I am interested in creative and fun ways to get my team of field reps excited about driving business!
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in-house competitions are always good. my team runs them once a week, with the winner having an all expense paid for lunch.\n\nalternatively i know other ppl tend to put up small prizes for grabs such as a free trip to the hair dressers etc.
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I would say look who sponsors NASCAR, IRL, NHRA etc.  Try to find similar companies in your market, and approach them about the idea, and success that is had at other racing venues.  Basically try big-time sponsorship schemes on a smaller level.
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A few free resources – check out the sources box for links:\n\n1) Create a blog pertaining to your field\n\n2) Use Yahoo! Local & Yahoo! Groups – Be sure to read the TOS for each one! \n\n3) Write articles pertaining to your field and/or expertise.\n\n4) Advertise on Craiglist \n\nAlso, consider signing up for an affiliate program. These programs enable you to advertise on other's sites (your affiliates) and once a sale is made to you, your affiliates & the program are paid a commission. \n\nI listed a few handy sites & articles relating to marketing, promotion & advertising. Here are some book titles that are relevant:\n\n* The Complete Idiot's Guide to Marketing Basics by Sarah White\n* The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing by Al Ries, Jack Trout\n* Creative Advertising: Ideas and Techniques from the World's Best Campaigns by Mario Pricken\n* Entrepreneur Magazine's Ultimate Small Business Marketing Guide: Over 1500 Great Marketing Tricks That Will Drive Your Business Through the Roof by James Stephenson\n* 301 Do-It-Yourself Marketing Ideas: From America's Most Innovative Small Companies by Sam Decker\n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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Advertise, advertise, advertise! And come up with something catchy!
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i am also going this summer and i have a few tips for you. the fundraising book you sould have gotten or will get has a lot of good ideas. I am making crafts to sell, have a basket auction and a dinner at my church, and maybe having a car wash. good luck!
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sausage sizzle at the mall or get some sponsorship prizes and run a raffle.\n\nbest thing is find a good corporate sponsor....ask the players of the team if they have friends who own businesses...they would be a good starting point.\n\ngood luck!
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Keep asking questions like these and discuss what you hope to see next year.\n\nSurf the net and find out information to make you a more informed fan.\n\nStalk Carl Edwards (just kidding)\n\nFootball, basketball, hockey\n\nGo to Daytona Beach and do one of the Richard Petty Driving expieriences.\n\nGo to Charlotte and see (if they have opened it yet) the NASCAR hall of fame.  Many other tracks have museums like the Texas Motor Speedway. \n\nGo to a F-1 type race track in your local area and race.  There are a couple in the Boston area and they are awesome.\n\nhibernate.\n\nWork extra hours\n\nAnd if you are fortunate enough to live in a snowy area build replica NASCAR vehicles and drivers in your yard.  Light applications of food coloring diluted in a spray bottle could make some realistic looking colors.
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I have a 100% sure-fire system on how to make a small fortune at the racetrack.......Start out with a large one!
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Send this idea to the Yahoo! Answer workgroup.
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I would ask your boss to elaborate a little more of what's expected.  As for teambuilding and knowledge, why not see if you can attain a special speaker who could share some words of encouragement related to your company.  You may also consider googling "team building games" or something like that and organize some sort of fun event.
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I think you should just do what you can, and be creative, and make up your own stunt. It'll be cool once you get really into it.
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Try a local community bank, real estate office,auto dealership, factory, or other very visible community business.We did this for a charity event. The sponsor(s) will want to see their name plastered on everything.Ask if they have a banner or something that you can display during games.Do not display anything for free. Get a corporate logo on pdf file & make sure all newsletters, forms, correspondence, etc. you send has their logo on it. Good luck.Big box stores(Lowe's,Walmart,some grocery stores can often help out w/ small amounts, $100.00 or so, and will often donate gift cards. Have you thought about a raffle?
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Go to Competition Accessories and test drive as many motorcycles as possible.  I know I'd enjoy it.
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I agree and am doing all I can to get interest going by asking running questions (I title them RUNNING:) and answering  running questions. Please help!!
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First of all thank you for your service to our country. I run team with my girlfriend and in the last few years as company drivers we have grossed between about 80,000 our first year to being on track for about 150,000 this year. The first year is a little tough and you'll have to be gone from home for pretty long periods of time but with a year experience and clean driving records you can easily find a dedicated run that leaves near your house. Do alot of research on which company is going to best fit your needs and don't worry to much about loyalty to one company for a couple of years, your probably going to want to jump around until you find what fits you. E-mail me for some company suggestions for the region that you live in or some tips on running team if you would like them.
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The other here have good advice.\n\nThink about this. Approach a business in the trucking business that would benefit from your product. Let them front the money. They get a discount on future product and maybe you allow their brand on it. And you get to market your product to other trucking companies. WIn-win
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Since driving lessons are something that I am doing for myself and the freedom to be able to drive, I would try to overcome whatever is in me causing me to drag my heels on this.  I would give myself a pep talk and schedule a special reward for overcoming my resistance.  Then I would put on a smile of victory and go learn to drive!