Drive More Business - 24 Great Ideas!

Technology continues to extend the reach of today's marketing.  Gone are the days of the Big Motorola "Brick" mobile phone but the effect it has had is still being felt in the marketplace today.  So too is the next generation of marketing wonders!

Being a Sales Speaker, one of the most frequently asked questions posed is: "How can I get more business?"  While there are many answers, one of the easiest and most effective comes from deferring to technology.  One of the systems I and so many others are jumping on is producing a Custom Mobile Phone App to increase communication, access and relationship with customers and prospects alike.

Originally, the development of a phone app was only available to those with deep pockets.  It may have cost $10,000 to $20,000 to get a custom app written.  Most small businesses or solo-preneurs could not even think about making that kind of investment in their business...no matter how good it would have been for them.

The exciting part is...NOT ANY MORE!  Now anyone can have all the advantages of a custom phone app delivers for mearly hundreds not thousands of dollars.  That's right!  ComF5 has come out with touchpro...a system that allows any business to create an app (making them look like the Big Guys) on a smaller guy and growing budget (Check out http://www.LowCostPhoneApps.com).  The system allows for virtually any business across most industries to develop an extremely cost effective way to drive more prospects through there doors.

Bottom line, we are all in the people business...not just the products, goods or services we offer.  The more complete our communication process with our prospects, customers and their referrals, the more business you can do.  Naturally, those folks all take the path of least resistance.  It only makes sense to do everything in your control to make that path easy and lead straight to you!

Let's look at the 24 Ways you can Get More Business!

Tell-a-friend: You can have your customers instantly share your information, deals and specials with a built-in Tell-a-friend feature.  The benefit is simple...ultimately third-party referral is the strongest way to get more prospects...they trust their friends more than they trust you up front!

GPS coupons: Automating your rewards and coupons based on visits to your store or event extend your reach. They can simply check in using your app, and the GPS will validate that they are there and keep track of their visits to automatically send them the coupon after the right amount of visits. It's like having virtual punch-cards...without the fuss about whether or not your customer is carrying it with them.

Multiple ways to contact: High-tech, High-Touch allows you so many different ways to contact your business, put them all in one location and let them decide - phone, website, email, and directions to your business.  People take the path of least resistance!

Push Notifications: If you decide to have a "last minute" special, you can send messages to your prospect with our "push" notification feature.  Your customer gets the benefit of a last minute deal...and you get the revenue that might have been lost.

Fan Wall: Third party testimonials and good feelings are always stronger then anything you produce.  Create instant social proof by letting customers post comments to your Fan Wall. There is no greater spokesperson for your business than a happy client.

Event Listings: Participation leads to business and knowing what's going on leads to participation.  Organize and display all of your business's events inside of your application.  Become the "Go-To" place.

GPS Directions: Ease i finding your location takes away stress and creates a better environment from the get go.  Make it easy for customers to find you using GPS directions.

Points of Interest: Helping people find "things to do" while encouraging them to drop on by is good for both.   Are there landmarks or other interesting places near your business? If so, create a nearby points-of-interest map for them.

QR Coupons Feature: Continue to show your marketing savvy by incorporating QR Codes.  QR-enabled coupons are a hot new trend. Use them easily for your customers to redeem your special offers.

Business Information:  Tell your story before the prospect or customer ever leaves the house. Integrate any sort of information you'd like about your business, whether it's your food menu or services. The more they know about you the more they can like you!

Mailing List: One of the most proven ways to grow business is through creating large effective mailing lists.  Use your app for a convenient method of lead capture or data collection.  Let technology work for you.

Email Photo / Image Gallery:  A picture is worth 10,000 words.  So...let your customers post photos in a gallery specifically optimized for the iPhone and Android.  People can get the "feel" for your business without ever having stepped foot into it prior.

Facebook Integration:  500,000,000 plus users can't be wrong.  Integrate your Facebook page to connect with your customers in the most popular social network in the world.

Twitter Integration:  Go where your prospects go!  Integrate your Twitter page to connect in real time and integrate all the features that have made Twitter a powerful business tool.

LinkedIn Integration: LinkedIn is the business person's tool of choice.  You have to be represented across the board.  Integrate your LinkedIn page to connect your app to the professional contacts and professional groups of your customers.

Podcast Integration: Making an audio recording these days is simple...but carries tremendous weight.  Make audio content available with our podcasting integration.

Blog Integration: Blogs (like this one) communicate messages that create conversations with your audience.  Leverage the content of your blog in your app and introduce your app users to your blog!

WuFoo Integration:  Help other help you and get information into your other business systems by creating appointment forms, order forms, feedback forms, contact forms, and much more.

One Touch Calling: Easy is better!  Make calling your company a one-touch function.  Be the vendor on "Speed Dial".

OpenTable Integration: In the restaurant business, let your customers make reservations on the go with integration into a restaurant reservation system.  We live in a world of convenience...make it simple.

Video Integration:  If you want to make sure your message gets across, use VIDEO! Easy video channel integration allows you to easily leverage your YouTube channel, comF5 Live Video channel and others.

Soundcloud: While most people are visual, the second highest percentage are auditory.  Let them hear your message.  Integrate any audio file online to allow users to listen on the go from their favorite mobile device

Email Marketing Integration: Speed and ease of communication is paramount in today's immediate gratification society.  Use your mobile app as the natural bridge into comF5 or any other email marketing campaign service.

Analytics: If you want to continue to grow your business, you have to be able to measure results.  You can create robust download analytics to track daily, weekly, and monthly downloads.

touchpro is compatible on all major platforms Apple, Android and HTML 5 ensuring deliverability to all mobile devices.  To learn more visit http://www.LowCostPhoneApps.com