Promoting a home based business...?

Question

I despartly need additional income so I have started selling truely beautiful sterling jewelry, but it seems everyone I have sent a email to or said anything about having a home show shy's away from me. Does anyone know how to make this situation a sucess?

Answer 1

Do you have a website? Thats always a good way to promote your business. When you do that its easier to find people who are truely interested in your jewelry. they will find you because they will search for you online, which is easier and they will come across your website.

A really good way to advertise using the internet whether you have a website or not is to use a free online advertiser. There are many of them out there and most are crap but there are 10 very good ones that have a lot of traffic.

here is the list of the 10 best completely free websites to advertise online:

http://advertisesmallbusiness.com/free-online-ads

Answer 2

A few free resources – check out the sources box for links:

1) Create a blog pertaining to your field

2) Use Yahoo! Local & Yahoo! Groups – Be sure to read the TOS for each one!

3) Write articles pertaining to your field and/or expertise.

4) Advertise on Craiglist

Also, consider signing up for an affiliate program. These programs enable you to advertise on other's sites (your affiliates) and once a sale is made to you, your affiliates & the program are paid a commission.

Associations may be a good avenue to explore as well. See the source box for some relevant links.

I listed a few handy sites & articles relating to marketing, promotion & advertising. Here are some book titles that are relevant:

* 301 Do-It-Yourself Marketing Ideas: From America's Most Innovative Small Companies by Sam Decker
* Off The Wall Marketing Ideas: Jumpstart Your Sales without Busting Your Budget by Nancy Michaels, Debbi J. Karpowicz
* Guerrilla Marketing for Free: Dozens of No-Cost Tactics to Promote Your Business and Energize Your Profits by Jay Conrad Levinson
* Entrepreneur Magazine's Ultimate Small Business Marketing Guide: Over 1500 Great Marketing Tricks That Will Drive Your Business Through the Roof by James Stephenson

Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!

Answer 3

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Answer 4

There are lots of places on the Internet that will help you promote your site. You might be able to do it yourself if you work to find out the details of how. It is basically advertising. Most of the popular sites have a place to click to buy advertising. Simply try putting the word advertise in a search engine. You can always try Ebay

Answer 5

Businesses tend to work better when people want to approach you about a product, when you approach them they feel pressured. Find a different way to get others interested in your goods so that they come to you. Advertise and show off your items so that people are curious. Need any further ideas, email me.

Answer 6

maybe it was the wrong product. been there...done that...only lost money. seems as if "home parties" are losing interest. people don't have time. try another source. I found one. working from home and I love it. No MLM or cold-calling. Just a great product and a lifetime of benefits. send me your email and i will write and tell you about it.

Answer 7

u are onto something here, don't give up, keep trying and try to sell various items, u can consider becoming a retailer for some big product or just keep trying, i am sure something will give in soon....u'll be amazed to know how much i money i make from just giving ppl advices online, good luck

Answer 8

Join your city's Chamber of Commerce. It allows you to network with all the area businesses in your community and will drive customers to your products.