Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Step1
Stay in a specific location. A mall or shopping center that has a high amount of foot traffic is a good location. As people walk by, hand them flyers. If a person has her hands full or is distracted, wait for the next person. If you can, answer any questions a person asks you.
Step2
Walk an established route. You can hand out thousands of flyers by walking an established route. You can find a route to walk by looking at demographics for the area and find the demographic that most closely matches the target clientele.
Step3
Tag vehicles. Depending on your city code, you may be able to leave flyers on vehicles. You need to place the flyer under a windshield wiper to prevent it from blowing away. You must be careful not to set off a vehicle alarm or scratch the vehicle with loose zippers or bags.
Step4
Join a program. There are some organizations, like the Chamber of Commerce, that have a welcome delivery system for new residents. If you would like to hand out flyers for this, you need to have the set amount of flyers to the organization. Some organizations may require you to place the flyers into the specific packaging.
Step5
Practice safety. Plan on handing out flyers during daylight hours. Have someone hand out flyers with you, especially in areas that are cause for concern. Beware of loose dogs. Skip any house or area that makes you feel uncomfortable.
Step6
Know the laws. You cannot deliver flyers to houses that are marked "No Handbills," "No flyers," or "No advertising." You are allowed to leave flyers at homes that have "No Soliciting" signs.
Comments
lindasmith247 said
on 5/18/2008 I ask if they have ever used services of a gift company...if they say yes..I ask if they want the flyer. IF they say no..I ask if they are wanting to grow their company by appreciating clients and employees IF they say yes, I ask if they want the flyer.
IF You ask questions...they will keep it and use it vs. throwing it out.
Linda
www.attentiontodetailgifts.com
www.letspartnerforresults.com
mpodlesny said
on 1/24/2008 An idea I use to at least save money on flyers is (if it is possible for you to do) to create a flyer that is half the size of an 8.5x11 piece of paper and put two on a piece a paper. Cut the paper in half and now you have two flyers for the price of one.
mpodlesny said
on 1/24/2008 Make sure that you get permission from store managers to hand out flyers before you do it. A lot of stores do not want people handing them out because a lot of people throw them away and it creates unecessary trash.
wildcat65 said
on 10/15/2007 What are some other ideas. Let's brainstorm!
wildcat65 said
on 10/15/2007 I also don't like to blindly hand out flyers to just anyone. I like to hand them out to a more targeted market. A job fair is related to what I am looking for-people who I want to do business with.