Now you are all set to have your contest. Set box up in an area both you and business owner have decided on. Don't forget to set out your business cards and pens (preferably pens with your logo on them). Check box several times a week to make sure everything is still in order. The contest should last no longer than 6 weeks, so that no one forgets they entered when you follow up later.

The real work comes after drawing when you follow up with all names you have collected. Since you have phone numbers, you can call them offering free samples or catalogs. Make sure you indroduct yourself and point out they entered drawing you held at local business. If you are not ready to talk with them on phone, you can mail them a free sample or catalog first, then follow up a week later.

A drawing is an excellent way to meet new customers, but there are many more ways to market offline. For more ideas, please visit: http://www.momsmarketonline.com/offline.html

When setting up an account with your web host, point out that you can get same features and space at other hosts for less. Ask them to lower price. If you ask person with that authority, they may offer you a lower rate. You never know until you ask. I've even had a few clients surprised when they were offered absolutely free, full- service hosting :-)

In practically everything that you use in your online business, you can get a lower rate. The secret is to ask. The VERY best way to do that is simply to ask, "Is that best that you can do?" They will know exactly what you are asking and many merchants will lower price. You could also ask, "Can't you do a little better." Both of above phrases work great in local shops too.

Prices are not set in stone, and if your funds are tight, a good way to lower your expenses and get off to a quicker start is simply to start asking for a price break. If someone looks at my $147 web copywriting course, which is best in business, and asks for a discount, I'm very likely to give it to them. Don't tell anyone though :-) Given choice of losing sale, or giving you a slight price reduction, what do you think most online merchants will do?

I've just armed you with another bit of advice that I have never seen any other ezine publisher offer. Start doing this today, and you'll be pleasantly surprised, and your budget will buy soooooo much more.