How can I utilize a hair salon to boost my business sales?

[AlowayFamily]

I am planning to place a large bar pan of brownies, catalogs and order forms in my hair stylists salon. I will drop it off and come back the next day or so to collect the orders.

I haven't done this before, and my goal for doing it is to get new customers into my circle, and hopefully bookings! I plan to try this with other businesses as well, so I would like it to be as user-friendly as possible.

Does anyone have recomendations on other things I should include with the display? Or a better way to do this sort of thing?

 

[irishpamperedchef]

I was thinking of doing the same thing. Did you ask them ahead of time?maybe you can bring coffee or latte in the carafe.

 

[4kids4me]

Sounds great - don't forget the OOFs.

 

[AlowayFamily]

I was thinking of doing the same thing. Did you ask them ahead of time?maybe you can bring coffee or latte in the carafe.

Yes, I called my stylist and she said bring the food! I definitely plan to call ahead and ask before I drop off anywhere I go.

I was thinking of using my plastic easel that holds an 8 1/2 x 11 peice of paper to advertise the "show". The space will be limited where I can place the food, so I don't want to bring too much.

Should I supply napkins for the brownies?

 

[crazy4dabug]

yes I would supply napkins

 

[pamperedlinda]

Don't forget to leave some biz cards too.

 

[AlowayFamily]

I placed the brownies yesterday and I wanted to share what I did. With some ideas from my director, I created (what I think) is a great little display.

I put brownies wrapped in serran wrap in a plastic bag. Then, in the plastic bag, I put a SALE! coupon for hosting a show in May and stapled my business card to it. Then I tied the bag with a ribbon and placed all the brownies on my round woven tray. I gave them catalogs, oof, guest special for April flyer and a May pre-order form.

I will go back and check on it tomorrow or Friday, and hopefully pick up all my orders and new leads!!!

Pray for good business, as I am thinking about taking this full time and quitting my day job. Big leap of faith.

 

[Chef Kearns]

Please post your coupon, if you can!! Thank you! I hope this is successful for you!

 

[abrahamlaur]

that is such a cute idea, i love it! i just need to get up the nerve to go ask businesses if i can do this! i'm sure most businesses wouldnt mind a nice treat!

 

[AlowayFamily]

that is such a cute idea, i love it! i just need to get up the nerve to go ask businesses if i can do this! i'm sure most businesses wouldnt mind a nice treat!

I asked my hair stylist, so find someone you know in a business and start there. It was a real morale booster for me! I am pumped and ready to ask other businesses!

I'll post the coupon when I get home, I don't have the file at work. I basically offered the May host special on "sale" with the coupon, asking them to call me and book a show.

 

[AlowayFamily]

Here is the coupon I used with the brownies I dropped off at my hair salon. I printed them on construction paper, cut them in half and stapled my business card to each one. Then folded them and put them in the bag with the brownie.

 

[catson]

Very cool. I can't wait to hear how you did!