Is it profitable to sell products through catalogs?

[Ralphjoe]

I never heard about such kind method of business marketing before. Its quite like affiliate type of business awareness. Can you expatiate more about how it works??

This is also sing with me as I have not heard of some kind of business marketing method before all the ways she said that it's very old and I do not think that it will ever suit someone like me that always love trending business ideas and methods.

 

[joy101]

For me I haven't heard about such marketing business before but I believe is a very good business, because there is no business that is not profitable.

 

[Setho]

People who are into creative business like selling of arts, selling of clothes and such can very well make use of catalogue to make their customers to have a choice.

 

[Sincerem]

This is also sing with me as I have not heard of some kind of business marketing method before all the ways she said that it's very old and I do not think that it will ever suit someone like me that always love trending business ideas and methods.

Trending business ideas gives you an edge to win over customers because you're always adjusting to any new development that attracts customers.

 

[GIFTMICHAEL]

That is why I explained above that this does not work in some countries @atún89, and in these countries it is more profitable to publish the products on the web. However both options work in my country, although I had evaluated only catalog marketing, we are already working to do it online.

It is correct @tuitfeir, both parties benefit, both the seller and the company itself, even the customer because everything will be done from the comfort of your home or office.

As you describe it, the cost for a good marketing can be high, however if you have knowledge of the creation of the catalog, you can minimize expenses.

Exactly, many people do not keep up with technology and prefer to keep their business offline, including marketing in all its forms.

Yeah, some persons are like that, they simply prefer staying offline and marketing offline because they aren't acquainted dealing online.

 

[Mayox25]

Using catalogues for business and product promotions has been around for a long time, though not that popular again because of the modern ways of advertising products and most importantly the new era of digital awareness. If it is still popular in your country then it is worth trying it out.

 

[Sariana23]

I think that it depends on the type of catalogue that you are referring to because if it is an online one then marketing in this way can be good however if it is physical then it may not be as effective.

Actually I am referring to the offline catalog, and as you write it may not be effective, but I think it all depends on the vendor and the products to offer which should be of quality and affordable to the customer. If the seller stands out the results can be very positive.

If you have built your brand and if your brand is well know, you can easily sell products through catalogs. For example, Amazon can sell products through catalogs because it is a well known brand. However, for unknown brand, this is quite difficult.

The products should preferably be branded, however there is variety to offer to customers, this will depend on the economic capacity of this and the need for the product.

 

[Ezekiel]

To me any method that make the business easier and favourable for customer is acceptable,the catalog method is categories product for easy accessability

 

[Sariana23]

To me any method that make the business easier and favourable for customer is acceptable,the catalog method is categories product for easy accessability

Exactly @Ezekiel, catalog sales give accessibility to the customer, which benefits the company because it is very likely that there will be a high demand from customers, who do not have time to go to the stores.

 

[Good-Person]

I believe that creation of good catalogs always require a good investment. You must only invest in catalogs if you have a manufacturing business or if you are a trader who trades products at a very large scale. This is because catalogs provide guidance about product usage.

 

[Kvngsammy]

I think this catalog form of business has been re-branded and remodelled to affiliate marketing today and that way the spectrum is broadened than offline - now you can reach a lot of clients online.
So anyone involved in this business would do well to not leave money on the table. Go online

 

[Oliver4smile]

Considering the fact that most of the people in today's world are no more going through catalog except those online, I will say selling products through catalog may not be that profitable.

 

[saoussen57651]

Sell products through catalogs will gain trust of users and customers because people may have confidence to this catalog then they will buy it for sure so I encourage such business.

 

[Ralphjoe]

Trending business ideas gives you an edge to win over customers because you're always adjusting to any new development that attracts customers.

Yes it is true that trending business ideas are what will give one's business Edge over the other and fulfill the ability of a business owner to be innovative in their businesses would definitely give once business a big advantage over the other.

 

[Sincerem]

Yes it is true that trending business ideas are what will give one's business Edge over the other and fulfill the ability of a business owner to be innovative in their businesses would definitely give once business a big advantage over the other.

Yes, always following up the market demand, will always give the entrepreneur an edge gathering more customers and keeping them around his or her business for steady patronage.

 

[Heatman]

Personally I believe that when it comes to business and selling of your products and services you get to decide what best works for you and stick with it because it's going to determine the growth of your business sales.

 

[Sariana23]

I believe that creation of good catalogs always require a good investment. You must only invest in catalogs if you have a manufacturing business or if you are a trader who trades products at a very large scale. This is because catalogs provide guidance about product usage.

I believe you have described the purpose of the catalog itself, as they "provide guidance on the use of the product", its cost and features. In this case, the catalog manufacturer focuses on quality and presentation.

Personally I believe that when it comes to business and selling of your products and services you get to decide what best works for you and stick with it because it's going to determine the growth of your business sales.

It is as you describe, if the target customers are not online, or prefer offline selling, catalogs are a good option for them. If, on the other hand, the target customers are online, marketing should be done online.

 

[Good-Person]

Sell products through catalogs will gain trust of users and customers because people may have confidence to this catalog then they will buy it for sure so I encourage such business.

The problem is that there are many businesses that run on a budget and creating a catalog for their business might be the last thing they may do because it requires you to have a good budget. Creating catalogs is a quite expensive decision.

 

[Ralphjoe]

Yes, always following up the market demand, will always give the entrepreneur an edge gathering more customers and keeping them around his or her business for steady patronage.

Any business one that does not go according to the market trend is not ready for business as market trends are what determines how the market will go and if a business owner does not follow those market strength then the business is being set up for failure.

 

[Setho]

If you are into a business that deals mainly with luxury then you should consider selling it in catalogues. This will give your customers a lot of options to choose from and satisfy their curiosity.