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.