Telemarketing

If your going to swing it, then swing it, if not then dont.

We do have DNC (Do Not Call) but that doesn't mean you cannot call.  You just can't call any individual who has listed their number as a DNC.  That doesn't stop the annoying ones.  And I am not referring to companies you have contacted in the past or are doing business with now.  They can call.  And I do not believe businesses are able to add their number to the DNC list.

So, to get around the rule, hire a company outside of the US.  US laws do not apply to foreign companies.  Many of those calling me are actually in Canada.  You can find outsourced telemarketing companies online.  They will do the calling and charge you per call.  They have some high tech way of doing their digital calling so that they are paying pennies per call which keeps the prices down -- that and the fact that they pay slave labor wages to their employees. 

Test them by having them call you with the pitch.  You don't want accents.  And you don't want agents who fail to listen to the prospective customer.  I would also recommend that they do not provide enough information regarding your company name and how to contact you UNLESS they make the sale.  You are not trying to get your phone ringing off the hook with threats from angry people.  Damage control is not a very rewarding time waster.

Personally, I like door hanger flyers offering a free demonstration.  I can hang at least 50 per hour by myself and the cost is minimal.  Then I get just 1 call every week on the average complaining that I left a flyer on their door.

-=Mike=-

Telemarketing is not illegal in the US

Telemarketing is against the law in the U.S. mike !

sorry

I want to try telemarketing but i dont want to and dont have time to make the calls myself, does anyone know of a company that will do it for you and preferably be paid in a percentage of the job.

thanks

mike