Have you ever seen those t-shirts that advertise everything from pens and coffee cups to restaurants or landscaping services? Sure you have. Apparel advertising is not a new idea, but perhaps one that may not be used enough. I have had my fair share of them (t-shirts that is) every time I have to buy […]
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Every Monday I feature a Business Marketing Monday idea where I give an overview of an idea or tip to use to market your business. Today, I’m going to shake things up a bit, make it interesting. I want you to give me YOUR main marketing idea that you have used to market […]
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As a work-from-home mom, my marketing challenges are often related to finding my clients and assessing their needs. Unlike a brick-and-mortar business, clients don’t come to me - - I have to go to them. And couple that with a service industry like the one I provide (church marketing and professional speaking), the challenges […]
Yes, I know…you’re reading a blog post by a blogger who suggests that you create a blog to blog about your product or service. Whew! A mouthful, but it does work.
A blog by definition is a journal or an online diary about any topic of your choice where you disseminate information, interact with readers (or […]
The group marketing newsletter is a joint collaboration of business people who write marketing copy or ads about their business. Done either offline or online, you would ideally involve:
No more than three to four businesses
Complementary businesses (those that are non-competitive and field experts)
Publishing no less than once a quarter, no more than 5 times per […]
The idea of bartering is not new to the business world. The exchanging of services or profucts between businesses has long been a marketing strategy that has been practiced by small and large corporations, entrepreneurs and franchises, home-based businesses and brick-and-mortars. Let’s look at old-fashioned bartering with new new age twist.
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Do you have […]
Always stay on the lookout for potential business and be ready to fill a need. Businesses that fill a particular niche or that cater to a certain market segment usually benefit the most from this since their markets will seek out what tehy need. Niche-filling works especially well for service-oriented businesses and personal services.
Do you […]
Trade shows, community fairs and craft festivals are wonderful places to market your buisness and do a little networking. Most small communities, like the one I live in here in Alabaster, AL, have annual and semi-annual community events that track hundreds, even thousands of people to their sales shows.
The opportunity to market? Rent a booth […]
Some think the effects of handing out your business cards is overrated or even dead. Not so, It’s all in how you market them.
First things first - - Always have your business cards done professionally.
The marketing tip: When you pass out your business cards, always give the person three. They will look at you […]
The Chamber of Commerce in most all cities is a great way to drum up business. The opportunity to network with potential buyers AND the competition can be a wonderful source of business. Most all Chamber’s have either a weekly or monthly event where the members get together, network, exchange ideas, business cards and leads. […]
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