Goplay Commercial Playground Equipment
Goplay designs and manufactures specialised playground equipment for indoor play centres, hotels, food chains, clubs and resorts. If our years of experience and dedication have taught us one thing,…
read moreLeading direct debiting business PaySmart has shared advice on the most effective way for small businesses to build happy and engaged groups of customers and clients.
PaySmart explain how their Business Development Managers are often asked key questions by their clients - 'how can businesses be smart about generating leads with limited time and budgets?' and 'when is the best time to ask existing clients for referrals?'.
Based on their experience, PaySmart is sharing what it describes as "our best advice to get creative and attract new leads efficiently and effectively into your business."
PaySmart suggests that businesses and operators need to:
Think individual, unique, different
In a competitive marketplace, standing out from the crowd will help you win the race. Think beyond the usual referral stands, end-of-month SMS blasts and discounts on corporate memberships etc. Get creative because people become immune to the mundane!
Try before you buy
Allow potential clients and customers to try you out before they commit - maybe it’s a free class, trial lesson, or access to the services/facilities for a day. Be sure to make the completion of a sign-in form a key part of the process so you can follow up with them later.
Make referrals worth it for your current customers
Reward your customers and clients for referrals. Perhaps they can bring a friend for free so it’s fun for them, or maybe they get an added benefit or discount for the referral.
Expand your service offering to extend your reach
Think about your current service. Is there a way to expand or extend it to reach a slightly different audience? You might be able to add on another layer of service and charge a little more in the process.
Treat your current clients & customers well
If your current clients are happy, they’re more likely to recommend you without even having to ask. Keep your customer service levels high, so you’ll essentially be looking for new qualified leads to grow the business, not replace lost business.
Ask for referrals at the right time
Timing is everything. Definitely ask clients with whom you share a good rapport for a referral. But when a client is new to the business, give them time to settle in and experience the service. Make a point of following up with them to check that the service is meeting expectation, and if it is, don’t rush the referral question. Schedule a time to follow up again and if the response is still positive, try then.
Give back to the community
Get involved with the local community and try to think of opportunities for a win-win. Can you donate a prize to your local school’s fete or fundraiser? Offer free lessons, sessions, passes etc.? Could you drive the fundraiser yourself, take down names and phone numbers and in addition to the major prize, offer all entrants a free pass? Just make sure you’re not pushy in your approach as you’re more likely to turn a potential customer off in the process.
PaySmart are able to answer a ranges of sales, marketing and billing questions from their clients and interested professionals.
Click here to contact PaySmart via their entry in the Australasian Leisure Management Supplier Directory.
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