SmartPulse — our weekly nonscientific reader poll in SmartBrief on Small Business — tracks feedback from small-business owners. We run the poll question each Thursday in our e-newsletter.
Last week, we asked: Is your business going to participate in Free Shipping Day?
- No: 95.52%
- Yes: 4.48%
On Friday, Dec. 16, more than 2,000 merchants are offering free shipping with delivery by Christmas Eve. I must admit, until recently, I didn’t realize Free Shipping Day existed. And that might be a problem in itself. If your business offers a great deal, like in this case of free shipping, do people even know about it?
As small businesses, we must promote the thing that makes us unique and special –- our value proposition. Think about those things your business offers and how you can highlight them in your marketing communications. It could be what attracts someone to your company.
Sharlyn Lauby is the HR Bartender and president of ITM Group.