Business Card Advertising
Here's a little idea of mine that's worked for me a few times.
When riding by a home in an upscale neighborhood (with lots of trees) I look for tree problems...you know, things like dead branches, loads of grapevine or wisteria in a tree, buried root flares, etc.
Then, I hand-write a little tip on the back of my business card and leave it at their front door. Here are some examples:
"TIP - Make sure that the root flares on your trees are visible. If they are buried, the tree is basically choking. It can take 3-4 years for the damage to show from this. - Your friend, Will Allen"
OR
"TIP - Vines can eventually lead to a tree's decline. They hold down the new, succulent growth, causing excessive crossing of branches, and ultimately halting the growth of new foliage. - Your friend, Will Allen"
I always make sure to write "your friend" at the end so as not to sound too arrogant or rude.
Take it for what it's worth but it earned me a few jobs when there seemed to be none around.
- Will
