| Many people who start a home based business have | | | | catchy slogan and your URL address. Every time that |
| a limited advertising budget However, for the life of | | | | you drive, you will be advertising your business. |
| your business it is important that you get the word out | | | | 7. Wear your business. Get t-shirt, hats or pins that |
| as quickly as possible. These tips will help you do just | | | | promote your business. This will promote interest and |
| that without breaking the bank. | | | | curiosity. Get a free Website |
| 1. Word of Mouth is one of the best forms of | | | | 8. Write articles. Articles are a great form of |
| advertising. It is absolutely free and if done correctly, | | | | advertising. Your articles do not have to be business |
| you will get a great response. Talk to everyone you | | | | related. Write about topics that you are very familiar |
| know about your business, Ask your family and friends | | | | with and passionate about. Attach a resource box to |
| for referrals. Make an effort to meet new people while | | | | every article that you write. A resource box tells the |
| you are out and about. If the internet is a tool that you | | | | reader a little about you and your business. Many |
| use to grow your business visit message boards, | | | | websites and e-zines are looking for quality articles to |
| submit free classifieds ads you can meet a lot of | | | | reprint. |
| people who will be interested in what you have to | | | | 9. Start your own online newsletter. Newsletters are a |
| offer. | | | | great tool to help you build your business. You are able |
| 2. Fliers are a great tool to build your business. Leave | | | | to stay in touch with people who have opted in to |
| fliers at the grocery store, laundry mat, parking lots, and | | | | receive information from you. Make your newsletter |
| other high traffic places. If you are able to do this | | | | informative and enjoyable to read. There are a lot of |
| consistently, you will have a great response. | | | | newsletters out there so you must distinguish yourself |
| 3. Join a networking group. There are many great sites | | | | from the crowd. Have Fun and be creative when |
| on the internet that you can join that are absolutely | | | | creating your newsletter. |
| free. You can meet people that can possibly be | | | | 10. Use postcards to market your business. Postcards |
| interested in your business. If you prefer networking | | | | are inexpensive to mail and most importantly they get |
| offline, contact your local chamber of commerce. Most | | | | read. With postcard you only have a small amount of |
| hold monthly mixers that you can attend for a nominal | | | | space to write, so you want to make sure that you |
| fee. This will give you the opportunity to meet local | | | | have a catchy headline and an ad that propels people |
| business owners in your community. | | | | to act. Offer a FREE gift or a discount. |
| 4. Make use of your email. Be sure that every email | | | | Open your virtual doors. Now that you are completely |
| that you send out includes your signature tag. Make it | | | | prepared, your are ready to open your business up to |
| short and catchy so that it will arouse people’s | | | | the public. Running a small business and staying |
| curiosity. | | | | informed go hand in hand. |
| 5. Hand out your business cards. Include one in every | | | | Remember the cardinal rule. Patience is a learned skill - |
| piece of mail that you send out, give one to everyone | | | | Lasting success takes time, the amount of patience |
| you exchange money with, leave them at restaurants | | | | you have in daily life and in relationships can determine |
| with your tip., and any where else that you can think of. | | | | how much you enjoy life. Just keep doing the things |
| … | | | | successful people do everyday with no excuses the |
| 6. Get a web decal. These are great advertising tools | | | | reward is extraordinary. |
| and there very inexpensive. Just come up with a | | | | |