I have been running some adds in my local paper under their “mind body and soul” section for smokers who want to quit.

After 3 weeks and with all the press quitting smoking is getting at the moment I have had 3 bookings, one of which didn’t turn up.

Of the 4 people who attended (2 were free – don’t ask) all have stopped smoking (well 12 days in at least) so I am happy with their performance as well as mine.

What I am very disappointed at is the newspaper ad. I know these things aren’t guaranteed to bring business, but my expectations were a tad higher than this.

Has anyone else had a similar experience, and more to the point has anyone a better “proven” idea for getting smokers in the door?

www.notar.co.uk

Eddie