Some top marketing ideas to get you off the blocks ahead of your competitors for 2008!

1. Sale Fever
Sales aren’t just for retailers only, get in on January sales fever also. Sales can include general discounts and discounts for bundles. Get the word out using e-newsletters, blogging, social networking, flyers, posters, direct mailings (targeted).

2. Launch something:
Ideas can including launching a new look for your business or a new product and/or service. You could even launch a business blog or podcast. Use press releases to get the word out, include opening offers, and you could even consider a swanky launch event.

3. Seasons Greetings
Use the New Year as an excuse to get in touch with old customers/existing customers and wish them well for the New Year and you could even make suggestions for their business success in 2008. The best sales database you can ever get is your existing database. Existing customers are easier to convert than new customers.

4.Launch a new year viral marketing campaign.
An outstanding example of a viral marketing campaign is Make My Logo Bigger Cream, which I’ve been unable to stop myself telling everyone about!

5. Valentines Day
Just around the corner, and barely any time left to prepare for Valentines Day promotions so hurry and get in touch with your designer right now! - Can your business capitalise on this event?

What are your top tips for getting the New Year off on a great footing?

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