26 Mar 2014

What to Prepare for Your Business' Grand Launch

Most people today dream of having their own businesses. For some, it is a testament of one's success. Still, all of us know how difficult it is to establish a business, especially because it involves a lot of risks in terms of investment. After all, people who are starting up are putting their time, money and effort in great risk, as start-ups do not have guaranteed return of investment.

Just like a fresh graduate applying for a job, newly opened businesses should make a good impression. Your business should have a good publicity in your target market. As much as possible, invite your future customers to a grand opening.

Here are some tips you canconsider when organizing a grand launch for your new venture.

1. Organize a soft opening. Since you are trying to make good impressions for your product, holding a soft opening builds up curiosity among customers. During a soft launch, offer your products at a discounted price. Try to slash at least 10% off your product so you could get more attention. Through soft opening, you could attract future customer via word of mouth from people who have tried your product.

2. Publicize your grand opening. Whichever works, you can try giving out flyers, or putting up banners or posters announcing the details of your grand opening. Social media can also be a good medium to publicize your launch. Make sure that you publicize your event to your target market. After all, they will determine the success of your new business.

3. Prepare freebies for your grand launch. People are always attracted to free stuff. If you are opening up a tea shop, you might want to give out free cookies or pastries. If you are opening up a book store, you may want to offer free pens and other office supplies. Coupons for free items from your store also help.

4. Offer food during the grand launch. Offer finger foods that people can eat throughout the program. Make sure that your guests feel special. Through this, you create a special relationship with your future customers. A good relationship with customers create loyalty. Brand loyalty is important in making your new venture successful.

5. Prepare an interesting program. Organizers of grand opening events should ensure that guests will not be bored of the launch. Prepare something surprising for your guests!

6. Make it spectacular. Grand opening flowers and good sound system can attract customers. Play music that are upbeat. Grand opening flowers should also be eye-catching.


Organizing a grand opening could be really stressful. However, organizing a launch can provide a great leverage for your business. Creating good publicity can boost your sales and product image.

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