Promotional ideas for marine businesses to increase local sales and shopping opportunities during annual Small Business Saturday event A version of this article originally appeared on SBMarketingTools.com The 2010 launch of Small Business Saturday gives local small businesses new promotional opportunities to encourage patronage within their local markets. As an industry largely made up...
Marine businesses that host safety checks help keep boating clients safe while building customer loyalty As a marina or boatyard, demonstrating your commitment to issues that matter most to boaters – like waterway preservation, boating regulations and boat safety – shows that you are a business that cares and backs it up with real actions. Boaters have many choices for marine services...
A boater’s view on the successes and failures of a family fun day event… and how to make it a more successful event for your customers and marina Each year we look forward to our marina’s family fun day event. The kids love all the extra fun activities, its a chance to mingle with...
Marine businesses unite globally to celebrate Summer Sailstice with sailing events aimed at boosting visibility and participation for sailing The Summer Sailstice initiative announces its 12th annual celebration of sailing held on a weekend closest to the summer solstice. The 2013 event will be held on Saturday June 22, giving both sailors and marine...
Get creative and engage boaters with hands-on activities that lure them into the boating lifestyle, creating memorable experiences with new and existing customers Boating is all about experiences… from the joy of cruising on the water with the wind in your hair, to memories created with friends and families on the dock or anchored...
National Marina Day is an opportunity for local boating businesses to join forces and extend promotional reach to increase the business of boating regionally Since the first event in 2001, National Marina Day has been a day to celebrate marinas and local boating communities nationwide. As the home port for many boaters, marina celebrations help...
Hold appreciation events at your marina to demonstrate a commitment to providing great service, build loyalty with boaters and attract new clients to your marina Hosting events at your marina creates a sense of community, helping to make home port marinas a true home away from home. Boaters have many choices with marinas, so marina...