Buyers Out There?

[tx twister]

Does anyone have info/suggestion on getting in touch with Buyers for my products? Need to get in small gift shops, boutiques and bridal stores. Any help would be appreciated. What are their costs for doing this? Thanks.

[bugtussle]

I don't think there are "buyers" for us small chandlers. You probably need to go out & "sell" your product, give out samples, brochures and then follow-up with them. I have given away many candles to get my wholesale customers. If you have a good product, you can get accounts. Good luck. Carole

[clane]

What is anyone's most uniqe idea for generating individual customers? Years ago I had a physical shop and I was in the right place at the right time and an opportunity fell into my lap. A new pizza place had started up in town and was going door to door in the business district handing out try-free coupons to generate lunch trade. I made a deal with them that 1), if I tried their pizza and it truly was good; and, 2) that if they let me come in on Friday and Saturday evening the upcoming weekend and tape a flyer to each pizza box being delivered that I would spread the word to all of my customers and foot traffic.

It ended up their pizza was really really good and I did get to attach my flyer and my free marketing idea hit my perfect target market: folks home on Friday and Saturday night, ordering pizza and enjoying a good movie. The perfect candle-burner!

Now, fast forward, after a 15 year hiatus, I have a virtual shop and looking for ways to generate more sales. The competition is stiff out there. A few days back I put together an order form, price list, catalogue and a free sample and delivered 14 sets at random on my street and I have a couple of virtual candle parties in process but am looking for any ideas folks have. It would be appreciated!!!