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Interested in peoples views on this please

I am in the process of designing a poster to advertise my wifes beauty services along with some offers

Wold people put the offer onto the poster for people to read in passing or when shop closed (allows competition to view it)

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Would people make it that the poster asks people to ask inside for details and then simply have a small flier explaining the offers?

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Personally I don't like the 'ask inside' version because I probably wouldn't go in. However if it was a good/interesting offer then that would make me go in. If that makes sense!

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Defo put the offer on the poster Pete. Generally speaking, people are lazy and won't go in unless they're prompted to by a good offer. If it just says 'come in and ask for details' customers won't bother when they've just passed another salon with a 50% off poster in the window! Well that's my humble opinion anyways!
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Definately plaster the offer all over the poster! Most people wont go in and ask. I think you should grab their attention straight away and give them a reason to walk into your salon!
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There must be an offer to get people to come in.

The best kind of offer is some smallservice for free....

Or a competition / draw for something expensive

Clearly that does not advertise your prices.
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There must be an offer to get people to come in.

The best kind of offer is some smallservice for free....

Clearly that does not advertise your prices.
Yeah, like a free permagloss or something?
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I agree - make the offer clear in the window - I wouldn't go in and ask about special offers.

I wouldn't worry about competitors seeing the offer - if they copy it, you should be flattered. If they better the offer in their salon it means they're worried about the competition.

On a different note, does the salon your wife owns have sunbeds? I'm after some tanning accelerator cream stuff?
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It is a little difficult to offer a free trial

the services are an inch lose body wrap (great for getting into your LBD Ladies)
Also LCN Nails....extensions and such like

Want to try to attract those going on holidays and also those getting married

Forthose getting married we were going to put something like have 3 bridesmaids done and bride is free?
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my local salon is doing a reduced price on your first botox session offer at the moment. 1/3 off I think.

It's stuck on the door so everytime I go in for a tanning session or hair cut I see it.

I don't have botox done but the offer has stuck with me.
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Mmm, that may sound like you're cheapening the bride so be careful how you word it lol!
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