I mostly sell health and beauty products.
2006-07-12 07:11:02 · 12 answers · asked by Ixy 2 in Local Businesses ➔ United States ➔ New York City
Have you thought about pay per click programs? The two biggest, I think, are Yahoo! and Google
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.
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!
2006-07-24 12:43:30 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2006-07-19 09:05:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all you have to know very will what products are you handling, its easy to get a costomer if you know how to promote the item.. I give you a tip how to start , go to the store, super market, talk to the manager and make a deal,. if you can put your product in that store. then hired a promo girl to introduce your product.
2006-07-12 07:28:02 · answer #3 · answered by jinky mae c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Advertise! Promote yourself on the internet. Set up a livejournal account and post on selling communities. Good luck! I hope you make lots of money!
OH! And offer free samples!
2006-07-12 07:24:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start out by advertising you're product and giving free samples. also start telling people about the benefits of using you're products and once's you do that word would spread.
2006-07-23 06:47:58 · answer #5 · answered by Broken hearted in the bronx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when selling items, you must fit a need that is out there. Try advertising the items you sell that are unique compared to other companies.
2006-07-12 07:15:42 · answer #6 · answered by sheristeele 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AVON has been doing that for years. I thin kthey have parties and sell the stuff.
Good luck with that.
2006-07-12 07:14:28 · answer #7 · answered by billyandgaby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find good distributors in Russia, Poland, South Africa.
2006-07-23 03:50:14 · answer #8 · answered by Myles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Demos are wonderful
Start with your friends and family and branch out from there.
Sometimes word of mouth really will travel.
2006-07-12 07:14:42 · answer #9 · answered by Jamie A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sell below cost and give freebies.
2006-07-12 07:14:08 · answer #10 · answered by The Foosaaaah 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋