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Permalink Reply by Ann Prendergast on September 7, 2011 at 7:23am

Just curious what type of event is this?

Permalink Reply by Theresa on September 7, 2011 at 9:09am

Hi Ann: Its an event to help raise money for a local battered womens shelter.

Permalink Reply by Laura McCrindle on September 7, 2011 at 8:03pm

maybe they will also let you have a drawing: attendees can enter by submitting their name and email address (agreeing to be put on your emailing list for specials, updates,ect.) and the winner recieves a free service. Giving you a better chance of converting attendees to clients

Permalink Reply by Ann Prendergast on September 8, 2011 at 7:25am

Theresa, that is a wonderful fund raiser! One more thing you could do with regards to Laura's suggestion...for those that signed up but did not win the free service, you could offer a 10 or 20% discount to everyone else on the email list...good luck!!!

Permalink Reply by Andrea Stein on September 7, 2011 at 8:54pm

Great idea Laura!

Permalink Reply by Theresa on September 7, 2011 at 11:43pm

Thanks Laura, great idea. I do know there is a silent auction and I am donating a certificate as well. This will be an awesome event  that will raise money for a good cause while supporting local business owners. But I love the raffle idea. If I can not use the idea this time I will another time.

Permalink Reply by Deborah Bonjouklian on September 16, 2011 at 10:04am

Hi Theresa - I would put a separate coupon in the bag to be sure they see it.  sometimes the backs of business cards get overlooked especially if there will be many other similar cards in the goodie bag.  I have some attractive coupons with a slick design with my business info printed front and back that I use for these events and they do get noticed.