Melva Reid Exit Realty Optimum 902-403-5420

Perhaps many of you already do this but I thought I'd share......when I was at a local restaurant recently, I enjoyed the good service and told the server so. I asked if I could give her my business card and she was pleased to accept it....in fact she asked for two! So... why not start giving two cards at a time! I explain to new acquaintenances that I would really appreciate their help in growing my business....so one card is their's to keep and one is to give away.

I mentioned this to my broker.....now he is doing it too!

Cheers!

I got a call today from an advertising rep... he is offering me a bundle [a phone book yellow pages ad in color+online site] for 'only' $177 per month, locked in for 12 months but no bill till April. He's got some good stats to back up his presentation but here's the conundrum.....I know I need advertising to kick-start my new career....but I'm seeing the money go in only one direction so far and I'm starting to feel a bit overwhelmed. [you remember that newbie feeling]

So my question is.....what's the best way to go in terms of advertising? I've put newsletters and business cards in the corner pizza place....I've sent out newsletters to my farm area and I've done some cold calling. I'm new to this city and my sphere of influence is small but I give out business cards every chance I get. I joined a Centre for Women in Business which will help me with my networking. I know it's still early but I don't want my advertising budget to be on overload!

I'd love to hear your opinions....

Thanks much!

Melva

New blog.....new career....new vision.....I am so pumped up that I need to take a breath and reflect on where I've come from and where I'm going! I taught in the public school system in NS and in Georgia, USA.....can it really be 37 years!? But I had to make the decision that 'it was time'....to retire, that is! It's was so difficult to end a career I have loved [and was very good at, if I may say so ;-) ]....and it's even more daunting wondering if my new career will be able to hold a candle to my former one! I don't know the answer to my question as yet....but if the generosity, support and professionalism I've already experienced is any indication, the journey will be well worth the price of a 'ticket'. Stay tuned! Melva