Re: Marketing help wanted

"Randal L. Schwartz" wrote:
>... be sure you're also carrying a pen so you can
> write on the back of it "Perl training at your location" or whatever.
> Emphasize what you do, so it's not just a bizcard for their pile at
> home.

That's a great idea.  I try to make a note on the back when I get
someone else's card, but I rarely write on my own cards when I'm giving
them out.

BTW, my main marketing tool is an electronic newsletter that I send out
every two months.  The marketing is kept very low-key, and the main
feature is a technical article.  I try to present myself as someone who
has useful information.  Whenever I get a business card, I ask if I can
add them to my newsletter mailing list, and they almost always say yes
(it's easy to unsubscribe, after all).  Then they get reminded six times
a year that I exist.  

Speaking of which, any of you folks who are interested in software
quality are encouraged to sign up - the form is near the top of the page
at the URL below.  All past editions are archived on my web site.
--
Danny Faught
Tejas Software Consulting
http://www.tejasconsulting.com