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Text Marketing - help your business grow

Monday, 30 March 2009 10:25 by Leila
Have you thought about using text messages in your business? It's a fairly new concept, but one that is proving popular.Text messaging can be used for just about anything...reminding a customer of their appointment, sending out details of promotions, sending out details of available "cancellation" spaces, getting back in touch with old clients... the list goes on and everyone I know loves getting texts – it’s like getting a little electronic present!What most businesses do not realise is how cheap and easy it can be.As most of you are aware, we use text messaging to let you know when we have Collin PR in the press and we also use it to alert you to new promotions. Text messages and email are not only cheaper options to "normal" post, they are also more environmentally friendly.If you would like to look at text messaging for your business - we think we have found the best one out there for you and highly recommend www.textmarketer.co.ukText Marketer is a leading SMS marketing & Bulk SMS provider.They deliver reliable and low cost SMS marketing to clients large and small and I can safely say, they are very easy to use.They are one of, if not the cheapest text marketing options around with text costs from as little as 4p and they offer a FREE trial. They also have a reward scheme so if you recommend a friend and they start using Text Marketer your texts could become even cheaper!All you need is an internet connection and a list of all the mobile numbers you want to text.So what are you waiting for? Get texting and see how it can help your business!!For more information, please visit www.textmarketer.co.uk

I’ll leave you with some business text Fast Facts
• 65% of people send business text messages from their mobile phone on a daily basis
• 50% of people receive business text messages from a member of their team/ department/ office
• 47% of people receive business text messages from a colleague
• 36% receive business text messages from a customer or client
• 71% of people use business texts for setting 'reminders of meetings and appointments'
• 18% of people used business texts for 'notifying people about new meetings and appointments'
• 14% of people use business text for 'chasing up suppliers or new orders'
• A third of respondents (36%) said that they receive text messages from a customer or client
• 11% of people receive text messages from suppliers.

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The effects of positive thinking...

Wednesday, 25 March 2009 06:35 by Leila
Positive thinking and attitude will breed positive results. Have you ever noticed that you get a much better response from everyone around you when you are happy and positive? And how you respond better to happy people rather than sad? This is because when you are positive and happy about things you pass that positivity and happiness on. If you are all “doom and gloom” then people will not want to be around you and will leave you feeling, at the very least, slightly down and at the worst depressed! Make sure that you stay positive and that everyone around you stays the same. Address negativity and turn it into positivity – turn conversations away from sad and bad things and instead point out good and happy things. It sounds simple but it is so easily forgotten in today’s day and age.  Remember - The last thing anyone wants is their good mood spoiled, especially if they are coming to a salon for relaxation and escape from their hectic life!!

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Professional Beauty Awards 2009

Friday, 6 March 2009 11:58 by Leila

As finalists this year, Collin UK were delighted to be recognised by the industry.

Up against the "best of the rest", Collin UK were Highly Commended by the Judging Panel and stockists alike.

The text from the winners brochure is below!

Highly Commended - Collin UK
The Product Knowledge of the staff was rated most highly by our poll, receiving ten out of ten from 92% of our respondents. Both treatments and retail offers scored well, for providing "a results-driven and diverse range". "Training and service from everyone is excellent" one stockist told us. But where Collin did really well was in "being genuinely interested" in client's businesses.

A huge and sincere thank you to all of our stockists who took the time to vote for us.

The finalists in the Skincare provider category were as follows...
Collin UK, Dermalogica, Cosmeceuticals, Comfort Zone, MD Formulations, Pevonia UK, Thalgo.

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Woman's Own Magazine Offer - March through April 09

Wednesday, 4 March 2009 10:30 by Leila
The March 23rd issue of Woman's Own Magazine - in the shops around the 17th March 2009.IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE A PARTICIPATING SALON YOU MUST REGISTER YOURSELF BY CALLING HEAD OFFICE!As part of our PR campaign to drive new customers to your salons, this offer is totally optional.
The objective is to enable more clients to experience the amazing effects of Collin treatments and homecare products.The treatment will be listed in the magazine as the Dermo-Purifying Treatment however, we would recommend, as always, that you treat to skin type.Most skins at this time of year will benefit hugely from a "spring clean" in the form of a Dermo-Purifying Treatment but it may be advisable that the second treatment be adapted to their exact skin type and condition.As we said above, this is an optional offer – we will only recommend your salon if you register your approval to take part before the 10th March 2009 by calling Head Office on 01767 682288.We would recommend you also think about investing in the Money Saver Dermo-Purifying Promotion. This promotion gives you the majority of the salon stock which you will need to do the Dermo-Purifying Treatment Free of Charge and at no cost to you. Please see our Quarter One Promotions for more details.

REGISTER NOW – DON’T DELAY! YOU MAY FORGET TO DO THIS OTHERWISE!
IT TAKES 30 SECONDS ONLY!!

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