Potential customers can text in to various organisations to verify the authenticity of a product; this is done through serial or registration numbers. Electronic products, such as games and software can also be activated this way by sending a password back.

The following are just some of the sectors already benefiting from using SMS text messaging to register products: Software Distributors, Car Dealerships, Electronics Retailers, Jewellers

For more information on how you could be utilising SMS text messaging within your business call us on 0800 954 5305 or email helpdesk@fastsms.co.uk

A great way to generate hype around your product or service is to create a gimmick that encourages the passing on of information or a message between pre‐constructed social networks via SMS.

The following are just some of the sectors already benefiting from using SMS text messaging to promote their product or service: Consumer Products, PR Companies, Media, Entertainment Companies

For more information on how you could be utilising SMS text messaging within your business call us on 0800 954 5305 or email helpdesk@fastsms.co.uk

SMS Text Messaging is a great way for potential customers to text in with specification details and in return they get a quote on the price of a product or service.

The following are just some of the sectors already benefiting from using SMS text messaging to quote potential customers for a piece of work: Insurance Brokers, Travel Agents, Estate Agents, Repair Outlets, Price Comparison Sites, Contractors

For more information on how you could be utilising SMS text messaging within your business call us on 0800 954 5305 or email helpdesk@fastsms.co.uk

With an SMS Stock Checker customers can text in a product number or item name to check its stock at their local store.

The following are just some of the sectors already benefiting from using SMS text messaging to give their customers the opportunity to check their stock: Retail, Supermarkets, Consumer Products

For more information on how you could be utilising SMS text messaging within your business call us on 0800 954 5305 or email helpdesk@fastsms.co.uk

Using SMS you can text prospects with details of your broadcast, and invite them to reply for free with their postal / email address which then adds them to your mailing list for another medium giving you more complete records.

The following are just some of the sectors already benefiting from using SMS text messaging to promote their newsletters: SMEs, Clubs & Societies, Retail, Consumer Products

For more information on how you could be utilising SMS text messaging within your business call us on 0800 954 5305 or email helpdesk@fastsms.co.uk

‘Text to win’ – Customers text in their entry to be entered into a prize draw for something of interest. The result is generating awareness of the brand or product as well as access to an opt‐in mailing list of a potentially niche group.

The following are just some of the sectors already benefiting from using SMS text messaging to run SMS competitions: Car Dealerships, Travel Agents, Retail, Entertainment, Consumer Products

For more information on how you could be utilising SMS text messaging within your business call us on 0800 954 5305 or email helpdesk@fastsms.co.uk

This is where customers can text in to request information on their nearest store of a particular chain.

The following are just some of the sectors already benefiting from using SMS text messaging to direct shoppers to their premises: Retail, Supermarket, Restaurant & Entertainment Chains

For more information on how you could be utilising SMS text messaging within your business call us on 0800 954 5305 or email helpdesk@fastsms.co.uk

A good example of how SMS has been used for PR and Marketing purposes in recent times is whereby a customer subscribes to receiving useful information such as weather alerts, health tips, media releases & public transport information in conjunction with specific sponsors.

The following are just some of the sectors already benefiting from using SMS text messaging to run PR & Marketing Campaigns: Retailers, Ski Villages, Pharmacies, Media & Entertainment Companies, Holiday Resorts

For more information on how you could be utilising SMS text messaging within your business call us on 0800 954 5305 or email helpdesk@fastsms.co.uk

Creating an SMS club for your customers is  agreat way to alert them of upcoming sales and new product launches.

Take a look at this great video featuring ‘Dave the Shoe Guy’ who explains how he grew his U.S.A. based shoe business from $650,000 to $1.3 Million a year in sales.

The following are just some of the sectors already benefiting from using SMS text messaging for promotional sales: High St Retail, Online Retail, Consumer Products, Travel Agents

For more information on how you could be utilising SMS text messaging within your business call us on 0800 954 5305 or email helpdesk@fastsms.co.uk

• Lots of schools using SMS for weather alerts with winter approaching – take a look here for other popular uses: http://t.co/m10iqofS #