martin
since starting my pressure washing business last year i have parted with large wads of cash to these bu**ers in the advertising industry to no avail. have been naive and learned the hard way think long and hard about parting with such a large sum. i would recommend local advert, targeted good quality leaflets, cold calling, networking through local chamber of commerce, parish magazines etc. why not ring up other advertiseres in your field and ask about response they may tell you to get lost but so what.
Ged