20 Success Secrets Profit Program
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20 Success Secrets Profit Program
Special Instructions for Mail Order Dealers
Purchase of the complete 20 Mini-report "SUCCESS SECRETS" program
for $10.00 includes full reproduction rights for the copyrighted
Program and Sales Circular. NOTICE: Reproduction rights are NOT
included if this program is sold for LESS than $10.00:
WARNING: Seller must provide Buyer with clear, sharp, legible
copy of the COMPLETE program and sales circular. If Seller does
not furnish camera-ready art that will reproduce clearly, buyer
is entitled to an immediate FULL REFUND! No exceptions!
Camera-ready ads & 3x6 circular for "SUCCESS SECRETS" Program
available to all dealers for long (#10) self-addressed stamped
envelope and $1.00. Send order to: "SUCCESS SECRETS" Ads -
Dept. 20R, P.O. Box 6466, San Francisco, Ca 94101.
The "SUCCESS SECRETS" Program was accurate and up-to-date at time
of publication. Publisher is not responsible for any address
changes or changes in company policy. Sold as news and
information only.
Copyright 1985, Fun Mates Press. All rights reserved. (Tampering
with, or deletion of this copyright indicia will be considered
copyright fraud, and revokes all reprint rights).
NOTICE TO ALL MAIL ORDER
DEALERS AND SELLERS OF THIS PROGRAM
All materials contained in this program, as well as the
circular promoting this program, have been registered with the
U.S. Copyright Office, Washington DC.
Reproduction of this program or corresponding sales circular, in
whole or in part, by any method or in any language, prohibited
without permission. Purchase of the entire program authorizes
full reproduction rights to the complete program plus sales
circular.
The copyright indicia ("Copyright (year), Fun Mates Press") that
appears on this program and corresponding sales circular, may not
be deleted or tampered with in any manner during the reproduction
process. To delete or tamper with this copyright registration
information will be considered "copyright fraud".
The complete program must be reproduced "as is" with no changes
or alterations permitted. The corresponding sales circular may
not be changed in any manner, with the exception of the insertion
of the mail order dealers name and address in the coupon.
Failure to comply with the above will be cause for immediate
withdrawal of all reproduction rights and prosecution under the
U.S. Copyright Law and International Copyright Act.
1. 2 Ways to get Free Commission Circulars For Life
Many successful mail order dealers specialize as "commission
circular mailers" and make a good living. You can too. But you
don't have to buy the circulars you want to mail. You can get
them free! The best way to do this is to advertise that you want
commission circulars and state how many you can honestly mail.
Your ad should read something like this:
Commission Circulars Wanted! Must pay $1.00 or
more. Can mail 500 monthly. Send clean, legitimate
offers only (no multi-level plans, envelope stuffing
or chain letters). Will acknowledge all circulars
that are received. (Your name & address).
Place ads like this in as many publications that you can afford
and wait for shipments of circulars to come pouring in.
For a free commission circular paying 50% that you can have
printed by your printer, send a long (#10) self-addressed stamped
envelope PLUS extra loose first class postage stamp, to: Free
Comcirc - Dept. FCC-R20, P. O. Box 6466, San Francisco, Ca 94104.
Another good source for camera-ready circulars for your printer,
is: R & D SERVICES, P.O. Box 644, Des Moines, Ia 50303. They
have a large selection of books available that you can sell on
commission. Send them a long SASE and ask for a selection of
their CR Circulars and wholesale prices.
Also, a good way to get free commission circulars is to watch for
ads in mail order trade publications. Many dealers advertise
that they are in need of commission circular mailers. Also watch
for "Commission Circular Mailers Wanted" listings in mail order
newspapers and magazines.
2. How to get Free Monthly U.S. Post Office News
Each month the U.S. Postal Service issues a newsletter called
"Memo to Mailers". This interesting publication contain much
information that people involved in mail order will find of
interest.
If you want to keep abreast of postage rate changes, postal rules
and regulations, cost-saving mailing methods, etc., you will be
wise to read every monthly issue of Memo to Mailers. In any
event, it is free, so you have nothing to loose.
To receive a free subscription, simply write and ask to be placed
on their mailing list. Send your request to: "Memo to Mailers",
U.S. Postal Service, P. O. Box 1, Linnwood, NJ 08221-0001.
3. Where to Get Free Legal Advice
If you have legal problems and are unable to pay for legal
assistance, you may be entitled to get free legal advice. Look
in your telephone directory white pages under "Neighborhood Legal
Assistance Foundation" or (Name of your community) Neighborhood
Legal Assistance Foundation" or just Legal Assistance
Foundation". You might also want to look under "Legal Aid
Society".
If any of these offices are unable to help you, they should be
able to refer you to other local, state or national organizations
that can provide advice or help.
4. Free Facts on How to Copyright What you write
To fully protect what you write, you must produce copies with a
copyright notice. The copyright notice or "indicia" should
consist of three elements, namely: (1) The word "Copyright" or
the encircled "C" symbol ( ), and (2) The year of publication,
and (3) The name of the Copyright owner(s). Example: c 1985,
John Doe, or Copyright 1985, John Doe.
This notice must appear on the title page or on the reverse side
of the page bearing the title.
To copyright your work, you must submit two copies (if published;
1 copy if unpublished), the completed application for
registration, and a registration fee of $10.00.
For further information or copyright laws, write to: Register of
Copyrights, Library of Congress, Washington, DC 20559. Ask for
the two free, informative booklets: "General Information on
Copyright" and "Copyright Laws of the United stated of America".
Also requires several applications. Ask for "Form TX".
It is best to copyright everything you write if you expect to
present it for sale to the general public. The $10.00
application fee gives you the world's best protection from
thieves that are ready to steal and print your creative works,
and sell it themselves for their own financial gain. Unless you
have a legal copyright indicia on your work, you could easily
lose all profit from the future sale of your work.
For an interesting report on what happens when someone abuses
your copyrighted works, read: "How to Protect Your Copyright
Rights". The report is free - and you can reprint it too: Just
send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Copyright Rights -
Dept. 20R, P. O. Box 6466, San Francisco, Ca 94101.
5. How to Get Your Adsheet Printed Free
Contact mail order printers and tell them that you will give them
free advertising space if they will print both sides of your
1-page (81/2" X 11" or 81/2" X 14") adsheet. When you find a
good printer that is agreeable to your proposal, submit
camera-ready copy for printing and 1/2 of one blank, where the
printer can insert copy for his 1/2 page ad. Most printers will
jump at such an opportunity, since you will be doing all of the
work of mailing out copies of your publication, with their ad.
6. How to Get Your Adsheet Mailed Free
The best way to induce others to mail your adsheet for you is to
offer them a nice commission on some of the ads - at least 50% is
best - and "all-profits" offers are even still better! When
making up your adsheet, include some commission ads and instead
of putting your name & address at the bottom of these ads, say
"Order from co-publish" or "Order from co-publisher whose name
appears on the front cover". Then, when mailers are ready to
mail your publication, they will stamp their name & address in
the space provided on the front. Orders for these ads will come
directly to them. They will keep their commission and send the
orders on to you for filling.
If you instruct your mailers to provide a self-addressed stamped
envelope for each order you are to fill, you will save on postage
and envelopes. You can also save on postage if you tell your
mailers that you will send them a quantity of your "commission"
adsheets for a certain number of first class Stamps, or you might
want to charge a few cents per copy, to cover postage costs.
7. Where to Get Free Facts & Ideas on Printing
Contact: Champion Printing Co., 1677 Central Parkway,
Cincinnati, Oh 54214, or phone toll-free, 1-(800) 543-1957. In
Ohio, call "collect" (513) 241-5233.
8. How to Buy Mail Order Supplies Tax Free
Mail order firms must observe all existing laws and regulations
just like any other business. This is true whether your
operation is a "one man" mail order company, or larger firms that
employ hundreds. This means that all mail order firms must
register with local, state and federal agencies, for tax
purposes. Those that aren't registered are operating illegally.
This means that you must pay taxes on income derived from your
mail order business, just like you would for any other job. It
also means that you can avoid paying taxes on items that you
purchase for resale to customers.
Let us assume that you sell books by mail. And for matters of
simplicity, we will say that your book supplier is also located
in your state. If you purchase a book from him for your own use,
you must pay the regular tax on the book. However, if you
purchase a book, which was ordered by a customer, you do not have
to pay a tax on this item since it was purchased for "resale".
Similarly, if you order 100 one-page reports printed by your
local printer, you do not have to pay a sales tax if these
reports are going to be sold. However, if you order 100 copies
of letterhead stationery for your own use, you must pay the sales
tax.
Office supplies required to operate your business are not for
resale and, therefore, not tax free. But anything you buy that
you will resell to your customers, Are tax free. This could
amount to a considerable amount of money at the end of a year
when your income taxes are due. For more information, contact
your nearest Internal Revenue Service Office.
9. How to Get Free "Big Mails" for Life
Mail order dealers offer some of the best bargains and income
opportunities you can find anywhere. To get in on as many as
possible, you should study as many mail order trade publications
as possible.
To subscribe to many of the hundreds of mail order newspapers and
magazines would be prohibitive. But there is a way to have your
mail box stuffed with these valuable offers for as long as you
wish, for very little or no cost.
All you have to do is answer "Big Mails" ads that appear in
almost all mail order publication. Most mail dealers will offer
big mails for the cost of postage or request a couple of stamps.
Others will send you their big mails for a post card request.
Then, when the packet of big mails arrives, check the
publications included and answer the big mails ads advertised in
these mail order newspapers and magazines...and on, and on, and
on.
10. Where to Get Free Professional Ideas for Your Ads
Very few realize it, but they have one of the best "source
books" for the world's top advertising ideas right at their
fingertips. Many of the advertisements appearing in this book
are created by some of the world's foremost (and expensive)
advertising agencies.
The book referred to is your "Yellow Pages" phone directory.
Some of these phone books for larger cities contain many
thousands of different ads, for an unbelievable number of
different products and services. And while you may not find any
ads that promote the same products or services you sell, the
number of ideas available to you is unlimited.
If you live in an area where the Yellow Pages in your phone
directory is slim, most phone companies will provide you with a
free Yellow Pages section or directory for any major city you
wish. Just give them a call -look in your own directory for the
number of your phone company's business office.
Warning! Do not reproduce any illustrations or copy from phone
directory ads. All ads in the phone directory are copyrighted by
your phone company. If you reprint any illustrations, headlines,
copy or anything else, you could be cited for "copyright
infringement". Use the phone directory Yellow Pages only as a
"source" for ideas - not an "art service" that you can clip and
use.
11. How to Get Free Mailing Lists - 4 Methods
There are several good ways you can go about acquiring names.
One of the easiest is to watch for ads in mail order publications
that offer free mailing lists. Generally, you have to provide a
self-addressed stamped envelope for a free list. But this is
better than having to pay for "cold" lists.
For a free mailing list of 55 Opportunity Seekers, send a
self-addressed stamped envelope to: Free Mailing List - Dept.
FML/R20, Box 6466, San Francisco, Ca 94101/ (Include an extra
loose first class stamp and get a mailing list of 55 cash
customers too!)
Another method is to copy names from telephone directories,
business directories, news items in newspapers, etc. If you have
offers that appeal to other mail order dealers, consider sending
your offers to the advertisers in mail order trade publications.
Another effective way to acquire free names is to advertise a
free item that has mass appeal. This could be a free catalog,
brochure, report or something similar.
Also, look for "Big Mails Wanted" listings in mail order
publications. These names are looking for good offers and should
be most receptive to your mailings.
12. Free Tips on How to Sell Used Stamps off your Mail
All used postage stamps have value, no matter how common they may
appear to be. As a mail order dealer, you will be wise to save
all used stamps from your incoming mail. These stamps can be
sold at garage sales, flea markets, church benefits, etc.
You can also sell many used stamps to stamp collectors and stamp
dealers. For more information, send a self-addressed stamped
envelope to: Stamp Bonanza - Dept.S5-20R, P.O. Box 6466, San
Francisco, Ca 94101.
Also check the "Stamps Wanted" ads in some of the philatelic
publications. Choose from some of those listed below:
1. Send a first class stamp, to: The Stamper, 37 Poulton Drive
NW, Ft. Walton Beach , Fl 32548.
2. Send for free sample, from: National Handicrafter, The
Handicraft Press, Box 248, Grant Park, Ill 60940.
3. Send $1.00 to: Stamp Collector, P.O. Box 10 Albany, Or 97321
4. Send 60 cents to: Stamps, 153 Waverly Place, New York, NY
10014.
13. How to Get Your Ads & Circulars Typeset Free
Ordering Typography from a professional typographer can prove to
be expensive. But there is a way you can have your ads and
circulars typeset free of charge. There are a few mail order
trade publications that are still printed by the old fashioned
"letterpress" method. This means that printing is done directly
from metal type, instead of the more modern "photo offset"
method.
Printers that use letterpress will typeset your ad free of charge
from the copy you submit for your ad, when you place an ad in
their publication. (Some other publishers will typeset your ad
but charge a dollar or two per column inch. This is still a
bargain in comparison to what most typographers will charge you).
Then, when your ad appears, simply cut it out and have copies
made by your printer or a photo copier. Some publications that
typeset your ad free are listed below. Send them a couple of
stamps and ask them for a sample copy and current advertising
rates.
1. Mail Order Bulletin, Artcraft Press, P.O. Box 225, Mankato,
Mn 56001
2. Popular Advertiser, 993 Meadlowlawn Drive SE, Salem, Or
97301
3. Timely Tips, 721 N Williams Street, Paulding, Oh 45879
14. How to Get Free Postage Stamps & Envelopes
You don't have to operate a mail order business very long before
you realize that postage can be one of your major expenses - and
postage rates appear to be continually rising.
The best way to reduce postage costs (and get free envelopes
too), is to ask for a "self-addressed stamped envelope" in all of
your ads and sales promotional materials. Or, if you want to
save space, request a "SASE". Also, add shipping costs to the
products you sell, or request a SASE and say "by furnishing a
SASE, you order is guaranteed prompt, first class shipment".
Also check with your post office. They can give you a number of
ways to save on postage such as bulk mail, 3rd and 4th class,
book rate, "printed matter" for overseas, etc. Remember,
anything you save on postage in mailing one item, is like getting
free postage for mailing something else.
15. Where to Get a Free Report you can Print & Sell
Send a long (#10) self-addressed stamped envelope plus extra
loose first class stamp for an informative one-page you can print
and sell or give away. Send your request to: Print-and-Sell
Report, Dept R-20, P.O. Box 6466, San Francisco, Ca 94101.
16. How to Get Your Ads Printed Free
There are a number of ways you can get free advertising. If you
publish an adsheet regularly, other publishers may be interested
in giving you a certain amount of ad space in their publication,
in exchange for the same amount of space in your adsheet.
If you have a flair for writing, consider writing informative
articles pertaining to mail order. Then submit them to various
publishers with the stipulation that they may use your article
for free advertising space. When the quality of your writing and
subject matter increases, you may be able to get more space for
your articles.
Also consider trading products and/or services that you offer,
for equal value ad space with mail order magazine and newspaper
publishers.
You can also get free advertising by placing your circulars under
the windshield wipers of parked automobiles and by attaching
notices on bulletin boards throughout your community.
Also, use the blank space on your imprinted envelopes for your
best offer. Your printer will not charge you extra to print one
of your ads on the front of your envelopes, when he prints your
return address.
Advertise in "The Endless Advertiser". This is one of the best
cooperative adsheets that has been around since 1967. To use
this unique idea, you simply paste your ad into one of the spaces
and have as many copies printed as you wish. Then you distribute
these copies in whatever manner you want. Other mail order
dealers will paste their ad below yours and also print and mail a
number of copies. Eventually your ad could be seen by many
thousands - even millions!!! And all it cost you is the price of
printing and mailing 100 copies or more.
For a free camera-ready copy of this famous adsheet, send a long
(#10) self addressed stamped envelope to: Endless Advertiser -
Dept. R20, P. O. Box 6466, San Francisco, Ca 94101. Include an
extra loose first class stamp, and ask for the "Free Advertising"
Survey. Complete and return this short questionnaire and get
free listings from one of mail orders oldest and most reliable
firms.
17. How to Get Your Circulars Printed Free
Contact as many printers as possible, either by looking for
printer's ads in mail order trade publications or running your
own ad. The message should be as follows: "Attention Printers:
We will mail for you absolutely free all the circulars you print
for us that has you ad on the back" (Your name & Address). You
might also want to mention that you will pay all shipping
charges. Several printers may respond, but all you need is one
good printer. After you secure a cooperative printer, your next
step is to submit one of your best circulars to be printed on the
back. (You might even want to use a commission circular - which
should pay at least 50%. Then you can pass along the chore of
mailing the circulars - and still collect half of all sales for
your side of the circular).
18. Where to Get Free "Advertising Guide Books"
These guides present, in compact form, a comprehensive listing of
standard advertising media, including circulation, closing dates,
rates, etc. You can get a free copy by writing to:
1. Morlock Advertising Agency, 188 W Randolph St., Chicago, Il
60601, Phone: (212)726-8336.
2. Columbia Advertising Agency, P. O. Box 1285, Richmond, In
47375. Phone (317)966-5849
19. Where to Get Free Advertising Art Samples
For 50 Free Ad-Art samples that you can use in your ads and
circulars, send a long (#10) self-addressed stamped envelope plus
loose 1st class stamp, to: Free Ad-Art Samples - Dept. 20R, P.
O. Box 6466, San Francisco, Ca 94101.
20. Free Information on How to Make & Sell Rubber Stamps by Mail
Rubber stamps is one of mail order's most popular sellers! It
seems that almost every business needs them. To learn how to
make and sell rubber stamps, get free information from: Stamper,
P. O. Box 22809, Tampa, Fl 33622.
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any loss or damage or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the use of and the advice given in this publication.
It is recommended that the users of this publication seek legal, accounting and other independent professional business advice
before starting a business or acting upon any advice given. This book is not intended for use as a source of legal, business,
accounting or financial advice, but is distribute for information purposes only.
20 Success Secrets Profit Program
Special Instructions for Mail Order Dealers
Purchase of the complete 20 Mini-report "SUCCESS SECRETS" program
for $10.00 includes full reproduction rights for the copyrighted
Program and Sales Circular. NOTICE: Reproduction rights are NOT
included if this program is sold for LESS than $10.00:
WARNING: Seller must provide Buyer with clear, sharp, legible
copy of the COMPLETE program and sales circular. If Seller does
not furnish camera-ready art that will reproduce clearly, buyer
is entitled to an immediate FULL REFUND! No exceptions!
Camera-ready ads & 3x6 circular for "SUCCESS SECRETS" Program
available to all dealers for long (#10) self-addressed stamped
envelope and $1.00. Send order to: "SUCCESS SECRETS" Ads -
Dept. 20R, P.O. Box 6466, San Francisco, Ca 94101.
The "SUCCESS SECRETS" Program was accurate and up-to-date at time
of publication. Publisher is not responsible for any address
changes or changes in company policy. Sold as news and
information only.
Copyright 1985, Fun Mates Press. All rights reserved. (Tampering
with, or deletion of this copyright indicia will be considered
copyright fraud, and revokes all reprint rights).
NOTICE TO ALL MAIL ORDER
DEALERS AND SELLERS OF THIS PROGRAM
All materials contained in this program, as well as the
circular promoting this program, have been registered with the
U.S. Copyright Office, Washington DC.
Reproduction of this program or corresponding sales circular, in
whole or in part, by any method or in any language, prohibited
without permission. Purchase of the entire program authorizes
full reproduction rights to the complete program plus sales
circular.
The copyright indicia ("Copyright (year), Fun Mates Press") that
appears on this program and corresponding sales circular, may not
be deleted or tampered with in any manner during the reproduction
process. To delete or tamper with this copyright registration
information will be considered "copyright fraud".
The complete program must be reproduced "as is" with no changes
or alterations permitted. The corresponding sales circular may
not be changed in any manner, with the exception of the insertion
of the mail order dealers name and address in the coupon.
Failure to comply with the above will be cause for immediate
withdrawal of all reproduction rights and prosecution under the
U.S. Copyright Law and International Copyright Act.
1. 2 Ways to get Free Commission Circulars For Life
Many successful mail order dealers specialize as "commission
circular mailers" and make a good living. You can too. But you
don't have to buy the circulars you want to mail. You can get
them free! The best way to do this is to advertise that you want
commission circulars and state how many you can honestly mail.
Your ad should read something like this:
Commission Circulars Wanted! Must pay $1.00 or
more. Can mail 500 monthly. Send clean, legitimate
offers only (no multi-level plans, envelope stuffing
or chain letters). Will acknowledge all circulars
that are received. (Your name & address).
Place ads like this in as many publications that you can afford
and wait for shipments of circulars to come pouring in.
For a free commission circular paying 50% that you can have
printed by your printer, send a long (#10) self-addressed stamped
envelope PLUS extra loose first class postage stamp, to: Free
Comcirc - Dept. FCC-R20, P. O. Box 6466, San Francisco, Ca 94104.
Another good source for camera-ready circulars for your printer,
is: R & D SERVICES, P.O. Box 644, Des Moines, Ia 50303. They
have a large selection of books available that you can sell on
commission. Send them a long SASE and ask for a selection of
their CR Circulars and wholesale prices.
Also, a good way to get free commission circulars is to watch for
ads in mail order trade publications. Many dealers advertise
that they are in need of commission circular mailers. Also watch
for "Commission Circular Mailers Wanted" listings in mail order
newspapers and magazines.
2. How to get Free Monthly U.S. Post Office News
Each month the U.S. Postal Service issues a newsletter called
"Memo to Mailers". This interesting publication contain much
information that people involved in mail order will find of
interest.
If you want to keep abreast of postage rate changes, postal rules
and regulations, cost-saving mailing methods, etc., you will be
wise to read every monthly issue of Memo to Mailers. In any
event, it is free, so you have nothing to loose.
To receive a free subscription, simply write and ask to be placed
on their mailing list. Send your request to: "Memo to Mailers",
U.S. Postal Service, P. O. Box 1, Linnwood, NJ 08221-0001.
3. Where to Get Free Legal Advice
If you have legal problems and are unable to pay for legal
assistance, you may be entitled to get free legal advice. Look
in your telephone directory white pages under "Neighborhood Legal
Assistance Foundation" or (Name of your community) Neighborhood
Legal Assistance Foundation" or just Legal Assistance
Foundation". You might also want to look under "Legal Aid
Society".
If any of these offices are unable to help you, they should be
able to refer you to other local, state or national organizations
that can provide advice or help.
4. Free Facts on How to Copyright What you write
To fully protect what you write, you must produce copies with a
copyright notice. The copyright notice or "indicia" should
consist of three elements, namely: (1) The word "Copyright" or
the encircled "C" symbol ( ), and (2) The year of publication,
and (3) The name of the Copyright owner(s). Example: c 1985,
John Doe, or Copyright 1985, John Doe.
This notice must appear on the title page or on the reverse side
of the page bearing the title.
To copyright your work, you must submit two copies (if published;
1 copy if unpublished), the completed application for
registration, and a registration fee of $10.00.
For further information or copyright laws, write to: Register of
Copyrights, Library of Congress, Washington, DC 20559. Ask for
the two free, informative booklets: "General Information on
Copyright" and "Copyright Laws of the United stated of America".
Also requires several applications. Ask for "Form TX".
It is best to copyright everything you write if you expect to
present it for sale to the general public. The $10.00
application fee gives you the world's best protection from
thieves that are ready to steal and print your creative works,
and sell it themselves for their own financial gain. Unless you
have a legal copyright indicia on your work, you could easily
lose all profit from the future sale of your work.
For an interesting report on what happens when someone abuses
your copyrighted works, read: "How to Protect Your Copyright
Rights". The report is free - and you can reprint it too: Just
send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Copyright Rights -
Dept. 20R, P. O. Box 6466, San Francisco, Ca 94101.
5. How to Get Your Adsheet Printed Free
Contact mail order printers and tell them that you will give them
free advertising space if they will print both sides of your
1-page (81/2" X 11" or 81/2" X 14") adsheet. When you find a
good printer that is agreeable to your proposal, submit
camera-ready copy for printing and 1/2 of one blank, where the
printer can insert copy for his 1/2 page ad. Most printers will
jump at such an opportunity, since you will be doing all of the
work of mailing out copies of your publication, with their ad.
6. How to Get Your Adsheet Mailed Free
The best way to induce others to mail your adsheet for you is to
offer them a nice commission on some of the ads - at least 50% is
best - and "all-profits" offers are even still better! When
making up your adsheet, include some commission ads and instead
of putting your name & address at the bottom of these ads, say
"Order from co-publish" or "Order from co-publisher whose name
appears on the front cover". Then, when mailers are ready to
mail your publication, they will stamp their name & address in
the space provided on the front. Orders for these ads will come
directly to them. They will keep their commission and send the
orders on to you for filling.
If you instruct your mailers to provide a self-addressed stamped
envelope for each order you are to fill, you will save on postage
and envelopes. You can also save on postage if you tell your
mailers that you will send them a quantity of your "commission"
adsheets for a certain number of first class Stamps, or you might
want to charge a few cents per copy, to cover postage costs.
7. Where to Get Free Facts & Ideas on Printing
Contact: Champion Printing Co., 1677 Central Parkway,
Cincinnati, Oh 54214, or phone toll-free, 1-(800) 543-1957. In
Ohio, call "collect" (513) 241-5233.
8. How to Buy Mail Order Supplies Tax Free
Mail order firms must observe all existing laws and regulations
just like any other business. This is true whether your
operation is a "one man" mail order company, or larger firms that
employ hundreds. This means that all mail order firms must
register with local, state and federal agencies, for tax
purposes. Those that aren't registered are operating illegally.
This means that you must pay taxes on income derived from your
mail order business, just like you would for any other job. It
also means that you can avoid paying taxes on items that you
purchase for resale to customers.
Let us assume that you sell books by mail. And for matters of
simplicity, we will say that your book supplier is also located
in your state. If you purchase a book from him for your own use,
you must pay the regular tax on the book. However, if you
purchase a book, which was ordered by a customer, you do not have
to pay a tax on this item since it was purchased for "resale".
Similarly, if you order 100 one-page reports printed by your
local printer, you do not have to pay a sales tax if these
reports are going to be sold. However, if you order 100 copies
of letterhead stationery for your own use, you must pay the sales
tax.
Office supplies required to operate your business are not for
resale and, therefore, not tax free. But anything you buy that
you will resell to your customers, Are tax free. This could
amount to a considerable amount of money at the end of a year
when your income taxes are due. For more information, contact
your nearest Internal Revenue Service Office.
9. How to Get Free "Big Mails" for Life
Mail order dealers offer some of the best bargains and income
opportunities you can find anywhere. To get in on as many as
possible, you should study as many mail order trade publications
as possible.
To subscribe to many of the hundreds of mail order newspapers and
magazines would be prohibitive. But there is a way to have your
mail box stuffed with these valuable offers for as long as you
wish, for very little or no cost.
All you have to do is answer "Big Mails" ads that appear in
almost all mail order publication. Most mail dealers will offer
big mails for the cost of postage or request a couple of stamps.
Others will send you their big mails for a post card request.
Then, when the packet of big mails arrives, check the
publications included and answer the big mails ads advertised in
these mail order newspapers and magazines...and on, and on, and
on.
10. Where to Get Free Professional Ideas for Your Ads
Very few realize it, but they have one of the best "source
books" for the world's top advertising ideas right at their
fingertips. Many of the advertisements appearing in this book
are created by some of the world's foremost (and expensive)
advertising agencies.
The book referred to is your "Yellow Pages" phone directory.
Some of these phone books for larger cities contain many
thousands of different ads, for an unbelievable number of
different products and services. And while you may not find any
ads that promote the same products or services you sell, the
number of ideas available to you is unlimited.
If you live in an area where the Yellow Pages in your phone
directory is slim, most phone companies will provide you with a
free Yellow Pages section or directory for any major city you
wish. Just give them a call -look in your own directory for the
number of your phone company's business office.
Warning! Do not reproduce any illustrations or copy from phone
directory ads. All ads in the phone directory are copyrighted by
your phone company. If you reprint any illustrations, headlines,
copy or anything else, you could be cited for "copyright
infringement". Use the phone directory Yellow Pages only as a
"source" for ideas - not an "art service" that you can clip and
use.
11. How to Get Free Mailing Lists - 4 Methods
There are several good ways you can go about acquiring names.
One of the easiest is to watch for ads in mail order publications
that offer free mailing lists. Generally, you have to provide a
self-addressed stamped envelope for a free list. But this is
better than having to pay for "cold" lists.
For a free mailing list of 55 Opportunity Seekers, send a
self-addressed stamped envelope to: Free Mailing List - Dept.
FML/R20, Box 6466, San Francisco, Ca 94101/ (Include an extra
loose first class stamp and get a mailing list of 55 cash
customers too!)
Another method is to copy names from telephone directories,
business directories, news items in newspapers, etc. If you have
offers that appeal to other mail order dealers, consider sending
your offers to the advertisers in mail order trade publications.
Another effective way to acquire free names is to advertise a
free item that has mass appeal. This could be a free catalog,
brochure, report or something similar.
Also, look for "Big Mails Wanted" listings in mail order
publications. These names are looking for good offers and should
be most receptive to your mailings.
12. Free Tips on How to Sell Used Stamps off your Mail
All used postage stamps have value, no matter how common they may
appear to be. As a mail order dealer, you will be wise to save
all used stamps from your incoming mail. These stamps can be
sold at garage sales, flea markets, church benefits, etc.
You can also sell many used stamps to stamp collectors and stamp
dealers. For more information, send a self-addressed stamped
envelope to: Stamp Bonanza - Dept.S5-20R, P.O. Box 6466, San
Francisco, Ca 94101.
Also check the "Stamps Wanted" ads in some of the philatelic
publications. Choose from some of those listed below:
1. Send a first class stamp, to: The Stamper, 37 Poulton Drive
NW, Ft. Walton Beach , Fl 32548.
2. Send for free sample, from: National Handicrafter, The
Handicraft Press, Box 248, Grant Park, Ill 60940.
3. Send $1.00 to: Stamp Collector, P.O. Box 10 Albany, Or 97321
4. Send 60 cents to: Stamps, 153 Waverly Place, New York, NY
10014.
13. How to Get Your Ads & Circulars Typeset Free
Ordering Typography from a professional typographer can prove to
be expensive. But there is a way you can have your ads and
circulars typeset free of charge. There are a few mail order
trade publications that are still printed by the old fashioned
"letterpress" method. This means that printing is done directly
from metal type, instead of the more modern "photo offset"
method.
Printers that use letterpress will typeset your ad free of charge
from the copy you submit for your ad, when you place an ad in
their publication. (Some other publishers will typeset your ad
but charge a dollar or two per column inch. This is still a
bargain in comparison to what most typographers will charge you).
Then, when your ad appears, simply cut it out and have copies
made by your printer or a photo copier. Some publications that
typeset your ad free are listed below. Send them a couple of
stamps and ask them for a sample copy and current advertising
rates.
1. Mail Order Bulletin, Artcraft Press, P.O. Box 225, Mankato,
Mn 56001
2. Popular Advertiser, 993 Meadlowlawn Drive SE, Salem, Or
97301
3. Timely Tips, 721 N Williams Street, Paulding, Oh 45879
14. How to Get Free Postage Stamps & Envelopes
You don't have to operate a mail order business very long before
you realize that postage can be one of your major expenses - and
postage rates appear to be continually rising.
The best way to reduce postage costs (and get free envelopes
too), is to ask for a "self-addressed stamped envelope" in all of
your ads and sales promotional materials. Or, if you want to
save space, request a "SASE". Also, add shipping costs to the
products you sell, or request a SASE and say "by furnishing a
SASE, you order is guaranteed prompt, first class shipment".
Also check with your post office. They can give you a number of
ways to save on postage such as bulk mail, 3rd and 4th class,
book rate, "printed matter" for overseas, etc. Remember,
anything you save on postage in mailing one item, is like getting
free postage for mailing something else.
15. Where to Get a Free Report you can Print & Sell
Send a long (#10) self-addressed stamped envelope plus extra
loose first class stamp for an informative one-page you can print
and sell or give away. Send your request to: Print-and-Sell
Report, Dept R-20, P.O. Box 6466, San Francisco, Ca 94101.
16. How to Get Your Ads Printed Free
There are a number of ways you can get free advertising. If you
publish an adsheet regularly, other publishers may be interested
in giving you a certain amount of ad space in their publication,
in exchange for the same amount of space in your adsheet.
If you have a flair for writing, consider writing informative
articles pertaining to mail order. Then submit them to various
publishers with the stipulation that they may use your article
for free advertising space. When the quality of your writing and
subject matter increases, you may be able to get more space for
your articles.
Also consider trading products and/or services that you offer,
for equal value ad space with mail order magazine and newspaper
publishers.
You can also get free advertising by placing your circulars under
the windshield wipers of parked automobiles and by attaching
notices on bulletin boards throughout your community.
Also, use the blank space on your imprinted envelopes for your
best offer. Your printer will not charge you extra to print one
of your ads on the front of your envelopes, when he prints your
return address.
Advertise in "The Endless Advertiser". This is one of the best
cooperative adsheets that has been around since 1967. To use
this unique idea, you simply paste your ad into one of the spaces
and have as many copies printed as you wish. Then you distribute
these copies in whatever manner you want. Other mail order
dealers will paste their ad below yours and also print and mail a
number of copies. Eventually your ad could be seen by many
thousands - even millions!!! And all it cost you is the price of
printing and mailing 100 copies or more.
For a free camera-ready copy of this famous adsheet, send a long
(#10) self addressed stamped envelope to: Endless Advertiser -
Dept. R20, P. O. Box 6466, San Francisco, Ca 94101. Include an
extra loose first class stamp, and ask for the "Free Advertising"
Survey. Complete and return this short questionnaire and get
free listings from one of mail orders oldest and most reliable
firms.
17. How to Get Your Circulars Printed Free
Contact as many printers as possible, either by looking for
printer's ads in mail order trade publications or running your
own ad. The message should be as follows: "Attention Printers:
We will mail for you absolutely free all the circulars you print
for us that has you ad on the back" (Your name & Address). You
might also want to mention that you will pay all shipping
charges. Several printers may respond, but all you need is one
good printer. After you secure a cooperative printer, your next
step is to submit one of your best circulars to be printed on the
back. (You might even want to use a commission circular - which
should pay at least 50%. Then you can pass along the chore of
mailing the circulars - and still collect half of all sales for
your side of the circular).
18. Where to Get Free "Advertising Guide Books"
These guides present, in compact form, a comprehensive listing of
standard advertising media, including circulation, closing dates,
rates, etc. You can get a free copy by writing to:
1. Morlock Advertising Agency, 188 W Randolph St., Chicago, Il
60601, Phone: (212)726-8336.
2. Columbia Advertising Agency, P. O. Box 1285, Richmond, In
47375. Phone (317)966-5849
19. Where to Get Free Advertising Art Samples
For 50 Free Ad-Art samples that you can use in your ads and
circulars, send a long (#10) self-addressed stamped envelope plus
loose 1st class stamp, to: Free Ad-Art Samples - Dept. 20R, P.
O. Box 6466, San Francisco, Ca 94101.
20. Free Information on How to Make & Sell Rubber Stamps by Mail
Rubber stamps is one of mail order's most popular sellers! It
seems that almost every business needs them. To learn how to
make and sell rubber stamps, get free information from: Stamper,
P. O. Box 22809, Tampa, Fl 33622.
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