Comments on: 5 Ways To Get Better Results From Referral Marketing http://www.entrepreneurslife.com/thoughts/entry/5-ways-to-get-better-results-from-referral-marketing/ Entrepeneurship + Rapid-Growth, Local and Small Business Marketing Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:31:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: anneaguilarhttp://www.entrepreneurslife.com/thoughts/entry/5-ways-to-get-better-results-from-referral-marketing/comment-page-1/#comment-5204 anneaguilar Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:24:23 +0000 http://www.localsmallbusinessmarketing.com/?p=245#comment-5204 yes, I certainly believe this. Truly right. I myself do not hesitate to refer if a business has excellent service. And if not for a referral I wouldn't be able to trust and tried outsourcing. my friend referred me <a href="http://www.assistmepro.com" rel="nofollow">www.assistmepro.com</a> and just got what I needed most. yes, I certainly believe this. Truly right. I myself do not hesitate to refer if a business has excellent service. And if not for a referral I wouldn't be able to trust and tried outsourcing. my friend referred me http://www.assistmepro.com and just got what I needed most.

]]> By: bradbowmanhttp://www.entrepreneurslife.com/thoughts/entry/5-ways-to-get-better-results-from-referral-marketing/comment-page-1/#comment-5203 bradbowman Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:00:01 +0000 http://www.localsmallbusinessmarketing.com/?p=245#comment-5203 I use this strategy for my business through a monthly newsletter I send to all my clients. I don't make it seem like an incentive but rather a reward for referrals. I am always on the lookout for new and more thought provoking ways to encourage them. I use this strategy for my business through a monthly newsletter I send to all my clients. I don't make it seem like an incentive but rather a reward for referrals. I am always on the lookout for new and more thought provoking ways to encourage them.

]]> By: robate159http://www.entrepreneurslife.com/thoughts/entry/5-ways-to-get-better-results-from-referral-marketing/comment-page-1/#comment-5202 robate159 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:32:00 +0000 http://www.localsmallbusinessmarketing.com/?p=245#comment-5202 Small business <br>Small Business owners are largely forgotten. Thats why I only focus on them. I have experience several members of my family file bankruptcy due to small business failures. I also I suffered through 2 destroyed businesses due to failure however, in my failings I have learned some of the secrets to success. (Who can say they know it all?)<br>What I like about small business owners is that they are not afraid to take huge risks and lay it all on the line. But, I agree they do need a lot of help with their marketing. I think having them go the social media and email route is not only the least expensive but its also the most effective. Thanks for the stats!<br><a href="www.onlineuniversalwork.com" rel="nofollow">www.onlineuniversalwork.com</a> Small business
Small Business owners are largely forgotten. Thats why I only focus on them. I have experience several members of my family file bankruptcy due to small business failures. I also I suffered through 2 destroyed businesses due to failure however, in my failings I have learned some of the secrets to success. (Who can say they know it all?)
What I like about small business owners is that they are not afraid to take huge risks and lay it all on the line. But, I agree they do need a lot of help with their marketing. I think having them go the social media and email route is not only the least expensive but its also the most effective. Thanks for the stats!
http://www.onlineuniversalwork.com

]]> By: James Deckhttp://www.entrepreneurslife.com/thoughts/entry/5-ways-to-get-better-results-from-referral-marketing/comment-page-1/#comment-5201 James Deck Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:46:14 +0000 http://www.localsmallbusinessmarketing.com/?p=245#comment-5201 Great post, however I disagree with #3. Referral incentive programs "cheapen" referrals; the person being referred will always wonder if you genuinely like the product or if you want to collect your $50.<br><br>In my experience, people who are genuinely happy with your products or services will refer without any incentive. In fact, some people will shy away from referring where there is an incentive as they, or won't claim the incentive, on an ethical basis.<br><br>Having said that, you should definitely send a gift or thank you card to referees after the fact. Great post, however I disagree with #3. Referral incentive programs “cheapen” referrals; the person being referred will always wonder if you genuinely like the product or if you want to collect your $50.

In my experience, people who are genuinely happy with your products or services will refer without any incentive. In fact, some people will shy away from referring where there is an incentive as they, or won't claim the incentive, on an ethical basis.

Having said that, you should definitely send a gift or thank you card to referees after the fact.

]]> By: James Deckhttp://www.entrepreneurslife.com/thoughts/entry/5-ways-to-get-better-results-from-referral-marketing/comment-page-1/#comment-5200 James Deck Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:46:14 +0000 http://www.localsmallbusinessmarketing.com/?p=245#comment-5200 Great post, however I disagree with #3. Referral incentive programs "cheapen" referrals; the person being referred will always wonder if you genuinely like the product or if you want to collect your $50.<br><br>In my experience, people who are genuinely happy with your products or services will refer without any incentive. In fact, some people will shy away from referring where there is an incentive as they, or won't claim the incentive, on an ethical basis.<br><br>Having said that, you should definitely send a gift or thank you card to referees after the fact. Great post, however I disagree with #3. Referral incentive programs “cheapen” referrals; the person being referred will always wonder if you genuinely like the product or if you want to collect your $50.

In my experience, people who are genuinely happy with your products or services will refer without any incentive. In fact, some people will shy away from referring where there is an incentive as they, or won't claim the incentive, on an ethical basis.

Having said that, you should definitely send a gift or thank you card to referees after the fact.

]]> By: James Deckhttp://www.entrepreneurslife.com/thoughts/entry/5-ways-to-get-better-results-from-referral-marketing/comment-page-1/#comment-5199 James Deck Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:46:14 +0000 http://www.localsmallbusinessmarketing.com/?p=245#comment-5199 Great post, however I disagree with #3. Referral incentive programs "cheapen" referrals; the person being referred will always wonder if you genuinely like the product or if you want to collect your $50.<br><br>In my experience, people who are genuinely happy with your products or services will refer without any incentive. In fact, some people will shy away from referring where there is an incentive as they, or won't claim the incentive, on an ethical basis.<br><br>Having said that, you should definitely send a gift or thank you card to referees after the fact. Great post, however I disagree with #3. Referral incentive programs “cheapen” referrals; the person being referred will always wonder if you genuinely like the product or if you want to collect your $50.

In my experience, people who are genuinely happy with your products or services will refer without any incentive. In fact, some people will shy away from referring where there is an incentive as they, or won't claim the incentive, on an ethical basis.

Having said that, you should definitely send a gift or thank you card to referees after the fact.

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