Buzz Bites chocolate Energy Chews,

When providing Samples... say you provide a small packet/box of samples. Make sure you include an Order Form so the Sampler can order more.

Michael Ross

Michael,

Good idea and keep in mind Marketers can Sample just about anything these days...

If you're looking at getting into Trade shows and can't afford the High priced shows...

Consider Doing something Totally different... Pennies on the dollar to get into many of the Specialty Trade shows...

I used to Market High end Gourmet specialty Food... That's People food... At Cat fancier shows...

Some one's got to feed the Breeders...
http://www.cfainc.org/exhibitors/show-schedule.html

Our Samples stood out like a sore thumb... Opened up some Great conversations and Sold like Hot cakes... Shipped cases all over the US...

Look for Niche marketplaces where people are Passionate about their interests...

Get into their Network(s) and introduce them to Quality stuff that they'll Love...

The proof is in the pudding... And homemade energy bars...

Handing Out Samples: The Best Food Marketing Technique
http://www.vermontshortblog.com/2007...g_out_sam.html

Phil

I just received my machines and I'm having a hard time placing them so I decided to go the "Charity" route but I don't know how to go about it. I called a charity that I wanted to work with but they couldn't give me any information on how to get started.
Can anyone tell me who I need to contact to get set up with a charity?

I could also use some pointers on how to place my machines on my own.

Thanks.

A few thoughts and opinions...

Please don't take things in a negative way...

Meant to help you and others passing through...

Before investing $5,000. + Dollars and Usually a whole lot more...

Why do some Get into businesses without doing their Homework and Research 1st before investing Big bucks...

Including developing a well Focused Marketing plan for their particular Marketplace(s) and Specialties...

Just wondering...

Study the SowPub marketing Archives and that should help get you started...
http://www.sowpub.com/forum/archive/index.php/f-3.html

Including this Buzz Bite thread you're reading...

Lotsa Golden threads & resources that can make Buzz Bites and other business models/ideas Very Successful if Used as directed...

Best of luck...

Also pickout a few Good ideas from... A 1,000 ideas are always Better than one...
http://www.marketingbestpractices.co...deas/index.htm

Phil

Originally Posted by sfm

I just received my machines and I'm having a hard time placing them so I decided to go the "Charity" route but I don't know how to go about it. I called a charity that I wanted to work with but they couldn't give me any information on how to get started.
Can anyone tell me who I need to contact to get set up with a charity?

I could also use some pointers on how to place my machines on my own.

Thanks.

National Childrens Cancer Society and try a locating service for $50 but do research on them before picking one. Its all about location.
Good Luck