Advertising Ideas please

[chocoguy]

If you have the budget then I would advise you to go with ppc advertising or eBay. They are most highly effective form of advertisement.

[Lyndsey]

When my friend was starting out and had no budget, she put up fliers in the local children's libraries.

[lilhandsinny]

Hello,
Im new so not sure when this was posted - sorry didnt see the date just the cry for help

I would suggest business cards - I made my own which I think looks better - shows you put time & effort into your business & most parents think ( or so I have been told) that if your putting this much time into your business cards ( care) shows how much does she would care about/for your children - and that would be ALOT!! -

Also flyers with maybe a little something like animal crackers/Sugar Free lollies - in a baggie or decorative baggie - if its going to be a daycare *expo* or such, then there's bound to be kids with them (?) that little touch could mean the difference

just a few ideas
hope this helps and finds you in enough time OR you can use for another time
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[Lyndsey]

For low-cost advertising, you might also ask if you could leave flyers in local toy stores, and grocery stores usually have bulletin boards where you can pin notices.

[tater03]

You could post them at the laundromats in the area. Bulletin boards are another great way to advertise.

[atula]

Originally Posted by Lyndsey

For low-cost advertising, you might also ask if you could leave flyers in local toy stores, and grocery stores usually have bulletin boards where you can pin notices.

I think the idea of buletin boards is really nice...especiallywhen there are someoene who are new to an area and are looking for a daycare for their child...they do keep a look out in the bulletin board section of the grocery stores....

[humorris]

I think one of the best ways to advertise in via the internet, possibly via paid advertising, or craigslist, which is Free.

[humorris]

I think although sometimes over used, it is an excellent way to market you daycare center for free.

[Lyndsey]

Business cards are a great idea, and again that's something else that local toy stores or children's book stores may let you leave on their counters.

[atula]

sometimes daycares also have these parties or magic shows they organise where all in the locality are invited...and it is a way to know more about the kids in the area...