| Small business marketing is the way to go. With over | | | | More and more people focus on networking as their |
| a billion people on the planet needing service providers | | | | small business marketing idea. The reason being it |
| and products there is always room for a business that | | | | works. Many networking events are free and your |
| can provide what the customer wants. Here are 3 | | | | target customers will be there. Have some business |
| great ways to market your business that will | | | | cards at the ready and always ask what the other |
| guarantee your success. | | | | person does first, then tell them about you. |
| 1. Have an Online presence | | | | 3. Strategic Alliances |
| With over 80% of people searching online for service | | | | As a new business owner one of the fastest ways to |
| providers you must have a presence. The truth is it | | | | access customers is to work with other peoples! And |
| does not cost a fortune and you can do it yourself. | | | | share some of your profits. Many business owners |
| This in 2010 should be your number one small business | | | | are put off this idea and yet there are hundreds of |
| marketing idea to implement. | | | | business owners out there that would be willing to do |
| A simple WordPress blog can be created in minutes. | | | | business with you. You will need to think about who |
| There are free templates you can grab. Hosting and a | | | | might also have access to your customers where |
| domain name for a year will cost you less than $100 | | | | your service could be an add on. |
| or £50 if you shop around. Make sure you have all | | | | You can even arrange a referral fee. Suppose you |
| your contact details on your site and offer a valuable | | | | are commercial cleaning companies. New builders |
| service. If cash is tight you can get up and running | | | | would be obvious, yet how about local decorators, or |
| yourself. When the money starts to flow then get | | | | carpet fitters who will also be contacting the same |
| something bigger and bolder. | | | | house builder. You can see how easy this one actually |
| 2. Local Business Networking | | | | is. |