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Catalogs as a Sales Tool

25 Oct 2011

Posted by Joseph Coupal

Product catalogs are an invaluable resource. Catalogs can be used as a way to reach the end user, but also as a tool for your sales team.  The better a catalog is designed, the longer it will be left in front of the end user. The longer the consumer keeps that product catalog, the more likely they are to read it and purchase from it.

When designing your sales catalog, remember it needs to be both a resource and a sales tool. Include in each section a call to action as well as a way for consumers to order from your catalog, this will set it apart from a brochure and makes it an effective marketing tool.

Catalog printing is a major investment, and is one of the most important sales tools you have. A catalog is effective in helping to close sales. Contact Blue Hill Press, we can help you with designing and catalog printing.

Catalogs are an Important Sales Tool

29 Mar 2011

Posted by Joseph Coupal

If your company produces a catalog of products, then you understand the importance of catalogues as an invaluable resource. Not only is it a way to market your products to the end user, but you can also include other information that will help your catalog remain in front of the consumer. The longer the consumer or potential customer keeps it, the more likely they are to read it and purchase from it. Your catalog should be both a resource and sales tool.

More and more companies are using the internet, telephone, and other mediums as ways for their customers to place orders. However, you should always include an order form in the catalog, as this sets it apart from typical brochures. Catalogs can be an efficient marketing tool. But each section or product must contain a call to action. This is a way to motivate your customers to act upon what you're trying to tell them. Calls to action create an impact.

In order to do it right, you must include the printing process throughout the entire design and layout process. Otherwise your finished catalog probably will not turn out the way you had envisioned it when you designed it on your computer. Printing a booklet or product catalog is an investment, and is one of the most important sales tools you have. A well-designed catalog is effective in helping to close sales, and can be cost-effective when printed. Blue Hill Press can help you with the cost-effective part.