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Build or Buy a Mailing List  
You already have valuable information about your current customers. Use your sales records to gather names, addresses, and other information about your customers.
 
How Do I Build a Mailing List?
You can collect customer contact information on forms, applications, or other documents using these tips:

Have customers sign a guest book.
Hold drawings with prize giveaways.
Develop a frequent buyer program.
Install a customer feedback box.
Conduct customer satisfaction surveys.


Can I Buy a Mailing List?
Yes! You can either rent or purchase one. List brokers can be found in the yellow pages or in online directories. Follow these tips to purchase a list:

Rent lists from community newspapers or trade publications.
Purchase a directory from your local Chamber of Commerce.
Contact a broker for lists that closely match your ideal customer.
Ask a list broker to customize a list based on your specifications.