How does this flier look?

[CoreyD]

i dont think it looks good..... and im horrible at doing this stuff on computers.... is it good enough to pass out tho? :P

[CoreyD]

i know its not good enough just give me some suggestions.... im not too good at this computer

[kentuckylawns]

I would make the font like 5 times bigger, and start with a headline of what you can do for them. Such as "Are you tired of mowing your lawn" ?? , give people a reason to call you and look over the flier, offer a coupon for calling and signing a service agreement. "one free cut if you sign a service agreement by.... such and such date.

[Vikings]

It's bad. Word isn't a good program for flyers.

If you are not inclined to work on making it much better get the printer to do it for you. They could probably make a prototype in less than an hour for your approval. Also it doesn't have to be full colour but if it is, make sure its a nice looking flyer.

[sildoc]

First of all you need to have your logo and business name so that it pops. I mean it has to stick in their head. If it doesn't stick you are just advertising for every one in the phone book. Next is make it readable for Older people that have poor eyesight. (they are the most likely to need your assistance)
Get rid of the much much more part as they will call and ask if you do x that is not in the norm.
put it on paper that is noticeable. Not regular printer paper. try card stock or resume paper. something that lets them feel how good you are. trust me cotton resume paper has landed me many high end jobs.
you have to apeal to as many senses as you can if you are not talking to them. eyes, touch, add a pleasent smell(no don't spray your cologne on it, but when your s/o is baking let them air in the nice aroma) and hearing. you need to word as if they can hear you speaking to them as they read.
taste well if they taste it then you probably don't want them as a customer.
These are just a few ideas. look on the web at major corporations that have teams to do this for ideas.

[StBalor]

I seen your last post about the name and think you made the right choice by going with greenstar & the slogan. That leaf on your flyer, you should definitly work that into your logo somehow. the leaf looks kind of like a star and would go great as a logo somehow. just toy with it around your name a bit.

As for the flyer, it needs lots of work. It is way to small. just keep tinkering, you will get it.

[All_Clear]

i know its not good enough just give me some suggestions.... I'm not too good at this computer

Honestly goto doorhangers.com and design a doorhanger.

1.) they look professional
2.) you don't have to be a design wiz to make it work

If you need ideas what to include....

Biz name
Phone number (yes thats obvious but it can be easily over looked)
(as someone said) why should they hire you
Services you offer
Possible discount (make it worth while, 10% is a good number)
I personally like to include a reason and time to call.... Like Call today for a free estimate, the sooner someone takes action the sooner you can fill your route.

You won't come close to printing what you have designed for the price it costs you to design and have 5000 doorhangers shipped to your door.

Work smarter not harder.... Spend your advertising money smart!!! It only pays you in the end.

Good Luck
All Clear
Nathan

[mad_wrestler]

Logo could be like a shooting star. You know, start with the outline of a star shooting under your name and finish with your leaf. As for your flyer, you can just go to your local print shop to create a decent flyer for ya. That's what I do and then pass out about 3000 every fall, spring and mid summer to targeted areas that we want to service. It works pretty well. Good luck. Keep going forward and don't give up!

[mad_wrestler]

Just saw the post about door hangles. In my opinion door hangers suck. Not all doors are created equal. This makes it difficult and time consuming. Just passing on my experiance so you don't make the same mistake.

[CoreyD]

around how much would it cost to have a decent flier made by a printing co

[echeandia]

around how much would it cost to have a decent flier made by a printing co

Between $200 and $500 would get you started. It really varies based on single color, full color, paper used, front/back printing, and the number of copies. You best bet would be to go to a local printer and tell them what you want and how much you have to spend. They should be able to produce something nice for you.

[mad_wrestler]

I get 3000 fliers for $155. I get them printed on Bright Yellow with everything else in green.

[echeandia]

I get 3000 fliers for $155. I get them printed on Bright Yellow with everything else in green.

He will have to pay a little more because he needs them designed.

[mad_wrestler]

Here is my Fall Flier. Feel free to use it. The portion blacked out is our phone number and e-mail address.

[Green Thumb]

Add a few more pictures of what you do. So a paying customer can see you do quality work.

[CoreyD]

is there a computer program i could buy? for say... $80 or so instead of paying $500 lol :\ ive been saving up to get a trailer :\ and that just takes it all away

[echeandia]

If you have Microsoft Word you can search the templates and use one of them. I don't know if your printer will be able to use the file though.

How much can you send on printing?

[mad_wrestler]

I printed my own at first as well. Another learning curve. First off, it takes forever to print the number that you are going to print. And secondly, The cost of ink and paper is gonna gonna be well more than having it done by a print shop.

[CoreyD]

I have a $2000 printer i use that my dad uses for his office it'll print 200 a minute so i think it can do it

[mad_wrestler]

Oh, Well pardon me...I thought you were running your own business. Why not pass the expense on to Pops. That's cool.

[CoreyD]

lol i like being cheap :P

[Vikings]

lol i like being cheap :P

Perfect. http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/kuraoka/flyer.htm

[mad_wrestler]

That was a cool link. Thanks

[Clear-Cut]

try..just try..spending more than 5 minutes on it and i bet you will be more pleased than you are now..also make a logo

[CoreyD]

it took me almost an hour jsut to get the words to go beside the picture they kept goign to the top or below it lol.... like i said i dont know much about doing this stuff on computers

[echeandia]

I thought you were running your own business. Why not pass the expense on to Pops.

He is the Prodigal Son.

[CoreyD]

well i tried somthing with the leaf.... how is it?

[mad_wrestler]

It's a leaf. Did it come up right?

[Clear-Cut]

that logo isnt bad...but its not the best thing to make a logo using word haha

if you really dont know how to use computers that well try creating that same thing in mspaint...this way you can at least save the logo as an image

[CoreyD]

should i add a background or anything to it JM L&L? if so what do you recommend?

[Clear-Cut]

by background do you mean color? i would say leave it white...

[CoreyD]

what should i think about my logo then?.... or is it good enough?

[Clear-Cut]

dude..i dont know what the hell you just asked me

[Ric3077]

dude..i dont know what the hell you just asked me

HAHAHAH :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[CoreyD]

heh i ment to say what should i change about my logo ^^

[blewis3412]

There is nothing that really grabs your attention. I found this website that I found on here very helpful.


http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/kuraoka/flyer.htm

[Clear-Cut]

heh i ment to say what should i change about my logo ^^

idk im not a pro designer or anything....start a thread on here and i bet a lot of guys can come up with some good stuff for you...theres a lot of ppl on here willing to help you out

i got a suggestion to put the sun where it is in my logo and that same person also gave me the great slogan

start a new thread and tell them what you want incorporated into ur logo