No-Brainer Marketing Use your invoices to spread the word.

I bet you think invoices and billing statements exist only tohelp you collect money. Well, you're wrong. They can help yougrow your business, too. Why not turn your invoices into marketingcommunications tools? Since you have to send them out anyway, usethem to your advantage.

Try adding computer-generated messages to your invoicespromoting upcoming events, new products or services, or seasonalannouncements. Plan your invoice messages three months in advanceso you can promote different events and programs during eachbilling cycle.

Printing directly on the invoice ensures your messages get read.This simple act enables your customers to understand more aboutyour company and how they can more effectively do business withyou.