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Amy Ford posted a new Marketing A Business thread on 4/19/2010

Creative Solutions

What are some creative solutions you've found when working with clients who are strapped for cash?
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Riaz Missaghi Responded on 4/19/2010


I'm a big fan of bartering for services, I did some IT work for a restaurant in exchange for free coffee for life, it's was really nice to stop by anytime and get some coffee!
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Monica Campbell Responded on 6/2/2010


Riaz,
That is truly a creative solution. :) Very refreshing.
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Anthony Jones Responded on 8/17/2010


Bartering is such a great option so I would agree with it. Another option, and I am not sure if you provide a business service or not, is offering a performance based solution to your start up and small business clients that are cash strapped. We are holding a partner training called "Monetize Your Prospects" and I think it could be what you are looking for. Go to http://monetizeyourprospects.eventbrite.com for full information and registration for the August 27th training
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Joy Shah Responded on 2/14/2011



Client always ready for revenue sharing when i give them service for their project.
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Sean Brooks Responded on 2/14/2011


With my business I first find out the budget. Then I look at free solutions first and once they see the value in the free methods and generate more revenue. I share with them a low cost solution to getting more exposure for their business. I also ask for referrals and if those individuals become a customer I work out an incentive for them.
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Sean Schendel Responded on 3/7/2011


The more ways you come up with to channel customers into your products/services the better. Thanks for sharing your creativity!
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Vann Baker Responded on 3/16/2011


I did some logo design and menu work for a restaurant a few years back in exchange for dining gift certificates I could redeem over several months . . . definitely a win-win.

On another occasion a client let me use their beach time property in exchange for some free and reduced fee work I did.

In both cases, I knew both clients. I typically avoid people who I don't know who have the "next big idea" who want lots of free consulting and marketing work in exchange for future potential profit, especially those who can't produce a business or marketing plan.
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Kristin Fuller Responded on 3/17/2011


Here are a few cost-saving tips: 7 Cost Saving Services For Small Business: http://www.openforum.com/idea-hub/topics/technology/article/7-essential-small-business-tools-to-save-money-time-and-space-lynn-truong
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Hilary Cable Responded on 3/25/2011


Barter carefully, everyone! Take a look at this article by PartnerUp community member and business attorney Nina Kaufman: http://askthebusinesslawyer.com/blog/2011/03/17/barter-exchanges-do-you-get-what-you-pay-for.html
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