Carrie Makes Money While You Sleep

Nov. 18, 2009 - PRLog -- Carrie, the Local Business Card says “Yes” to the idea of giving shoppers savings and sellers marketing support. And now she’s up for grabs by anyone who wopuld like to start their own business on a win-win-win idea.

The Local Business Card saves shoppers money through freebies and discounts, getting them buying from local business, whether out shopping or through the internet. And now there are franchise opportunities across the UK.

The brainchild of Mike Leahy, a Swansea marketer who believes in supporting local businesses, the card is designed as a key-fob and is easy to carry and always available. Mike said, “Consumers just look for the symbol in shop windows or on websites. When they present their card they’ll get a saving or other benefit. There is no paperwork, nothing for the retailer to complete or record. And this is ideal for businesses to promoting themselves. It’s hassle free.”

Shoppers save when they “Carrie their card”.

What about the retailer? Carrie brings in new customers and gets them coming back over again. Shoppers become loyal customers through the newsletter that is sent out fortnightly. This is a great way for them to find genuine bargains and start buying from new retailers. And it’s a really low-cost way to find new customers at just £3 per week. What else of value can you get for so little? The marketing budget goes to the customer as a “Thank you”. And provided the retailer looks after that customer they’ll be able to build up a solid customer relationship so the customer comes back time after time.

Carrie can be used in a wide range of shops, hairdressers, health clubs, restaurants, entertainments and much more. Simple to use, Carrie is available for just £10 a year – less than a couple might save on a meal for at their favourite restaurant.

There is a website where all offers are shown. It sounds great – a loyalty card that is accepted by favourite retailers and entitles shoppers to freebies or discount simply for shopping with them. And it is planned to use Twitter, texting and the new exciting Cinch, which allows telephone messages to be up on the website immediately.

Mike Leahy said “I believe that this is a great opportunity for anyone with a bit of get-up-and-go to make a real business for themselves without any fuss and little paperwork. The franchisee is fully trained and can start earning from day one without any big financial outlay. Of course they will need to invest around £1500 but that is small-fry and to encourage anyone who has the dream and motivation we will ensure they have every support they need.

Just £10 a year for the card and £3 per week to advertise as a merchant isn’t going to break anybody’s bank. Most people will save that on a single purchase: many merchants will recoup the annual cost in less than a week. And there’s no commitment. I just want a card that’s easy to get, simple to use and guarantees the user something extra. Something that helps everyone through the current economic climate and beyond.”

Mike went on to say “And it’s not just shops. I’m looking for entertainment such as clubs bowling, racing and theatres, restaurants, hotels and health clubs, internet businesses and business-to-business.

In fact the scheme was originally created to work between businesses but the demand has opened the floodgates. So there will be web designers, sign makers, graphics designers, stationers, plumbers and electricians and many others. I’ve designed the scheme to be simple without any need for unnecessary paperwork apart from registering. A scheme that will be good for both shoppers and sellers.”

When you Carrie your card you can be sure of a great deal. And anyone taking up a franchise now is assured of a successful ride.

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