How to start and operate a mail-order business - Julian L Simon

Providing readers the tools and information they need to reap profits in the lucrative mail-order market, this guide has been expanded and brought up to date to take account of the latest opportunities and techniques of the 1990s. Whether the reader is a newcomer starting from scratch on a shoestring budget, or an established business person looking to cash in on the mail-order boom, Julian Simon's book provides A-Z coverage of how to plan, execute and maintain a successful mail order operation, from selecting the right products, through promoting them effectively, to creating ads and copy that sell, and more.;The book reports on today's trends and developments in this fast-changing field, showing how to use computers, databases and desktop publishing to simplify and enhance operations; take advantage of the emerging opportunities in international direct marketing; benefit from insider advice from the field's biggest success stories; deal with postal increases, legal requirements, cash flow, competition, and potential pitfalls; and make smart tactical decisions about customer service, mailing lists, trial offers, selling a business, and more.