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Marketing a Carpet and Rug Cleaners Information and Referral Services Business

At Gaebler, we've seen what great marketing can do for a small business. But if you own a carpet and rug cleaners information and referral services business, exceptional marketing may well be the determining factor in your long-term survival and success.

Think tired marketing collateral is all you need to succeed in today's marketplace? Think again!

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Bundling

Messaging matters - but only to the degree that it communicates value to cost-conscious consumers. Businesses that bundle products tap into the market's psyche by creating the perception (real or imagined) of cost-savings. Nearly any type of business can tap into the benefits of bundling products or services, so it's easy to see how carpet and rug cleaners information and referral services businesses have the ability to bundle multiple products and services into a single offering that customers find appealing. Since the bundling concept is based on discounts, consumers expect to pay less for the bundle than they would if they were to buy the products separately, so you'll need to make sure your bundle offers real value to buyers.

Hiring A Marketing Firm

Eventually nearly all carpet and rug cleaners information and referral services business owners consider outsourcing their promotional and advertising functions to a professional marketing firm. Unless you have a marketing background, you won't be able to touch the ROI you'll receive from a professional firm. Cost is a consideration, but if you're thinking about hiring a marketing firm for your carpet and rug cleaners information and referral services business, the first thing to look for is marketing experience. Marketing firms that lack industry experience are sometimes unfamiliar with competitive marketing channels and may not understand the value propositions that dominate industry messaging.

Improving Customer Loyalty

Customer loyalty provides the backbone for business growth. In growth-minded carpet and rug cleaners information and referral services businesses, sorted and updated mailing lists obtained from top-tier providers are effective tools for customer acquisition. To encourage customer loyalty, you'll need to tap into deliberate mechanisms that incentivize customers to reward your brand with repeat business. In many cases, online channels can be leveraged to create innovative customer loyalty programs.

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