Well if you're going to do business online you're going to have to learn to deal with them. No matter how nice you are, or how many people you try to help, flames will come.

Sometimes you'll receive them because something you've said is misunderstood. Sometimes you'll receive them because someone’s forgotten they're on your list.

You just have to learn to roll with punches.

You have to toughen your hide and take them in stride.

You'll even receive some from small group of online marketers who go out of their way to be rude and obnoxious.

You can't make it personal.

Simply put, you join groups that agree to help market each other's materials, free of charge. There are several groups set up online for this very purpose, The Mom Pack, Mommy Mailers, DM Packs, and Tracy Packs.

Basically what happens is you send a notice to online listserv that you are willing to accept promotional materials in exchange for distribution of your materials by person who sends you his or her materials. Promotional materials can be anything that has your company contact information. Such as:

 business cards  flyers  discount coupons  buy one get one free coupons  pens  pencils  notepads  samples of your products  free one hour consultations  free one-time service  contest announcements  magnets  bookmarks  gimmicks with your promo info

Once you receive promotional materials from others, simply place them in clear bags and seal by stapling or tying with a nice ribbon. You can even add a nice label on front of packet, describing group that you are promoting. Each of above groups have nice logos that you are free to use when promoting packs within their group.

Once packets are put together you can distribute packets throughout your area. In return, those who have received your information will distribute their packets throughout their local areas.

Distribution of packets can be as follows:  Sent out with customer orders  Local Family Support Center (such as those found on a military air= base)  Moms and Tots Groups  Church Functions  Day Care Providers  Chamber of Commerce Members  Parent/ Teacher Associations  Craft shows  Home Party Businesses (at shows)'  Doctors offices - especially OB/GYN  Media Outlets with Press Releases  Enter a parade. Prepare a float for your business and have your kids and their friends pass out packs to on-lookers, while you advertise and drive your float in parade.  Wherever you put up or hand out your flyers and information

If you choose to deliver packets to an organization, it is always best to speak to someone ahead of time and get their permission to leave packets.