Spice up your Coupons!
In today's competitive business market, a 10 percent off coupon is rarely enough enticement to convince customers to purchase from you versus your competitor. Here are a few creative ideas to spice up your coupons: Offer something for free or a "buy one-get one" on a popular item. Customers love these types of deals, and they are a great way to entice people into your business. Design your coupons as an "admit one" type of event ticket to save on an exclusive list of items. Provide a coupon for a free bonus item or valuable upgrade. For example, purchase a haircut and receive a free shampoo and style. Provide a cash value discount rather than a percentage off (such as $10 off a $30 purchase), since a dollar amount is perceived as more valuable because it feels like cash. Offer a discount on a complementary product or service to convince the customer to buy other products they hadn't intended to purchase. Provide discounts for specific groups, such