Positives in a Market Downturn

Amidst the doom and gloom, there are some positives happening as a result of the market downturn. Certain industries do well, for example:

◊ Cosmetics
◊ Local Tourism
◊ Smoking (stopping!)
◊ Repair businesses
◊ Home entertainment
◊ Discount retailers
◊ Sales of cheaper meals
◊ Chocolate
◊ Fast Food

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Practical inexpensive promotions

There are some ways to promote your business without breaking the bank:

• Everyone loves freebies!

• Brand everything you send out by post or by email

• Send e-newsletters with current news and offers

• Highlight a particular product

• Promote through your leisure time
• Team up with a local business

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Introducing: Alan Stewart, 1 Page Plan Facilitator

alan stewart.jpg Alan Stewart holds an MBA from the University of Adelaide and is a former CEO of an international company’s Dutch business centre. Alan consults with clients around South Australia in Processes, Reliability and Manufacturing Excellence.