If business is slow, do this right now

I’m using these slow weeks to set up the year’s marketing for our pizza restaurants, bbq restaurants, retail liquor store, e-commerce and George Supply Co.

For small retailers and service businesses like us, being seen is everything. And in some cases, a huge vinyl banner is just what's needed.  That’s why we’re running a special offer on our most popular size:

Get a Custom 36" x 36" Vinyl Banner for just $39.99 (Regularly $45.00).

Why choose our banners?

• Heavy-Duty Quality: Built to last indoors or out.
• Vibrant Full Color: High-quality sublimation printing that won't fade.
• Ready to Hang: Each banner includes 4 heavy-duty grommets.
• Shop Small: Proudly printed by a family business in O’Fallon, Missouri.

Whether you're announcing a seasonal sale, a new service, or just want to get your logo in front of more customers, this is the perfect time to get stuff like banners done and off the to-do list.

Ready to get started? You can upload your design here.

Or if you need a hand with the artwork, just reply to this email—we’re happy to help!

Best regards,

Scott

Scott@georgesupplyco.com

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This Week’s AI Prompt:

Here is a prompt to ask your favorite AI agent (Chatgpt, Gemini, Claude, Llama or whatever) to help you plan your marketing for the next 30 days, personalized for your business. 

A couple things to keep in mind first.

• Don't add any new platforms. Stick with what you know and like.
• Be realistic about how often you can post. If it's once a week, go with that.

Just fill in the [blanks], and copy and paste this:

"Act as a CMO for a [Industry] small business. Create a 30-day content calendar for 2026 that balances our goals of [Goal 1: e.g., Brand Awareness] and [Goal 2: e.g., Sales].

Target Audience: [e.g., Local homeowners, DIY hobbyists].
Platforms: [e.g., Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn].
Posting Frequency: [e.g., 3 times per week].
Content Mix: Use a ratio of 40% educational, 30% promotional, and 30% community-building content.
Format: Provide a table with columns for: Date, Content Pillar (Educational, Promo, etc.), Caption Hook, and Suggested Visual (Reel, Carousel, or Photo)
2026 Trends: Incorporate relevant seasonal events or industry trends for the month of [Month].
Include at least one 'Behind-the-Scenes' or 'Founder Story' post per month to humanize the brand."