It’s not difficult to see that businesses are feeling the pinch of a poor economy. They are eagerly trying to stimulate their business by calling and mailing their customers with enticing offers to buy their products or services. And if my actions are any indication, then it works because I do plan to make some purchases.
The other day the local video store called to tell me that I could rent a video for free and pay only half price for a second. As they have never in the past called me, they are obviously anxious to increase their revenues. And yesterday, I received a promotion from Valvoline for $15 off on an oil change. In the past I have received other correspondence from Valvoline, but never with such a good offer. Lucky for me, I always change the oil in my car every May and November. So the timing is perfect and I’ll certainly take advantage of it.
A year ago, a landscaping company planted bushes in my yard. Unfortunately, this spring one of the bushes turned brown and died. Much to my surprise, I received a letter from the company to let me know that their one-year warranty would end on May 31st. What a coincidence as I had intended to call them. They had never sent me such a letter in years past when they had done other work for me. No doubt they are making every effort they can to please their customers.
Good business people have always known that advertising works. And now some of them are advertising even more than ever to generate more sales.
By Hannah --www.FunnyPhotosContest.com a photo contest for cute or funny photos and photo captions.
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