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Asked: Nov 09, 2009

how do I plan a grand opening for a small clothing boutique

We are planning to open a retail clothing boutique for women and are wanting to have a grand opening but not sure how to plan it. What will be our best avenue.

Categories: In Startup > Startup - Other
In Sales and Marketing > Event Planning
Industries: In Retail > Fashion and Apparel

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Do you have a marketing budget in mind?

You could consider giveaways and promotional products like custom tote bags, pen, hats, or maybe an inexpensive branded t-shirt...

Free gift with purchase maybe?

Just SOME thoughts.

You may also want to schedule or look into a ribbon cutting ceremony courtesy of your local Chamber of Commerce if you're a member, most offer this service and this free press exposure for little or no charge! :)

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Answered: Nov 09, 2009


Hi,

PromoProducts had a couple of good ideas, especially the Chamber. Most Chambers will require your membership fees paid first, but the exposure is certainly worth it.

Before you plan a budget, however, you may want to sit down and carefully examine what you want to accomplish.
Whatever 'initiatives' you decide to use they should match your overall marketing plan, should show some kind of measureable returns related directly to your business plan, and ideally should actually show a profit.

Just putting on an event, to make happy or just to say you did it, will be very disappointing when you have to finally pay the bills.

Good Luck!

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Answered: Nov 10, 2009

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