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Forum: Sales & Marketing Techniques

Crates are a renewable resource - share the best ways to present wood containers against other products or just talk about the basics of how to market your company. Ask your questions, close your sales!

  1. Advise on what to charge...

    to install a 40' batting cage. We are a 3rd party service and have been asked to quote a price on a 10x40 batting cage. will require poles to be set...

    Started by MCScrating‎, 09-25-2012 11:09 AM
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    09-25-2012 12:43 PM Go to last post
  2. What is the average cubic ft. rate in the Texas area for onsite crating?

    I have been in the crating business for about 15 years now and have done most of my crating in my area.I am quoting a customer that is based out of...

    Started by pep930‎, 10-29-2010 10:57 AM
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    10-07-2011 11:13 AM Go to last post
  3. Looking For More Business in Ohio

    My name is Matthew, after years of producing crates for one company we began to branch out about 5 months ago, as the owner with a graphic...

    Started by mbreiding‎, 02-02-2011 08:54 PM
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    02-08-2011 10:59 AM Go to last post
  4. Sell crates like hotcakes!

    Selling crates, pallets and skids can be a difficult process due to the stiff competition in the marketplace and competitors that are content with...

    Started by CrateMan‎, 06-22-2010 09:37 AM
    crate sales, pallet sales, sales, scripts, skid sales
    • Replies: 1
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    08-19-2010 04:09 PM Go to last post
  5. Market Segments

    Hey Guys, I recently read Gordon Hughes article (found here - http://www.woodencrates.org/articles.php?id=A0097#AA0097) and immediately thought...

    Started by Crate Crazy‎, 04-26-2010 09:28 AM
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    04-29-2010 12:38 PM Go to last post
  6. Sales Stories

    Hey Guys, One thing I've seen from other sites and forums are; - posts about doing business cross border (our experiences) - memorable stories...

    Started by Crate Crazy‎, 10-08-2009 08:20 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,656
    10-16-2009 12:04 PM Go to last post
  7. Question What's a good event to build business?

    I'm working with a reciprocal company I found on this site in South Africa and my contact asked me which events would be good to attend to build US...

    Started by BoxAndGo‎, 10-15-2009 10:55 AM
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    10-16-2009 11:33 AM Go to last post
  8. Post quoting wood crates and packing??

    how can i give the best quote rates in wood crates so that they can be satisfied with the prize, so that its a good deal for both.???

    Started by j.c. crates & packing‎, 04-09-2009 07:33 PM
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    04-12-2009 12:46 PM Go to last post
  9. Customer Segmentation Ideas

    I'm a marketing advisor assisting a company that manufactures and sells a branded wooden shipping crate. The first challenge I'm trying to address is...

    Started by DADSCMEP‎, 08-06-2008 04:07 PM
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    08-18-2008 09:18 AM Go to last post
  10. Lightbulb On Selling?!

    First of all, sorry the delay in posts... been moving around a lot lately, and am finally settled, I think! :confused: So when I was away, are...

    Started by Crate Crazy‎, 10-08-2007 02:43 PM
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    02-22-2008 08:03 AM Go to last post
  11. New in the Business Questions

    We have a small pallets and crates business in Georgia. Long story short we purchased the equipment from the estate of a friend who passed away and...

    Started by pallets and crates‎, 01-04-2008 07:25 AM
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    02-16-2008 10:56 PM Go to last post
  12. Quoting Crates

    Is there a good way to speed up how long it takes to quote my crate jobs? My market is really tight so I'm finding I'm losing jobs simply becasue it...

    Started by New_Crater‎, 04-24-2007 11:06 AM
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    04-24-2007 08:57 PM Go to last post
  13. Package Repeat Customers!

    All businesses want repeat customers... right? The general rule is that 80% of your business comes from 20% of your customers. In addition,...

    Started by Crate Crazy‎, 09-15-2006 02:07 PM
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    09-15-2006 02:07 PM Go to last post
  14. Lightbulb On Value Added Campaigns

    Value Added!!! First of all what is it? In "my opinion" it is the offering in addition to the product you purchase. This could come in the form of...

    Started by Crate Crazy‎, 08-25-2006 01:14 PM
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    09-08-2006 08:10 AM Go to last post
  15. Thumbs up Word of Mouth Marketing

    For those companies interested in using word of mouth marketing, the following book is for you. :D BuzzMarketing by Mark Hughes. First of all...

    Started by Crate Crazy‎, 08-17-2006 02:46 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    09-07-2006 04:50 PM Go to last post
  16. Product Positioning

    This is one of the hardest tasks as a sales(man/woman) against alternate packaging methods such as steel, plastic, corrugated, and others... ...

    Started by Crate Crazy‎, 07-26-2006 03:37 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    09-05-2006 10:09 AM Go to last post
  17. Star Green Customer Service Tips

    For a list of tips and techniques please visit the following article. "Customer Service Tips and Techniques" When customers call on the phone,...

    Started by Crate Crazy‎, 08-30-2006 09:38 AM
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    08-30-2006 09:38 AM Go to last post

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