The holidays will soon be upon us. If you are a business owner then you know that this is probably going to be a lighter holiday season then normal so there are things that you definitely need to think about going into the holidays the most important of which is the way in which you can encourage customers to spend more of their money with you. Since spending will be limited it is important to get started early if you plan to succeed.
There is still plenty of time until the holiday season jumps out at us, but that doesn't mean you can relax before you get to starting your advertising campaign. Those things take time, so get ready to prepare right now. It doesn't cost much, but it would be a great idea right now even if your thoughts are on the beach for one final summer weekend, to get moving on ordering your gifts. Many other businesses are thinking the same thing, so it would be a really great idea to get moving on your plan.
Giving away free products in goodie bags that have your logo on it is a great way to promote your business. What is one more bag to a customer at the mall who is just trying to fill out a shopping list and simply wants to go home? If you offer a customized shopping bag with your logo on it ot allow the buyers to condense a bunch of small bags into a big one, you will be promoting your business and making friends with potential customers.
Don't stop with the shopping bags, which are environmentally friendly and will be something your potential customers can use throughout the year. Also you might want to think about putting a few goodies into the bags when you hand them out. Put your logo on items such as pens and other small items. Again, they will be used throughout the year and will provide you with free advertising. They can also be used as stocking stuffers.
You can do more to promote your business during the holidays and the bags are only the start of it. You might want to stick some promotional items with your logo into the bags and give them another reason to remember your company. Freebies are a great idea during the holidays when people are charging their credit cards to the max.