Need help with getting longarm biz going
06-21-2010, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by candlequilter
I need some helpful suggestions on how to get my longarm business off the ground. I bought a new longarm in January and I have quilted over a 100 quilts so far for American Hero Quilts and other charity groups with a few actual customer quilts but am having difficulty getting it going. Any suggestions would be great especially if they don't cost an arm or a leg to do. I have a website and I have listed numerous postings on Craigs list in my area but still very slow response. Thanks!
06-21-2010, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by UglyCook
How about a walking advertisement? You could make a shirt or jacket that says, "I've got a LONG ARM and I know how to use it! (on your quilt!)"
Or something like that. :)
Or something like that. :)
06-21-2010, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Honchey
I would love to visit your website/ I need the address. I have a few quilts that are too large for me to quilt at home. Anne
06-21-2010, 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by UglyCook
How about a walking advertisement? You could make a shirt or jacket that says, "I've got a LONG ARM and I know how to use it! (on your quilt!)"
Or something like that. :)
Or something like that. :)
06-21-2010, 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by candlequilter
Originally Posted by Honchey
I would love to visit your website/ I need the address. I have a few quilts that are too large for me to quilt at home. Anne
You should definitely put a clickable link to your website in your signature here.
06-21-2010, 04:46 PM
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Another idea: Make donations to auctions. I've generated business (unintentionally at first) by donating embroidery services. I bet if you gave a $50 off coupon you'd generate some interest.
I've usually donated 10 logo'd shirts, $200 value, and ended up with more orders.
And, I've actually come across your name in our area but as someone new to quilting I was confused. I thought that "candlequilting" was yet another method to learn! :lol:
I've usually donated 10 logo'd shirts, $200 value, and ended up with more orders.
And, I've actually come across your name in our area but as someone new to quilting I was confused. I thought that "candlequilting" was yet another method to learn! :lol:
06-21-2010, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by UglyCook
Another idea! You will be doing the shop hop next week, right? Hopefully you have a magnetic sign on your car and loads of brochures handy to pass out!
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