How Do You Attract New Customers to Your Business?

[sacredheart926]

I’m always looking for new ideas—how are you currently promoting your business and what’s working best???

[DinaLRosenberg]

So. Much. Social Media... 

Going live on TikTok and Instagram.

Recently we've also been doing local markets to hand out our cards and show what we do. We've gotten some really great customers from there.

We oddly cross you and I a little bit- we sell a ton of saints, saint novena candles, medals, etc. and I notice that people LOVE the education component. I'd also love to see more of YOU on your social media.

You have Easter Vigil coming up and all the new catechumens- perhaps information on gifts for adults making their sacraments? Talk about the importance of your saint name during confirmation (mine is Clare). 

Re: Communion dresses- there are really NO places that have these in-person anymore- I wonder if advertising in the church bulletin would be helpful to you around communion time? 

I love your instagram postings on the different saints.. definitely add hashtags - you get to have five & I pretty much use the same five all the time. For you I'd use: #sacredheartgifts #catholic #catholicfaith #firstcommunion 

[sacredheart926]

@DinaLRosenberg I was just talking about that with my mom on doing more with social media and having more interaction with our customers on there! We do go live on TikTok! Thank you for you inspiration I have never thought about making a post for the new OCIA Catechumens! 

[Twpchair]

Social media and boosting post! Depending on my range, I can boost 3-5 k in a 3-day campaign. I am also a member of the Chamber of Commerce, and they promote any special event or major event. I do have 1 billboard in a good location about 7 miles before our exit, and it's the last bathrooms for 70ish miles 😆. Never underestimate the power of social media and getting out in the public to promote yourself and your business. 

[DinaLRosenberg]

Great ideas.

The great thing about their business is that people WILL travel for it- so I definitely would cast a wider net!

[perkits]

FB and IG ad's are relatively cheap. Also run Gift Card giveaways. While it's hard to gauge never underestimate word of mouth from your satisfied customers. Fundraisers for local groups, school clubs etc. bring in new people.