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How Effective are Radio Ads for a Small Business?

Looking for new ways to advertise my custom lithophane business. I have a newly designed website, an ad in my local paper, but I need more. I was thinking about a small radio ad that runs locally but I am not sure how effective radio ads are anymore. Anyone have an idea?

Radio ads *can* be effective, but it really depends on the station you pick and ensuring that that station covers the appropriate demographic to your customer base. That can be tough to figure out, unless you keep statistics on your customers. You can always try a small ad campaign and see if you get the response you hope for.

A novel way to advertise is through sponsorship. Sponsor local events by providing things like prizes or even donating money that you would put into advertising, and your logo will quickly appear on all literature, websites, T-shirts, etc. Many companies neglect to see this as advertising, but it can be very effective, especially if you select the proper event. A twist on this is to sponsor a radio contest – which avoids the commercials than many people “tune out” for. People always listen when it’s contest time.. so it’s an easy way to get your name heard over and over again, without the typical commerical structure.

Unfortunately, some of the best advertising is attending things like trade shows, expos, and the like. It can be loooong boring weekends, but feedback is usually positive. In the lithophane business, you are a prime cantidate for things like unique art shows and the like. They seem horrible upfront – and they are – but traffic speaks (and sells) volumes.

Also, you have a unique product. Try to pair with a photographer or art gallery to sell your product. The more places that people see things, the more likely they are to “need” it, if you get what I mean. Forging working relationships in related areas can be a boon for a small business.

It’s getting harder and harder for small businesses to advertise, and we found that novel ideas were the best for reaching and educating customers.

Good luck in finding something that works for you!

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It is often said that the most important asset a company has are their staff. If that statement is correct then making sure the well being of your staff and employees will be one of your most important jobs. And with slips and trips in the workplace being the most common cause of accidents as they account for one third of all accidents, here are just a few things businesses can do to make sure accidents are reduced and are dealt with quickly when they do occur.

The first thing you can do is have an effective management system in place which identifies key risk areas and make sure these potential risks have goals set in order to make improvements. This could range from having the correct equipment for staff to us to ensuring work practices are set which reduce the possibility of accidents occurring.

Businesses can also involve their staff in the health and safety process so everyone within the organization is committed to reducing risks. This process should involve giving staff members certain jobs or responsibilities to ensure sure their particular work space or location is safe and secure.

Part of this function will also mean that records are kept of maintenance, cleaning and the general well being of areas and equipment. These records can then be looked at on a regular basis so trends of accidents and incidents can be looked into and steps taken to address them.

It can during this process of reviewing incidents that management can look further in stopping potential risks and ensure that communication with staff occurs to deal with accidents. This can range from making sure key employees know who to contact should an accident happen to giving staff members the right tools to communicate.

One such communication tool that many businesses are now using to improve their health and safety is two way radios. Modern 2 way radio allows businesses to stay in touch over a wide area with minimal costs compared to other forms of communication. Two Way Radio is robust, portable and can save businesses money as after the handset has been purchased there are no rental or call charges.

For businesses looking to improve their accident reporting and general compliance at the same time as increasing their profits, two way radios are often a great investment and prove to be highly popular amongst staff and management.

The safety of customers and customers who visit your premises is vital to make sure they all remain protected at all times. Two way radios allow this to happen as staff can stay in touch even in the largest of premises. For lone workers or shift workers the peace of mind of knowing a colleague is just a click on the handset away makes their job a safer and happier one.

If you own, manage or are responsible for the health and safety of a business then it has never been easier to see how using radio communications and two way radio can be of benefit to your company.

Give your staff the tools needed to communicate safely and effectively and watch your employees job satisfaction increase at the same time as your profits do.

About the Author:

Apex Radio Systems Ltd are the Motorola XTN446 Two Way Radio Communication Experts and details of the Motorola XTN446 Radio can be found at their Two Way Radio Online Shop.

Article Source: ArticlesBase.comHow to Make Your Business a Safer Place

Written by stilus

February 7th, 2006 at 2:56 am

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