Before deciding on print media for marketing your product, call each publication for pricing information. Catalog companies may submit a purchase order and you ship merchandise directly to them. Other companies may submit copies of customer purchase orders and the producer drop ships merchandise. Knowledge of postal regulations, Federal Trade Commission rules, and tax laws in each state where merchandise is exchanging hands. It should be lightweight, easy to mail, and durable to survive shipping.
Mail order requires a large financial investment, so evaluate everything thoroughly before starting.
Telemarketing is a sales approach conducted entirely by phone. It may be selling to customers who call or calling potential customers. Although consumers sometimes consider telemarketing a nuisance, it can be very useful in business marketing. In any outbound telemarketing program, the objective is to sell your product, to sell an appointment, or to keep in contact with current customers. All businesses must field telephone calls from customers or potential customers.