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The entry offer: one clear package with a price instead of "we do everything
"We provide every kind of service" — that's how many businesses open their ads. But it tells the customer nothing: they don't know what they'll get, what they'll pay or what result to expect. Comparing is hard, so they pick the most familiar or the cheapest option. One clear package — with a name, price, contents and result — often outsells an entire list of services. This article shows how to build an entry offer.
What an entry offer is
An entry offer is the easiest first step for a new customer to get to know you. It is:
- specific — what gets done and how long it takes;
- fixed-price — not "from…", but an exact amount;
- quick to deliver value — the customer feels the benefit straight away;
- a path to the next purchase — your main product or an ongoing service.
The goal isn't to make a lot on the first purchase, but to get the customer used to working with you.
Why one package outsells a list
- The decision is easy: one question, "should I buy?", not ten options.
- The price isn't scary: people know exactly what they'll pay.
- Ads get sharper: one ad — one offer — one action.
- Comparison is hard: competitors don't have a package with the same contents, so you can't be compared on price alone.
Building an entry offer: 6 elements
| Element | Question | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Name | What's the package called? | "Winter prep", "First visit" |
| Contents | What exactly is included? | 3–5 specific items |
| Price | How much? | A fixed amount in so‘m |
| Result | What does the customer get? | A concrete benefit or outcome |
| Time | How long does it take? | "In 1 hour", "in one day" |
| Next step | What comes after? | An offer for the main service |
Prices in ads must be in so‘m and genuine — advertising law in Uzbekistan.
Illustrative examples by industry
- Car service: "Seasonal check" — diagnostics, fluids, brakes, tyres; fixed price, 1 hour. Next — fixing what's found — marketing a car service.
- Dentistry: professional hygiene + check-up and treatment plan.
- Education centre: a two-week intensive, or a level test + 3 lessons. Next — the full course.
- Renovation company: a measurement and detailed estimate at a fixed price, deducted from the renovation if a contract follows — marketing a renovation company.
- Beauty salon: "First visit" — a service + consultation + aftercare advice.
- B2B service: a paid audit or a pilot project with a fixed timeframe and result.
(All examples are illustrative — adapt the contents and price to your business.)
How to price it
An entry offer is often low-margin or even break-even. That's fine if later purchases bring the profit. Work out:
- The profit (or loss) on the entry package.
- What share of entry buyers go on to buy the main product.
- The profit from the main product and repeat purchases.
Illustrative example
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Entry package price | 300,000 so‘m |
| Profit on the entry package | 20,000 so‘m |
| Moved on to the main service | 40% |
| Profit on the main service | 800,000 so‘m |
| Average profit per entry customer | 20,000 + 40% × 800,000 = 340,000 so‘m |
(Illustrative example.) This figure shows how much you can pay in ads for one entry customer — unit economics, repeat sales and LTV.
From entry to main product
The entry offer doesn't make the profit by itself — the next step does. So:
- build the next step into the package: a diagnostic result, a plan, an estimate;
- have a manager or specialist ready: with a concrete offer after the entry service;
- offer a time-limited bonus: "within 14 days of the entry package, the main service comes with…" — only if it's true;
- follow up: a message or call within 1–3 days of the package.
How to show it in ads
- in the first line — who it's for and what problem it solves;
- then — the package name, contents and price;
- the result, or a "before → after";
- one clear action: a form or DMs.
One ad, one offer. To test several packages, make separate creatives and compare them by sales.
Common mistakes
- Making the entry package too cheap and not thinking through the path to the main service.
- Leaving the contents vague: "and other services".
- Fake limits: "today only" — every day.
- Not counting entry customers as new customers, and not trying to bring them back.
- Offering ten packages at once.
Questions and answers
Can the entry offer be free?
It can, but free offers often attract the merely curious. A small but real price filters out random people and makes the service feel valuable.
How is an entry offer different from a discount?
A discount lowers the price of an existing service and makes it look "cheap". An entry offer is a separate, specific package. It doesn't lower your main prices.
How many entry offers should I have?
One to start. Once it's proven, you can add a second for a different segment.
Does it work for agency services?
Yes. An audit with a concrete result, or a short pilot, is a safe first step for the client.
Conclusion
"We do everything" doesn't sell — one package with a clear name, contents and price does. An entry offer makes the first step easy for the customer, and the profit comes from the purchases that follow. Price it with unit economics, plan the path to the main product in advance, and show one clear offer in your ads. During the strategy stage, Level Marketing builds the entry offer with you and tests it in ads.
