New Posts For Thread: YOUR THE BOOKMAKER ... WHAT WOULD YOU DO..?https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/27667869/your-the-bookmaker-what-would-you-doMy mate runs an independent bookmakers but numbers of people coming into shop has decreased over last few years..What marketing ideas can he use to increase numbers..?Reckon he needs to create Facebook page etc but what else..I was thinking of leafle"if one bookie offered that and the others didn't I know which one most mugs would go to. " Sounds good doesn't it but doesn't really pan out; the mugs prefer to stay in Ladbrokes with the brain dead cashier who doesn't thinks Denman is a football tehttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/27667869/your-the-bookmaker-what-would-you-do?post_id=496852005#496852005"if one bookie offered that and the others didn't I know which one most mugs would go to. " Sounds good doesn't it but doesn't really pan out; the mugs prefer to stay in Ladbrokes with the brain dead cashier who doesn't thinks Denman is a football teTue, 24 May 2011 19:28:24 -0500I've only been in a bookies once years ago, so don't know what they're like these days, but do they look after their customers by having free mugs of tea/coffee, sandwiches etc? A box of tea bags and a loaf of bread don't cost the earth, if one bookihttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/27667869/your-the-bookmaker-what-would-you-do?post_id=496677441#496677441I've only been in a bookies once years ago, so don't know what they're like these days, but do they look after their customers by having free mugs of tea/coffee, sandwiches etc? A box of tea bags and a loaf of bread don't cost the earth, if one bookiMon, 23 May 2011 07:31:42 -0500Free prediction contests (Whether horses, soccer, whatever) are always good because people are scared to not back their selections in case they all come in.https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/27667869/your-the-bookmaker-what-would-you-do?post_id=496671313#496671313Free prediction contests (Whether horses, soccer, whatever) are always good because people are scared to not back their selections in case they all come in.Mon, 23 May 2011 05:37:47 -0500Yea make sure its set up an is constantly used an updated, make sure there is a proper page set up an messages are sent out, also offering specials to friends of facebook is a good way to drum up some more business, theres local offices about? how abhttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/27667869/your-the-bookmaker-what-would-you-do?post_id=496630593#496630593Yea make sure its set up an is constantly used an updated, make sure there is a proper page set up an messages are sent out, also offering specials to friends of facebook is a good way to drum up some more business, theres local offices about? how abSun, 22 May 2011 16:16:33 -0500thanks ... Facebook is massive if used correctly...quite few people have mentioned FOBT roulette tournaments but how exactly do they work... ?Is it just 5 free spins to see who can win the most..?https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/27667869/your-the-bookmaker-what-would-you-do?post_id=496627453#496627453thanks ... Facebook is massive if used correctly...quite few people have mentioned FOBT roulette tournaments but how exactly do they work... ?Is it just 5 free spins to see who can win the most..?Sun, 22 May 2011 15:38:36 -0500^^^ that won't hurthttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/27667869/your-the-bookmaker-what-would-you-do?post_id=496625653#496625653^^^ that won't hurtSun, 22 May 2011 15:19:05 -0500A cashier with big tits is the way aheadhttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/27667869/your-the-bookmaker-what-would-you-do?post_id=496625609#496625609A cashier with big tits is the way aheadSun, 22 May 2011 15:18:41 -0500Ocean beat me too it, a loyalty card will work wonders.https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/27667869/your-the-bookmaker-what-would-you-do?post_id=496625585#496625585Ocean beat me too it, a loyalty card will work wonders.Sun, 22 May 2011 15:18:16 -0500tie up with the pubs nearby.. start a rewards card where the spend in pub or in your shop gives them points that can be used in either of these establishments... offer better odds during lunch hour when office workers can visit..if u r doing leafletshttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/27667869/your-the-bookmaker-what-would-you-do?post_id=496624361#496624361tie up with the pubs nearby.. start a rewards card where the spend in pub or in your shop gives them points that can be used in either of these establishments... offer better odds during lunch hour when office workers can visit..if u r doing leafletsSun, 22 May 2011 15:04:29 -0500Facebook is a very powerful marketing tool when used correctly, I started a business an used facebook to increase marketing although mine was a web based business but facebook can be a very powerful tool as you can target a lot of people in the targehttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/27667869/your-the-bookmaker-what-would-you-do?post_id=496622525#496622525Facebook is a very powerful marketing tool when used correctly, I started a business an used facebook to increase marketing although mine was a web based business but facebook can be a very powerful tool as you can target a lot of people in the targeSun, 22 May 2011 14:39:40 -0500