3 Simple Steps to Creating the Ultimate Last-Minute Black Friday Sale

3 Simple Steps to Creating the Ultimate Last-Minute Black Friday Sale

Need to create a successful Black Friday Sale and fast?!

The holidays are upon us, and if you're feeling the pressure to create a last-minute Black Friday sale that stands out, you're not alone.

But fear not!

Even if you've waited until the eleventh hour, you can still pull off a successful Black Friday Sale or promotion that boosts your sales and brings holiday cheer to your small business.

 

Step 1: Define Your Last-Minute Goals

Start by setting clear and measurable goals for your Black Friday sale.

And let's be realistic here... If you've waiting until the last minute to create a Black Friday Promotion, you're probably don't need to set as lofty of a marketing goal as if you were starting your planning in October. 

Whether it's a revenue target or a specific number of promotional sales, make sure your goals are achievable within the short time frame.

Then, break down your main goal into smaller supporting goals, such as growing your email list by X amount of subscribers, or getting 500 more followers, or a certain amount more of blog traffic.

This will help you stay focused and organized in the limited time you have.



Step 2: Choose Your Black Friday Promotion

What will you put on sale/offer for your Black Friday Sale?

Will it be an additional gift (value add), a percentage off, a Buy X, Get Y sale. What can you realistically offer and execute in the amount of time you have left before Black Friday?

Next, look at the calendar and decide which holidays you want to target for your last-minute sale. Black Friday is a given, but consider other events like Small Business Saturday or Cyber Monday.

Decide when you'll start promoting your sale—whether it's just on the day of, with a preview day, or even further in advance. Having a clear timeline (however short it may be) will make the execution that much smoother.

Organize your ideas using a holiday marketing planner or notebook to ensure a seamless execution.

Step 3: Create and Promote Stunning Graphics and Copy for your Last-Minute Black Friday Sale

With your offers defined, it's time to create eye-catching promotional materials.

Determine how many times you'll post about your offer and create specific graphics for each social media platform.

Tools like Canva can make this process easy and efficient. Write compelling text that speaks directly to your audience, addressing their needs and desires.

If your super short on time, consider our Holiday Hustle Marketing Bundle. It includes done-for-you, beautifully designed social media graphics for your holiday marketing, as well as prewritten emails, social media posts, and more. 

Remember, engaging content is key, so prepare your audience for the upcoming promotions by posting regularly on social media and sending re-engagement emails to your list.


Bonus Tips for Holiday Marketing Success:

  1. Schedule Your Promotions: Use scheduling tools (such as Socially Suite) to automate your posts, emails, and messages. This allows you to enjoy the holidays without constantly monitoring your marketing efforts.
  2. Consider Boosting Your Offers: With increased competition during the holiday season, a small investment in boosting your posts or running ads can significantly improve visibility.
  3. Encourage Engagement: Include a call-to-action in your posts to encourage sharing and engagement. Respond promptly to comments and questions to foster a sense of community.

 

In summary, it's never too late to create the perfect Black Friday Sale for your Small Business

Even if you've waited until the last minute, following these four simple steps can help you craft an outstanding Black Friday sale for your small business.

Remember, a little planning can go a long way, and with creativity and focus, you can still make this holiday season your best one yet. Happy selling!

 

Need some help getting your last-minute Black Friday promo created and published?

We can help! With done-for-you holiday marketing templates complete with holiday promotion social media graphics, pre-written email templates, and so much more! 

See what's included below...

A graphic showing everything included in the Huge Holiday Hustle Marketing Toolkit by Socially Inclined which is: Guides & Training Holiday Planning Guide for Step by Step Planning Your Holiday Promotions 21 Holiday Offer Ideas 10 Tips for Boosting Sales during the Holiday Season 10 Tips for Holiday Social Media 10 Tips for Holiday Email Marketing Bonus Deck the Halls Design Challenge Social Posts, Images & Templates 30 Social Content Ideas 30 Engaging Social Captions 30 Holiday Conversation Starter Images 100 Holiday Promo Canva Templates 12 Promotional Social Media images Holiday & Winter Hashtags Promo fill in the blank template post Promo fill in the blank teaser post Planners & Checklists Holiday Daily Promo Planner Holiday Weekly Promo Planner Holiday Product Promotion Planner Holiday Product Promotion Checklist Holiday Product Promotion Worksheet Holiday Promo Content Creation Planner Holiday Website Promo Checklist Email Templates Re-engagement Email Template Holiday Offer Email template November Email Newsletter Template December Email Newsletter Template

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