards might be a better choice.

Check in the direct mail forum for lots of good ideas!

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Lezly Harrison
Laserdog Productions - Code that Doesn't Bite

Lezly,
That is something that I didn't take into consideration.... "What was the purpose for the brochures?" I totally agree with you regarding the postcards. There are some pretty good deals out there, i.e. The Money Mailer (prices are reasonable)- especially if you simply want to get your name out there.

Thank you ladies for all your help. I am trying to get my name out there and to let potential clients know what type of services I offer. I will investigate the postcards as well as the brochures. Right now I am focused on brochures because I have had several people ask for them.

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Marsha Willis
Alternate Office Solution

I email the brochures to you, Marsha - please let me know if you get them OK.