Comments on: Do you think it’s tacky to send an e-mail out to a list of people to try to market my business? http://business-lists-leads-databases.com/102/do-you-think-its-tacky-to-send-an-e-mail-out-to-a-list-of-people-to-try-to-market-my-business/ Quality Marketing Lists, Sales Leads And Multiple Databases Sat, 24 Apr 2010 03:45:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: autumn leaf http://business-lists-leads-databases.com/102/do-you-think-its-tacky-to-send-an-e-mail-out-to-a-list-of-people-to-try-to-market-my-business/comment-page-1/#comment-105 autumn leaf Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:24:04 +0000 http://business-lists-leads-databases.com/102/do-you-think-its-tacky-to-send-an-e-mail-out-to-a-list-of-people-to-try-to-market-my-business/#comment-105 Do what you have to do as long as it's not offensive type email; like these people keep sending me up to three emails a day offering me d*ck enhansement pills, and I find this vulgar. Do what you have to do as long as it’s not offensive type email; like these people keep sending me up to three emails a day offering me d*ck enhansement pills, and I find this vulgar.

]]> By: Optimist http://business-lists-leads-databases.com/102/do-you-think-its-tacky-to-send-an-e-mail-out-to-a-list-of-people-to-try-to-market-my-business/comment-page-1/#comment-104 Optimist Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:49:31 +0000 http://business-lists-leads-databases.com/102/do-you-think-its-tacky-to-send-an-e-mail-out-to-a-list-of-people-to-try-to-market-my-business/#comment-104 It may not be the best approach if what you are trying to sell is a personal service. What I have seen others use to greater effect is the cold call to get an appointment with the decision maker in the target enterprise. I would start with 10 - 20 of the 275 companies. The call could follow this format: 1. Greeting 2. Ask for 5 mins of their time 3. Inquire how the business is doing 4. Inquire whether they use the service you are selling 5. Inquire who their current service provider is 6. Make your pitch (better price, better quality, better overall service, quicker turnaround - whatever you believe is your unique selling point) It may not be the best approach if what you are trying to sell is a personal service. What I have seen others use to greater effect is the cold call to get an appointment with the choice maker in the target enterprise. I would start with 10 – 20 of the 275 companies. The call could follow this format:

1. Greeting
2. Question for 5 mins of their time
3. Inquire how the business is doing
4. Inquire whether they use the service you are selling
5. Inquire who their current service provider is
6. Make your pitch (better price, better quality, better overall service, quicker turnaround – whatever you believe is your unique selling point)

]]> By: Tocca http://business-lists-leads-databases.com/102/do-you-think-its-tacky-to-send-an-e-mail-out-to-a-list-of-people-to-try-to-market-my-business/comment-page-1/#comment-103 Tocca Sat, 06 Jun 2009 09:01:39 +0000 http://business-lists-leads-databases.com/102/do-you-think-its-tacky-to-send-an-e-mail-out-to-a-list-of-people-to-try-to-market-my-business/#comment-103 Yeah, most people will delete. Well, everyone is also used to those emails these days, so it's not a new thing. I would suggest, that you first start with family and friends and everyone you personally know. Then ask them to forward to anyone they think might be interested. This I feel is a better method. You could also advertise in various places through flyers and signage. Yeah, most people will delete. Well, everyone is also used to those emails these days, so it’s not a new thing.

I would suggest, that you first start with family and friends and everyone you personally know. Then question them to forward to anyone they reckon might be interested. This I feel is a better method. You could also advertise in various places through flyers and signage.

]]> By: Kira123 http://business-lists-leads-databases.com/102/do-you-think-its-tacky-to-send-an-e-mail-out-to-a-list-of-people-to-try-to-market-my-business/comment-page-1/#comment-102 Kira123 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:28:39 +0000 http://business-lists-leads-databases.com/102/do-you-think-its-tacky-to-send-an-e-mail-out-to-a-list-of-people-to-try-to-market-my-business/#comment-102 When I keep getting unsolicited emails from a particular company over and over I make a point of avoiding doing business with that company. If I have subscribed for these emails, then its acceptable (ex. Amazon). Most people on your list are either having your emails blocked or they are just ignoring them. Try a more personalised sales approach as opposed to just blasting random people with junk mail; eventually your customers may in fact request that you send them emails and will be more likely to read your flyers. When I keep getting unsolicited emails from a particular company over and over I make a point of avoiding doing business with that company. If I have subscribed for these emails, then its acceptable (ex. Amazon).

Most people on your list are either having your emails blocked or they are just ignoring them. Try a more personalised sales approach as opposed to just blasting random people with junk mail; eventually your customers may in fact request that you send them emails and will be more likely to read your flyers.

]]> By: buffhottie27 http://business-lists-leads-databases.com/102/do-you-think-its-tacky-to-send-an-e-mail-out-to-a-list-of-people-to-try-to-market-my-business/comment-page-1/#comment-101 buffhottie27 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:35:51 +0000 http://business-lists-leads-databases.com/102/do-you-think-its-tacky-to-send-an-e-mail-out-to-a-list-of-people-to-try-to-market-my-business/#comment-101 That sounds like a 'cold call' method of advertising, and it's obvious from the lack of response that it's not very effective. Personally, I find those types of ads annoying but most I never even see since they go directly into my junk-mail. That sounds like a ‘cold call’ method of advertising, and it’s obvious from the lack of response that it’s not very effective. Personally, I find those types of ads annoying but most I never even see since they go directly into my junk-mail.

]]> By: BobKat http://business-lists-leads-databases.com/102/do-you-think-its-tacky-to-send-an-e-mail-out-to-a-list-of-people-to-try-to-market-my-business/comment-page-1/#comment-100 BobKat Sun, 31 May 2009 16:31:50 +0000 http://business-lists-leads-databases.com/102/do-you-think-its-tacky-to-send-an-e-mail-out-to-a-list-of-people-to-try-to-market-my-business/#comment-100 If you send unsolicited emails, they are considered Spam and you can lose your business and acquire a hefty fine with this marketing technique. If you have some form of signup for your list, such as a newsletter that people can sign up to receive, then you have legally acquired the contacts on that list and can send emails to them. If you send unsolicited emails, they are considered Spam and you can lose your business and buy a hefty fine with this marketing technique.

If you have some form of signup for your list, such as a newsletter that people can sign up to receive, then you have legally bought the contacts on that list and can send emails to them.

]]> By: Matt http://business-lists-leads-databases.com/102/do-you-think-its-tacky-to-send-an-e-mail-out-to-a-list-of-people-to-try-to-market-my-business/comment-page-1/#comment-99 Matt Sun, 31 May 2009 07:56:06 +0000 http://business-lists-leads-databases.com/102/do-you-think-its-tacky-to-send-an-e-mail-out-to-a-list-of-people-to-try-to-market-my-business/#comment-99 Do what you have to do to make your business successful. If it werent for shameless plugs some of the biggest businesses wouldnt be what they are today. GO FOR IT! Do what you have to do to make your business successful. If it werent for shameless plugs some of the largest businesses wouldnt be what they are today. GO FOR IT!

]]> By: heroe http://business-lists-leads-databases.com/102/do-you-think-its-tacky-to-send-an-e-mail-out-to-a-list-of-people-to-try-to-market-my-business/comment-page-1/#comment-98 heroe Thu, 28 May 2009 21:22:35 +0000 http://business-lists-leads-databases.com/102/do-you-think-its-tacky-to-send-an-e-mail-out-to-a-list-of-people-to-try-to-market-my-business/#comment-98 i would say that it is useless to send it to people because why would they save it??so ya it is ....it ia also very annoying to get emails like that .. i would say that it is useless to send it to people because why would they save it??so ya it is ….it ia also very annoying to get emails like that ..

]]> By: Stuart B http://business-lists-leads-databases.com/102/do-you-think-its-tacky-to-send-an-e-mail-out-to-a-list-of-people-to-try-to-market-my-business/comment-page-1/#comment-97 Stuart B Thu, 28 May 2009 00:02:51 +0000 http://business-lists-leads-databases.com/102/do-you-think-its-tacky-to-send-an-e-mail-out-to-a-list-of-people-to-try-to-market-my-business/#comment-97 if u get work from it does it matter if u get work from it does it matter

]]> By: Papucho http://business-lists-leads-databases.com/102/do-you-think-its-tacky-to-send-an-e-mail-out-to-a-list-of-people-to-try-to-market-my-business/comment-page-1/#comment-96 Papucho Mon, 25 May 2009 17:28:37 +0000 http://business-lists-leads-databases.com/102/do-you-think-its-tacky-to-send-an-e-mail-out-to-a-list-of-people-to-try-to-market-my-business/#comment-96 Most people now have spam filters. Most likely, your e-mails go to a junk mail folder automaticallly and eventually get deleted without being read. Most people now have spam filters. Most likely, your e-mails go to a junk mail folder automaticallly and eventually get deleted without being read.

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