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Incentives that Work and Fundraising

When looking for fund raising opportunities, it is easy to get bombarded with options that offer little to no benefit to the agency that needs the funding. For a strong alternative, keep incentives in mind for your customer. What are you selling that they actually need? With our struggling economy, it is getting more difficult to convince customers to purchase trinkets. By using a fundraising program that offers real value, such as gas certificates or free grocery certificates, you are offeriContinue

Added by Michael Goulet on May 30, 2009 at 7:26am — No Comments

"A Day in the Life of a Certificate"

Normally you would not hear from me more than a few times a month. Our business is not only altering the way "Incentive" based programs works but is improving daily on its delivery and customer service. Our new customer service piece is why I'm emailing today. Per the title in the subject, this URL was actually received on April 14th. In one presentation it describes via a visual and written presentation… Continue

Added by Michael Goulet on April 16, 2009 at 5:30am — No Comments

Twenty uses for Gas and Grocery Incentive Certificates

In case you haven’t heard of gas and grocery incentive programs, they work like this: You, the retailer, buy a large number of certificates for free gas and groceries at a greatly discounted rate (pennies on the dollar). You then offer these certificates as an incentive for customers to buy your merchandise. Historically, these types of incentives have worked well, and the gas and grocery incentives are very popular due to the rising cost o… Continue

Added by Michael Goulet on April 10, 2009 at 7:37am — No Comments

Where Do Fr*ee Gas and Grocery Incentives Come from?

Where Do Fr*ee Gas and Grocery Incentives Come from? Believe it or not, free gas and grocery certificates are one of the most successful incentives in the marketing world. Such incentives can increase sales up to 30%, making it one of the highest rates of return on investment. For some, however, this may seem completely illogical. If a customer buys $500 worth of my merchandise, and in exchange I give them a certificate for $500 worth of free gas, how could I possibly make a profit?… Continue

Added by Michael Goulet on March 24, 2009 at 8:56am — No Comments

HOW FREE GAS AND GROCERY PROMOTIONS WORK

HOW FREE GAS AND GROCERY PROMOTIONS WORK The vast majority of consumers hold to the traditional folk wisdom that if a deal looks too good to be true, it probably is. If they don't discount it immediately as some sort of scam, they are at least deeply suspicious, wary of requirements, conditions, and loopholes. That want to know "what's the catch?" Unfortunately, free gas and grocery promotions fall into this "too good to be true" category. If you tell a potential customer that, for exam… Continue

Added by Michael Goulet on March 14, 2009 at 8:38am — No Comments

HOW TO SHOP FOR FREE GAS AND GROCERY CERTIFICATES

HOW TO SHOP FOR FREE GAS AND GROCERY CERTIFICATES Given how successful free gas and grocery promotions have become as the world has fallen on economic hard times, you might be thinking on doing one of these promotions for your own business. You may quickly discover, however, that there are lots of redemption companies out there who will sell you the free gas and grocery redemption certificates and handle the processing for you. How do you know which company to buy from? What should you b… Continue

Added by Michael Goulet on March 11, 2009 at 9:32am — No Comments

Gas & Grocery Incentives - Updated Testimonials - Need Customers?

Gas & Grocery Incentives - Updated Testimonials - Need Customers? Our products cover 100% of the populace (groceries) and (gas) 95%. Do you know anyone that eats or drives and purchases gas? In the real world do businesses still need customers? Do businesses still advertise? Is it true that businesses that advertise succeed over those that don't? I made that up but I'm sure I could find results somewhere to support those statements. It is getting to the point with the "Bailout News" and a… Continue

Added by Michael Goulet on February 5, 2009 at 9:27am — No Comments

Ease the Pain - For the Cost of a Movie For Two! Be a Hero For Your Customers!

Rising fuel and grocery prices are at the top of everyone’s minds. As consumers feel the effects at the pump and super market, businesses are trying to find ways to attract new customers and keep current ones as people start to keep the wallets closed for unnecessary purchases. Why don’t you be the one to help ease the pain at the pump and Grocery store for these people while benefiting your company? How? It’s easy! For less than the cost of 10 gallons worth of gas, you can give your customers $… Continue

Added by Michael Goulet on January 17, 2009 at 6:56am — No Comments

Marketing minds have come up with incentive program - And It Works!!

As a business owner, have you been looking for the magic answer to attract new customers to your business? Would you like to reward those loyal customers who have been with you for a long time? We have a new and economical way to help your business with an advertising plan that will amaze your customers and leave you glowing from the results. We can give you a way to use the rising costs of food to your advantage and grow your business while providing a benefit to your customers that will make t… Continue

Added by Michael Goulet on January 16, 2009 at 7:23am — No Comments

Grocery and Gas Certificate Incentives

Grocery and Gas Certificate Incentives Savvy business owners know that the cost of good advertising is priceless. Expensive newspaper ads, flyers and signs have long been the industry standard. However, as consumers become more conscious of rising fuel and grocery prices, advertising needs to take on a new approach to find new customers and retain current customers. We have a new and economical way to help your business with this advertising plan that will amaze your customers and leave you ama… Continue

Added by Michael Goulet on January 13, 2009 at 4:40am — No Comments

Have you found a promotion that will appeal to 100% of the population yet?

Have you found a promotion that will appeal to 100% of the population yet? Do you want to attract new customers to your business? Have you tried the traditional methods of flyer's and newspaper advertisements? While these may be somewhat effective, what if you could find a way to get new customers to come to you by spending pennies on the dollar? With the struggling economy, everyone is trying to find a way to get new customers generated, while retaining the customers they have. We have a solut… Continue

Added by Michael Goulet on October 30, 2008 at 5:27am — No Comments

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