Another idea...and it just popped into my head, so if it doesn't seem well thought out, it's because it wasn't.
But, perhaps you could have some sort of business card, or post card printed up to promote yourself, stating that if they bring in the said card to your studio, that you will donate a certain percent, or $$ amount of their service with you. You could hand them out to people who seem interested, but who don't have time to wait around for you to be able to do a service on them. Or have a sign made, stating that you will donate a certain percent of services booked if they mention they saw you at the event, until "such and such" date. That way, it would extend the good will of the fund raiser, and you could promote yourself without looking like you are taking advantage of anything. You could even promote the event after the fact, by selling "hands" to your clients--you know, the cut out paper hands that you sell for $1, and let the people put their name on them. And you could put them up around your studio and leave them up for a little while. I almost always donate a dollar to those things, and will put whomever's name on them, that I am donating "in honor of". I hope some of that made sense. It's not really that late, but my mind stopped working hours ago. Sue Mang Louis Anthony Salon Buffalo NY Date: Sun, 19 Apr 2009 18:03:42 -0700 From: [email protected] Subject: NailTech:: Re: fundraiser To: [email protected] For sure smart networking. I would do what ever you think would get the most attention and make the ladies remember your name. and about the business card, if you feel uncomfortable giving them out, just have them sitting on your table. If people like your service they'll take one or two. maybe offer a discount if they come into the salon. you could put it on the back of the cards so it's not so obvious. Look around you and see if others are giving out cards also. Man, I wish they did things like this in my area. What a great idea. and afor a great cause. Cira --- On Sun, 4/19/09, Melody C Montgomery <[email protected]> wrote: From: Melody C Montgomery <[email protected]> Subject: NailTech:: Re: fundraiser To: [email protected] Date: Sunday, April 19, 2009, 11:40 PM Well, yeah… but if I were only going to do one toe/finger per client and charge a minimal fee… I would take the total price of the service at regular price and divide it by ten ( naturally!) and then maybe add a buck or two and let that be the donation. Personally, I think that doing a whole set—assuming you can create a setup that will be comfortable and ergonomic—would generate as much interest as the finished product itself. People love to watch other people getting nails done. So set it up like a “magic show” or something! Have your cards all over the place and be sure your victims won’t mind everyone watching! Everyone will think you are the shit! Also, all the people who knew you from back in the day when you were supermom will remember you too! JMHO Melody Montgomery From: [email protected] [mailto: [email protected] ] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2009 7:29 PM To: [email protected] Subject: NailTech:: Re: fundraiser Lol Mel!! I need to re read that. I was thinking freebie. BUT if she only does one toe for two dollars, she will get more done and her name out to more people! All I can think of is those poor girls at all the booths in Chicago who were doing all 10 toes for free. And from the looks of those getting it done, they were not going to buy the stuff- they just wanted FREE pretty toes!!! Buenos dias, Lynnette Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile From: "Melody C Montgomery " Date: Sun, 19 Apr 2009 19:19:02 -0400 To: < [email protected] > Subject: NailTech:: Re: fundraiser Ok.. question: If she is doing a fundraiser… wouldn’t the idea be to do services (at regular prices) and all monies raised be donated to the cause? Why should she only do one toe per client? I mean, if she were doing them for free, then yeah… but I was kinda thinking that everyone there would be doing goods and/or services at regular prices and donating the money to the cause. But, either way—I definitely feel like it is still smart networking! I would hand out cards, menus of services and prices, everything I could related to my salon! Smilz…. Great opportunity for rack cards! In case anyone on the list doesn’t know, I design logos, business cards, tshirts, and all kinds of marketing items that you can purchase from me! Check out my website for more info! Melody Montgomery From: [email protected] [mailto: [email protected] ] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2009 4:37 PM To: [email protected] Subject: NailTech:: Re: fundraiser Pati, What a great idea your community is doing!! Okay-- smart networking my dear. You will not be the only one doing it. And at the time when you are getting ready to reestablish yourself!!!! Bling toes-- do ONLY one per person. If you have a bar stool use that for them to sit on or you will have a back that hurts for days. I did it once and that was all it took!! I crawled up the steps for days!! I would not go overboard with decor, but use your salon theme so they remember it. Tuscan was it? Use that for your table. If I think of more, I will get back to you. I am cleaning up our walk in fridge and the dining room. We just found out we have termites and got treated but "he" neds to have everything put away!! Lol. Buenos dias, Lynnette Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile From: Pati Date: Sun, 19 Apr 2009 16:16:23 -0400 To: < [email protected] > Subject: NailTech:: fundraiser hi...I think I need some suggestions please... there is an "awake-a-thon" going to be at our local high school...in honor of cancer survivors and their caretakers. Premise is cancer never sleeps and neither will we till we find a cure! Ok so I was asked to go (and of course I will) but there is also an opportunity to do some fundraising there. After the dinner, "parade" and speeches....people will then go into the gym and stay at their "campsite". It is there that you can fundraise...all money going to the cause...I thought I might do some nail art, or polishing...or maaayybe some bling toes. There will be like 600 people FROM THE COMMUNITY there.....I thought I would pass out some cards at the same time...do you think that is ....how shall I say it, "taking advantage of the situation?" or smart networking? I don't want to come across as the first way. I used to be well known in the community, active in the schools PTA president, on committees, cub scout secretary, pre-school teacher...etc...but my kids are grown up now and I had moved away for awhile. This will be the first time I am seeing alot of people in a long time. I need some suggestions on what to do and how to present it. 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