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Before (Prospect)

1. My Target Market

Primary Target Market Summary

  • Australian SMB workplaces needing simple, affordable catering with lunch platters and optional coffee for meetings and staff events.
  • They value convenience, reliable delivery, easy ordering, and a local supplier willing to provide samples before booking.

Audience Type

  • B2B
  • Small business owners
  • Office managers and workplace coordinators
  • Admin staff booking team lunches
  • Managers arranging client meetings or staff events

Industries (if B2B)

  • Professional services
  • Real estate agencies
  • Finance and accounting firms
  • Creative and marketing agencies
  • Health and allied health clinics
  • Education and training providers
  • Retail head offices and local corporate teams

Needs – Primary Buying Considerations

  • Fresh, tasty lunch platters that suit workplace settings
  • Optional coffee service from one supplier
  • Easy booking and fast communication
  • Reliable on-time delivery for meetings and events
  • Affordable pricing for small teams and repeat orders
  • Confidence in quality through free samples
  • A local supplier that feels personal and flexible

Demographics

  • Age Range: 28-55
  • Gender: All genders
  • Geography: Australia, focused on local metro and business-dense areas
  • Income Level: Mid to high business income or department budgets
  • Profession: Business owners, office managers, admins, team leaders
  • Business Size: 5-50 employees

Psychographics

  • Lifestyle: Busy, schedule-driven professionals managing multiple priorities
  • What they value: Convenience, reliability, presentation, responsiveness, value
  • Pain Points: Limited time, bland catering, late delivery, juggling vendors
  • Buying Behavior: Low-risk trial first, then repeat bookings if service is smooth
  • Decision-Making Roles:
  • Primary Decision Maker: Business owner or office manager
  • Secondary Decision Influencers: Admin staff, team leaders, operations managers
  • Support Roles: Receptionists, executive assistants, finance approvers

Secondary Target Market (only if applicable)

  • Larger local offices and branch teams needing recurring catering for meetings, training days, and client-facing events.
  • Often book more regularly and value dependable service, simple invoicing, and one supplier for food and coffee.

2. My Message to My Target Audience

Refined Elevator Pitch

  • Arlo & co coffee provides business owners with fresh lunch catering and coffee service, so they can impress their team and guests without the hassle.

Understanding Their Pain Points

  • Finding reliable catering for meetings, staff lunches, and client visits
  • Juggling food orders while trying to run the business
  • Settling for generic platters that feel forgettable
  • Using multiple vendors for food and coffee adds complexity
  • Risking poor presentation, late delivery, or unhappy teams

Transformation

  • Easy catering that saves time and removes decision stress
  • Fresh platters and coffee that lift the whole workplace mood
  • A polished experience that reflects well on the business
  • Happier teams, smoother meetings, and better first impressions
  • Confidence knowing future bookings are simple and sorted

Unique Selling Proposition (USP)

  • Lunch platters and coffee service from one local provider
  • Small business service with a personal, hands-on approach
  • Free samples help businesses try before they commit
  • Direct outreach and follow-up make rebooking simple
  • More personal and flexible than bigger catering providers

Brand Values & One-Liners

  • Fresh food. Great coffee. No fuss.
  • One booking, sorted.
  • Catering that works as hard as you do.
  • Small business service, big on care.
  • Make every lunch break feel looked after.

Tone

  • Warm, reliable, and down-to-earth. Customers should feel looked after, confident, and at ease.

Hero Text Idea

  • Flag Text: Australian business catering
  • Main Headline: Fresh lunch platters and coffee catering for busy workplaces.
  • Sub Headline: Keep your team fed and your meetings polished without the stress. One local provider handles both food and coffee.
  • CTA: Book a free sample

3. The Media I Will Use to Reach my Target Market

Website

  • Keep homepage focused on workplaces, not retail coffee buyers
  • Lead with Book a free sample above the fold
  • Add separate pages for office catering and coffee catering
  • Add industry pages for agencies, clinics, real estate, finance
  • Add suburb or metro area pages for local search reach
  • Show platter photos, delivery zones, minimums, and lead times
  • Add sample request form with company, team size, suburb, date
  • Add trust cues: ABN, testimonials, delivery promise, invoice options
  • Add repeat order CTA on every service page
  • Track sample requests, quote requests, calls, email clicks
  • Track returning visitors and repeat order form submissions
  • Prioritise mobile-first UX for busy office managers on phones
  • Ensure desktop quote flow is fast for admin staff at work

Social Media

  • Focus on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Google Business Profile
  • Use LinkedIn for office managers, owners, and local business reach
  • Post LinkedIn 2 times per week with workplace catering angles
  • Post Instagram 3 times per week with platters and delivery moments
  • Update Google Business Profile weekly with photos and offers
  • Share Reels of platter setup and coffee service arrivals
  • Post client-safe behind the scenes prep 1 time per week
  • Share free sample offer 2 times per month in feed and stories
  • Use suburb tags and local business hashtags on Instagram
  • Feature meeting catering, team lunches, and training day setups

Paid Advertising

  • Start with Google Search in local metro delivery areas
  • Target terms like office catering, corporate catering, lunch platters
  • Add coffee catering and meeting catering keyword groups
  • Use call ads during business hours for fast bookings
  • Run branded search once awareness grows
  • Launch Meta retargeting for website visitors and engagers
  • Use simple image ads showing platters plus coffee add-on
  • Test LinkedIn Message Ads only after offer and list are proven
  • Keep budget focused on high-intent search over awareness spend

SEO and Content

  • Optimise for office catering plus city and suburb keywords
  • Build pages for corporate catering in each service area
  • Target meeting catering, team lunch catering, office platter delivery
  • Publish 2 blogs per month around workplace catering topics
  • Write Best catering for office meetings in your city
  • Write How to choose catering for a team lunch
  • Write Coffee and lunch catering for client meetings
  • Add FAQ schema for delivery times, dietary options, invoicing
  • Request reviews that mention office catering and suburb names

Directories

  • Fully optimise Google Business Profile with services and photos
  • List on Yelp Australia if active in target metro area
  • List on True Local for local discovery and backlinks
  • List on Hotfrog Australia for local business visibility
  • Create company page on LinkedIn with service details
  • Join local chamber member directory pages in target suburbs
  • List on Easy Weddings only if corporate event demand appears low value

Partnerships & Outreach

  • Partner with coworking spaces needing member lunch options
  • Approach serviced offices like WOTSO and local business hubs
  • Build referral ties with office cleaners and office suppliers
  • Partner with local real estate agencies for auction day catering
  • Approach meeting venues and training providers without in-house food
  • Connect with business centres, accountants, and printers nearby
  • Offer partner-only sample boxes for their internal teams
  • Attend local chamber events and BNI-style networking groups
  • Pitch building managers in office complexes for tenant offers

Offline and Local Media

  • Drop sample boxes to offices in business-dense streets each week
  • Use branded flyers with QR code to book a free sample
  • Leave menus at reception desks in target office buildings
  • Sponsor small local business networking breakfasts with coffee
  • Use car signage for delivery vehicle brand visibility
  • Attend chamber breakfasts and small business expos monthly
  • Run direct mail to office suites in priority business parks
  • Offer pop-in tasting days at coworking spaces and clinics

Online Networking

  • Engage in local business Facebook groups for your delivery area
  • Join LinkedIn local business groups and office manager communities
  • Monitor Reddit Australia small business threads for soft visibility
  • Join coworking community Slack or member boards where allowed
  • Share practical posts, not hard pitches, then offer samples by DM

Cold Outreach

  • Target office managers, admins, founders, and practice managers
  • Prioritise firms with 5 to 50 staff in dense office precincts
  • Build lists from Google Maps, LinkedIn, and local directories
  • Send email with free sample offer and one clear CTA
  • Follow email with LinkedIn connect and short value message
  • Hand-deliver sample to warm leads who reply or engage
  • Use 3-touch cadence over 10 business days
  • Segment outreach by agencies, clinics, finance, and real estate
  • Mention coffee add-on for client meetings and training days

Content Recommendations

  • Platter of the week spotlight with ideal team size
  • Before meeting and after setup content for office spaces
  • What to order for 10, 20, or 40 person team lunches
  • Free sample reactions from local workplaces
  • Coffee plus lunch bundle examples for boardroom meetings
  • Behind the scenes prep showing freshness and presentation
  • Client FAQ posts on lead times, dietary needs, invoicing
  • Local suburb delivery days and last-minute booking reminders
  • Staff appreciation lunch ideas for small businesses

Publications

  • Pitch SmartCompany for small business supplier growth stories
  • Pitch Inside Small Business with a local founder angle
  • Seek features in local Business Chamber newsletters
  • Submit offers to coworking member newsletters in target suburbs
  • Approach The Urban List local editors for office catering guides

Podcasts

  • Prioritise guest spots over launching your own podcast
  • Pitch Flying Solo podcast for small business founder story
  • Pitch Kochies Business Builders content and podcast channels
  • Pitch Bxponential or local business network podcasts in your city
  • Use appearances to promote free workplace sample offer
During (Lead)

1. My Lead Capture System

Lead Magnet

  • Free workplace sample box for 5 decision-makers
  • Best for office managers booking first team lunch
  • Sample request form with team size, suburb, event type
  • Office Catering Menu PDF with prices and team sizes
  • Helps admins compare options fast and share internally
  • 10-Min Team Lunch Planner by headcount and budget
  • Fits owners needing quick order guidance
  • Meeting Catering Checklist PDF for admins and EAs
  • Reduces booking stress for meetings and client visits
  • Coffee + Lunch Bundle Guide with event examples
  • Shows value of one supplier for both needs

Tripwire Offer

  • First order offer: free coffee add-on with lunch platter
  • Limited to new business customers in delivery zone
  • Starter office lunch for 10 at fixed intro price
  • Includes 1 platter, delivery, and quick feedback call
  • Boardroom bundle for 8 with lunch and coffee package
  • Use as low-risk first booking for client meetings

Welcome Sequence

  • Email 1: deliver menu or confirm sample request instantly
  • Email 2: show platter options by team size after 1 day
  • Email 3: explain coffee add-on and bundle savings day 3
  • Email 4: share testimonial and delivery promise day 5
  • Email 5: offer first-booking bonus and booking link day 7
  • If sample booked, send reminder 24 hours before delivery
  • After sample, send feedback form and quote within 24 hours
  • If no reply, follow up by phone or email on day 3 and day 7

Segmentation

  • Tag by role: owner, office manager, admin, practice manager
  • Tag by industry: agency, clinic, finance, real estate, education
  • Tag by lead source: website, LinkedIn, email, DM, sample drop
  • Tag by intent: sample request, quote request, repeat order
  • Tag by team size: 5-10, 11-20, 21-50
  • Tag by service interest: lunch only, coffee only, both
  • Tag by suburb or delivery zone for route planning
  • Tag by event type: meeting, team lunch, training, client event

Chatbot and Automation

  • Add sticky Book a free sample button on all pages
  • Use short form with company, contact, team size, suburb, date
  • Add quote form with budget, dietary needs, service type
  • Auto-send menu PDF after form submit
  • Auto-create lead record and task for follow-up within 1 hour
  • Use simple site chat for delivery zones and minimum order FAQs
  • Trigger SMS reminder for booked sample or catering delivery
  • Send repeat order prompt 14 days after completed order
  • Send monthly email with platter specials and seasonal bundles
  • Add hidden field tracking for page source and campaign
  • Track form submits, calls, email clicks, and repeat bookings
  • Start with low-cost CRM like HubSpot Free or Zoho CRM

2. My Lead Nurturing System

Marketing CRM

  • Start with HubSpot Free for forms, email, deal stages, and basic automation
  • Fit: low budget, no CRM, simple B2B follow-up, easy Gmail integration
  • Use website forms for sample requests, quote requests, and repeat orders
  • Create properties: role, industry, suburb, team size, service interest, event type
  • Add tags: sample lead, quote lead, past customer, no response, repeat buyer
  • Auto-send menu PDF and sample confirmation after form submit
  • Create task: contact new lead within 1 business hour
  • Upgrade to HubSpot Starter once email automation limits are hit

Sales CRM

  • Use HubSpot deals with one simple pipeline for first bookings and reorders
  • Stages: New Lead, Sample Offered, Sample Booked, Quote Sent, First Order, Repeat Order
  • Add Lost stage reasons: no timing, out of area, price, no reply, chose competitor
  • Handoff: marketing form creates deal, owner gets task and mobile notification
  • Log calls, delivery notes, dietary needs, and feedback inside contact record
  • Add repeat reminder task 14 days after completed order

Automated Follow-Ups

  • New lead sequence starts instantly after sample or menu form submission
  • Email 1: menu PDF, pricing range, delivery zones, sample CTA
  • Email 2 on day 1: platter options by team size and budget
  • Email 3 on day 3: coffee add-on for meetings and training days
  • Email 4 on day 5: testimonial, delivery promise, dietary flexibility
  • Email 5 on day 7: first-order offer with clear booking link
  • Sample booked trigger: reminder email 24 hours before delivery
  • Sample completed trigger: feedback form + quote within 24 hours
  • No reply trigger: follow-up email on day 3 and day 7 after quote
  • Reorder trigger: email 14 days after delivery with quick rebook link
  • Reactivation trigger: 60 days no order, send seasonal platter offer
  • SMS only for booked samples, delivery reminders, and same-day confirmations
  • Use Twilio or HubSpot SMS add-on only after lead volume increases

Newsletter

  • Send 2× monthly to leads and past customers
  • Segment: prospects, sample leads, first-time customers, repeat customers
  • Content pillar: meeting catering ideas by team size
  • Content pillar: lunch + coffee bundle examples for workplaces
  • Content pillar: client stories, testimonials, and setup photos
  • Content pillar: seasonal specials and suburb delivery days
  • Include one CTA per send: book sample, request quote, or reorder
  • Use plain-text style for prospects to feel personal and direct

Retargeting & Ads

  • Start with Meta retargeting only after traffic reaches 200+ visitors/month
  • Goal: bring back sample-page visitors and quote-page visitors
  • Use simple image ads: platter photo, coffee add-on, free sample CTA
  • Run Google Search on high-intent terms in delivery suburbs
  • Focus terms: office catering, corporate lunch platters, meeting catering
  • Use call extensions during business hours for fast bookings
  • Exclude broad awareness campaigns until search converts consistently
  • Keep spend split: 80% Google Search, 20% Meta retargeting

Social Media and Content

  • LinkedIn 2× weekly targeting office managers and business owners
  • Instagram 3× weekly featuring platter photos, setup shots, coffee service
  • Google Business Profile update weekly with photos, offers, and reviews
  • Post content themes: free sample offer, team lunch ideas, meeting setups
  • Post content themes: behind-the-scenes prep and delivery reliability
  • Share client-safe testimonials and suburb delivery highlights
  • Add lead CTA on most posts: book a free workplace sample
  • Reply to DMs and comments within 1 business day

Other Nurture Channels

  • Add sticky website CTA: Book a free sample
  • Use short form fields: company, name, email, phone, suburb, team size, date
  • Add FAQ chatbot for delivery zones, minimum orders, and coffee add-on
  • Use Tidio or Crisp for low-cost site chat on custom-coded site
  • Auto-route chatbot leads into HubSpot via Zapier or native form webhook
  • Send review request 24 hours after successful first order
  • Send WhatsApp only if prospects request it during booking conversations

3. Sales Conversion Strategy

Sales Process

  • Target office managers, admins, founders, and practice managers in local business areas
  • Use a 3 touch cadence over 10 business days for every warm lead
  • Touch 1 email offers free sample with one CTA to book a tasting
  • Touch 2 LinkedIn message references sample offer and delivery area
  • Touch 3 phone call asks about upcoming meetings, lunches, or training days
  • Qualify lead by team size, suburb, order frequency, and dietary needs
  • Use sample as the first conversion event, not the final sale
  • Deliver sample in person when possible to build trust fast
  • Bring printed one page menu, pricing, lead times, and reorder steps
  • Ask 3 questions at sample handoff about events, headcount, and booking timing
  • Send same day follow up with sample recap and suggested first order
  • Offer two clear next steps: book a trial lunch or request a quote
  • Use a simple quote with package, inclusions, delivery window, and invoice terms
  • Limit quote choices to 3 options to reduce decision fatigue
  • Include coffee add on in every quote as a visible option
  • Ask for the booking directly within 24 hours of quote delivery
  • Follow up 2 business days later with a tailored recommendation
  • Follow up 5 business days later with a date hold or sample expiry reminder
  • After first order, confirm delivery details 24 hours before event
  • After delivery, request feedback same day and ask for next booking date
  • Create a repeat order path with saved preferences for regular clients
  • Offer monthly reminder email before common meeting and team lunch dates
  • Build a basic lead tracker with columns for sample, quote, booked, repeat

Sales Assets

  • Create a free sample outreach script for email, LinkedIn, and phone
  • Create a sample handoff checklist with intro, questions, and close
  • Create a quote template with 3 package tiers for 5, 10, and 20 people
  • Create a one page catering menu with prices, minimums, and lead times
  • Create a coffee add on sheet for meetings, launches, and training days
  • Create an objection handling script for budget, timing, and vendor switching
  • Create a first order confirmation template with delivery and contact details
  • Create a post event follow up template with review and rebook ask
  • Create a repeat order form with saved team preferences and dietary notes
  • Create a FAQ sheet covering delivery zones, invoices, allergens, and notice
  • Create a mini case study template with problem, order, result, and quote
  • Create a tasting leave behind card with QR code to request a booking

Testimonials and Case Studies

  • Ask for feedback immediately after successful first delivery
  • Request a short review once the client confirms food was well received
  • Prompt for specifics: punctuality, presentation, taste, and ease of ordering
  • Capture photo of platter setup at delivery when client approves
  • Turn early wins into mini case studies by industry and team size
  • Feature reviews on homepage near Book a free sample CTA
  • Add testimonials to quote templates and tasting leave behind card
  • Build a Wall of Love section with logos, quotes, and suburb names
  • Showcase coffee plus lunch stories to reinforce one supplier benefit
  • Ask repeat clients for a longer case study after third booking

Conversion Rate Insights

  • Track outreach to sample booking rate each week
  • Track sample delivery to first paid order rate each month
  • Track quote sent to booking rate by industry segment
  • Track first order to repeat order rate within 60 days
  • Start with a target of 20 percent sample to order conversion
  • Aim for 30 percent quote to booking conversion after process is refined
  • Review lost deals monthly and tag reason: budget, timing, no response, fit
  • Double down on industries with fastest repeat order cycle

Urgency and Offers

  • Position free sample as limited to qualified local workplaces each month
  • Offer priority delivery slots for bookings confirmed within 48 hours
  • Create a first order bonus: free coffee upgrade for qualifying team lunches
  • Offer meeting bundle pricing for lunch platter plus coffee service
  • Use monthly sample days in key business suburbs to create urgency
  • Promote staff appreciation and client meeting dates as booking triggers
  • Use end of quarter, EOFY, and training day messaging for timely offers
  • Hold quote pricing for 7 days to encourage action without pressure
  • Offer a fast mover incentive for second booking made within 14 days

Guarantees and Risk Reversal

  • Offer an on time delivery promise for agreed delivery windows
  • Promise fast issue resolution if any item arrives incorrect or missing
  • Use a first order satisfaction check within 30 minutes of delivery
  • Make the sample risk free with no obligation and simple booking path
  • State clear dietary and order confirmation process to reduce buyer anxiety
  • Reinforce local owner involvement for accountability and flexibility

Shock and Awe

  • Include a handwritten note with every sample delivery
  • Add a printed menu with tailored recommendations for their team size
  • Include one small complimentary treat in first sample box
  • Drop off sample in branded packaging that feels polished and office ready
  • Surprise first time clients with a free coffee add on for key meetings
  • Send a thank you card after the first paid order with rebook prompt
After (Customer)

1. How I Deliver a World Class Experience

Onboarding Experience

  • Send a warm booking email within 15 minutes with order summary and delivery details
  • Include a simple 1-page menu PDF with platter sizes, coffee options, and dietary notes
  • Share a named contact for the order so clients know exactly who is handling it
  • For first orders, confirm headcount, timing, access, and dietary needs by phone or text
  • Offer a free sample box for qualified local workplaces before their first full booking
  • Add a "What to expect on delivery day" checklist to reduce stress for office admins

Communication Cadence

  • Send booking confirmation immediately after order is locked in
  • Send a reminder 24 hours before delivery with final order, time, and contact number
  • Text when the driver is en route with ETA and setup needs
  • Confirm delivery completed with a photo of setup when appropriate
  • Follow up the same day with a short thank-you and rebooking prompt
  • Check in 7 days later for repeat needs like meetings, onboarding days, or monthly lunches

Client Education

  • Create a quick guide: "How much catering to order for 5, 10, 20, or 50 staff"
  • Provide a dietary options sheet covering vegetarian, gluten-free, and common requests
  • Share a coffee service guide with ideal event types and minimum notice needed
  • Offer a planner PDF for office managers with cutoff times and ordering steps
  • Build a short FAQ on delivery windows, invoices, setup, and last-minute changes

Personalized Touches

  • Add a handwritten thank-you card to every first order
  • Include a small free treat on first bookings or milestone orders
  • Note client preferences like no onion, extra napkins, or stronger coffee setup
  • Celebrate repeat milestones like 5th order with a free sample add-on
  • For client-facing meetings, add a subtle branded setup card with the host company name
  • Send a birthday month coffee voucher to key office contacts when known

Visuals and Documentation

  • Use clean, consistent platter presentation for every delivery
  • Take simple styled photos of platters and coffee setups for internal quality checks
  • Send a post-event photo recap for larger office events when suitable
  • Keep a reusable order brief template for timing, access, contacts, and dietary notes
  • Use labeled platters so teams can spot dietary-safe options fast

Feedback and Proactive Support

  • Send a 2-question feedback message after each order
  • Ask about food quality, delivery timing, and ease of booking
  • Log issues in a simple spreadsheet until a CRM is added
  • If something is missed, call first, fix fast, and follow with a make-good offer
  • Review repeat feedback monthly to improve menu, portions, and delivery flow
  • Tag clients by order type so future suggestions feel relevant, not generic

Guarantee or Promise

  • Promise on-time delivery within the agreed window or include a make-good item
  • If quality misses the mark, replace or credit the affected item quickly
  • Offer a risk-free sample for suitable local workplaces before larger bookings
  • Keep pricing clear upfront with no surprise add-on fees

Operational Excellence

  • Set a standard delivery window and communicate it clearly on every order
  • Arrive in clean branded attire with tidy, professional setup materials
  • Use a pre-departure checklist for cutlery, napkins, labels, and dietary items
  • Confirm building access, parking, and lift details before delivery day
  • Keep backup contact numbers for reception and the main organiser
  • Standardise setup so every order looks polished, even for small team lunches
  • Offer easy reorder options from past orders to save busy clients time

2. How I Increase Customer Lifetime Value

Renewals & Contracts

  • Offer weekly catering retainers for 4, 8, or 12 deliveries per month
  • Give 10% off for monthly prebooked catering schedules
  • Offer quarterly catering plans for training days and client meetings
  • Add annual office catering agreements with fixed delivery windows
  • Include net 14 invoicing for approved repeat business clients
  • Lock in current pricing for 6 months on recurring agreements
  • Offer one free coffee add-on after 6 prepaid recurring orders

Upsells & Cross-Sells

  • Add coffee carafes to every lunch platter quote by default
  • Offer morning tea platters to lunch clients for same-day events
  • Add pastries, fruit boxes, and snack platters as meeting extras
  • Offer premium platter upgrades for client-facing meetings
  • Add staff celebration packs for birthdays and milestone events
  • Offer last-minute top-up boxes for teams that grow on event day
  • Cross-sell coffee service to offices booking only lunch platters
  • Cross-sell lunch platters to clients who first book coffee service

Bundling & Packaging

  • Create Lunch + Coffee bundle priced below separate line items
  • Build Small Team, Meeting, and Office Event catering packages
  • Create weekly team lunch packs for 5, 10, 20, and 30 staff
  • Offer training day bundles with morning tea, lunch, and coffee
  • Build client meeting bundles with premium presentation upgrades
  • Add simple per-head package pricing to speed repeat ordering

Loyalty & Retention Programs

  • Launch a repeat booker program with rewards at 3, 6, and 10 orders
  • Reward every 5th order with free sweet treats or coffee upgrade
  • Give priority delivery slots to repeat monthly clients
  • Offer VIP menu previews to top repeat accounts each quarter
  • Send a thank-you gift box after a client’s 10th order
  • Create a house account for frequent offices to simplify rebooking

Custom Services and Personalization

  • Save each client’s team size, dietary needs, and favorite items
  • Create prefilled reorder menus for each repeat office account
  • Offer branded meeting setup for premium business clients
  • Add white-glove setup and collection for larger office events
  • Build custom recurring menus for offices with weekly bookings
  • Flag vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free preferences in records

Pricing Strategy

  • Set bundle pricing to lift average order value above single platters
  • Offer 5% prepay savings for 3-month recurring catering plans
  • Use premium pricing for urgent orders and custom presentation
  • Create minimum order thresholds for free delivery by zone
  • Review local catering competitors and raise prices if under market
  • Test higher pricing on coffee add-ons for convenience value
  • Keep entry platters affordable, then upsell premium extras

Customer Data and Insights

  • Set up a simple CRM in HubSpot Free or Airtable for all accounts
  • Track order frequency, average spend, and last order date
  • Tag clients by industry, office size, and preferred order type
  • Create follow-up reminders at 14, 30, and 60 days post-order
  • Track which sample recipients convert into repeat buyers
  • Log dietary requests to improve future upsell recommendations
  • Review clients inactive for 45 days and send reactivation offers
  • Measure top bundles and top upsells monthly to refine menus

3. How I Orchestrate And Stimulate Referrals

Referral Incentives

  • Referrer gets 10% off next booking after first paid referral
  • Referrer gets free coffee add on after 2 paid referrals
  • Referee gets free sample box for their office trial
  • Referee gets free coffee upgrade on first catering order
  • Offer team lunch credit for offices that refer another office

Shareable Assets

  • Create a simple refer a workplace landing page with short form
  • Give clients a referral email template they can forward in 1 click
  • Create a LinkedIn message template for office managers to share
  • Add a referral card to every delivered order with QR code
  • Include a thank you card with sample boxes and first orders
  • Use a short case study PDF for easy internal sharing

Timing and Triggers

  • Ask after a smooth first paid order and positive feedback
  • Ask when a client rebooks within 30 days
  • Ask after a team event, board meeting, or training day success
  • Ask when a client praises food, coffee, or delivery reliability
  • Add referral ask to follow up email sent 1 day after delivery
  • Add staff checklist prompt after every happy customer reply

Client Success Stories

  • Collect short testimonials from office managers after each event
  • Ask for one line feedback on taste, ease, and punctual delivery
  • Turn testimonials into simple image posts for LinkedIn
  • Build mini case studies for local offices with repeat bookings
  • Feature before after stories from sample to recurring client
  • Share stories that highlight one supplier for food and coffee

Partner or Affiliate Programs

  • Partner with local office cleaners and virtual assistants
  • Partner with meeting venues and coworking spaces nearby
  • Offer partners $25 credit or gift card per paid referral
  • Create a simple partner code to track each introduction
  • Recruit 3 local business connectors as referral ambassadors
  • Target accountants, printers, and real estate suppliers

Thank-You Experience

  • Send handwritten thank you notes to every successful referrer
  • Surprise top referrers with a free platter for their team
  • Give quarterly VIP referrers first access to seasonal specials
  • Publicly thank referrers on LinkedIn with permission
  • Drop off a small coffee treat for offices sending 3 referrals

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